Mark 15:21

Καὶ ἀγγαρεύουσιν παράγοντά τινα Σίμωνα Κυρηναῖον ἐρχόμενον ἀπ' ἀγροῦ τὸν πατέρα Ἀλεξάνδρου καὶ Ῥούφου ἵνα ἄρῃ τὸν σταυρὸν αὐτοῦ
And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross.
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Matthew 27:32

Ἐξερχόμενοι δὲ εὗρον ἄνθρωπον Κυρηναῖον ὀνόματι Σίμωνα τοῦτον ἠγγάρευσαν ἵνα ἄρῃ τὸν σταυρὸν αὐτοῦ
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And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.

Luke 23:26

Καὶ ὡς ἀπήγαγον αὐτόν ἐπιλαβόμενοι Σίμωνος τινος Κυρηναίου τοῦ ἐρχόμενου ἀπ' ἀγροῦ ἐπέθηκαν αὐτῷ τὸν σταυρὸν φέρειν ὄπισθεν τοῦ Ἰησοῦ
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And as they led away, him they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.

Romans 16:13

ἀσπάσασθε Ῥοῦφον τὸν ἐκλεκτὸν ἐν κυρίῳ καὶ τὴν μητέρα αὐτοῦ καὶ ἐμοῦ
13
Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.

Acts 2:10

Φρυγίαν τε καὶ Παμφυλίαν Αἴγυπτον καὶ τὰ μέρη τῆς Λιβύης τῆς κατὰ Κυρήνην καὶ οἱ ἐπιδημοῦντες Ῥωμαῖοι Ἰουδαῖοί τε καὶ προσήλυτοι
10
Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes,

Luke 14:27

καὶ ὅστις οὐ βαστάζει τὸν σταυρὸν αὑτοῦ καὶ ἔρχεται ὀπίσω μου οὐ δύναται μου εἶναί μαθητής
27
And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.

Acts 6:9

ἀνέστησαν δέ τινες τῶν ἐκ τῆς συναγωγῆς τῆς λεγομένης Λιβερτίνων καὶ Κυρηναίων καὶ Ἀλεξανδρέων καὶ τῶν ἀπὸ Κιλικίας καὶ Ἀσίας συζητοῦντες τῷ Στεφάνῳ
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Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.

Acts 11:20

ἦσαν δέ τινες ἐξ αὐτῶν ἄνδρες Κύπριοι καὶ Κυρηναῖοι οἵτινες εἰσελθόντες εἰς Ἀντιόχειαν ἐλάλουν πρὸς τοὺς Ἑλληνιστάς εὐαγγελιζόμενοι τὸν κύριον Ἰησοῦν
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And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus.

Acts 13:1

Ἦσαν δὲ τινες ἐν Ἀντιοχείᾳ κατὰ τὴν οὖσαν ἐκκλησίαν προφῆται καὶ διδάσκαλοι ὅ τε Βαρναβᾶς καὶ Συμεὼν ὁ καλούμενος Νίγερ καὶ Λούκιος ὁ Κυρηναῖος Μαναήν τε Ἡρῴδου τοῦ τετράρχου σύντροφος καὶ Σαῦλος
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Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

