King James Version
Matthew 10:30 in the King James Version says “But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.” — study this verse from Matthew chapter 10 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.”
Matthew 10:30 · KJV
And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. farthing: it is in value halfpenny farthing in the original, as being the tenth part of the Roman penny
But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“the very”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“head”
G2776the head (as the part most readily taken hold of), literally or figuratively
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