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Luke 20:46 Interlinear

Beware of which the scribes which desire to walk at long robes and love greetings at which the markets and the highest seats at which the synagogues and the chief rooms at which feasts

Word-by-Word Analysis

#OriginalStrong'sEnglishDefinition
1ΠροσέχετεG4337Beware(figuratively) to hold the mind (3563 implied) towards, i.e., pay attention to, be cautious about, apply oneself to, adhere to
2ἀπὸG575of"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
3τοῖςG3588whichthe (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
4γραμματέωνG1122the scribesa professional writer
5τοῖςG3588whichthe (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
6θελόντωνG2309desireto determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas g1014 properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
7περιπατεῖνG4043to walkto tread all around, i.e., walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary)
8ἐνG1722at"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
9στολαῖςG4749long robesequipment, i.e., (specially), a "stole" or long-fitting gown (as a mark of dignity)
10καὶG2532andand, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
11φιλούντωνG5368loveto be a friend to (fond of (an individual or an object)), i.e., have affection for (denoting personal attachment, as a matter of sentiment or feeling;
12ἀσπασμοὺςG783greetingsa greeting (in person or by letter)
13ἐνG1722at"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
14τοῖςG3588whichthe (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
15ἀγοραῖςG58the marketsproperly, the town-square (as a place of public resort); by implication, a market or thoroughfare
16καὶG2532andand, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
17πρωτοκαθεδρίαςG4410the highest seatsa sitting first (in the front row), i.e., preeminence in council
18ἐνG1722at"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
19τοῖςG3588whichthe (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
20συναγωγαῖςG4864the synagoguesan assemblage of persons; specially, a jewish "synagogue" (the meeting or the place); by analogy, a christian church
21καὶG2532andand, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
22πρωτοκλισίαςG4411the chief roomsa reclining first (in the place of honor) at the dinner-bed, i.e., preeminence at meals
23ἐνG1722at"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
24τοῖςG3588whichthe (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
25δείπνοιςG1173feastsdinner, i.e., the chief meal (usually in the evening)

Verse Context

Luke 20:45in the audience Then of all the people he said...
Luke 20:46 (current)Beware of which the scribes which desire to walk at long robes and love greetings at which the markets and the highest seats at which the synagogues and the chief rooms at which feasts
Luke 20:47Which devour houses widows...

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