Greek Interlinear
Matthew 20:16 Interlinear
“So shall be last first and first last many for be called few but chosen”
Word-by-Word Analysis
| # | Original | Strong's | English | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Οὕτως | G3779 | So | in this way (referring to what precedes or follows) |
| 2 | ἔσονται | G2071 | shall be | will be |
| 3 | οἱ | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 4 | ἔσχατοι | G2078 | last | farthest, final (of place or time) |
| 5 | πρῶτοι | G4413 | first | foremost (in time, place, order or importance) |
| 6 | καὶ | G2532 | and | and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words |
| 7 | οἱ | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 8 | πρῶτοι | G4413 | first | foremost (in time, place, order or importance) |
| 9 | ἔσχατοι | G2078 | last | farthest, final (of place or time) |
| 10 | πολλοὶ | G4183 | many | (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely |
| 11 | γὰρ | G1063 | for | properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles) |
| 12 | εἰσιν | G1526 | be | they are |
| 13 | κλητοί, | G2822 | called | invited, i.e., appointed, or (specially), a saint |
| 14 | ὀλίγοι | G3641 | few | puny (in extent, degree, number, duration or value); especially neuter (adverbially) somewhat |
| 15 | δὲ | G1161 | but | but, and, etc |
| 16 | ἐκλεκτοί | G1588 | chosen | select; by implication, favorite |
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