Acts 22:28

And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free born.
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Acts 22:28
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Grammar V-ADI-3S
Verb — Aorist Middle Deponent Indicative, third person singular the action as a single whole, usually past — try "he ___ed" middle in form but active in meaning — translate it actively a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "he / she / it"
ἀπεκρίθη Speech Verb Tense Aorist Voice Middle Deponent Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular
Dictionary form: ἀποκρίνομαι · ah-poh-KREE-noh-meh
In English
In the KJV here: answered
answered ×170 answering ×28 he answered ×13 they answered ×12 answerest thou ×4 shall answer ×4 answereth ×3 to answer ×3
Strong's Definition G611
answered, answering, answer, answerest, answereth
apokrinomai
to conclude for oneself, i.e., (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare H6030) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
  • to give an answer to a question proposed, to answer
  • "to begin to speak, but always where something has preceded (either said or done) to which the remarks refer
Variations 20 forms of this word
Translations 19 English renderings
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In the KJV here: and
and ×141 both ×31 also ×2 then ×2 than ×1 and so ×1 as ×1 between ×1
Strong's Definition G5037
and, both, also, the, then, …
te
both or also (properly, as correlation of G2532)
  • not only ... but also
  • "both ... and"as ... so
Variations 2 forms of this word
Translations 16 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
In the KJV here: chief
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-NSM
Noun — Nominative, masculine singular the subject — the one doing the action
χιλίαρχος Speech Noun Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: χιλίαρχος · hee-LEE-ar-hose
In English
In the KJV here: captain
captain ×13 chief captain ×4 chief captains ×2 chief captain unto ×1 high captains ×1 of captains ×1
Strong's Definition G5506
captain, captains
chiliarchos
the commander of a thousand soldiers (___%___chiliarch___%___; i.e., colonel
  • a chiliarch, the commander of a thousand soldiers
  • "the commander of a Roman cohort (a military tribunal)"any military commander
Variations 7 forms of this word
Translations 6 English renderings
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In English
In the KJV here: i
i ×353 my ×3 as i ×2 i i ×2 me ×2 do i ×1 it were i ×1 saying i ×1
Strong's Definition G1473
i, my, me
egō
I, me
  • I, me, my
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 13 English renderings
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Grammar A-GSN
Adjective — Genitive, neuter singular possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
πολλοῦ Speech Adjective Case Genitive Gender Neuter Number Singular
Dictionary form: πολύς · poh-LOOS
In English
In the KJV here: with a great
many ×159 much ×66 great ×37 many things ×19 a great ×16 of many ×13 greatly ×4 with many ×4
Strong's Definition G4183
many, much, great, things, greatly, …
polys
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • many, much, large
Variations 27 forms of this word
Translations 48 English renderings
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Grammar N-GSN
Noun — Genitive, neuter singular possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
κεφαλαίου Speech Noun Case Genitive Gender Neuter Number Singular
Dictionary form: κεφάλαιον · keh-FA-leh-one
In English
In the KJV here: sum
sum ×1 this is the sum ×1
Strong's Definition G2774
sum
kephalaion
a principal thing, i.e., main point; specially, an amount (of money)
  • the chief or main point, the principal thing
  • "the pecuniary sum total of a reckoning, amount
    • the principal, capital, as distinguished from the interest
    • "a sum of money, sum
Variations 2 forms of this word
Translations 2 English renderings
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Grammar T-ASF
Definite Article — Accusative, feminine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
τὴν Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Feminine 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-ASF
Noun — Accusative, feminine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
πολιτείαν Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: πολιτεία · poh-lee-TEE-ah
In English
In the KJV here: freedom
commonwealth of ×1 freedom ×1
Strong's Definition G4174
commonwealth, freedom
politeia
citizenship; concretely, a community
  • the administration of civil affairs
  • "a state or commonwealth"citizenship, the rights of a citizen
Variations 2 forms of this word
Translations 2 English renderings
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Grammar D-ASF
Demonstrative Pronoun — Accusative, feminine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
ταύτην Speech Demonstrative Pronoun Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: οὗτος · HOO-tose