John 15:18

Εἰ ὁ κόσμος ὑμᾶς μισεῖ γινώσκετε ὅτι ἐμὲ πρῶτον ὑμῶν μεμίσηκεν
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If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.
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Mark 15:21
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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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Verb — Present Active Indicative, third person plural 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 "they"
ἀγγαρεύουσιν Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Third Number Plural
Dictionary form: ἀγγαρεύω · ang-ga-REV-oh
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In the KJV here: they compel
they compel ×1 they compelled ×1 to go shall compel ×1
Strong's Definition G29
compel, compelled
angareuō
properly, to be a courier, i.e., (by implication) to press into public service
  • to employ a courier, dispatch a mounted messenger, press into public service, compel to go
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 3 English renderings
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Verb — Present Active Participle Accusative, 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 direct object — the one receiving the action
παράγοντά Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Participle Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: παράγω · pa-RA-goh
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In the KJV here: who passed by
passed by ×2 as he passed by ×1 as jesus passed by ×1 as passed forth ×1 away ×1 is past ×1 passeth away ×1 when departed ×1
Strong's Definition G3855
by, away, departed, forth, passed, …
paragō
to lead near, i.e., (reflexively or intransitively) to go along or away
  • pass by
    • to lead past, lead by
      • "to lead aside, mislead
      • to lead away
      to lead to
      • to lead forth, bring forward
    to pass by, go past
    • to depart, go away
    metaphorically disappear
Variations 6 forms of this word
Translations 9 English renderings
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Indefinite Pronoun — Accusative, masculine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
τινα Speech Indefinite Pronoun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: τὶς · tees
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In the KJV here: one
any man ×73 some ×67 any ×65 a certain ×55 certain ×52 a man ×31 one ×31 any thing ×25
Strong's Definition G5100
man, certain, some, any, one, …
tis
some or any person or object
  • a certain, a certain one
    • "some, some time, a while
Variations 24 forms of this word
Translations 63 English renderings
Man
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Noun — Accusative, masculine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
Σίμωνα Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular More Person
Dictionary form: Σίμων · SEE-mone
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In the KJV here: simon
simon ×56 simons ×6 of simon ×3 the son of simon ×2 for simons ×1 of one simon ×1 one simon ×1 simon to ×1
Strong's Definition G4613
simon, simons
simōn
a rock, stone
Simon (i.e., Shimon), the name of nine Israelites
  • Peter was one of the apostles
    • "Simon called Zelotes or the Kanaites"Simon, father of Judas who betrayed Jesus"Simon Magus, the Samaritan wizard"Simon the tanner, Acts 10"Simon the Pharisee, Luke 7:40–44"Simon of Cyrene who carried the cross of Christ"Simon the cousin of Jesus, the son of Cleophas"Simon the leper, so called to distinguish him from others of the same name
Variations 5 forms of this word
Translations 12 English renderings
Peter The Apostle Simon Brother of James Simon The Zealot Simon The Sorcerer Simon Of Cyrene Simon The Tanner Simon The Leper Simon Father of Judas Iscariot Simon The Pharisee
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In the KJV here: a cyrenian
a cyrenian ×2 cyrene ×1 cyrene of ×1 cyrenians ×1 of cyrene ×1
Strong's Definition G2956
cyrene, cyrenian, cyrenians
kyrēnaios
i.e., Cyrenaean, i.e., inhabitant of Cyrene
  • a native of Cyrene
Variations 5 forms of this word
Translations 5 English renderings
Cyrene Cyrenian
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Verb — Present Participle Accusative, masculine singular ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing" a verbal adjective — try "___ing" or "the one who ___s" the direct object — the one receiving the action
ἐρχόμενον Speech Verb Tense Present Mood Participle Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ἔρχομαι · ER-hoh-meh
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In the KJV here: coming out
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
    metaphorically
    • to come into being, arise, come forth, show itself, find place or influence
      • "be established, become known, to come (fall) into or unto
    to go, to follow one
Variations 65 forms of this word
Translations 146 English renderings
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In the KJV here: of
from ×377 of ×130 out of ×22 out ×13 since ×11 for ×10 off ×10 at ×8
Strong's Definition G575
from, of, out, since, off, …
apo
___%___off,___%___ i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • of separation
    • of local separation, after verbs of motion from a place i.e., of departing, of fleeing
      • "of separation of a part from the whole
      • where of a whole some part is taken
      of any kind of separation of one thing from another by which the union or fellowship of the two is destroyed"of a state of separation, that is of distance
      • physical, of distance of place
        • "temporal, of distance of time
    of origin
    • of the place whence anything is, comes, befalls, is taken
      • "of origin of a cause
Variations 4 forms of this word
Translations 54 English renderings
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Noun — Genitive, masculine singular possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
ἀγροῦ Speech Noun Case Genitive Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ἀγρός · ah-GROSE
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In the KJV here: the country
field ×15 country ×5 field of ×3 lands ×3 the country ×3 the field ×2 a field ×1 a piece of ground ×1
Strong's Definition G68
field, country, lands, farm, fields, …
agros
a field (as a drive for cattle); genitive case, the country; specially, a farm, i.e., hamlet
  • land
    • the field, the country
