Matthew 12:34
O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
Connections
ὁ ἀγαθὸς ἄνθρωπος ἐκ τοῦ ἀγαθοῦ θησαυροῦ τῆς καρδίας αὐτοῦ προφέρει τὸ ἀγαθόν καὶ ὁ πονηρὸς ἄνθρωπος ἐκ τοῦ πονηροῦ θησαυροῦ τῆς καρδίας αὑτοῦ προφέρει τὸ πονηρόν· ἐκ γὰρ τοῦ περισσεύματος τῆς καρδίας λαλεῖ τὸ στόμα αὑτοῦ
A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.
τὰ δὲ ἐκπορευόμενα ἐκ τοῦ στόματος ἐκ τῆς καρδίας ἐξέρχεται κἀκεῖνα κοινοῖ τὸν ἄνθρωπον
But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man.
πᾶς λόγος σαπρὸς ἐκ τοῦ στόματος ὑμῶν μὴ ἐκπορευέσθω ἀλλ' εἴ τις ἀγαθὸς πρὸς οἰκοδομὴν τῆς χρείας ἵνα δῷ χάριν τοῖς ἀκούουσιν
Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
כַּֽאֲשֶׁר יֹאמַר מְשַׁל הַקַּדְמֹנִי מֵֽרְשָׁעִים יֵצֵא רֶשַׁע וְיָדִי לֹא תִֽהְיֶה-בָּֽךְ׃
As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.
οὕτως καὶ ἡ γλῶσσα μικρὸν μέλος ἐστὶν καὶ μεγάλαυχεῖ Ἰδού ὀλίγον πῦρ ἡλίκην ὕλην ἀνάπτει·
Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!
ἐν τούτῳ φανερά ἐστιν τὰ τέκνα τοῦ Θεοῦ καὶ τὰ τέκνα τοῦ διαβόλου· πᾶς ὁ μὴ ποιῶν δικαιοσύνην οὐκ ἔστιν ἐκ τοῦ Θεοῦ καὶ ὁ μὴ ἀγαπῶν τὸν ἀδελφὸν αὐτοῦ
In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.
אֲשֶׁר חָשְׁבוּ רָעוֹת בְּלֵב כָּל-יוֹם יָגוּרוּ מִלְחָמֽוֹת׃
Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.
ὁ ἀγαθὸς ἄνθρωπος ἐκ τοῦ ἀγαθοῦ θησαυροῦ τῆς καρδίας ἐκβάλλει τά ἀγαθά καὶ ὁ πονηρὸς ἄνθρωπος ἐκ τοῦ πονηροῦ θησαυροῦ ἐκβάλλει πονηρά
A good man out of good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things. the
ὑμεῖς ἐκ πατρὸς τοῦ διαβόλου ἐστὲ καὶ τὰς ἐπιθυμίας τοῦ πατρὸς ὑμῶν θέλετε ποιεῖν ἐκεῖνος ἀνθρωποκτόνος ἦν ἀπ' ἀρχῆς καὶ ἐν τῇ ἀληθείᾳ οὐχ ἔστηκεν ὅτι οὐκ ἔστιν ἀλήθεια ἐν αὐτῷ ὅταν λαλῇ τὸ ψεῦδος ἐκ τῶν ἰδίων λαλεῖ ὅτι ψεύστης ἐστὶν καὶ ὁ πατὴρ αὐτοῦ
Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.
כִּי נָבָל נְבָלָה יְדַבֵּר וְלִבּוֹ יַעֲשֶׂה-אָוֶן לַעֲשׂוֹת חֹנֶף וּלְדַבֵּר אֶל-יְהוָה תּוֹעָה לְהָרִיק נֶפֶשׁ רָעֵב וּמַשְׁקֶה צָמֵא יַחְסִֽיר׃
For the vile person will speak villany, and his heart will work iniquity, to practise hypocrisy, and to utter error against the LORD, to make empty the soul of the hungry, and he will cause the drink of the thirsty to fail.
ὄφεις γεννήματα ἐχιδνῶν πῶς φύγητε ἀπὸ τῆς κρίσεως τῆς γεέννης
Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell?
καθὼς γέγραπται ὅτι Οὐκ ἔστιν δίκαιος οὐδὲ εἷς
As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:
אָמַר בְּלִבּוֹ בַּל-אֶמּוֹט לְדֹר וָדֹר אֲשֶׁר לֹֽא-בְרָֽע׃
He hath said in his heart, I shall not be moved: for I shall never be in adversity.
וְהֻסַּג אָחוֹר מִשְׁפָּט וּצְדָקָה מֵרָחוֹק תַּעֲמֹד כִּֽי-כָשְׁלָה בָֽרְחוֹב אֱמֶת וּנְכֹחָה לֹא-תוּכַל לָבֽוֹא׃
And judgment is turned away backward, and justice standeth afar off: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter.
