Greek Interlinear
1 Corinthians 7:9 Interlinear
Word-by-word Greek interlinear analysis of 1 Corinthians 7:9, showing the original Greek text with Strong's numbers, transliteration, and English translation for each word.
“if But cannot contain let them marry better for it is let them marry than to burn”
Word-by-Word Analysis
| # | Original | Strong's | English | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | εἰ | G1487 | if | if, whether, that, etc |
| 2 | δὲ | G1161 | But | but, and, etc |
| 3 | οὐκ | G3756 | cannot | the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not |
| 4 | ἐγκρατεύονται | G1467 | contain | to exercise self-restraint (in diet and chastity) |
| 5 | γαμῆσαι | G1060 | let them marry | to wed (of either sex) |
| 6 | κρεῖσσον | G2909 | better | stronger, i.e., (figuratively) better, i.e., nobler |
| 7 | γάρ | G1063 | for | properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles) |
| 8 | ἐστιν | G2076 | it is | he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are |
| 9 | γαμῆσαι | G1060 | let them marry | to wed (of either sex) |
| 10 | ἢ | G2228 | than | disjunctive, or; comparative, than |
| 11 | πυροῦσθαι | G4448 | to burn | to kindle, i.e., (passively) to be ignited, glow (literally), be refined (by implication), or (figuratively) to be inflamed (with anger, grief, lust) |
Verse Context
1 Corinthians 7:8I say therefore to the unmarried and ...
1 Corinthians 7:9 (current)if But cannot contain let them marry better for it is let them marry than to burn
1 Corinthians 7:10 And unto the married I command yet not I...