Luke 8:5
A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it.
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Διὰ τοῦτο δεῖ περισσοτέρως ἡμᾶς προσέχειν τοῖς ἀκουσθεῖσιν μήποτε παραῤῥυῶμεν
Therefore we ought to give heed the more earnest to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.
ὅτι εἴ τις ἀκροατὴς λόγου ἐστὶν καὶ οὐ ποιητής οὗτος ἔοικεν ἀνδρὶ κατανοοῦντι τὸ πρόσωπον τῆς γενέσεως αὐτοῦ ἐν ἐσόπτρῳ·
For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:
οὗτοι δέ εἰσιν οἱ παρὰ τὴν ὁδὸν· ὅπου σπείρεται ὁ λόγος καὶ ὅταν ἀκούσωσιν εὐθὲως ἔρχεται ὁ Σατανᾶς καὶ αἴρει τὸν λόγον τὸν ἐσπαρμένον ἐν ταῖς καρδίαις αὐτῶν
And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts.
Ἔστιν δὲ αὕτη ἡ παραβολή· Ὁ σπόρος ἐστὶν ὁ λόγος τοῦ θεοῦ
Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.
וַיֵּרֶד הָעַיִט עַל-הַפְּגָרִים וַיַּשֵּׁב אֹתָם אַבְרָֽם׃
And when the fowls came down upon the carcases, Abram drove them away.
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;
Ὑμεῖς ἐστε τὸ ἅλας τῆς γῆς· ἐὰν δὲ τὸ ἅλας μωρανθῇ ἐν τίνι ἁλισθήσεται εἰς οὐδὲν ἰσχύει ἔτι εἰ μὴ βληθῆναι ἔξω καὶ καταπατεῖσθαι ὑπὸ τῶν ἀνθρώπων
Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.
καὶ ἐλάλησεν αὐτοῖς πολλὰ ἐν παραβολαῖς λέγων Ἰδού ἐξῆλθεν ὁ σπείρων τοῦ σπείρειν
And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow;
סָלִיתָ כָּל-שׁוֹגִים מֵחֻקֶּיךָ כִּי-שֶׁקֶר תַּרְמִיתָֽם׃
Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood.
Ἄλλην παραβολὴν παρέθηκεν αὐτοῖς λέγων Ὡμοιώθη ἡ βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν ἀνθρώπῳ σπείροντι καλὸν σπέρμα ἐν τῷ ἀγρῷ αὐτοῦ
Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:
ὁ δὲ ἀποκριθεὶς εἶπεν αὐτοῖς Ὁ σπείρων τὸ καλὸν σπέρμα ἐστὶν ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου
He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man;
καὶ ἐδίδασκεν αὐτοὺς ἐν παραβολαῖς πολλά καὶ ἔλεγεν αὐτοῖς ἐν τῇ διδαχῇ αὐτοῦ
And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine,
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Luke 8:5
In English
In the KJV here: went out
went out ×16
he went out ×10
went forth ×10
went ×9
came ×8
they went out ×8
came out ×6
departed ×6
Strong's Definition
G1831
out, forth, went, came, departed, …
exerchomai
to issue (literally or figuratively)
- to go or come forth of
- with mention of the place out of which one goes, or the point from which he departs
- of those who leave a place of their own accord "of those who are expelled or cast out
- to go out of an assembly, i.e., forsake it "to come forth from physically, arise from, to be born of"to go forth from one's power, escape from it in safety"to come forth (from privacy) into the world, before the public, (of those who by novelty of opinion attract attention)"of things
- of reports, rumours, messages, precepts "to be made known, declared"to be spread, to be proclaimed"to come forth
- emitted as from the heart or the mouth "to flow forth from the body"to emanate, issue
- used of a sudden flash of lightning "used of a thing vanishing"used of a hope which has disappeared
Variations
44 forms of this word
Translations
108 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: a
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-PAP-NSM
Verb — Present Active Participle Nominative, masculine singular
ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing"
the subject does the action — "he ___s"
a verbal adjective — try "___ing" or "the one who ___s"
the subject — the one doing the action
| σπείρων | Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Participle Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: sower
it is sown ×6
soweth ×5
sowed ×4
sower ×3
to sow ×3
is sown ×2
that received seed ×2
thou sowest ×2
Strong's Definition
G4687
sown, soweth, sow, sowed, sower, …
speirō
to scatter, i.e., sow (literally or figuratively)
- to sow, scatter, seed "metaphorically of proverbial sayings
Variations
21 forms of this word
Translations
32 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
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-AAN
Verb — Aorist Active
the action as a single whole, usually past — try "he ___ed"
the subject does the action — "he ___s"
| σπεῖραι | Speech Verb Tense Aorist Voice Active |
In English
In the KJV here: to sow
it is sown ×6
soweth ×5
sowed ×4
sower ×3
to sow ×3
is sown ×2
that received seed ×2