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In the KJV here: this
this ×245 these ×77 the same ×34 he ×30 this man ×18 of this ×9 they ×9 is this ×6
Strong's Definition G3778
this, these, same, he, man, …
houtos
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
  • this
Variations 23 forms of this word
Translations 45 English renderings
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Grammar V-ADI-1S
Verb — Aorist Middle Deponent Indicative, first person singular the action as a single whole, usually past — try "he ___ed" middle in form but active in meaning — translate it actively a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "I"
ἐκτησάμην Speech Verb Tense Aorist Voice Middle Deponent Mood Indicative Person First Number Singular
Dictionary form: κτάομαι · k-TA-oh-meh
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In the KJV here: obtained
i possess ×1 may be purchased ×1 obtained ×1 possess ye ×1 provide ×1 purchased ×1 to possess ×1
Strong's Definition G2932
possess, purchased, provide, obtained
ktaomai
to get, i.e., acquire (by any means; own)
  • to acquire, get, or procure a thing for one's self, to possess
    • to marry a wife
Variations 6 forms of this word
Translations 7 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
In the KJV here: 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
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Grammar CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: δέ · theh
In English
In the KJV here: and
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
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Grammar N-NSM-P
Noun — Nominative, masculine singular the subject — the one doing the action
Παῦλος Speech Noun Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular More Person
Dictionary form: Παῦλος · PEV-lose
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In the KJV here: paul
paul ×136 pauls ×5 of paul ×4 paul when ×4 paul to ×3 when paul ×2 had ×1 is called paul ×1
Strong's Definition G3972
paul, pauls, paulus
paulos
small, little
(little; but remotely from a derivative of G3973, meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle
  • Paul was the most famous of the apostles and wrote a good part of the New Testament, the 14 Pauline epistles
  • "Paulus was a deputy or pro-consul of Cyprus and is said to be a prudent man, in the management of affairs, as a governor
Variations 9 forms of this word
Translations 15 English renderings
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Grammar V-IAI-3S
Verb — Imperfect Active Indicative, third person singular continued action in the past — try "he was ___ing" or "he kept ___ing" the subject does the action — "he ___s" a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "he / she / it"
ἔφη Speech Verb Tense Imperfect Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular
Dictionary form: φημί · fay-MEE
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In the KJV here: said
said ×36 and said ×4 he said ×3 i say ×3 said he ×2 saith ×2 saith he ×2 affirm that ×1
Strong's Definition G5346
said, saith, say, affirm
phēmi
to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e., speak or say
  • to make known one's thoughts, to declare
  • "to say
Variations 6 forms of this word
Translations 13 English renderings
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In English
In the KJV here: i
i ×353 my ×3 as i ×2 i i ×2 me ×2 do i ×1 it were i ×1 saying i ×1
Strong's Definition G1473
i, my, me
egō
I, me
  • I, me, my
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 13 English renderings
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Grammar CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: δέ · theh
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
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Grammar CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: καί · keh
In English
In the KJV here: was
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 V-RPI-1S
Verb — Passive Indicative, first person singular the subject receives the action — "he is ___ed" a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "I"
γεγέννημαι Speech Verb Voice Passive Mood Indicative Person First Number Singular
Dictionary form: γεννάω · gen-NA-oh
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In the KJV here: free born
begat ×39 is born ×7 was born ×7 be born ×5 have begotten ×4 been born had ×2 he was born ×2 that is begotten ×2
Strong's Definition G1080
begat, born, begotten, conceived, delivered, …
gennaō
to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
  • of men who fathered children
    • to be born
    • "to be begotten
      • of women giving birth to children
    metaphorically
    • to engender, cause to arise, excite
    • "in a Jewish sense, of one who brings others over to his way of life, to convert someone"of God making Christ his son"of God making men his sons through faith in Christ's work
Variations 29 forms of this word
Translations 35 English renderings