2 Peter 2:22
But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned again; to his own vomit and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.
Connections
כְּכֶלֶב שָׁב עַל-קֵאוֹ כְּסִיל שׁוֹנֶה בְאִוַּלְתּֽוֹ׃
As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.
Copy verses
2 Peter 2:22
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"
| συμβέβηκεν | Speech Verb Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: it is happened
had happened ×2
happened ×2
happen ×1
it is happened ×1
so it was ×1
which befell ×1
Strong's Definition
G4819
happened, was, befell, happen
symbainō
to walk (figuratively, transpire) together, i.e., concur (take place)
- to walk with the feet near together "to come together, meet with one"of things which fall out at the same time, to happen, turn out, come to pass
Variations
8 forms of this word
Translations
6 English renderings
In English
In the KJV here: but
and ×1179
but ×922
now ×157
then ×129
when ×41
yet ×20
and when ×19
for ×18
Strong's Definition
G1161
and, but, now, then, when, …
de
but, and, etc
- but, moreover, and, etc.
Variations
3 forms of this word
Translations
79 English renderings
Grammar
P-DPM
Personal Pronoun — Dative, masculine plural
the indirect object, or the means — try "to / for ___" or "by / with ___"
plural — usually add "-s"
| αὐτοῖς | Speech Personal Pronoun Case Dative Gender Masculine Number Plural |
In English
In the KJV here: unto them
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
Grammar
T-NSN
Definite Article — Nominative, neuter singular
the subject — the one doing the action
| τὸ | Speech Definite Article Case Nominative Gender Neuter Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: according
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
Grammar
T-GSF
Definite Article — Genitive, feminine singular
possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
| τῆς | Speech Definite Article Case Genitive Gender Feminine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: to the
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
Grammar
A-GSF
Adjective — Genitive, feminine singular
possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
| ἀληθοῦς | Speech Adjective Case Genitive Gender Feminine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: true
true ×21
the true ×1
truly ×1
truth ×1
yet true ×1
Strong's Definition
G227
true, truly, truth
alēthēs
true (as not concealing)
- true "loving the truth, speaking the truth, truthful
Variations
7 forms of this word
Translations
5 English renderings
Grammar
N-GSF
Noun — Genitive, feminine singular
possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
| παροιμίας | Speech Noun Case Genitive Gender Feminine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: proverb
proverb ×2
proverbs ×2
parable ×1
Strong's Definition
G3942
proverb, proverbs, parable
paroimia
apparently a state alongside of supposition, i.e., (concretely) an adage; specially, an enigmatical or fictitious illustration
- a saying out of the usual course or deviating from the usual manner of speaking
- a current or trite saying, a proverb
- especially a symbolic or figurative saying "speech or discourse in which a thing is illustrated by the use of similes and comparisons"an allegory
- extended and elaborate metaphor
Variations
3 forms of this word
Translations
3 English renderings
In English
In the KJV here: the dog
dogs ×2
dogs of ×1
dogs unto ×1
the dog ×1
Strong's Definition
G2965
dogs, dog
kyōn
a dog (___%___hound___%___) (literally or figuratively)
- a dog "metaphorically a man of impure mind, an impudent man
Variations
4 forms of this word
Translations
4 English renderings
Grammar
V-AAP-NSM
Verb — Aorist Active Participle Nominative, masculine singular
the action as a single whole, usually past — try "he ___ed"
the subject does the action — "he ___s"
a verbal adjective — try "___ing" or "the one who ___s"
the subject — the one doing the action
| ἐπιστρέψας | Speech Verb Tense Aorist Voice Active Mood Participle Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: is turned again
and turned ×2
be converted ×2
should be converted ×2
to turn ×2
turn ×2
turned him about ×2
are returned ×1
are turned ×1
Strong's Definition
G1994
turn, turned, converted, return, about, …
epistrephō
