Matthew 12:4

How he entered into the house of God, and did eat the shewbread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them which were with him, but only for the priests?
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Leviticus 24:5

וְלָֽקַחְתָּ סֹלֶת וְאָֽפִיתָ אֹתָהּ שְׁתֵּים עֶשְׂרֵה חַלּוֹת שְׁנֵי עֶשְׂרֹנִים יִֽהְיֶה הַֽחַלָּה הָֽאֶחָֽת׃
5
And thou shalt take fine flour, and bake twelve cakes thereof: two tenth deals shall be in one cake.

Exodus 25:30

וְנָֽתַתָּ עַֽל-הַשֻּׁלְחָן לֶחֶם פָּנִים לְפָנַי תָּמִֽיד׃
30
And thou shalt set upon the table shewbread before me alway.

Leviticus 8:31

וַיֹּאמֶר מֹשֶׁה אֶל-אַֽהֲרֹן וְאֶל-בָּנָיו בַּשְּׁלוּ אֶת-הַבָּשָׂר פֶּתַח אֹהֶל מוֹעֵד וְשָׁם תֹּֽאכְלוּ אֹתוֹ וְאֶת-הַלֶּחֶם אֲשֶׁר בְּסַל הַמִּלֻּאִים כַּֽאֲשֶׁר צִוֵּיתִי לֵאמֹר אַֽהֲרֹן וּבָנָיו יֹֽאכְלֻֽהוּ׃
31
And Moses said unto Aaron and to his sons, Boil the flesh at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: and there eat it with the bread that is in the basket of consecrations, as I commanded, saying, Aaron and his sons shall eat it.

