1 John 4:20

If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?
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1 John 3:17

ὃς δ' ἂν ἔχῃ τὸν βίον τοῦ κόσμου καὶ θεωρῇ τὸν ἀδελφὸν αὐτοῦ χρείαν ἔχοντα καὶ κλείσῃ τὰ σπλάγχνα αὐτοῦ ἀπ' αὐτοῦ πῶς ἀγάπη τοῦ Θεοῦ μένει ἐν αὐτῷ
17
But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

1 John 2:9

λέγων ἐν τῷ φωτὶ εἶναι καὶ τὸν ἀδελφὸν αὐτοῦ μισῶν ἐν τῇ σκοτίᾳ ἐστὶν ἕως ἄρτι
9
He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now.

1 John 4:12

Θεὸν οὐδεὶς πώποτε τεθέαται ἐὰν ἀγαπῶμεν ἀλλήλους Θεὸς ἐν ἡμῖν μένει καὶ ἀγάπη αὐτοῦ τετελειωμένη ἐστὶν ἐν ἡμῖν
12
No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.

1 John 2:4

λέγων Ἔγνωκα αὐτόν καὶ τὰς ἐντολὰς αὐτοῦ μὴ τηρῶν ψεύστης ἐστίν καὶ ἐν τούτῳ ἀλήθεια οὐκ ἔστιν·
4
He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.

1 Peter 1:8

ὃν οὐκ εἰδότες ἀγαπᾶτε εἰς ὃν ἄρτι μὴ ὁρῶντες πιστεύοντες δὲ ἀγαλλιᾶσθε χαρᾷ ἀνεκλαλήτῳ καὶ δεδοξασμένῃ
8
Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:

1 John 2:11

δὲ μισῶν τὸν ἀδελφὸν αὐτοῦ ἐν τῇ σκοτίᾳ ἐστὶν καὶ ἐν τῇ σκοτίᾳ περιπατεῖ καὶ οὐκ οἶδεν ποῦ ὑπάγει ὅτι σκοτία ἐτύφλωσεν τοὺς ὀφθαλμοὺς αὐτοῦ
11
But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes.

