Luke 7:27

οὗτός ἐστιν περὶ οὗ γέγραπται Ἰδού ἐγώ ἀποστέλλω τὸν ἄγγελόν μου πρὸ προσώπου σου ὃς κατασκευάσει τὴν ὁδόν σου ἔμπροσθέν σου
This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.
Word Reference
Original Word Definitions
οὗτός
G3778 D-NSM
houtos
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
  • this
ἐστιν
G2076
esti
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
  • third person singular of ___%___to be___%___
περὶ
G4012 PREP
peri
properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative case the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period)
  • about, concerning, on account of, because of, around, near
οὗ
G3739 R-GSM
hos
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • who, which, what, that
γέγραπται
G1125 V-RPI-3S
graphō
to ___%___grave___%___, especially to write; figuratively, to describe
  • to write, with reference to the form of the letters
    • to delineate (or form) letters on a tablet, parchment, paper, or other material
    to write, with reference to the contents of the writing
    • to express in written characters
      • "to commit to writing (things not to be forgotten), write down, record"used of those things which stand written in the sacred books (of the Old Testament)"to write to one, i.e., by writing (in a written epistle) to give information, directions
    to fill with writing"to draw up in writing, compose
Ἰδού
G2400
idou
used as imperative lo!
  • behold, see, lo
ἐγώ
G1473
egō
I, me
  • I, me, my
ἀποστέλλω
G649 V-PAI-1S
apostellō
set apart, i.e., (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
  • to order (one) to go to a place appointed
    • "to send away, dismiss
    • to allow one to depart, that he may be in a state of liberty
      • "to order one to depart, send off"to drive away
τὸν
G3588 T-ASM
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
ἄγγελόν
G32 N-ASM
angelos
compare G0034) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an ___%___angel___%___; by implication, a pastor
  • a messenger, envoy, one who is sent, an angel, a messenger from God
μου
G3450
mou
of me
  • I, me, my, of me
πρὸ
G4253 PREP
pro
___%___fore___%___, i.e., in front of, prior (figuratively, superior) to
  • before
προσώπου
G4383 N-GSN
prosōpon
the front (as being towards view), i.e., the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person
  • the face
    • the front of the human head
      • "countenance, look
      • the face so far forth as it is the organ of sight, and by it various movements and changes) the index of the inward thoughts and feelings
      the appearance one presents by his wealth or property, his rank or low condition
      • outward circumstances, external condition
        • "used in expressions which denote to regard the person in one's judgment and treatment of men
    the outward appearance of inanimate things
σου
G4675
sou
of thee, thy
  • thy, thee
ὃς
G3739 R-NSM
hos
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • who, which, what, that
κατασκευάσει
G2680 V-FAI-3S
kataskeuazō
to prepare thoroughly (properly, by external equipment; whereas G2090 refers rather to internal fitness); by implication, to construct, create
  • to furnish, equip, prepare, make ready
    • of one who makes anything ready for a person or thing
      • "of builders, to construct, erect, with the included idea of adorning and equipping with all things necessary
τὴν
G3588 T-ASF
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
ὁδόν
G3598 N-ASF
hodos
a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means
  • properly
    • a way
      • a travelled way, road
      a travellers way, journey, travelling
    metaphorically
    • a course of conduct
      • "a way (i.e., manner) of thinking, feeling, deciding
σου
G4675
sou
of thee, thy
  • thy, thee
ἔμπροσθέν
G1715 PREP
emprosthen
in front of (in place (literally or figuratively) or time)
  • in front, before
    • before, i.e., in that local region which is in front of a person or thing
      • "before, in the presence of, i.e., opposite to, over against one"before, in the sight of"before, denoting rank
σου
G4675
sou
of thee, thy
  • thy, thee

οὗτός ἐστιν περὶ οὗ γέγραπται Ἰδού ἐγώ ἀποστέλλω τὸν ἄγγελόν μου πρὸ προσώπου σου ὃς κατασκευάσει τὴν ὁδόν σου ἔμπροσθέν σου
27
This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.
Cross References

Malachi 3:1

הִנְנִי שֹׁלֵחַ מַלְאָכִי וּפִנָּה-דֶרֶךְ לְפָנָי וּפִתְאֹם יָבוֹא אֶל-הֵיכָלוֹ הָאָדוֹן׀ אֲשֶׁר-אַתֶּם מְבַקְשִׁים וּמַלְאַךְ הַבְּרִית אֲשֶׁר-אַתֶּם חֲפֵצִים הִנֵּה-בָא אָמַר יְהוָה צְבָאֽוֹת׃
1
Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he shall come, saith the LORD of hosts.

Luke 1:76

Καὶ σὺ παιδίον προφήτης ὑψίστου κληθήσῃ· προπορεύσῃ γὰρ πρὸ προσώπου κυρίου ἑτοιμάσαι ὁδοὺς αὐτοῦ
76
And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;

Mark 1:2

Ὡς γέγραπται ἐν τοῖς προφήταις Ἰδού ἐγὼ ἀποστέλλω τὸν ἄγγελόν μου πρὸ προσώπου σου ὃς κατασκευάσει τὴν ὁδόν σου ἔμπροσθέν σου
2
As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.

Luke 1:15

ἔσται γὰρ μέγας ἐνώπιον τοῦ κυρίου καὶ οἶνον καὶ σίκερα οὐ μὴ πίῃ καὶ πνεύματος ἁγίου πλησθήσεται ἔτι ἐκ κοιλίας μητρὸς αὐτοῦ
15
For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb.

Matthew 11:10

οὗτός γὰρ ἐστιν περὶ οὗ γέγραπται Ἰδού ἐγὼ ἀποστέλλω τὸν ἄγγελόν μου πρὸ προσώπου σου ὃς κατασκευάσει τὴν ὁδόν σου ἔμπροσθέν σου
10
For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.

Malachi 4:5

הִנֵּה אָֽנֹכִי שֹׁלֵחַ לָכֶם אֵת אֵלִיָּה הַנָּבִיא לִפְנֵי בּוֹא יוֹם יְהוָה הַגָּדוֹל וְהַנּוֹרָֽא׃
5
Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD:

John 1:23

ἔφη Ἐγὼ φωνὴ βοῶντος ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ Εὐθύνατε τὴν ὁδὸν κυρίου καθὼς εἶπεν Ἠσαΐας ὁ προφήτης
23
He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias.

Isaiah 40:3

קוֹל קוֹרֵא בַּמִּדְבָּר פַּנּוּ דֶּרֶךְ יְהוָה יַשְּׁרוּ בָּעֲרָבָה מְסִלָּה לֵאלֹהֵֽינוּ׃
3
The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.
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