Greek Interlinear
Matthew 22:8 Interlinear
Word-by-word Greek interlinear analysis of Matthew 22:8, showing the original Greek text with Strong's numbers, transliteration, and English translation for each word.
“Then saith he servants The wedding ready is but they which were bidden not were worthy”
Word-by-Word Analysis
| # | Original | Strong's | English | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | τότε | G5119 | Then | the when, i.e., at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution) |
| 2 | λέγει | G3004 | saith he | properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an |
| 3 | τοῖς | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 4 | δούλοις | G1401 | servants | a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency) |
| 5 | αὐτοῦ | G846 | the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons | |
| 6 | Ὁ | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 7 | μὲν | G3303 | properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with g1161 (this one, the former, etc.) | |
| 8 | γάμος | G1062 | The wedding | nuptials |
| 9 | ἕτοιμός | G2092 | ready | adjusted, i.e., ready |
| 10 | ἐστιν | G2076 | is | he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are |
| 11 | οἱ | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 12 | δὲ | G1161 | but | but, and, etc |
| 13 | κεκλημένοι | G2564 | they which were bidden | to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise) |
| 14 | οὐκ | G3756 | not | the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not |
| 15 | ἦσαν | G2258 | were | i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were) |
| 16 | ἄξιοι· | G514 | worthy | deserving, comparable or suitable (as if drawing praise) |
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