King James Version
Matthew 5:2 in the King James Version says “And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,” — study this verse from Matthew chapter 5 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,”
Matthew 5:2 · KJV
And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:
And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
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“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“mouth”
G4750the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or e
“them”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
“them”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
“saying”
G3004properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
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