אֲשֶׁר שָׁנְנוּ כַחֶרֶב לְשׁוֹנָם דָּרְכוּ חִצָּם דָּבָר מָֽר׃
Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words:
Ἰδὼν δὲ πολλοὺς τῶν Φαρισαίων καὶ Σαδδουκαίων ἐρχομένους ἐπὶ τὸ βάπτισμα αὐτοῦ εἶπεν αὐτοῖς Γεννήματα ἐχιδνῶν τίς ὑπέδειξεν ὑμῖν φυγεῖν ἀπὸ τῆς μελλούσης ὀργῆς;
But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
הַוּוֹת תַּחְשֹׁב לְשׁוֹנֶךָ כְּתַעַר מְלֻטָּשׁ עֹשֵׂה רְמִיָּֽה׃
Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
Ἔλεγεν οὖν τοῖς ἐκπορευομένοις ὄχλοις βαπτισθῆναι ὑπ' αὐτοῦ Γεννήματα ἐχιδνῶν τίς ὑπέδειξεν ὑμῖν φυγεῖν ἀπὸ τῆς μελλούσης ὀργῆς
Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
אָמַר נָבָל בְּלִבּוֹ אֵין אֱלֹהִים הִֽשְׁחִיתוּ וְהִֽתְעִיבוּ עָוֶל אֵין עֹֽשֵׂה-טֽוֹב׃
The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good.
יְחַזְּקוּ-לָמוֹ׀ דָּבָר רָע יְֽסַפְּרוּ לִטְמוֹן מוֹקְשִׁים אָמְרוּ מִי יִרְאֶה-לָּֽמוֹ׃
They encourage themselves in an evil matter: they commune of laying snares privily; they say, Who shall see them?
Copy verses
Matthew 12:34
Grammar
N-VPN
Noun — Vocative, neuter plural
direct address — the person being spoken to
plural — usually add "-s"
| γεννήματα | Speech Noun Case Vocative Gender Neuter Number Plural |
In English
In the KJV here: o generation
fruit ×3
o generation ×3
fruits ×2
ye generation ×1
Strong's Definition
G1081
generation, fruit, fruits
gennēma
offspring; by analogy, produce (literally or figuratively)
- that which has been born or begotten
- the offspring or progeny of men or animals "the fruits of the earth, the produce of agriculture
Variations
3 forms of this word
Translations
4 English renderings
Grammar
N-GPF
Noun — Genitive, feminine plural
possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
plural — usually add "-s"
| ἐχιδνῶν | Speech Noun Case Genitive Gender Feminine Number Plural |
In English
In the KJV here: of vipers
of vipers ×4
a viper ×1
Strong's Definition
G2191
vipers, viper
echidna
an adder or other poisonous snake (literally or figuratively)
- a viper, offspring of vipers
- addressed to cunning, malignant, wicked men
Variations
2 forms of this word
Translations
2 English renderings
Grammar
ADV
Greek: Adverb Or Adverb And Particle Combined
Dictionary form:
πῶς
· pose
In English
In the KJV here: how
how ×90
how is it that ×5
by any means ×2
by what means ×2
after what manner ×1
and see how ×1
but how ×1
how can ×1
Strong's Definition
G4459
how, means, that, manner
pōs
an interrogative particle of manner; in what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as exclamation, how much!
- how, in what way
Variations
2 forms of this word
Translations
10 English renderings
Grammar
V-PNI-2P
Verb — Present Indicative, second person plural
ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing"
a statement of fact — "he ___s"
the built-in subject is "you (a group)"
| δύνασθε | Speech Verb Tense Present Mood Indicative Person Second Number Plural |
In English
In the KJV here: can ye
can ×49
cannot ×20
could ×15
is able ×8
he cannot ×7
thou canst ×7
can ye ×4
he could ×4
Strong's Definition
G1410
can, able, cannot, could, canst, …
dynamai
to be able or possible
- to be able, have power whether by virtue of one's own ability and resources, or of a state of mind, or through favorable circumstances, or by permission of law or custom "to be able to do something"to be capable, strong and powerful
Variations
47 forms of this word
Translations
70 English renderings
Grammar
A-APN
Adjective — Accusative, neuter plural
the direct object — the one receiving the action
plural — usually add "-s"
| ἀγαθὰ | Speech Adjective Case Accusative Gender Neuter Number Plural |
In English
In the KJV here: good things
good ×59
good thing ×5
that which is good ×5
a good ×4
good things ×4
of good things ×3
goods ×2
is good ×2
Strong's Definition
G18
good, things, thing, goods, man, …
agathos
___%___good___%___ (in any sense, often as noun)
- of good constitution or nature "useful, salutary"good, pleasant, agreeable, joyful, happy"excellent, distinguished"upright, honorable
Variations
16 forms of this word
Translations
24 English renderings
Good
morally
Grammar
V-PAN
Verb — Present Active
ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing"
the subject does the action — "he ___s"
| λαλεῖν | Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active |
In English
In the KJV here: speak
spake ×37
speak ×34
to speak ×22
he spake ×12
speaketh ×12
speaking ×11
i speak ×10
we speak ×7
Strong's Definition
G2980
speak, spake, spoken, speaketh, speaking, …
laleō
to talk, i.e., utter words
- to utter a voice or emit a sound "to speak
- to use the tongue or the faculty of speech "to utter articulate sounds
- to speak
Variations
71 forms of this word
Translations
105 English renderings
Grammar
A-NPM
Adjective — Nominative, masculine plural
the subject — the one doing the action
