Greek Interlinear
1 Timothy 3:8 Interlinear
Word-by-word Greek interlinear analysis of 1 Timothy 3:8, showing the original Greek text with Strong's numbers, transliteration, and English translation for each word.
“must the deacons Likewise be grave not doubletongued not wine to much given not greedy of filthy lucre”
Word-by-Word Analysis
| # | Original | Strong's | English | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Διακόνους | G1249 | must the deacons | an attendant, i.e., (genitive case) a waiter (at table or in other menial duties); specially, a christian teacher and pastor (technically, a deacon) |
| 2 | ὡσαύτως | G5615 | Likewise | as thus, i.e., in the same way |
| 3 | σεμνούς | G4586 | be grave | venerable, i.e., honorable |
| 4 | μὴ | G3361 | not | (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether |
| 5 | διλόγους | G1351 | doubletongued | equivocal, i.e., telling a different story |
| 6 | μὴ | G3361 | not | (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether |
| 7 | οἴνῳ | G3631 | wine | "wine" (literally or figuratively) |
| 8 | πολλῷ | G4183 | to much | (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely |
| 9 | προσέχοντας | G4337 | given | (figuratively) to hold the mind (3563 implied) towards, i.e., pay attention to, be cautious about, apply oneself to, adhere to |
| 10 | μὴ | G3361 | not | (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether |
| 11 | αἰσχροκερδεῖς | G146 | greedy of filthy lucre | sordid |
Verse Context
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