Exodus 29:32

וְאָכַל אַֽהֲרֹן וּבָנָיו אֶת-בְּשַׂר הָאַיִל וְאֶת-הַלֶּחֶם אֲשֶׁר בַּסָּל פֶּתַח אֹהֶל מוֹעֵֽד׃
32
And Aaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram, and the bread that is in the basket, by the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.
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Grammar ADV-I
Interrogative
πῶς Speech Interrogative
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
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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"
εἰσῆλθεν Speech Verb Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular
Dictionary form: εἰσέρχομαι · ees-ER-hoh-meh
In English
In the KJV here: he entered
entered ×19 enter ×13 to enter ×12 ye enter ×8 went ×7 he entered ×6 he went ×6 and entered ×5
Strong's Definition G1525
enter, entered, in, went, come, …
eiserchomai
to enter (literally or figuratively)
  • to go out or come in: to enter
    • of men or animals, as into a house or a city
    • "of Satan taking possession of the body of a person"of things: as food, that enters into the eater's mouth
    metaphorically
    • of entrance into any condition, state of things, society, employment
      • to arise, come into existence, begin to be
      • "of men, to come before the public"to come into life
      of thoughts that come into the mind
Variations 44 forms of this word
Translations 97 English renderings
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Grammar PREP
Preposition
εἰς Speech Preposition
Dictionary form: εἰς · ees
In English
In the KJV here: into
into ×560 to ×325 unto ×204 for ×140 in ×127 on ×57 toward ×27 against ×26
Strong's Definition G1519
into, to, unto, for, in, …
eis
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • into, unto, to, towards, for, among
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 104 English renderings
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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
Dictionary form: · hoh
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
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Grammar N-ASM
Noun — Accusative, masculine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
οἶκον Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: οἶκος · OO-kose
In English
In the KJV here: house
house ×74 the house ×10 home ×5 houses ×5 an house ×3 household ×3 a house ×2 of the house ×2
Strong's Definition G3624
house, home, houses, household, temple
oikos
a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)
  • a house
    • an inhabited house, home
    • "any building whatever
      • of a palace
      • "the house of God, the tabernacle
      any dwelling place
      • of the human body as the abode of demons that possess it
      • "of tents, and huts, and later, of the nests, stalls, lairs, of animals"the place where one has fixed his residence, one's settled abode, domicile
    the inmates of a house, all the persons forming one family, a household
    • the family of God, of the Christian Church, of the church of the Old and New Testaments
    stock, race, descendants of one
Variations 10 forms of this word
Translations 18 English renderings
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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
Dictionary form: · hoh
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
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Grammar N-GSM
Noun — Genitive, masculine singular possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
θεοῦ Speech Noun Case Genitive Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: θεός · theh-OSE
In English
In the KJV here: of god
god ×691 god of ×296 of god ×183 god to ×25 god unto ×19 gods ×17 god ×9 to god ×8
Strong's Definition G2316
god, gods, godly, god-ward
theos
a deity, especially (with G3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by Hebraism)
  • a god or goddess, a general name of deities or divinities
  • "the Godhead, trinity
    • God the Father, the first person in the trinity
    • "Christ, the second person of the trinity"Holy Spirit, the third person in the trinity
    spoken of the only and true God
    • refers to the things of God
    • "his counsels, interests, things due to him
    whatever can in any respect be likened unto God, or resemble him in any way
    • God's representative or viceregent
      • of magistrates and judges
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 72 English renderings
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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
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Grammar T-APM
Definite Article — Accusative, masculine plural the direct object — the one receiving the action plural — usually add "-s"
τοὺς Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: · hoh
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
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Grammar N-APM
Noun — Accusative, masculine plural the direct object — the one receiving the action plural — usually add "-s"
ἄρτους Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: ἄρτος · AR-tose
In English
In the KJV here: shewbread
bread ×64 loaves ×21 bread of ×3 of bread ×3 shewbread ×2 have bread ×1 loaf ×1 loaves of ×1
Strong's Definition G740
bread, loaves, shewbread, loaf
artos
bread (as raised) or a loaf
  • food composed of flour mixed with water and baked
    • the Israelites made it in the form of an oblong or round cake, as thick as one's thumb, and as large as a plate or platter hence it was not to be cut but broken
    • "loaves were consecrated to the Lord"of the bread used at the love-feasts and at the Lord's Table
    food of any kind
Variations 10 forms of this word
Translations 9 English renderings
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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
Dictionary form: · hoh
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
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Grammar N-GSF
Noun — Genitive, feminine singular possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
προθέσεως Speech Noun Case Genitive Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: πρόθεσις · PROH-theh-sees
In English
In the KJV here: did
purpose ×6 shewbread ×2 did ×1 his purpose to them who ×1 to the purpose ×1
Strong's Definition G4286
purpose, shewbread
prothesis
a setting forth, i.e., (figuratively) proposal (intention); specially, the show-bread (in the Temple) as exposed before God
  • a setting forth of a thing, placing of it in view, the shewbread
    • twelve loaves of wheaten bread, corresponding to the number of the tribes of Israel, which loaves were offered to God every Sabbath, and separated into two rows, lay for seven days upon a table placed in the sanctuary or front portion of the tabernacle, and afterwards of the temple
    a purpose
Variations 4 forms of this word
Translations 5 English renderings
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In English
In the KJV here: eat
to eat ×26 eat ×15 did eat ×6 they did eat ×6 meat ×3 shall eat ×3 ye shall eat ×3 i shall eat ×2
Strong's Definition G5315
eat, eaten, meat, eating
phagō
to eat (literally or figuratively)
  • to eat
  • "to eat (consume) a thing
    • to take food, eat a meal
    • "metaphorically to devour, consume
Variations 20 forms of this word