plural — usually add "-s"
| πονηροὶ | Speech Adjective Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Plural |
In English
In the KJV here: evil
evil ×42
wicked ×8
of evil ×3
wicked one ×3
evil things ×2
thou wicked ×2
a wicked ×1
an evil ×1
Strong's Definition
G4190
evil, wicked, one, person, bad, …
ponēros
hurtful, i.e., evil (properly, in effect or influence, and thus differing from G2556, which refers rather to essential character, as well as from G4550, which indicates degeneracy from original virtue); figuratively, calamitous; also (passively) ill, i.e., diseased; but especially (morally) culpable, i.e., derelict, vicious, facinorous; neuter (singular) mischief, malice, or (plural) guilt; masculine (singular) the devil, or (plural) sinners
- full of labors, annoyances, hardships
- pressed and harassed by labors "bringing toils, annoyances, perils; of a time full of peril to Christian faith and steadfastness; causing pain and trouble
- in a physical sense: diseased or blind "in an ethical sense: evil wicked, bad
Variations
15 forms of this word
Translations
23 English renderings
Evil
In English
In the KJV here: being
being ×35
is ×14
are ×7
was ×6
that is ×5
were ×5
which are ×4
which is ×4
Strong's Definition
G5607
being, is, were, was, are, …
ōn
being
- being, etc.
Variations
16 forms of this word
Translations
64 English renderings
Grammar
PREP
Preposition
| ἐκ | Speech Preposition |
In English
In the KJV here: out
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
CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle
Dictionary form:
γάρ
· gahr
In English
In the KJV here: for
for ×1016
because ×4
what ×4
and ×3
yet ×3
but ×2
him for ×2
indeed ×2
Strong's Definition
G1063
for, because, what, and, yet, …
gar
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- for
Variations
2 forms of this word
Translations
28 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"
| περισσεύματος | Speech Noun Case Genitive Gender Neuter Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: of abundance
abundance ×3
abundance of ×1
meat that was left ×1
Strong's Definition
G4051
abundance, left
perisseuma
a surplus, or superabundance
- abundance, in which one delights
- of that which fills the heart
Variations
3 forms of this word
Translations
3 English renderings
Grammar
T-GSF
Definite Article — Genitive, feminine singular
possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
| τῆς | Speech Definite Article Case Genitive 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-GSF
Noun — Genitive, feminine singular
possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
| καρδίας | Speech Noun Case Genitive Gender Feminine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: of heart
heart ×66
hearts ×48
heart of ×5
of heart ×5
in heart ×4
heart to ×3
an heart ×2
heart in ×2
Strong's Definition
G2588
heart, hearts
kardia
the heart, i.e., (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
- the heart
- that organ in the animal body which is the center of the circulation of the blood, and hence was regarded as the seat of physical life "denotes the center of all physical and spiritual life
- the vigour and sense of physical life "the center and seat of spiritual life
- the soul or mind, as it is the fountain and seat of the thoughts, passions, desires, appetites, affections, purposes, endeavors "of the understanding, the faculty and seat of the intelligence"of the will and character"of the soul so far as it is affected and stirred in a bad way or good, or of the soul as the seat of the sensibilities, affections, emotions, desires, appetites, passions
Variations
10 forms of this word
Translations
28 English renderings
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
| στόμα | Speech Noun Case Nominative Gender Neuter Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: mouth
mouth ×50
the mouth ×11
face ×4
mouths ×3
a mouth ×2
by the edge ×1
mouth is ×1
mouth of ×1
Strong's Definition
G4750
mouth, mouths, face, edge
stoma
the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or edge (of a weapon)
- the mouth, as part of the body: of man, of animals, of fish, etc.
- since thoughts of a man's soul find verbal utterance by his mouth, the ___%___heart___%___ or ___%___soul___%___ and the mouth are distinguished
Variations
7 forms of this word
Translations
14 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"
| λαλεῖ | Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: speaketh
spake ×37
speak ×34
to speak ×22
he spake ×12
speaketh ×12
speaking ×11
i speak ×10
we speak ×7
Strong's Definition
G2980
speak, spake, spoken, speaketh, speaking, …
laleō
to talk, i.e., utter words
- to utter a voice or emit a sound "to speak
- to use the tongue or the faculty of speech "to utter articulate sounds
- to speak
Variations
71 forms of this word
Translations
105 English renderings