Greek Interlinear
Matthew 23:19 Interlinear
Word-by-word Greek interlinear analysis of Matthew 23:19, showing the original Greek text with Strong's numbers, transliteration, and English translation for each word.
“Ye fools and blind whether for is greater the gift or the altar that sanctifieth the gift”
Word-by-Word Analysis
| # | Original | Strong's | English | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | μωροὶ | G3474 | Ye fools | dull or stupid (as if shut up), i.e., heedless, (morally) blockhead, (apparently) absurd |
| 2 | καὶ | G2532 | and | and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words |
| 3 | τυφλοί, | G5185 | blind | opaque (as if smoky), i.e., (by analogy) blind (physically or mentally) |
| 4 | τί | G5101 | whether | an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions) |
| 5 | γὰρ | G1063 | for | properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles) |
| 6 | μεῖζον | G3187 | is greater | larger (literally or figuratively, specially, in age) |
| 7 | τὸ | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 8 | δῶρον; | G1435 | the gift | a present; specially, a sacrifice |
| 9 | ἢ | G2228 | or | disjunctive, or; comparative, than |
| 10 | τὸ | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 11 | θυσιαστήριον | G2379 | the altar | a place of sacrifice, i.e., an altar (special or genitive case, literal or figurative) |
| 12 | τὸ | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 13 | ἁγιάζον | G37 | that sanctifieth | to make holy, i.e., (ceremonially) purify or consecrate; (mentally) to venerate |
| 14 | τὸ | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 15 | δῶρον; | G1435 | the gift | a present; specially, a sacrifice |
Verse Context
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Matthew 23:19 (current)Ye fools and blind whether for is greater the gift or the altar that sanctifieth the gift
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