thou sowest ×2
Strong's Definition
G4687
sown, soweth, sow, sowed, sower, …
speirō
to scatter, i.e., sow (literally or figuratively)
- to sow, scatter, seed "metaphorically of proverbial sayings
Variations
21 forms of this word
Translations
32 English renderings
Grammar
T-ASM
Definite Article — Accusative, masculine singular
the direct object — the one receiving the action
| τὸν | Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Masculine 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
N-ASM
Noun — Accusative, masculine singular
the direct object — the one receiving the action
| σπόρον | Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: seed
seed ×4
seed sown ×1
Strong's Definition
G4703
seed
sporos
a scattering (of seed), i.e., (concretely) seed (as sown)
- a sowing "seed (used in sowing)
Variations
2 forms of this word
Translations
2 English renderings
Grammar
P-GSM
Personal Pronoun — Genitive, masculine singular
possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
| αὐτοῦ | Speech Personal Pronoun Case Genitive Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: his
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
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
PREP
Preposition
| ἐν | Speech Preposition |
In English
In the KJV here: as
in ×1760
with ×144
by ×138
among ×111
at ×100
on ×44
through ×37
is in ×27
Strong's Definition
G1722
in, with, by, among, at, …
en
___%___in,___%___ at, (up-)on, by, etc
- in, by, with
Variations
1 forms of this word
Translations
149 English renderings
Grammar
T-DSN
Definite Article — Dative, neuter singular
the indirect object, or the means — try "to / for ___" or "by / with ___"
| τῷ | Speech Definite Article Case Dative 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
V-PAN
Verb — Present Active
ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing"
the subject does the action — "he ___s"
| σπείρειν | Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active |
In English
In the KJV here: sowed
it is sown ×6
soweth ×5
sowed ×4
sower ×3
to sow ×3
is sown ×2
that received seed ×2
thou sowest ×2
Strong's Definition
G4687
sown, soweth, sow, sowed, sower, …
speirō
to scatter, i.e., sow (literally or figuratively)
- to sow, scatter, seed "metaphorically of proverbial sayings
Variations
21 forms of this word
Translations
32 English renderings
Grammar
P-ASM
Personal Pronoun — Accusative, masculine singular
the direct object — the one receiving the action
| αὐτὸν | Speech Personal Pronoun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: he
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
R-NSN
Relative Pronoun — Nominative, neuter singular
the subject — the one doing the action
| ὃ | Speech Relative Pronoun Case Nominative Gender Neuter Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: some
which ×356
whom ×202
that ×137
who ×85
whose ×46
whosoever ×46
what ×40
to whom ×32
Strong's Definition
G3739
which, whom, that, who, whose, …
hos
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
- who, which, what, that
Variations
8 forms of this word
Translations
153 English renderings
Grammar
PRT
Disjunctive Particle
| μὲν | Speech Disjunctive Particle |
In English
indeed ×22
verily ×13
truly ×12
a ×2
even ×2
is ×2
of ×2
some ×2
Strong's Definition
G3303
indeed, verily, truly, some, of, …
men
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with G1161 (this one, the former, etc.)
- truly, certainly, surely, indeed
Variations
3 forms of this word
Translations
26 English renderings
Grammar
V-2AAI-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"
| ἔπεσεν | Speech Verb Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: fell
fell ×26
fall ×8
fell down ×8
is fallen ×4
it fell ×4
he fell ×3
i fell ×3
and fell ×2
Strong's Definition
G4098
fell, fall, down, fallen, falleth, …
piptō
to fall (literally or figuratively)
- to descend from a higher place to a lower
- to fall (either from or upon)
- to be thrust down
- to fall down
- to be prostrated, fall prostrate "of those overcome by terror or astonishment or grief or under the attack of an evil spirit or of falling dead suddenly"the dismemberment of a corpse by decay"to prostrate one's self"used of suppliants and persons rendering homage or worship to one"to fall out, fall from i.e., shall perish or be lost"to fall down, fall into ruin: of buildings, walls etc.
