Greek Interlinear
Ephesians 4:8 Interlinear
Word-by-word Greek interlinear analysis of Ephesians 4:8, showing the original Greek text with Strong's numbers, transliteration, and English translation for each word.
“Wherefore he saith When he ascended up on high he led captivity captive and gave gifts unto men”
Word-by-Word Analysis
| # | Original | Strong's | English | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | διὸ | G1352 | Wherefore | through which thing, i.e., consequently |
| 2 | λέγει | G3004 | he saith | properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an |
| 3 | Ἀναβὰς | G305 | When he ascended | to go up (literally or figuratively) |
| 4 | εἰς | G1519 | up | to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases |
| 5 | ὕψος | G5311 | on high | elevation, i.e., (abstractly) altitude, (specially), the sky, or (figuratively) dignity |
| 6 | ᾐχμαλώτευσεν | G162 | he led captivity | to capture (like g0163) |
| 7 | αἰχμαλωσίαν | G161 | captive | captivity |
| 8 | καὶ | G2532 | and | and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words |
| 9 | ἔδωκεν | G1325 | gave | to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection) |
| 10 | δόματα | G1390 | gifts | a present |
| 11 | τοῖς | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 12 | ἀνθρώποις | G444 | unto men | man-faced, i.e., a human being |
Verse Context
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Ephesians 4:8 (current)Wherefore he saith When he ascended up on high he led captivity captive and gave gifts unto men
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