Greek Interlinear
Matthew 18:3 Interlinear
“And said Verily I say unto you ye be converted And become as little children enter into the kingdom of heaven”
Word-by-Word Analysis
| # | Original | Strong's | English | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | καὶ | G2532 | And | and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words |
| 2 | εἶπεν | G2036 | said | to speak or say (by word or writing) |
| 3 | Ἀμὴν | G281 | Verily | properly, firm, i.e., (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it) |
| 4 | 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 |
| 5 | ὑμῖν | G5213 | unto you | to (with or by) you |
| 6 | ἐὰν | G1437 | a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty | |
| 7 | μὴ | G3361 | (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether | |
| 8 | στραφῆτε | G4762 | ye be converted | to twist, i.e., turn quite around or reverse (literally or figuratively) |
| 9 | καὶ | G2532 | And | and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words |
| 10 | γένησθε | G1096 | become | to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.) |
| 11 | ὡς | G5613 | as | which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows) |
| 12 | τὰ | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 13 | παιδία | G3813 | little children | a childling (of either sex), i.e., (properly), an infant, or (by extension) a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature christian |
| 14 | οὐ | G3756 | the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not | |
| 15 | μὴ | G3361 | (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether | |
| 16 | εἰσέλθητε | G1525 | enter | to enter (literally or figuratively) |
| 17 | εἰς | G1519 | into | to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases |
| 18 | τὴν | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 19 | βασιλείαν | G932 | the kingdom | properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively) |
| 20 | τῶν | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 21 | οὐρανῶν | G3772 | of heaven | the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity) |
Verse Context
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Matthew 18:3 (current)And said Verily I say unto you ye be converted And become as little children enter into the kingdom of heaven
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