Translations 38 English renderings
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In English
In the KJV here: which
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
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Grammar PRT-N
Particle
οὐκ Speech Particle More Negative
Dictionary form: οὐ · oo
In English
In the KJV here: not
not ×1181 no ×158 none ×21 cannot ×19 neither ×19 never ×14 nothing ×12 nay ×11
Strong's Definition G3756
not, no, none, neither, cannot, …
ou
the absolute negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not
  • no, not
Variations 5 forms of this word
Translations 67 English renderings
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Grammar V-PAP-NSN
Verb — Present Active Participle Nominative, neuter 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
ἐξὸν Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Participle Case Nominative Gender Neuter Number Singular
Dictionary form: ἔξεστι · EKS-eh-stee
In English
In the KJV here: lawful
is it lawful ×9 lawful it is ×6 are lawful ×4 lawful is ×4 lawful ×3 it is lawful ×1 lawful are ×1 lawful is it ×1
Strong's Definition G1832
lawful, let, may, mayest
exesti
so also ἐξόν neuter present participle of the same (with or without some form of G1510 expressed); impersonally, it is right (through the figurative idea of being out in public)
  • it is lawful
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 11 English renderings
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In English
In the KJV here: was
was ×161 were ×54 he was ×35 there was ×32 it was ×23 they were ×20 there were ×17 had ×9
Strong's Definition G2258
was, were, been, had, he, …
ēn
I (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
  • I was, etc.
Variations 8 forms of this word
Translations 58 English renderings
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Grammar P-DSM
Personal Pronoun — Dative, masculine singular the indirect object, or the means — try "to / for ___" or "by / with ___"
αὐτῷ Speech Personal Pronoun Case Dative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: αὐτός · av-TOSE
In English
In the KJV here: for him
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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Grammar V-AAN
Verb — Aorist Active the action as a single whole, usually past — try "he ___ed" the subject does the action — "he ___s"
φαγεῖν Speech Verb Tense Aorist Voice Active
Dictionary form: φάγω · FA-goh
In English
In the KJV here: to eat
to eat ×26 eat ×15 did eat ×6 they did eat ×6 meat ×3 shall eat ×3 ye shall eat ×3 i shall eat ×2
Strong's Definition G5315
eat, eaten, meat, eating
phagō
to eat (literally or figuratively)
  • to eat
  • "to eat (consume) a thing
    • to take food, eat a meal
    • "metaphorically to devour, consume
Variations 20 forms of this word
Translations 38 English renderings
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Grammar CONJ-N
Conjunction
οὐδὲ Speech Conjunction More Negative
Dictionary form: οὐδέ · oo-THEH
In English
In the KJV here: neither
neither ×68 nor ×30 not ×11 no not ×5 no ×3 nor yet ×2 not so much as ×2 then not ×2
Strong's Definition G3761
neither, nor, not, no, as, …
oude
not however, i.e., neither, nor, not even
  • but not, neither, nor, not even
Variations 4 forms of this word
Translations 20 English renderings
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Grammar T-DPM
Definite Article — Dative, masculine plural the indirect object, or the means — try "to / for ___" or "by / with ___" plural — usually add "-s"
τοῖς Speech Definite Article Case Dative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: · hoh
In English
In the KJV here: for them
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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In English
In the KJV here: which were with
with ×310 after ×85 be with ×20 among ×5 is with ×5 that were with ×5 afterward ×4 against ×4
Strong's Definition G3326
with, after, among, afterward, against, …
meta
properly, denoting accompaniment; ___%___amid___%___ (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with which it is joined; occupying an intermediate position between G0575 or G1537 and G1519 or G4314; less intimate than G1722 and less close than G4862)
  • with, after, behind
Variations 5 forms of this word
Translations 30 English renderings
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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
Dictionary form: αὐτός · av-TOSE
In English
In the KJV here: him
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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Grammar CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: εἰ · ee
In English
In the KJV here: but
if ×330 but ×31 whether ×21 though ×13 save ×12 that ×9 except ×8 else ×3
Strong's Definition G1487
if, but, whether, though, save, …
ei
if, whether, that, etc
  • if, whether
Variations 2 forms of this word
Translations 34 English renderings
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Grammar PRT-N
Particle
μὴ Speech Particle More Negative
Dictionary form: μή · may
In English
In the KJV here: for
not ×571 no ×60 lest ×33 but ×26 except ×10 neither ×7 at all ×6 him not ×6
Strong's Definition G3361
not, no, lest, but, except, …
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas G3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • no, not lest
Variations 5 forms of this word
Translations 62 English renderings
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Grammar T-DPM
Definite Article — Dative, masculine plural the indirect object, or the means — try "to / for ___" or "by / with ___" plural — usually add "-s"
τοῖς Speech Definite Article Case Dative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: · hoh
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
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Grammar N-DPM
Noun — Dative, masculine plural the indirect object, or the means — try "to / for ___" or "by / with ___" plural — usually add "-s"
ἱερεῦσιν Speech Noun Case Dative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: ἱερεύς · hee-eh-REVS
In English
In the KJV here: priests
priests ×11 priest ×7 art a priest ×3 priest to ×3 a priest ×2 priests for ×2 having an priest ×1 high priest ×1
Strong's Definition G2409
priest, priests
hiereus
a priest (literally or figuratively)
  • a priest, one who offers sacrifices and in general in busied with sacred rites
    • referring to priests of Gentiles or the Jews,
    metaphorically of Christians, because, purified by the blood of Christ and brought into close intercourse with God, they devote their life to him alone and to Christ
Variations 6 forms of this word
Translations 10 English renderings
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Grammar A-DPM
Adjective — Dative, masculine plural the indirect object, or the means — try "to / for ___" or "by / with ___" plural — usually add "-s"
μόνοις Speech Adjective Case Dative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: μόνος · MOH-nose
In English
In the KJV here: only
only ×23 alone ×21 apart ×1 by themselves ×1 the only ×1 thou only ×1
Strong's Definition G3441
only, alone, apart, themselves
monos
remaining, i.e., sole or single; by implication, mere
  • alone (without a companion), forsaken, destitute of help, alone, only, merely
Variations 9 forms of this word
Translations 6 English renderings