Greek Interlinear
Matthew 27:16 Interlinear
Word-by-word Greek interlinear analysis of Matthew 27:16, showing the original Greek text with Strong's numbers, transliteration, and English translation for each word.
“they had And then prisoner a notable called Barabbas”
Word-by-Word Analysis
| # | Original | Strong's | English | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | εἶχον | G2192 | they had | to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio |
| 2 | δὲ | G1161 | And | but, and, etc |
| 3 | τότε | G5119 | then | the when, i.e., at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution) |
| 4 | δέσμιον | G1198 | prisoner | a captive (as bound) |
| 5 | ἐπίσημον | G1978 | a notable | remarkable, i.e., (figuratively) eminent |
| 6 | λεγόμενον | G3004 | called | properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an |
| 7 | Βαραββᾶν | G912 | Barabbas | son of abba; bar-abbas, an israelite |
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