Greek Interlinear

1 Peter 4:6 Interlinear

for this cause For also to them that are dead was the gospel preached that they might be judged according to men in the flesh live but according to God in the spirit

Word-by-Word Analysis

#OriginalStrong'sEnglishDefinition
1εἰςG1519forto or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
2τοῦτοG5124this causethat thing
3γὰρG1063Forproperly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
4καὶG2532alsoand, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
5νεκροῖςG3498to them that are deaddead (literally or figuratively; also as noun)
6εὐηγγελίσθηG2097was the gospel preachedto announce good news ("evangelize") especially the gospel
7ἵναG2443thatin order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
8κριθῶσινG2919they might be judgedby implication, to try, condemn, punish
9μὲνG3303properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with g1161 (this one, the former, etc.)
10κατὰG2596according to(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
11ἀνθρώπουςG444menman-faced, i.e., a human being
12σαρκὶG4561in the fleshflesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e., (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or
13ζῶσινG2198liveto live (literally or figuratively)
14δὲG1161butbut, and, etc
15κατὰG2596according to(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
16θεὸνG2316Goda deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
17πνεύματιG4151in the spirita 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

Verse Context

1 Peter 4:5Who shall give account ready to him that is...
1 Peter 4:6 (current)for this cause For also to them that are dead was the gospel preached that they might be judged according to men in the flesh live but according to God in the spirit
1 Peter 4:7of all things But the end is at hand be ye...

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