1 John 1:6

Ἐὰν εἴπωμεν ὅτι κοινωνίαν ἔχομεν μετ' αὐτοῦ καὶ ἐν τῷ σκότει περιπατῶμεν ψευδόμεθα καὶ οὐ ποιοῦμεν τὴν ἀλήθειαν·
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If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:
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Grammar CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: ἐάν · eh-AN
In English
In the KJV here: if
if ×216 except ×24 though ×13 thou ×3 whether ×3 but ×2 when ×2 i take my ×1
Strong's Definition G1437
if, except, though, whether, thou, …
ean
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • if, in case
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 18 English renderings
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Grammar X-NSM
Indefinite Pronoun — Nominative, masculine singular the subject — the one doing the action
τις Speech Indefinite Pronoun Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: τὶς · tees
In English
In the KJV here: a man
any man ×73 some ×67 any ×65 a certain ×55 certain ×52 a man ×31 one ×31 any thing ×25
Strong's Definition G5100
man, certain, some, any, one, …
tis
some or any person or object
  • a certain, a certain one
  • "some, some time, a while
Variations 24 forms of this word
Translations 63 English renderings
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Grammar V-2AAS-3S
Verb — Active Subjunctive, third person singular the subject does the action — "he ___s" a possibility or purpose — try "he may ___" or "that he might ___" the built-in subject is "he / she / it"
εἴπῃ Speech Verb Voice Active Mood Subjunctive Person Third Number Singular
Dictionary form: ἔπω · EP-oh
In English
In the KJV here: say
said ×450 and said ×119 he said ×105 saying ×19 say ×18 i said ×15 tell ×14 they said ×13
Strong's Definition G2036
said, say, spake, tell, saying, …
epō
to speak or say (by word or writing)
  • to speak, say
Variations 32 forms of this word
Translations 115 English renderings
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that ×608 for ×258 because ×173 how that ×21 how ×11 for that ×6 because that ×4 he ×2
Strong's Definition G3754
that, for, because, how, though, …
hoti
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • that, because, since
Variations 2 forms of this word
Translations 39 English renderings
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Grammar V-PAI-1S
Verb — Present Active Indicative, first person singular ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing" the subject does the action — "he ___s" a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "I"
ἀγαπῶ Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Indicative Person First Number Singular
Dictionary form: ἀγαπάω · ah-ga-PA-oh
In English
In the KJV here: i love
love ×22 loved ×15 loveth ×12 thou shalt love ×10 ye love ×8 beloved ×7 to love ×5 we love ×5
Strong's Definition G25
love, loved, loveth, beloved, lovest, …
agapaō
to love (in a social or moral sense)
  • of persons
    • to welcome, to entertain, to be fond of, to love dearly
    of things
    • to be well pleased, to be contented at or with a thing
Variations 36 forms of this word
Translations 48 English renderings
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Grammar T-ASM
Definite Article — Accusative, masculine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
τὸν Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: · hoh
In English
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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In English
In the KJV here: god
god ×691 god of ×296 of god ×183 god to ×25 god unto ×19 gods ×17 god ×9 to god ×8
Strong's Definition G2316
god, gods, godly, god-ward
theos
a deity, especially (with G3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by Hebraism)
  • a god or goddess, a general name of deities or divinities
  • "the Godhead, trinity
    • God the Father, the first person in the trinity
    • "Christ, the second person of the trinity"Holy Spirit, the third person in the trinity
    spoken of the only and true God
    • refers to the things of God
    • "his counsels, interests, things due to him
    whatever can in any respect be likened unto God, or resemble him in any way
    • God's representative or viceregent
      • of magistrates and judges
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 72 English renderings
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Grammar CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: καί · keh
In English
In the KJV here: and
and ×8028 also ×492 even ×102 both ×51 but ×40 then ×25 neither ×21 it and ×18
Strong's Definition G2532
and, also, even, both, but, …
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 161 English renderings
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Grammar T-ASM
Definite Article — Accusative, masculine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
τὸν Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: · hoh
In English
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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Grammar N-ASM
Noun — Accusative, masculine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
ἀδελφὸν Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ἀδελφός · ah-thel-FOSE
In English
In the KJV here: brother
brethren ×199 brother ×91 and brethren ×11 brothers ×6 the brother ×5 to brother ×5 a brother ×4 brethren of ×2
Strong's Definition G80
brethren, brother, brothers
adelphos
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G0001)
  • a brother, whether born of the same two parents or only of the same father or mother
  • "having the same national ancestor, belonging to the same people, or countryman"any fellow or man"a fellow believer, united to another by the bond of affection"an associate in employment or office"brethren in Christ
    • his brothers by blood
    • "all men"apostles"Christians, as those who are exalted to the same heavenly place
Variations 15 forms of this word
Translations 27 English renderings
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Grammar P-GSM
Personal Pronoun — Genitive, masculine singular possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
αὐτοῦ Speech Personal Pronoun Case Genitive Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: αὐτός · av-TOSE
In English
In the KJV here: his
him ×1449 his ×979 them ×691 unto him ×353 unto them ×338 their ×290 he ×217 her ×177
