Greek Interlinear

Matthew 5:38 Interlinear

Ye have heard that it hath been said An eye for An eye and a tooth for a tooth

Word-by-Word Analysis

#OriginalStrong'sEnglishDefinition
1ἨκούσατεG191Ye have heardto hear (in various senses)
2ὅτιG3754thatdemonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
3ἐῤῥέθη,G4483it hath been saidto utter, i.e., speak or say
4ὀφθαλμοῦG3788An eyethe eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)
5ἀντὶG473foropposite, i.e., instead or because of (rarely in addition to)
6ὀφθαλμοῦG3788An eyethe eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)
7καὶG2532andand, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
8ὀδόντοςG3599a tootha "tooth"
9ἀντὶG473foropposite, i.e., instead or because of (rarely in addition to)
10ὀδόντοςG3599a tootha "tooth"

Verse Context

Matthew 5:37be But communication your Yea...
Matthew 5:38 (current)Ye have heard that it hath been said An eye for An eye and a tooth for a tooth
Matthew 5:39I But say unto you not That ye resist...

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