Greek Interlinear

Matthew 25:5 Interlinear

tarried While the bridegroom slumbered they all and slept

Word-by-Word Analysis

#OriginalStrong'sEnglishDefinition
1χρονίζοντοςG5549tarriedto take time, i.e., linger
2δὲG1161Whilebut, and, etc
3τοῦG3588the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
4νυμφίουG3566the bridegrooma bride-groom (literally or figuratively)
5ἐνύσταξανG3573slumberedto nod, i.e., (by implication) to fall asleep; figuratively, to delay
6πᾶσαιG3956they allall, any, every, the whole
7καὶG2532andand, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
8ἐκάθευδονG2518sleptto lie down to rest, i.e., (by implication) to fall asleep (literally or figuratively)

Verse Context

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Matthew 25:5 (current)tarried While the bridegroom slumbered they all and slept
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