Greek Interlinear
Romans 4:3 Interlinear
Word-by-word Greek interlinear analysis of Romans 4:3, showing the original Greek text with Strong's numbers, transliteration, and English translation for each word.
“what For the scripture saith believed Abraham God and it was counted unto him for righteousness”
Word-by-Word Analysis
| # | Original | Strong's | English | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | τί | G5101 | what | an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions) |
| 2 | γὰρ | G1063 | For | properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles) |
| 3 | ἡ | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 4 | γραφὴ | G1124 | the scripture | a document, i.e., holy writ (or its contents or a statement in it) |
| 5 | λέγει | G3004 | saith | properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an |
| 6 | Ἐπίστευσεν | G4100 | believed | to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e., credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to ch |
| 7 | δὲ | G1161 | but, and, etc | |
| 8 | Ἀβραὰμ | G11 | Abraham | abraham, the hebrew patriarch |
| 9 | τῷ | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 10 | θεῷ | G2316 | God | a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism) |
| 11 | καὶ | G2532 | and | and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words |
| 12 | ἐλογίσθη | G3049 | it was counted | to take an inventory, i.e., estimate (literally or figuratively) |
| 13 | αὐτῷ | G846 | unto him | the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons |
| 14 | εἰς | G1519 | for | to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases |
| 15 | δικαιοσύνην | G1343 | righteousness | equity (of character or act); specially (christian) justification |
Verse Context
Romans 4:2if For Abraham by works were justified...
Romans 4:3 (current)what For the scripture saith believed Abraham God and it was counted unto him for righteousness
Romans 4:4 Now to him that worketh the reward not...