Matthew 12:39

But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no be sign given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:

Word Reference

Original Word	Definitions
ὁ G3588 T-NSM	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
δὲ G1161 CONJ	Strong's Definition de but, and, etc but, moreover, and, etc.
ἀποκριθεὶς G611 V-AOP-NSM	Strong's Definition apokrinomai to conclude for oneself, i.e., (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare H6030) to begin to speak (where an address is expected) to give an answer to a question proposed, to answer "to begin to speak, but always where something has preceded (either said or done) to which the remarks refer
εἶπεν G2036 V-2AAI-3S	Strong's Definition epō to speak or say (by word or writing) to speak, say
αὐτοῖς G846 P-DPM	Strong's Definition 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
Γενεὰ G1074	Strong's Definition genea a generation; by implication, an age (the period or the persons) fathered, birth, nativity "that which has been begotten, men of the same stock, a family the several ranks of natural descent, the successive members of a genealogy "metaphorically a race of men very like each other in endowments, pursuits, character especially in a bad sense, a perverse race the whole multitude of men living at the same time"an age (i.e., the time ordinarily occupied be each successive generation), a space of 30–33 years
πονηρὰ G4190 A-NSF	Strong's Definition 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 bad, of a bad nature or condition in a physical sense: diseased or blind "in an ethical sense: evil wicked, bad
καὶ G2532 CONJ	Strong's Definition 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
μοιχαλὶς G3428 A-NSF	Strong's Definition moichalis an adulteress (literally or figuratively) an adulteress "as the intimate alliance of God with the people of Israel was likened to a marriage, those who relapse into idolatry are said to commit adultery or play the harlot figuratively equivalent to faithless to God, unclean, apostate
σημεῖον G4592 N-ASN	Strong's Definition sēmeion an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally a sign, mark, token that by which a person or a thing is distinguished from others and is known "a sign, prodigy, portent, i.e., an unusual occurrence, transcending the common course of nature of signs portending remarkable events soon to happen "of miracles and wonders by which God authenticates the men sent by him, or by which men prove that the cause they are pleading is God's
ἐπιζητεῖ G1934 V-PAI-3S	Strong's Definition epizēteō to search (inquire) for; intensively, to demand, to crave to enquire for, seek for, search for, seek diligently "to wish for, crave"to demand, clamour for
καὶ G2532 CONJ	Strong's Definition 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
σημεῖον G4592 N-NSN	Strong's Definition sēmeion an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally a sign, mark, token that by which a person or a thing is distinguished from others and is known "a sign, prodigy, portent, i.e., an unusual occurrence, transcending the common course of nature of signs portending remarkable events soon to happen "of miracles and wonders by which God authenticates the men sent by him, or by which men prove that the cause they are pleading is God's
οὐ G3756 PRT-N	Strong's Definition ou the absolute negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not no, not
δοθήσεται G1325 V-FPI-3S	Strong's Definition didōmi to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection) to give "to give something to someone of one's own accord to give one something, to his advantage to bestow a gift to grant, give to one asking, let have"to supply, furnish, necessary things"to give over, deliver to reach out, extend, present "of a writing"to give over to one's care, entrust, commit something to be administered "to give or commit to some one something to be religiously observed to give what is due or obligatory, to pay: wages or reward"to furnish, endue to give to cause, profuse, give forth from one's self to give, hand out lots to appoint to an office"to give one to someone as his own as an object of his saving care "to give one to someone, to follow him as a leader and master"to give one to someone to care for his interests"to give one to someone to whom he already belonged, to return to grant or permit one to commission
αὐτῇ G846 P-DSF	Strong's Definition 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
εἰ G1487 CONJ	Strong's Definition ei if, whether, that, etc if, whether
μὴ G3361 PRT-N	Strong's Definition mē (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas G3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether no, not lest
τὸ G3588 T-NSN	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
σημεῖον G4592 N-NSN	Strong's Definition sēmeion an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally a sign, mark, token that by which a person or a thing is distinguished from others and is known "a sign, prodigy, portent, i.e., an unusual occurrence, transcending the common course of nature of signs portending remarkable events soon to happen "of miracles and wonders by which God authenticates the men sent by him, or by which men prove that the cause they are pleading is God's
Ἰωνᾶ G2495 N-GSM-P	Strong's Definition iōnas dove Jonas (i.e., Jonah), the name of two Israelites the fifth minor prophet, the son of Amittai, and a native of Gath-hepher and lived during the reign of Jeroboam II, king of Israel "Jonas, the father of Peter
τοῦ G3588 T-GSM	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
προφήτου G4396 N-GSM	Strong's Definition prophētēs a foreteller (___%___prophet___%___); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet in Greek writings, an interpreter of oracles or of other hidden things "one who, moved by the Spirit of God and hence his organ or spokesman, solemnly declares to men what he has received by inspiration, especially concerning future events, and in particular such as relate to the cause and kingdom of God and to human salvation the Old Testament prophets, having foretold the kingdom, deeds and death, of Jesus the Messiah "of John the Baptist, the herald of Jesus the Messiah"of the illustrious prophet, the Jews expected before the advent of the Messiah"the Messiah"of men filled with the Spirit of God, who by God's authority and command in words of weight pleads the cause of God and urges salvation of men"of prophets that appeared in the apostolic age among Christians they are associated with the apostles "they discerned and did what is best for the Christian cause, foretelling certain future events (see Acts 11:27)"in the religious assemblies of the Christians, they were moved by the Holy Spirit to speak, having power to instruct, comfort, encourage, rebuke, convict, and stimulate, their hearers a poet (because poets were believed to sing under divine inspiration) of Epimenides (see Titus 1:12)

ὁ δὲ ἀποκριθεὶς εἶπεν αὐτοῖς Γενεὰ πονηρὰ καὶ μοιχαλὶς σημεῖον ἐπιζητεῖ καὶ σημεῖον οὐ δοθήσεται αὐτῇ εἰ μὴ τὸ σημεῖον Ἰωνᾶ τοῦ προφήτου

But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no be sign given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:

Cross References

Matthew 16:4

Γενεὰ πονηρὰ καὶ μοιχαλὶς σημεῖον ἐπιζητεῖ καὶ σημεῖον οὐ δοθήσεται αὐτῇ εἰ μὴ τὸ σημεῖον Ἰωνᾶ τοῦ προφήτου καὶ καταλιπὼν αὐτοὺς ἀπῆλθεν

A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no be sign given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed.

Luke 11:29

Τῶν δὲ ὄχλων ἐπαθροιζομένων ἤρξατο λέγειν Ἡ γενεὰ αὕτη πονηρά ἐστιν· σημεῖον ἐπιζητεῖ καὶ σημεῖον οὐ δοθήσεται αὐτῇ εἰ μὴ τὸ σημεῖον Ἰωνᾶ τοῦ προφήτου·

And when the were gathered thick people together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no be sign given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet.

Mark 8:38

ὃς γὰρ ἂν ἐπαισχυνθῇ με καὶ τοὺς ἐμοὺς λόγους ἐν τῇ γενεᾷ ταύτῃ τῇ μοιχαλίδι καὶ ἁμαρτωλῷ καὶ ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἐπαισχυνθήσεται αὐτὸν ὅταν ἔλθῃ ἐν τῇ δόξῃ τοῦ πατρὸς αὐτοῦ μετὰ τῶν ἀγγέλων τῶν ἁγίων

Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the be Son of man ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.

James 4:4

μοιχοὶ καὶ μοιχαλίδες οὐκ οἴδατε ὅτι ἡ φιλία τοῦ κόσμου ἔχθρα τοῦ θεοῦ ἐστιν ὃς ἂν οὖν βουληθῇ φίλος εἶναι τοῦ κόσμου ἐχθρὸς τοῦ θεοῦ καθίσταται

Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the of world is the enemy God.

Isaiah 57:3

וְאַתֶּם קִרְבוּ-הֵנָּה בְּנֵי עֹנְנָה זֶרַע מְנָאֵף וַתִּזְנֶֽה׃

But draw near hither, ye sons of the sorceress, the seed of the adulterer and the whore.

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