Greek Interlinear
1 Corinthians 14:12 Interlinear
Word-by-word Greek interlinear analysis of 1 Corinthians 14:12, showing the original Greek text with Strong's numbers, transliteration, and English translation for each word.
“so Even ye forasmuch as zealous ye are of spiritual to the edifying of the church gifts seek that ye may excel”
Word-by-Word Analysis
| # | Original | Strong's | English | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | οὕτως | G3779 | so | in this way (referring to what precedes or follows) |
| 2 | καὶ | G2532 | Even | and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words |
| 3 | ὑμεῖς | G5210 | ye | you (as subjective of verb) |
| 4 | ἐπεὶ | G1893 | forasmuch as | thereupon, i.e., since (of time or cause) |
| 5 | ζηλωταί | G2207 | zealous | a "zealot" |
| 6 | ἐστε | G2075 | ye are | ye are |
| 7 | πνευμάτων | G4151 | of spiritual | a current of air, i.e., breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e., (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital prin |
| 8 | πρὸς | G4314 | to | a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, |
| 9 | τὴν | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 10 | οἰκοδομὴν | G3619 | the edifying | architecture, i.e., (concretely) a structure; figuratively, confirmation |
| 11 | τῆς | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 12 | ἐκκλησίας | G1577 | of the church | a calling out, i.e., (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (jewish synagogue, or christian community of members on earth |
| 13 | ζητεῖτε | G2212 | gifts seek | to seek (literally or figuratively); specially, (by hebraism) to worship (god), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life) |
| 14 | ἵνα | G2443 | that | in order that (denoting the purpose or the result) |
| 15 | περισσεύητε | G4052 | ye may excel | to superabound (in quantity or quality), be in excess, be superfluous; also (transitively) to cause to superabound or excel |
Verse Context
1 Corinthians 14:11 Therefore I know the meaning...
1 Corinthians 14:12 (current)so Even ye forasmuch as zealous ye are of spiritual to the edifying of the church gifts seek that ye may excel
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