Greek Interlinear
Matthew 27:23 Interlinear
Word-by-word Greek interlinear analysis of Matthew 27:23, showing the original Greek text with Strong's numbers, transliteration, and English translation for each word.
“ And the governor said what Why evil hath he done And the more they cried out saying Let him be crucified”
Word-by-Word Analysis
| # | Original | Strong's | English | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ὁ | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 2 | δὲ | G1161 | And | but, and, etc |
| 3 | ἡγεμὼν | G2232 | the governor | a leader, i.e., chief person (or figuratively, place) of a province |
| 4 | ἔφη | G5346 | said | to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e., speak or say |
| 5 | Τί | G5101 | what | an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions) |
| 6 | γὰρ | G1063 | Why | properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles) |
| 7 | κακὸν | G2556 | evil | worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas g4190 properly refers to effects), i.e., (subjectively) depraved, or (objectively) injurious |
| 8 | ἐποίησεν | G4160 | hath he done | to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) |
| 9 | οἱ | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 10 | δὲ | G1161 | And | but, and, etc |
| 11 | περισσῶς | G4057 | the more | superabundantly |
| 12 | ἔκραζον | G2896 | they cried out | properly, to "croak" (as a raven) or scream, i.e., (genitive case) to call aloud (shriek, exclaim, intreat) |
| 13 | λέγοντες | G3004 | saying | properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an |
| 14 | Σταυρωθήτω | G4717 | Let him be crucified | to impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish (subdue) passion or selfishness |
Verse Context
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