Greek Interlinear
Matthew 5:20 Interlinear
Word-by-word Greek interlinear analysis of Matthew 5:20, showing the original Greek text with Strong's numbers, transliteration, and English translation for each word.
“I say For unto you That shall exceed righteousness your the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees enter into the kingdom of heaven”
Word-by-Word Analysis
| # | Original | Strong's | English | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | λέγω | G3004 | I say | properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an |
| 2 | γὰρ | G1063 | For | properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles) |
| 3 | ὑμῖν | G5213 | unto you | to (with or by) you |
| 4 | ὅτι | G3754 | That | demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because |
| 5 | ἐὰν | G1437 | a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty | |
| 6 | μὴ | G3361 | (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether | |
| 7 | περισσεύσῃ | G4052 | shall exceed | to superabound (in quantity or quality), be in excess, be superfluous; also (transitively) to cause to superabound or excel |
| 8 | ἡ | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 9 | δικαιοσύνη | G1343 | righteousness | equity (of character or act); specially (christian) justification |
| 10 | ὑμῶν | G5216 | your | of (from or concerning) you |
| 11 | πλεῖον | G4119 | more in quantity, number, or quality; also (in plural) the major portion | |
| 12 | τῶν | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 13 | γραμματέων | G1122 | the righteousness of the scribes | a professional writer |
| 14 | καὶ | G2532 | and | and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words |
| 15 | Φαρισαίων, | G5330 | Pharisees | a separatist, i.e., exclusively religious; a pharisean, i.e., jewish sectary |
| 16 | οὐ | G3756 | the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not | |
| 17 | μὴ | G3361 | (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether | |
| 18 | εἰσέλθητε | G1525 | enter | to enter (literally or figuratively) |
| 19 | εἰς | G1519 | into | to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases |
| 20 | τὴν | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 21 | βασιλείαν | G932 | the kingdom | properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively) |
| 22 | τῶν | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 23 | οὐρανῶν | G3772 | of heaven | the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity) |
Verse Context
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