      • "a piece of land, bit of tillage"the farms, country seats, neighbouring hamlets
Variations 11 forms of this word
Translations 11 English renderings
Field of Blood Akeldama
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Definite Article — Accusative, masculine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
τὸν Speech Definite Article Case Accusative 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
Translations 525 English renderings
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Noun — Accusative, masculine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
πατέρα Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: πατήρ · pa-TARE
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In the KJV here: 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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Noun — Genitive, masculine singular possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
Ἀλεξάνδρου Speech Noun Case Genitive Gender Masculine Number Singular More Person
Dictionary form: Ἀλέξανδρος · ah-LEH-ksahn-throse
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In the KJV here: of alexander
alexander ×5 of alexander ×1
Strong's Definition G223
alexander
alexandros
the defender of man
Alexander, the name of three Israelites and one other man
  • son of Simon of Cyrene who carried Jesus's cross, Mark 15:21
    • "a certain man of the kindred of the high priest, Acts 4:6"a certain Jew, Acts 19:33"a certain coppersmith who opposed the Apostle Paul, 1 Timothy 1:20"man-defender, the protector of men
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 2 English renderings
Alexander The Coppersmith Alexander Jew put forward by the crowd in Ephesus Alexander Member of the high-priestly family in Jerusalem Alexander Son of Simon who carried the cross
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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
Translations 161 English renderings
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Noun — Genitive, masculine singular possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
Ῥούφου Speech Noun Case Genitive Gender Masculine Number Singular More Person
Dictionary form: Ῥοῦφος · ROO-fose
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In the KJV here: rufus
rufus ×2
Strong's Definition G4504
rufus
rhouphos
red
red; Rufus, a Christian
  • name of a certain Christian
Variations 2 forms of this word
Translations 1 English renderings
Rufus Son of Simon of Cyrene, who carried Jesus' cross Rufus Believer in Rome, son of Paul's "mother"
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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: ἵνα · HEE-na
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In the KJV here: to
that ×519 to ×63 lest ×19 for to ×4 for ×3 that that ×3 him that ×2 him to ×2
Strong's Definition G2443
that, to, lest, for, so, …
hina
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • that, in order that, so that
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 37 English renderings
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Verb — Aorist Active Subjunctive, third person singular the action as a single whole, usually past — try "he ___ed" the subject does the action — "he ___s" a possibility or purpose — try "he may ___" or "that he might ___" the built-in subject is "he / she / it"
ἄρῃ Speech Verb Tense Aorist Voice Active Mood Subjunctive Person Third Number Singular
Dictionary form: αἴρω · EH-roh
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In the KJV here: bear
take up ×12 take ×6 away with ×4 shall be taken ×4 taketh away ×4 they took up ×4 took up ×4 taketh ×3
Strong's Definition G142
up, away, take, taken, taketh, …
airō
to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (the mind), specially, to sail away (i.e., weigh anchor); by Hebraism (compare H5375) to expiate sin
  • to raise up, elevate, lift up
    • to raise from the ground, take up: stones
      • "to raise upwards, elevate, lift up: the hand"to draw up: a fish
    to take upon one's self and carry what has been raised up, to bear"to bear away what has been raised, carry off
    • to move from its place
      • "to take off or away what is attached to anything"to remove"to carry off, carry away with one"to appropriate what is taken"to take away from another what is his or what is committed to him, to take by force"to take and apply to any use"to take from among the living, either by a natural death, or by violence"cause to cease
Variations 32 forms of this word
Translations 56 English renderings
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Definite Article — Accusative, masculine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
τὸν Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ὁ · hoh
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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 — Accusative, masculine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
σταυρὸν Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: σταυρός · stev-ROSE
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In the KJV here: cross
cross ×21 cross of ×3 cross to his ×1 cross went ×1 of the cross ×1 the cross ×1
Strong's Definition G4716
cross
stauros
a stake or post (as set upright), i.e., (specially), a pole or cross (as an instrument of capital punishment); figuratively, exposure to death, i.e., self-denial; by implication, the atonement of Christ
  • an upright stake, especially a pointed one
    • "a cross
    • a well known instrument of most cruel and ignominious punishment, borrowed by the Greeks and Romans from the Phoenicians; to it were affixed among the Romans, down to the time of Constantine the Great, the guiltiest criminals, particularly the basest slaves, robbers, the authors and abetters of insurrections, and occasionally in the provinces, at the arbitrary pleasure of the governors, upright and peaceable men also, and even Roman citizens themselves
      • "the crucifixion which Christ underwent
Variations 7 forms of this word
Translations 6 English renderings
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Personal Pronoun — Genitive, masculine singular possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
αὐτοῦ Speech Personal Pronoun Case Genitive Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: αὐτός · av-TOSE
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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
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