Luke 12:19

And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.

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Other Translations for Luke 12:19

BSB

Then I will say to myself, "You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take it easy. Eat, drink, and be merry!"'

AKJV

And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have much goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, and be merry.

CPDV

And I will say to my soul: Soul, you have many goods, stored up for many years. Relax, eat, drink, and be cheerful.'

ERV

And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, be merry.

NHEB

I will tell my soul, "Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years. Take your ease, eat, drink, be merry."'

SMT

And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast many good things laid up for many years; rest, eat, drink, be gladdened.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 12:19

AndG2532ConjunctionIwillsayG2046VerbtomyG3450 soulG5590Noun Feminine SoulG5590Noun FemininethouhastG2192Verb muchG4183Adjective goodsG18AdjectivelaidupG2749Verb forG1519Preposition manyG4183Adjective yearsG2094Noun NeutertakethineeaseG373Verb eatG5315Verb drinkG4095VerbandbemerryG2165Verb

Commentary for Luke 12:19

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 12:19

Summary

Man anticipates years of luxury and leisure

Event

Rich man declares comfort plans

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD