John 3:8
The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.
Connections
שֹׁמֵר רוּחַ לֹא יִזְרָע וְרֹאֶה בֶעָבִים לֹא יִקְצֽוֹר׃
He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap.
τίς γὰρ οἶδεν ἀνθρώπων τὰ τοῦ ἀνθρώπου εἰ μὴ τὸ πνεῦμα τοῦ ἀνθρώπου τὸ ἐν αὐτῷ οὕτως καὶ τὰ τοῦ θεοῦ οὐδεὶς οἶδεν εἰ μὴ τὸ πνεῦμα τοῦ θεοῦ
For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.
καὶ ἐγένετο ἄφνω ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ ἦχος ὥσπερ φερομένης πνοῆς βιαίας καὶ ἐπλήρωσεν ὅλον τὸν οἶκον οὗ ἦσαν καθήμενοι·
And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
וַיֹּאמֶר אֵלַי הִנָּבֵא אֶל-הָרוּחַ הִנָּבֵא בֶן-אָדָם וְאָמַרְתָּ אֶל-הָרוּחַ כֹּֽה-אָמַר׀ אֲדֹנָי יְהוִה מֵאַרְבַּע רוּחוֹת בֹּאִי הָרוּחַ וּפְחִי בַּהֲרוּגִים הָאֵלֶּה וְיִֽחְיֽוּ׃
Then said he unto me, Prophesy unto the wind, prophesy, son of man, and say to the wind, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may live.
ἐὰν εἰδῆτε ὅτι δίκαιός ἐστιν γινώσκετε ὅτι πᾶς ὁ ποιῶν τὴν δικαιοσύνην ἐξ αὐτοῦ γεγέννηται
If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him.
Καὶ ἔλεγεν Οὕτως ἐστὶν ἡ βασιλεία τοῦ θεοῦ ὡς ἐάν ἄνθρωπος βάλῃ τὸν σπόρον ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς
And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground;
καὶ δεηθέντων αὐτῶν ἐσαλεύθη ὁ τόπος ἐν ᾧ ἦσαν συνηγμένοι καὶ ἐπλήσθησαν ἅπαντες πνεύματος ἁγίου καὶ ἐλάλουν τὸν λόγον τοῦ θεοῦ μετὰ παῤῥησίας
And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.
οἳ οὐκ ἐξ αἱμάτων οὐδὲ ἐκ θελήματος σαρκὸς οὐδὲ ἐκ θελήματος ἀνδρὸς ἀλλ' ἐκ θεοῦ ἐγεννήθησαν
Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
πάντα δὲ ταῦτα ἐνεργεῖ τὸ ἓν καὶ τὸ αὐτὸ πνεῦμα διαιροῦν ἰδίᾳ ἑκάστῳ καθὼς βούλεται
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.
הֲתֵדַע עַל-מִפְלְשֵׂי-עָב מִפְלְאוֹת תְּמִים דֵּעִֽים׃
Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge?
וְעַתָּה׀ לֹא רָאוּ אוֹר בָּהִיר הוּא בַּשְּׁחָקִים וְרוּחַ עָבְרָה וַֽתְּטַהֲרֵֽם׃
And now men see not the bright light which is in the clouds: but the wind passeth, and cleanseth them.
מִנִּשְׁמַת-אֵל יִתֶּן-קָרַח וְרֹחַב מַיִם בְּמוּצָֽק׃
By the breath of God frost is given: and the breadth of the waters is straitened.
כִּֽי-גָבְהוּ שָׁמַיִם מֵאָרֶץ כֵּן גָּבְהוּ דְרָכַי מִדַּרְכֵיכֶם וּמַחְשְׁבֹתַי מִמַּחְשְׁבֹתֵיכֶֽם׃
For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
ὁ ποιῶν τὴν ἁμαρτίαν ἐκ τοῦ διαβόλου ἐστίν· ὅτι ἀπ' ἀρχῆς ὁ διάβολος ἁμαρτάνει εἰς τοῦτο ἐφανερώθη ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ Θεοῦ ἵνα λύσῃ τὰ ἔργα τοῦ διαβόλου
He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
יָקֵם סְעָרָה לִדְמָמָה וַיֶּחֱשׁוּ גַּלֵּיהֶֽם׃
He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.
וַיֹּאמֶר וַֽיַּעֲמֵד רוּחַ סְעָרָה וַתְּרוֹמֵם גַּלָּֽיו׃
For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof.
Οὐ γάρ ἐστιν δένδρον καλὸν ποιοῦν καρπὸν σαπρόν οὐδὲ δένδρον σαπρὸν ποιοῦν καρπὸν καλόν
For a good tree bringeth forth not corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt forth tree bring good fruit.
