Galatians 4:2

ἀλλὰ ὑπὸ ἐπιτρόπους ἐστὶν καὶ οἰκονόμους ἄχρι τῆς προθεσμίας τοῦ πατρός
But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father.
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In the KJV here: but
but ×559 yea ×15 yet ×11 nevertheless ×10 howbeit ×7 nay ×4 so but ×3 therefore ×3
Strong's Definition G235
but, yea, yet, nevertheless, howbeit, …
alla
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • but
    • nevertheless, notwithstanding
      • "an objection"an exception"a restriction"nay, rather, yea, moreover"forms a transition to the cardinal matter
Variations 4 forms of this word
Translations 27 English renderings
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Preposition
ὑπὸ Speech Preposition
Dictionary form: ὑπό · hoo-POH
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In the KJV here: under
of ×116 by ×40 under ×40 with ×14 from ×2 is under ×2 part under ×2 among ×1
Strong's Definition G5259
of, under, by, with, from, …
hypo
under, i.e., (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneath) or where (below) or time (when (at))
  • by, under
Variations 4 forms of this word
Translations 17 English renderings
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Noun — Accusative, masculine plural the direct object — the one receiving the action plural — usually add "-s"
ἐπιτρόπους Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: ἐπίτροπος · eh-PEE-troh-pose
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In the KJV here: tutors
steward ×1 tutors ×1 unto steward ×1
Strong's Definition G2012
steward, tutors
epitropos
a commissioner, i.e., domestic manager, guardian
  • one to whose care or honor anything has been instructed
    • a curator, a guardian
      • "a steward or manager of a household, or of lands
      • overseer
      one who has the care and tutelage of children, either where the father is dead (a guardian of minors), or where the father is still alive
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 3 English renderings
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In the KJV here: 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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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: καί · keh
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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
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Noun — Accusative, masculine plural the direct object — the one receiving the action plural — usually add "-s"
οἰκονόμους Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: οἰκονόμος · oo-koh-NOH-mose
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In the KJV here: governors
stewards ×3 steward ×2 a steward ×1 chamberlain ×1 governors ×1 steward that ×1 the steward ×1
Strong's Definition G3623
steward, stewards, chamberlain, governors
oikonomos
a house-distributor (i.e., manager), or overseer, i.e., an employee in that capacity; by extension, a fiscal agent (treasurer); figuratively, a preacher (of the Gospel)
  • the manager of household or of household affairs
    • especially a steward, manager, superintendent (whether free-born or as was usually the case, a freed-man or a slave) to whom the head of the house or proprietor has entrusted the management of his affairs, the care of receipts and expenditures, and the duty of dealing out the proper portion to every servant and even to the children not yet of age
      • "the manager of a farm or landed estate, an overseer"the superintendent of the city's finances, the treasurer of a city (or of treasurers or quaestors of kings)
    metaphorically the apostles and other Christian teachers and bishops and overseers
Variations 5 forms of this word
Translations 7 English renderings
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ἄχρι Speech Preposition
Dictionary form: ἄχρι · AH-hree
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In the KJV here: until
until ×15 unto ×11 till ×9 as far as ×2 even unto ×2 for ×2 while ×2 even to ×1
Strong's Definition G891
until, unto, till, to, while, …
achri
(of time) until or (of place) up to
  • until, unto, etc.
Variations 2 forms of this word
Translations 13 English renderings
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Definite Article — Genitive, feminine singular possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
τῆς Speech Definite Article Case Genitive Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ὁ · hoh
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In the KJV here: the time
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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Noun — Genitive, feminine singular possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
προθεσμίας Speech Noun Case Genitive Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: προθέσμιος · proh-THEH-smee-ose
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In the KJV here: appointed
appointed ×1
Strong's Definition G4287
appointed
prothesmios
fixed beforehand, i.e., (feminine with G2250 implied) a designated day
  • set beforehand, appointed or determined beforehand, prearranged
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 1 English renderings
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Definite Article — Genitive, masculine singular possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
τοῦ Speech Definite Article Case Genitive Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ὁ · hoh
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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
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Noun — Genitive, masculine singular possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
πατρός Speech Noun Case Genitive Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: πατήρ · pa-TARE
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In the KJV here: of father
father ×263 fathers ×55 the father ×31 father of ×13 of father ×7 a father ×5 o father ×5 of fathers ×4
Strong's Definition G3962
father, fathers, parents
patēr
a ___%___father___%___ (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • generator or male ancestor
    • either the nearest ancestor: father of the corporeal nature, natural fathers, both parents
      • "a more remote ancestor, the founder of a race or tribe, progenitor of a people, forefather: so Abraham is called, Jacob and David
      • fathers i.e., ancestors, forefathers, founders of a race
      one advanced in years, a senior
    metaphorically
    • the originator and transmitter of anything
      • the authors of a family or society of persons animated by the same spirit as himself
        • "one who has infused his own spirit into others, who actuates and governs their minds
      one who stands in a father's place and looks after another in a paternal way"a title of honor
      • teachers, as those to whom pupils trace back the knowledge and training they have received
        • "the members of the Sanhedrin, whose prerogative it was by virtue of the wisdom and experience in which they excelled, to take charge of the interests of others
    God is called the Father
    • of the stars, the heavenly luminaries, because he is their creator, upholder, ruler
      • "of all rational and intelligent beings, whether angels or men, because he is their creator, preserver, guardian and protector
      • of spiritual beings and of all men
      of Christians, as those who through Christ have been exalted to a specially close and intimate relationship with God, and who no longer dread him as a stern judge of sinners, but revere him as their reconciled and loving Father"the Father of Jesus Christ, as one whom God has united to himself in the closest bond of love and intimacy, made acquainted with his purposes, appointed to explain and carry out...
Variations 15 forms of this word
Translations 35 English renderings
Father
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