to revert (literally, figuratively or morally)
- transitively
- to turn to
- to the worship of the true God
- to the love and obedience of God "to the love for the children"to love wisdom and righteousness
- to turn to one's self "to turn one's self about, turn back"to return, turn back, come back
Variations
20 forms of this word
Translations
33 English renderings
Grammar
PREP
Preposition
| ἐπὶ | Speech Preposition |
In English
In the KJV here: to
on ×186
upon ×153
in ×117
over ×48
unto ×46
to ×41
at ×40
against ×37
Strong's Definition
G1909
on, upon, in, over, unto, …
epi
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc
- upon, on, at, by, before "of position, on, at, by, over, against"to, over, on, at, across, against
Variations
5 forms of this word
Translations
77 English renderings
Grammar
T-ASN
Definite Article — Accusative, neuter singular
the direct object — the one receiving the action
| τὸ | Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Neuter Number Singular |
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
Grammar
A-ASN
Adjective — Accusative, neuter singular
the direct object — the one receiving the action
| ἴδιον | Speech Adjective Case Accusative Gender Neuter Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: his own
his own ×32
own ×18
their own ×6
own his ×4
in due ×3
your own ×3
his ×2
privately ×2
Strong's Definition
G2398
own, his, due, privately, proper, …
idios
pertaining to self, i.e., one's own; by implication, private or separate
- pertaining to one's self, one's own, belonging to one's self
Variations
13 forms of this word
Translations
37 English renderings
Grammar
N-ASN
Noun — Accusative, neuter singular
the direct object — the one receiving the action
| ἐξέραμα | Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Neuter Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: vomit
vomit ×1
Strong's Definition
G1829
vomit
exerama
vomit, i.e., food disgorged
- vomit "what is cast out by vomiting
Variations
1 forms of this word
Translations
1 English renderings
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
Grammar
N-NSF
Noun — Nominative, feminine singular
the subject — the one doing the action
| ὗς | Speech Noun Case Nominative Gender Feminine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: the sow
the sow ×1
Strong's Definition
G5300
sow
hys
a hog (___%___swine___%___)
- swine
Variations
1 forms of this word
Translations
1 English renderings
Grammar
V-AMP-NSF
Verb — Aorist Middle Participle Nominative, feminine singular
the action as a single whole, usually past — try "he ___ed"
the subject acts on or for itself — "he ___s himself" / "he ___s for himself"
a verbal adjective — try "___ing" or "the one who ___s"
the subject — the one doing the action
| λουσαμένη | Speech Verb Tense Aorist Voice Middle Mood Participle Case Nominative Gender Feminine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: that was washed
washed ×2
and washed ×1
is washed ×1
that was washed ×1
they had washed ×1
Strong's Definition
G3068
washed
louō
to bathe (the whole person; whereas G3538 means to wet a part only, and G4150 to wash, cleanse garments exclusively)
- to bathe, wash
- of a dead person "washing to cleanse blood out of wounds
Variations
6 forms of this word
Translations
5 English renderings
Grammar
PREP
Preposition
| εἰς | Speech Preposition |
In English
In the KJV here: to
into ×560
to ×325
unto ×204
for ×140
in ×127
on ×57
toward ×27
against ×26
Strong's Definition
G1519
into, to, unto, for, in, …
eis
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
- into, unto, to, towards, for, among
Variations
1 forms of this word
Translations
104 English renderings
In English
In the KJV here: her wallowing
her wallowing ×1
Strong's Definition
G2946
wallowing
kylisma
a wallow (the effect of rolling), i.e., filth
- thing rolled, rolled (wallowed) mud or mire
Variations
1 forms of this word
Translations
1 English renderings
Grammar
N-GSM
Noun — Genitive, masculine singular
possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
| βορβόρου | Speech Noun Case Genitive Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: in the mire
in the mire ×1
Strong's Definition
G1004
mire
borboros
mud
- dung, mire
Variations
1 forms of this word
Translations
1 English renderings