Strong's Definition G846
him, them, his, their, he, …
autos
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
  • himself, herself, themselves, itself
  • "he, she, it"the same
Variations 38 forms of this word
Translations 208 English renderings
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Grammar V-PAS-3S
Verb — Present Active Subjunctive, third person singular ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing" the subject does the action — "he ___s" a possibility or purpose — try "he may ___" or "that he might ___" the built-in subject is "he / she / it"
μισῇ Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Subjunctive Person Third Number Singular
Dictionary form: μισέω · mee-SEH-oh
In English
In the KJV here: hateth
hated ×9 hateth ×7 hate ×6 shall hate ×3 he will hate ×2 i hate ×2 that hateth ×2 and hating ×1
Strong's Definition G3404
hate, hated, hateth, hating, hateful, …
miseō
to detest (especially to persecute); by extension, to love less
  • to hate, pursue with hatred, detest
  • "to be hated, detested
Variations 22 forms of this word
Translations 18 English renderings
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Grammar N-NSM
Noun — Nominative, masculine singular the subject — the one doing the action
ψεύστης Speech Noun Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ψεύστης · PSEV-stase
In English
In the KJV here: a liar
a liar ×6 liar ×2 for liars ×1 liars ×1
Strong's Definition G5583
liar, liars
pseustēs
a falsifier
  • a liar
  • "one who breaks faith"a false and faithless man
Variations 5 forms of this word
Translations 4 English renderings
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In the KJV here: he is
is ×560 it is ×81 there is ×42 are ×38 he is ×38 is it ×16 is he ×13 he was ×11
Strong's Definition G2076
is, are, was, be, have, …
esti
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
  • third person singular of ___%___to be___%___
Variations 7 forms of this word
Translations 61 English renderings
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Grammar T-NSM
Definite Article — Nominative, masculine singular the subject — the one doing the action
Speech Definite Article Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: · hoh
In English
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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Grammar CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: γάρ · gahr
In English
In the KJV here: for
for ×1016 because ×4 what ×4 and ×3 yet ×3 but ×2 him for ×2 indeed ×2
Strong's Definition G1063
for, because, what, and, yet, …
gar
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • for
Variations 2 forms of this word
Translations 28 English renderings
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Grammar PRT-N
Particle
μὴ Speech Particle More Negative
Dictionary form: μή · may
In English
In the KJV here: not
not ×571 no ×60 lest ×33 but ×26 except ×10 neither ×7 at all ×6 him not ×6
Strong's Definition G3361
not, no, lest, but, except, …
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas G3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • no, not lest
Variations 5 forms of this word
Translations 62 English renderings
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Grammar V-PAP-NSM
Verb — Present Active Participle Nominative, masculine singular ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing" the subject does the action — "he ___s" a verbal adjective — try "___ing" or "the one who ___s" the subject — the one doing the action
ἀγαπῶν Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Participle Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ἀγαπάω · ah-ga-PA-oh
In English
In the KJV here: he that loveth
love ×22 loved ×15 loveth ×12 thou shalt love ×10 ye love ×8 beloved ×7 to love ×5 we love ×5
Strong's Definition G25
love, loved, loveth, beloved, lovest, …
agapaō
to love (in a social or moral sense)
  • of persons
    • to welcome, to entertain, to be fond of, to love dearly
    of things
    • to be well pleased, to be contented at or with a thing
Variations 36 forms of this word
Translations 48 English renderings
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Grammar T-ASM
Definite Article — Accusative, masculine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
τὸν Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: · hoh
In English
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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Grammar N-ASM
Noun — Accusative, masculine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
ἀδελφὸν Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ἀδελφός · ah-thel-FOSE
In English
In the KJV here: brother
brethren ×199 brother ×91 and brethren ×11 brothers ×6 the brother ×5 to brother ×5 a brother ×4 brethren of ×2
Strong's Definition G80
brethren, brother, brothers
adelphos
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G0001)
  • a brother, whether born of the same two parents or only of the same father or mother
  • "having the same national ancestor, belonging to the same people, or countryman"any fellow or man"a fellow believer, united to another by the bond of affection"an associate in employment or office"brethren in Christ
    • his brothers by blood
    • "all men"apostles"Christians, as those who are exalted to the same heavenly place
Variations 15 forms of this word
Translations 27 English renderings
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Grammar P-GSM
Personal Pronoun — Genitive, masculine singular possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
αὐτοῦ Speech Personal Pronoun Case Genitive Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: αὐτός · av-TOSE
In English
In the KJV here: his
him ×1449 his ×979 them ×691 unto him ×353 unto them ×338 their ×290 he ×217 her ×177
Strong's Definition G846
him, them, his, their, he, …
autos
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
  • himself, herself, themselves, itself
  • "he, she, it"the same
Variations 38 forms of this word
Translations 208 English renderings
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Grammar R-ASM
Relative Pronoun — Accusative, masculine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
ὃν Speech Relative Pronoun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ὅς · hose
In English
In the KJV here: whom
which ×356 whom ×202 that ×137 who ×85 whose ×46 whosoever ×46 what ×40 to whom ×32