Copy verses
John 3:8
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: 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
N-NSN
Noun — Nominative, neuter singular
the subject — the one doing the action
| πνεῦμα | Speech Noun Case Nominative Gender Neuter Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: wind
spirit ×149
ghost ×54
the spirit ×37
spirits ×26
spirit of ×18
the ghost ×11
of the spirit ×8
a spirit ×7
Strong's Definition
G4151
spirit, ghost, spirits, spiritual, spiritually, …
pneuma
a current of air, i.e., breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e., (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit
- a movement of air (a gentle blast
- of the wind, hence the wind itself "breath of nostrils or mouth
- the rational spirit, the power by which the human being feels, thinks, decides "the soul
- a life giving spirit "a human soul that has left the body"a spirit higher than man but lower than God, i.e., an angel
- used of demons, or evil spirits, who were conceived as inhabiting the bodies of men "the spiritual nature of Christ, higher than the highest angels and equal to God, the divine nature of Christ
- God's power and agency distinguishable in thought from his essence in itself considered
- manifest in the course of affairs "by its influence upon the souls productive in the theocratic body (the church) of all the higher spiritual gifts and blessings"the third person of the trinity, the God the Holy Spirit
- the efficient source of any power, affection, emotion, desire, etc.
Variations
12 forms of this word
Translations
45 English renderings
Grammar
CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle
Dictionary form:
ὅπου
· HOH-poo
In English
In the KJV here: where
where ×57
whither ×8
wheresoever ×6
whithersoever ×5
whereas ×2
even where ×1
in what place soever ×1
thee whither ×1
Strong's Definition
G3699
where, whither, wheresoever, whithersoever, whereas, …
hopou
what(-ever) where, i.e., at whichever spot
- where, whereas
Variations
1 forms of this word
Translations
8 English renderings
Where
Grammar
V-PAI-3S
Verb — Present Active Indicative, third 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 "he / she / it"
| θέλει | Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: it listeth
will ×21
would ×19
i will ×12
wilt thou ×12
i would ×11
thou wilt ×8
will ye ×7
willing ×7
Strong's Definition
G2309
would, will, wilt, desire, willing, …
thelō
to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas G1014 properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e., choose or prefer (literally or figuratively); by implication, to wish, i.e., be inclined to (sometimes adverbially, gladly); impersonally for the future tense, to be about to; by Hebraism, to delight in
- to will, have in mind, intend
- to be resolved or determined, to purpose "to desire, to wish"to love
- to like to do a thing, be fond of doing
Variations
40 forms of this word
Translations
74 English renderings
Grammar
V-PAI-3S
Verb — Present Active Indicative, third 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 "he / she / it"
| πνεῖ | Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: bloweth
blew ×2
blow ×1
blow should ×1
bloweth ×1
that blew ×1
wind ×1
Strong's Definition
G4154
blew, blow, bloweth, wind
pneō
to breathe hard, i.e., breeze
- to breathe, to blow
- of the wind
Variations
6 forms of this word
Translations
6 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
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 |
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
Grammar
N-ASF
Noun — Accusative, feminine singular
the direct object — the one receiving the action
| φωνὴν | Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: sound
voice ×62
a voice ×21
the voice ×18
voices ×13
sound ×4
with a voice ×4
the sound ×3
voice ×1
Strong's Definition
G5456
voice, voices, sound, noise, noised
phōnē
a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
- a sound, a tone
- of inanimate things, as musical instruments
- of the sound of uttered words
- of a language, tongue
Variations
7 forms of this word
Translations
23 English renderings
Grammar
P-GSN
Personal Pronoun — Genitive, neuter singular
possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
| αὐτοῦ | Speech Personal Pronoun Case Genitive Gender Neuter Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: thereof
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
V-PAI-2S
Verb — Present Active Indicative, second 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 "you"
| ἀκούεις | Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Second Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: thou hearest
heard ×73
hear ×33
i heard ×25
to hear ×25
let him hear ×16
ye have heard ×16
heareth ×12
hearing ×12
Strong's Definition
G191
heard, hear, heareth, hearing, hearken, …
akouō
to hear (in various senses)
- to be endowed with the faculty of hearing, not deaf "to hear
- to attend to, consider what is or has been said "to understand, perceive the sense of what is said
- to perceive by the ear what is announced in one's presence "to get by hearing learn"a thing comes to one's ears, to find out, learn"to give ear to a teaching or a teacher"to comprehend, to understand
Variations
62 forms of this word
Translations
127 English renderings
In English
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
Grammar
PRT-N
Particle
| οὐκ | Speech Particle More Negative |
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
Grammar
V-RAI-2S
Verb — Active Indicative, second person singular
the subject does the action — "he ___s"
a statement of fact — "he ___s"
the built-in subject is "you"
| οἶδας | Speech Verb Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Second Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: canst tell
saw ×51
i know ×39
i saw ×38
knowing ×37
ye know ×34
know ×29
behold ×28
we know ×26
Strong's Definition
G1492
saw, know, see, knowing, seen, …
eidō
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent G3700 and G3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the perfect tense only) to know
- to see
- to perceive with the eyes "to perceive by any of the senses"to perceive, notice, discern, discover"to see
- i.e., to turn the eyes, the mind, the attention to anything "to pay attention, observe"to see about something
- i.e., to ascertain what must be done about it
- to know of anything "to know, i.e., get knowledge of, understand, perceive
- of any fact "the force and meaning of something which has definite meaning"to know how, to be skilled in
Variations
56 forms of this word
Translations
154 English renderings
Grammar
ADV
Greek: Adverb Or Adverb And Particle Combined
Dictionary form:
πόθεν
· POH-then
In English
In the KJV here: whence
whence ×19
from whence ×8
whence they ×1
Strong's Definition
G4159
whence
pothen
from which (as interrogative) or what (as relative) place, state, source or cause
- of place: from where, from what condition "of origin or source: from what author or giver"of cause: how is that?, how can that be?
