Greek Interlinear

Matthew 15:8 Interlinear

draweth nigh unto me people This mouth their and with their lips me honoureth but heart their far is from me

Word-by-Word Analysis

#OriginalStrong'sEnglishDefinition
1ἘγγίζειG1448draweth nighto make near, i.e., (reflexively) approach
2μοιG3427unto meto me
3G3588the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
4λαὸςG2992peoplea people (in general; thus differing from g1218, which denotes one's own populace)
5οὗτοςG3778Thisthe he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
6τῷG3588the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
7στόματιG4750mouththe mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or e
8αὐτῶν,G846theirthe reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
9καὶG2532andand, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
10τοῖςG3588the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
11χείλεσίνG5491with their lipsa lip (as a pouring place); figuratively, a margin (of water)
12μεG3165meme
13τιμᾷG5091honourethto prize, i.e., fix a valuation upon; by implication, to revere
14G3588the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
15δὲG1161butbut, and, etc
16καρδίαG2588heartthe heart, i.e., (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
17αὐτῶν,G846theirthe reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
18πόῤῥωG4206farforwards, i.e., at a distance
19ἀπέχειG568is(actively) to have out, i.e., receive in full; (intransitively) to keep (oneself) away, i.e., be distant (literally or figuratively)
20ἀπ'G575from"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
21ἐμοῦ·G1700meof me

Verse Context

Matthew 15:7Ye hypocrites well did of you Esaias...
Matthew 15:8 (current)draweth nigh unto me people This mouth their and with their lips me honoureth but heart their far is from me
Matthew 15:9in vain But they do worship me teaching for doctrines...

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