Greek Interlinear
Matthew 20:16 Interlinear
Word-by-word Greek interlinear analysis of Matthew 20:16, showing the original Greek text with Strong's numbers, transliteration, and English translation for each word.
“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 |
Verse Context
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