- to fall from a state of uprightness "to perish, i.e., come to an end, disappear, cease
- of virtues
- of sayings, precepts, etc.
Variations
21 forms of this word
Translations
35 English renderings
Fell
Grammar
PREP
Preposition
| παρὰ | Speech Preposition |
In English
In the KJV here: by
of ×50
with ×41
by ×23
from ×22
than ×11
at ×9
above ×4
among ×3
Strong's Definition
G3844
of, with, by, from, than, …
para
properly, near; i.e., (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively), (with accusative case) to the proximity with (local (especially beyond or opposed to) or causal (on account of)
- from, of at, by, besides, near
Variations
3 forms of this word
Translations
35 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
In English
In the KJV here: way side
way ×59
ways ×9
way side ×7
the way ×6
journey ×3
way of ×3
highways ×2
as they went ×1
Strong's Definition
G3598
way, ways, side, journey, highways, …
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 course of conduct "a way (i.e., manner) of thinking, feeling, deciding
Variations
11 forms of this word
Translations
18 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
V-API-3S
Verb — Aorist Passive Indicative, third person singular
the action as a single whole, usually past — try "he ___ed"
the subject receives the action — "he is ___ed"
a statement of fact — "he ___s"
the built-in subject is "he / she / it"
| κατεπατήθη | Speech Verb Tense Aorist Voice Passive Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: it was trodden down
it was trodden down ×1
they trample ×1
they trode ×1
to be trodden under foot ×1
who hath trodden under foot ×1
Strong's Definition
G2662
foot, trample, trode, down
katapateō
to trample down; figuratively, to reject with disdain
- to tread down, trample under foot, to trample on "metaphorically to treat with rudeness and insult
- to spurn, treat with insulting neglect
Variations
5 forms of this word
Translations
5 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-NPN
Definite Article — Nominative, neuter plural
the subject — the one doing the action
plural — usually add "-s"
| τὰ | Speech Definite Article Case Nominative Gender Neuter Number Plural |
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
A-NPN
Adjective — Nominative, neuter plural
the subject — the one doing the action
plural — usually add "-s"
| πετεινὰ | Speech Adjective Case Nominative Gender Neuter Number Plural |
In English
In the KJV here: fowls
fowls ×8
birds ×3
fowls than ×1
of birds ×1
to birds ×1
Strong's Definition
G4071
fowls, birds
peteinon
a flying animal, i.e., bird
- flying, winged "flying or winged animals, birds
- the birds of the heaven, i.e., flying in the heaven (air)
Variations
2 forms of this word
Translations
5 English renderings
Grammar
T-GSM
Definite Article — Genitive, masculine singular
possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
| τοῦ | Speech Definite Article Case Genitive Gender Masculine 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-GSM
Noun — Genitive, masculine singular
possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
| οὐρανοῦ | Speech Noun Case Genitive Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: of air
heaven ×202
of heaven ×30
heavens ×16
air of ×9
heaven of ×9
sky ×2
sky of ×2
the heaven ×2
Strong's Definition
G3772
heaven, heavens, air, sky, heavenly
ouranos
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
- the vaulted expanse of the sky with all things visible in it
- the universe, the world "the aerial heavens or sky, the region where the clouds and the tempests gather, and where thunder and lightning are produced"the sidereal or starry heavens
Variations
17 forms of this word
Translations
20 English renderings
Heaven
Grammar
V-2AAI-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"
| κατέφαγεν | Speech Verb Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: devoured
devour ×4
devoured ×2
devoured up ×2
ate up ×1
devoureth ×1
eat up ×1
hath devoured ×1
hath eaten up ×1
Strong's Definition
G2719
devour, devoured, devoureth, eat, eaten, …
katesthiō
to eat up, i.e., devour (literally or figuratively)
- to consume by eating, to eat up, devour
- of birds "of a dragon"of a man eating up the little book
- to ruin (by the infliction of injuries)
- to devour i.e., squander, waste: substance "to devour i.e., forcibly appropriate: widows' property"to strip one of his goods"by fire, to devour i.e., to utterly consume, destroy"of the consumption of the strength of body and mind by strong emotions
Variations
9 forms of this word
Translations
10 English renderings
Grammar
P-ASN
Personal Pronoun — Accusative, neuter singular
the direct object — the one receiving the action
| αὐτό | Speech Personal Pronoun Case Accusative Gender Neuter Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: it
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