Greek Interlinear
Matthew 5:20 Interlinear
“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) |
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