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And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.
Reference
Greek: καίγε (kaíge)
and at least (or even, indeed)
Hebrew: kîy
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
Greek: ὅδε (hóde)
the same, i.e. this or that one (plural these or those); often used as a personal pronoun
Hebrew: hûwʼ
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demonstrative) this or that; occasionally (instead of copula) as or are
Greek: καίγε (kaíge)
and at least (or even, indeed)
Hebrew: kîy
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
Greek: πατήρ (patḗr)
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
Hebrew: ʼab
{father}
Greek: Ἀβραάμ (Abraám)
Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch
Hebrew: ʼAbrâhâm
Abraham, the later name of Abram
Greek: κατέχω (katéchō)
to hold down (fast), in various applications (literally or figuratively)
Greek: οἰκτιρμός (oiktirmós)
pity
Hebrew: rᵉchêm
(plural) pity
Hebrew: ʼÔwn
On, an Israelite
Greek: ἐμαυτοῦ (emautoû)
of myself so likewise the dative case , and accusative case
Greek: καίγε (kaíge)
and at least (or even, indeed)
Hebrew: kîy
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
Greek: πέμπω (pémpō)
to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas (as a stronger form of ) refers rather to the objective point or terminus ad quem, the orderly motion involved), especially on a temporary errand; also to transmit, bestow, or wield
Greek: Λάζαρος (Lázaros)
Lazarus (i.e. Elazar), the name of two Israelites (one imaginary)
Hebrew: zôw
this or that
Greek: ὅδε (hóde)
the same, i.e. this or that one (plural these or those); often used as a personal pronoun
Hebrew: hûwʼ
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demonstrative) this or that; occasionally (instead of copula) as or are
Greek: ἐμβάπτω (embáptō)
to whelm on, i.e. wet (a part of the person, etc.) by contact with a fluid
Hebrew: ṭâbal
to dip, to immerse
Greek: ὁ (ho)
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Hebrew: ʼillêyn
these
Hebrew: tᵉnûwk
a pinnacle, i.e. extremity
Greek: τοῦ (toû)
sometimes used for G5127 (τούτου); of this person
Greek: δάκτυλος (dáktylos)
a finger
Hebrew: ʼetsbaʻ
something to sieze with, i.e. a finger; by analogy, a toe
Greek: ὕδωρ (hýdōr)
water (as if rainy) literally or figuratively
Hebrew: zarzîyph
a pouring rain
Greek: καίγε (kaíge)
and at least (or even, indeed)
Hebrew: kîy
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
Greek: καταψύχω (katapsýchō)
to cool down (off), i.e. refresh
Greek: γλῶσσα (glōssa)
the tongue; by implication, a language (specially, one naturally unacquired)
Greek: ἀντί (antí)
opposite, i.e. instead or because of (rarely in addition to)
Hebrew: bᵉmôw
in, with, by, etc.
Greek: μέ (mé)
me
Hebrew: ʼănâʼ
I
Greek: εἰμί (eimí)
I exist (used only when emphatic)
Hebrew: gêh
this
Hebrew: ʼêsh
{fire (literally or figuratively)}
Grace
James 2:13
Parallel theme
Revelation 22:1
John 4:10
Matthew 25:41
John 4:14
Revelation 20:15
James 3:6
Zechariah 14:12
References Abraham
Luke 3:8
Luke 16:30
Verse Explanation
The rich man calls Abraham “father” and asks him to have mercy by sending Lazarus to cool his tongue because he is suffering in the flame. His appeal reveals that he still sees Abraham as part of his family identity, but his previous indifference has not prepared him for the consequences of his choices. The request also ironically asks Lazarus to serve him after a lifetime of being ignored.
History
1st century AD: Appeals to Abraham as “father” reflected Jewish ancestral identity and covenant heritage.