Strong's Definition G3739
which, whom, that, who, whose, …
hos
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • who, which, what, that
Variations 8 forms of this word
Translations 153 English renderings
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Grammar V-RAI-3S
Verb — Active Indicative, third person singular the subject does the action — "he ___s" a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "he / she / it"
ἑώρακεν Speech Verb Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular
Dictionary form: ὁράω · hoh-RA-oh
In English
In the KJV here: he hath seen
see ×7 hath seen ×5 take heed ×4 we have seen ×4 he had seen ×2 he hath seen ×2 seen hath ×2 seen he hath ×2
Strong's Definition G3708
seen, see, heed, saw, perceive, …
horaō
by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • to see with the eyes
  • "to see with the mind, to perceive, know"to see, i.e., become acquainted with by experience, to experience"to see, to look to
    • to take heed, beware
    • "to care for, pay heed to
    I was seen, showed myself, appeared
Variations 22 forms of this word
Translations 36 English renderings
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Grammar T-ASM
Definite Article — Accusative, masculine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
τὸν Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: · hoh
In English
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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In English
In the KJV here: god
god ×691 god of ×296 of god ×183 god to ×25 god unto ×19 gods ×17 god ×9 to god ×8
Strong's Definition G2316
god, gods, godly, god-ward
theos
a deity, especially (with G3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by Hebraism)
  • a god or goddess, a general name of deities or divinities
  • "the Godhead, trinity
    • God the Father, the first person in the trinity
    • "Christ, the second person of the trinity"Holy Spirit, the third person in the trinity
    spoken of the only and true God
    • refers to the things of God
    • "his counsels, interests, things due to him
    whatever can in any respect be likened unto God, or resemble him in any way
    • God's representative or viceregent
      • of magistrates and judges
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 72 English renderings
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Grammar R-ASM
Relative Pronoun — Accusative, masculine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
ὃν Speech Relative Pronoun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ὅς · hose
In English
In the KJV here: whom
which ×356 whom ×202 that ×137 who ×85 whose ×46 whosoever ×46 what ×40 to whom ×32
Strong's Definition G3739
which, whom, that, who, whose, …
hos
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • who, which, what, that
Variations 8 forms of this word
Translations 153 English renderings
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Grammar PRT-N
Particle
οὐχ Speech Particle More Negative
Dictionary form: οὐ · oo
In English
In the KJV here: not
not ×1181 no ×158 none ×21 cannot ×19 neither ×19 never ×14 nothing ×12 nay ×11
Strong's Definition G3756
not, no, none, neither, cannot, …
ou
the absolute negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not
  • no, not
Variations 5 forms of this word
Translations 67 English renderings
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Grammar V-RAI-3S
Verb — Active Indicative, third person singular the subject does the action — "he ___s" a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "he / she / it"
ἑώρακεν Speech Verb Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular
Dictionary form: ὁράω · hoh-RA-oh
In English
In the KJV here: he hath seen
see ×7 hath seen ×5 take heed ×4 we have seen ×4 he had seen ×2 he hath seen ×2 seen hath ×2 seen he hath ×2
Strong's Definition G3708
seen, see, heed, saw, perceive, …
horaō
by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • to see with the eyes
  • "to see with the mind, to perceive, know"to see, i.e., become acquainted with by experience, to experience"to see, to look to
    • to take heed, beware
    • "to care for, pay heed to
    I was seen, showed myself, appeared
Variations 22 forms of this word
Translations 36 English renderings
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In the KJV here: how
how ×90 how is it that ×5 by any means ×2 by what means ×2 after what manner ×1 and see how ×1 but how ×1 how can ×1
Strong's Definition G4459
how, means, that, manner
pōs
an interrogative particle of manner; in what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as exclamation, how much!
  • how, in what way
Variations 2 forms of this word
Translations 10 English renderings
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Grammar V-PNI-3S
Verb — Present Indicative, third person singular ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing" a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "he / she / it"
δύναται Speech Verb Tense Present Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular
Dictionary form: δύναμαι · THOO-na-meh
In English
In the KJV here: can
can ×49 cannot ×20 could ×15 is able ×8 he cannot ×7 thou canst ×7 can ye ×4 he could ×4
Strong's Definition G1410
can, able, cannot, could, canst, …
dynamai
to be able or possible
  • to be able, have power whether by virtue of one's own ability and resources, or of a state of mind, or through favorable circumstances, or by permission of law or custom
  • "to be able to do something"to be capable, strong and powerful
Variations 47 forms of this word
Translations 70 English renderings
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Grammar V-PAN
Verb — Present Active ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing" the subject does the action — "he ___s"
ἀγαπᾶν Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active
Dictionary form: ἀγαπάω · ah-ga-PA-oh
In English
In the KJV here: he love
love ×22 loved ×15 loveth ×12 thou shalt love ×10 ye love ×8 beloved ×7 to love ×5 we love ×5
Strong's Definition G25
love, loved, loveth, beloved, lovest, …
agapaō
to love (in a social or moral sense)
  • of persons
    • to welcome, to entertain, to be fond of, to love dearly
    of things
    • to be well pleased, to be contented at or with a thing
Variations 36 forms of this word
Translations 48 English renderings