Greek Interlinear
Matthew 6:20 Interlinear
Word-by-word Greek interlinear analysis of Matthew 6:20, showing the original Greek text with Strong's numbers, transliteration, and English translation for each word.
“lay up But for yourselves treasures in heaven where neither moth neither rust doth corrupt and where thieves not break through nor steal”
Word-by-Word Analysis
| # | Original | Strong's | English | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | θησαυρίζετε | G2343 | lay up | to amass or reserve (literally or figuratively) |
| 2 | δὲ | G1161 | But | but, and, etc |
| 3 | ὑμῖν | G5213 | for yourselves | to (with or by) you |
| 4 | θησαυροὺς | G2344 | treasures | a deposit, i.e., wealth (literally or figuratively) |
| 5 | ἐν | G1722 | in | "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc |
| 6 | οὐρανῷ | G3772 | heaven | the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity) |
| 7 | ὅπου | G3699 | where | what(-ever) where, i.e., at whichever spot |
| 8 | οὔτε | G3777 | neither | not too, i.e., neither or nor; by analogy, not even |
| 9 | σὴς | G4597 | moth | a moth |
| 10 | οὔτε | G3777 | neither | not too, i.e., neither or nor; by analogy, not even |
| 11 | βρῶσις | G1035 | rust | (abstractly) eating (literally or figuratively); by extension (concretely) food (literally or figuratively) |
| 12 | ἀφανίζει | G853 | doth corrupt | to render unapparent, i.e., (actively) consume (becloud), or (passively) disappear (be destroyed) |
| 13 | καὶ | G2532 | and | and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words |
| 14 | ὅπου | G3699 | where | what(-ever) where, i.e., at whichever spot |
| 15 | κλέπται | G2812 | thieves | a stealer (literally or figuratively) |
| 16 | οὐ | G3756 | not | the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not |
| 17 | διορύσσουσιν | G1358 | break through | to penetrate burglariously |
| 18 | οὐδὲ | G3761 | nor | not however, i.e., neither, nor, not even |
| 19 | κλέπτουσιν· | G2813 | steal | to filch |
Verse Context
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Matthew 6:20 (current)lay up But for yourselves treasures in heaven where neither moth neither rust doth corrupt and where thieves not break through nor steal
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