Greek Interlinear
Luke 15:7 Interlinear
Word-by-word Greek interlinear analysis of Luke 15:7, showing the original Greek text with Strong's numbers, transliteration, and English translation for each word.
“I say unto you that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth more than over ninety and nine just persons which no need repentance”
Word-by-Word Analysis
| # | Original | Strong's | English | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | λέγω | G3004 | I say | properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an |
| 2 | ὑμῖν | G5213 | unto you | to (with or by) you |
| 3 | ὅτι | G3754 | that | demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because |
| 4 | οὕτως | G3779 | likewise | in this way (referring to what precedes or follows) |
| 5 | χαρὰ | G5479 | joy | cheerfulness, i.e., calm delight |
| 6 | ἔσται | G2071 | shall be | will be |
| 7 | ἐν | G1722 | in | "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc |
| 8 | τῷ | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 9 | οὐρανῷ | G3772 | heaven | the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity) |
| 10 | ἐπὶ | G1909 | over | properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re |
| 11 | ἑνὶ | G1520 | one | one |
| 12 | ἁμαρτωλῷ | G268 | sinner | sinful, i.e., a sinner |
| 13 | μετανοοῦντι | G3340 | that repenteth | to think differently or afterwards, i.e., reconsider (morally, feel compunction) |
| 14 | ἢ | G2228 | more than | disjunctive, or; comparative, than |
| 15 | ἐπὶ | G1909 | over | properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re |
| 16 | ἐννενήκονταεννέα | G1768 | ninety and nine | ninety-nine |
| 17 | δικαίοις | G1342 | just persons | equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively) |
| 18 | οἵτινες | G3748 | which | which some, i.e., any that; also (definite) which same |
| 19 | οὐ | G3756 | no | the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not |
| 20 | χρείαν | G5532 | employment, i.e., an affair; also (by implication) occasion, demand, requirement or destitution | |
| 21 | ἔχουσιν | G2192 | need | to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio |
| 22 | μετανοίας | G3341 | repentance | (subjectively) compunction (for guilt, including reformation); by implication, reversal (of (another's) decision) |
Verse Context
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