Greek Interlinear

Romans 13:12 Interlinear

The night is far spent the day is at hand cast off therefore the works of darkness and let us put on the armour of light

Word-by-Word Analysis

#OriginalStrong'sEnglishDefinition
1G3588the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
2νὺξG3571The night"night" (literally or figuratively)
3προέκοψενG4298is far spentto drive forward (as if by beating), i.e., (figuratively and intransitively) to advance (in amount, to grow; in time, to be well along)
4G3588the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
5δὲG1161but, and, etc
6ἡμέραG2250the dayday, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of
7ἤγγικενG1448is at handto make near, i.e., (reflexively) approach
8ἀποθώμεθαG659cast offto put away (literally or figuratively)
9οὖνG3767therefore(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
10τὰG3588the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
11ἔργαG2041the workstoil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
12τοῦG3588the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
13σκότουςG4655of darknessshadiness, i.e., obscurity (literally or figuratively)
14καίG2532andand, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
15ἐνδυσώμεθαG1746let us put onto invest with clothing (literally or figuratively)
16τὰG3588the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
17ὅπλαG3696the armouran implement or utensil or tool (literally or figuratively, especially, offensive for war)
18τοῦG3588the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
19φωτόςG5457of lightluminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative)

Verse Context

Romans 13:11And that knowing the time that...
Romans 13:12 (current) The night is far spent the day is at hand cast off therefore the works of darkness and let us put on the armour of light
Romans 13:13as in the day honestly Let us walk not...

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