Variations
1 forms of this word
Translations
3 English renderings
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"
| ἔρχεται | Speech Verb Tense Present Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: it cometh
came ×93
come ×78
cometh ×56
they came ×24
to come ×22
is come ×18
i come ×17
he came ×15
Strong's Definition
G2064
come, came, cometh, coming, went, …
erchomai
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- to come
- of persons
- to come from one place to another, and used both of persons arriving "to appear, make one's appearance, come before the public
- to come into being, arise, come forth, show itself, find place or influence "be established, become known, to come (fall) into or unto
Variations
65 forms of this word
Translations
146 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
ADV-I
Interrogative
| ποῦ | Speech Interrogative |
In English
In the KJV here: whither
where ×34
whither ×10
room where ×1
Strong's Definition
G4226
where, whither
pou
as adverb of place; at (by implication, to) what locality
- somewhere "nearly"with numerals: somewhere about, about
Variations
1 forms of this word
Translations
3 English renderings
Grammar
V-PAI-3S
Verb — Present Active Indicative, third 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 "he / she / it"
| ὑπάγει· | Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: it goeth
go ×26
go thy way ×9
i go ×5
goeth ×4
went ×4
get thee ×3
go your way ×3
goest thou ×3
Strong's Definition
G5217
go, way, goeth, goest, went, …
hypagō
to lead (oneself) under, i.e., withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally or figuratively
- to lead under, bring under "to withdraw one's self, to go away, depart
Variations
16 forms of this word
Translations
27 English renderings
Grammar
ADV
Greek: Adverb Or Adverb And Particle Combined
Dictionary form:
οὕτω
· HOO-toh
In English
In the KJV here: so
so ×147
even so ×14
thus ×14
likewise ×5
on this wise ×5
after this manner ×3
and so ×2
after that ×1
Strong's Definition
G3779
so, thus, wise, likewise, manner, …
houtō
in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
- in this manner, thus, so
Variations
2 forms of this word
Translations
27 English renderings
In English
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
Grammar
A-NSM
Adjective — Nominative, masculine singular
the subject — the one doing the action
| πᾶς | Speech Adjective Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: every
all ×666
all things ×143
every ×110
of all ×43
whosoever ×34
to all ×24
every one ×16
them all ×10
Strong's Definition
G3956
all, every, things, whosoever, one, …
pas
all, any, every, the whole
- individually
- each, every, any, all, the whole, everyone, all things, everything
- some of all types
Variations
27 forms of this word
Translations
90 English renderings
Grammar
T-NSM
Definite Article — Nominative, masculine singular
the subject — the one doing the action
| ὁ | Speech Definite Article Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: one
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
V-RPP-NSM
Verb — Passive Participle Nominative, masculine singular
the subject receives the action — "he is ___ed"
a verbal adjective — try "___ing" or "the one who ___s"
the subject — the one doing the action
| γεγεννημένος | Speech Verb Voice Passive Mood Participle Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: that is 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
- 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
Grammar
PREP
Preposition
| ἐκ | Speech Preposition |
In English
In the KJV here: of
of ×369
from ×180
out of ×115
by ×50
on ×34
with ×24
out ×12
in ×8
Strong's Definition
G1537
of, from, by, on, out, …
ek
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct or remote)
- out of, from, by, away from
Variations
2 forms of this word
Translations
65 English renderings
Grammar
T-GSN
Definite Article — Genitive, neuter singular
possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
| τοῦ | Speech Definite Article Case Genitive Gender Neuter Number Singular |
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
Grammar
N-GSN
Noun — Genitive, neuter singular
possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
| πνεύματος | Speech Noun Case Genitive Gender Neuter Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: spirit
spirit ×149
ghost ×54
the spirit ×37
spirits ×26
spirit of ×18
the ghost ×11
of the spirit ×8
a spirit ×7
Strong's Definition
G4151
spirit, ghost, spirits, spiritual, spiritually, …
pneuma
a current of air, i.e., breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e., (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit
- a movement of air (a gentle blast
- of the wind, hence the wind itself "breath of nostrils or mouth
- the rational spirit, the power by which the human being feels, thinks, decides "the soul
- a life giving spirit "a human soul that has left the body"a spirit higher than man but lower than God, i.e., an angel
- used of demons, or evil spirits, who were conceived as inhabiting the bodies of men "the spiritual nature of Christ, higher than the highest angels and equal to God, the divine nature of Christ
- God's power and agency distinguishable in thought from his essence in itself considered
- manifest in the course of affairs "by its influence upon the souls productive in the theocratic body (the church) of all the higher spiritual gifts and blessings"the third person of the trinity, the God the Holy Spirit
- the efficient source of any power, affection, emotion, desire, etc.
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12 forms of this word
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