Greek Interlinear
Luke 1:9 Interlinear
Word-by-word Greek interlinear analysis of Luke 1:9, showing the original Greek text with Strong's numbers, transliteration, and English translation for each word.
“According to the custom of the priest's office his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord”
Word-by-Word Analysis
| # | Original | Strong's | English | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | κατὰ | G2596 | According | (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined) |
| 2 | τὸ | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 3 | ἔθος | G1485 | to the custom | a usage (prescribed by habit or law) |
| 4 | τῆς | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 5 | ἱερατείας | G2405 | of the priest's office | priestliness, i.e., the sacerdotal function |
| 6 | ἔλαχεν | G2975 | his lot | to lot, i.e., determine (by implication, receive) especially by lot |
| 7 | τοῦ | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 8 | θυμιᾶσαι | G2370 | was to burn incense | to fumigate, i.e., offer aromatic fumes |
| 9 | εἰσελθὼν | G1525 | when he went | to enter (literally or figuratively) |
| 10 | εἰς | G1519 | into | to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases |
| 11 | τὸν | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 12 | ναὸν | G3485 | the temple | a fane, shrine, temple |
| 13 | τοῦ | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 14 | κυρίου | G2962 | of the Lord | supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title) |
Geographic Context
Verse Context
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