Luke 16:17

And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 16:17

BSB

But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for a single stroke of a pen to drop out of the Law.

AKJV

And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one pronunciation mark of the law to fail.

CPDV

But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away, than for one dot of the law to fall away.

ERV

But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away, than for one tittle of the law to fall.

NHEB

But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away, than for one tiny stroke of a pen in the Law to become void.

SMT

And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away, than for one horn of the law to fall.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 16:17

AnditisG2076Verb easierG2123AdjectiveforheavenG3772Noun Masculine andG2532Conjunction earthG1093Noun FemininetopassG3928Verb thanG2228 oneG3391Adjective tittleG2762Noun FeminineofthelawG3551Noun MasculinetofailG4098Verb

Commentary for Luke 16:17

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 16:17

Summary

Divine legislation endures beyond creation itself.

Event

Jesus affirms law's eternal validity

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD