Greek Interlinear

Mark 12:38 Interlinear

And he said unto them in which doctrine unto them Beware of which the scribes which love in long clothing to go And love salutations in which the marketplaces

Word-by-Word Analysis

#OriginalStrong'sEnglishDefinition
1καὶG2532Andand, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
2ἔλεγενG3004he saidproperly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
3αὐτοῦG846unto themthe reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
4ἐνG1722in"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
5ταῖςG3588whichthe (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
6διδαχῇG1322doctrineinstruction (the act or the matter)
7αὐτοῦG846unto themthe reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
8ΒλέπετεG991Bewareto look at (literally or figuratively)
9ἀπὸG575of"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
10ταῖςG3588whichthe (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
11γραμματέωνG1122the scribesa professional writer
12ταῖςG3588whichthe (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
13θελόντωνG2309loveto determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas g1014 properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
14ἐνG1722in"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
15στολαῖςG4749long clothingequipment, i.e., (specially), a "stole" or long-fitting gown (as a mark of dignity)
16περιπατεῖνG4043to goto tread all around, i.e., walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary)
17καὶG2532Andand, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
18ἀσπασμοὺςG783love salutationsa greeting (in person or by letter)
19ἐνG1722in"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
20ταῖςG3588whichthe (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
21ἀγοραῖςG58the marketplacesproperly, the town-square (as a place of public resort); by implication, a market or thoroughfare

Verse Context

Mark 12:37him therefore David calleth him Lord...
Mark 12:38 (current)And he said unto them in which doctrine unto them Beware of which the scribes which love in long clothing to go And love salutations in which the marketplaces
Mark 12:39And the chief seats at the synagogues And...

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