Greek Interlinear
Matthew 6:28 Interlinear
Word-by-word Greek interlinear analysis of Matthew 6:28, showing the original Greek text with Strong's numbers, transliteration, and English translation for each word.
“And for raiment why take ye thought Consider the lilies of the field how they grow not they toil neither do they spin”
Word-by-Word Analysis
| # | Original | Strong's | English | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | καὶ | G2532 | And | and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words |
| 2 | περὶ | G4012 | for | properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas |
| 3 | ἐνδύματος | G1742 | raiment | apparel (especially the outer robe) |
| 4 | τί | G5101 | why | an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions) |
| 5 | μεριμνᾶτε; | G3309 | take ye thought | to be anxious about |
| 6 | καταμάθετε | G2648 | Consider | to learn thoroughly, i.e., (by implication) to note carefully |
| 7 | τὰ | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 8 | κρίνα | G2918 | the lilies | a lily |
| 9 | τοῦ | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 10 | ἀγροῦ | G68 | of the field | a field (as a drive for cattle); genitive case, the country; specially, a farm, i.e., hamlet |
| 11 | πῶς | G4459 | how | an interrogative particle of manner; in what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as exclamation, how much! |
| 12 | αὐξάνει· | G837 | they grow | to grow ("wax"), i.e., enlarge (literal or figurative, active or passive) |
| 13 | οὐ | G3756 | not | the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not |
| 14 | κοπιᾷ, | G2872 | they toil | to feel fatigue; by implication, to work hard |
| 15 | οὐδὲ | G3761 | neither | not however, i.e., neither, nor, not even |
| 16 | νήθει· | G3514 | do they spin | to spin yarn |
Verse Context
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