King James Version
Luke 3:7 in the King James Version says “Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee...” — study this verse from Luke chapter 3 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?”
Luke 3:7 · KJV
Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low; and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways shall be made smooth;
And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.
Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. worthy of: or, meet for
And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: every tree therefore which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“said”
G3004properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
“he to the multitude”
G3793a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
“to be baptized”
G907to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e., fully wet); used only (in the new testament) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technically) of the ordi
“of”
G5259under, i.e., (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (
“him”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
“hath warned”
G5263to exhibit under the eyes, i.e., (figuratively) to exemplify (instruct, admonish)
“to flee”
G5343to run away (literally or figuratively); by implication, to shun; by analogy, to vanish
“from”
G575"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
“to come”
G3195to intend, i.e., be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probabili
“the wrath”
G3709properly, desire (as a reaching forth or excitement of the mind), i.e., (by analogy), violent passion (ire, or (justifiable) abhorrence); by implicati
This verse is found in the book of Luke. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Luke 3:7 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Verses related to Luke 3:7 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge