Matthew 16:26

τί γὰρ ὠφελεῖται ἄνθρωπος ἐὰν τὸν κόσμον ὅλον κερδήσῃ τὴν δὲ ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ ζημιωθῇ ἢ τί δώσει ἄνθρωπος ἀντάλλαγμα τῆς ψυχῆς αὐτοῦ
For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
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Mark 8:36

τί γὰρ ὠφελήσει ἄνθρωπον ἐὰν κερδήσῃ τὸν κόσμον ὅλον καὶ ζημιωθῃ τὴν ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ
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For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

Job 27:8

כִּי מַה-תִּקְוַת חָנֵף כִּי יִבְצָע כִּי יֵשֶׁל אֱלוֹהַּ נַפְשֽׁוֹ׃
8
For what is the hope of the hypocrite, though he hath gained, when God taketh away his soul?

Luke 9:25

τί γὰρ ὠφελεῖται ἄνθρωπος κερδήσας τὸν κόσμον ὅλον ἑαυτὸν δὲ ἀπολέσας ἢ ζημιωθείς
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For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?

Luke 12:20

εἶπεν δὲ αὐτῷ ὁ θεός Ἄφρων ταύτῃ τῇ νυκτὶ τὴν ψυχήν σου ἀπαιτοῦσιν ἀπὸ σοῦ· ἃ δὲ ἡτοίμασας τίνι ἔσται
20
But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?

Psalms 49:7

אָח לֹא-פָדֹה יִפְדֶּה אִישׁ לֹא-יִתֵּן לֵאלֹהִים כָּפְרֽוֹ׃
7
None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:

Luke 16:25

εἶπεν δὲ Ἀβραάμ· Τέκνον μνήσθητι ὅτι ἀπέλαβες σὺ τὰ ἀγαθά σου ἐν τῇ ζωῇ σου καὶ Λάζαρος ὁμοίως τὰ κακά· νῦν δὲ ὅδε παρακαλεῖται σὺ δὲ ὀδυνᾶσαι
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But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.

Job 2:4

וַיַּעַן הַשָּׂטָן אֶת-יְהוָה וַיֹּאמַר עוֹר בְּעַד-עוֹר וְכֹל אֲשֶׁר לָאִישׁ יִתֵּן בְּעַד נַפְשֽׁוֹ׃
4
And Satan answered the LORD, and said, Skin for skin, yea, all that a man hath will he give for his life.

Matthew 5:29

εἰ δὲ ὁ ὀφθαλμός σου ὁ δεξιὸς σκανδαλίζει σε ἔξελε αὐτὸν καὶ βάλε ἀπὸ σοῦ· συμφέρει γάρ σοι ἵνα ἀπόληται ἓν τῶν μελῶν σου καὶ μὴ ὅλον τὸ σῶμά σου βληθῇ εἰς γέενναν
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And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.

Matthew 4:8

Πάλιν παραλαμβάνει αὐτὸν ὁ διάβολος εἰς ὄρος ὑψηλὸν λίαν καὶ δείκνυσιν αὐτῷ πάσας τὰς βασιλείας τοῦ κόσμου καὶ τὴν δόξαν αὐτῶν
8
Again, the devil taketh up him into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;
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Interrogative Pronoun — Accusative, neuter singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
τί Speech Interrogative Pronoun Case Accusative Gender Neuter Number Singular
Dictionary form: τίς · tees
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In the KJV here: what
what ×250 who ×102 why ×69 whom ×18 which ×16 whose ×9 whether ×8 how ×6
Strong's Definition G5101
what, who, why, whom, which, …
tis
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • who, which, what
Variations 13 forms of this word
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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: γάρ · gahr
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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
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In the KJV here: is profited
profiteth ×2 bettered was ×1 he could prevail ×1 is advantaged ×1 is profited ×1 it profiteth me ×1 mightest be profited ×1 profit did ×1
Strong's Definition G5623
profit, profited, profiteth, prevail, advantaged, …
ōpheleō
to be useful, i.e., to benefit
  • to assist, to be useful or advantageous, to profit
Variations 10 forms of this word
Translations 14 English renderings
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Noun — Nominative, masculine singular the subject — the one doing the action
ἄνθρωπος Speech Noun Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ἄνθρωπος · AN-throh-pose
In English
In the KJV here: a man
man ×161 men ×123 a man ×71 of man ×55 man of ×32 of men ×29 men of ×15 unto men ×10
Strong's Definition G444
man, men, mans, mens, certain
anthrōpos
man-faced, i.e., a human being
  • a human being, whether male or female
    • generically, to include all human individuals
      • "to distinguish man from beings of a different race or order
      • of animals and plants
        • "of from God and Christ"of the angels
      with the added notion of weakness, by which man is led into a mistake or prompted to sin"with the adjunct notion of contempt or disdainful pity"with reference to two fold nature of man, body and soul"with reference to the two fold nature of man, the corrupt and the truly Christian man, conformed to the nature of God"with reference to sex, a male
    indefinitely, someone, a man, one"in the plural, people"joined with other words, merchantman
Variations 17 forms of this word
Translations 39 English renderings
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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: ἐάν · eh-AN
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In the KJV here: if
if ×216 except ×24 though ×13 thou ×3 whether ×3 but ×2 when ×2 i take my ×1
Strong's Definition G1437
if, except, though, whether, thou, …
ean
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • if, in case
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 18 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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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
κόσμον Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: κόσμος · KOH-smose
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In the KJV here: world
world ×128 world of ×20 of the world ×14 the world ×11 world unto ×4 adorning ×1 of world ×1 upon the world ×1
Strong's Definition G2889
world, worlds, adorning
kosmos
orderly arrangement, i.e., decoration; by implication, the world (including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
  • an apt and harmonious arrangement or constitution, order, government
    • "ornament, decoration, adornment, i.e., the arrangement of the stars, 'the heavenly hosts', as the ornament of the heavens (see 1 Peter 3:3)"the world, the universe"the circle of the earth, the earth"the inhabitants of the earth, men, the human race"the ungodly multitude; the whole mass of men alienated from God, and therefore hostile to the cause of Christ"world affairs, the aggregate of things earthly
    • the whole circle of earthly goods, endowments riches, advantages, pleasures, etc, which although hollow and frail and fleeting, stir desire, seduce from God and are obstacles to the cause of Christ
Variations 6 forms of this word
Translations 15 English renderings
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Adjective — Accusative, masculine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
ὅλον Speech Adjective Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ὅλος · HOH-lose
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In the KJV here: whole
all ×64 whole ×37 the whole ×4 every whit ×2 a whole ×1 altogether ×1 even all ×1 whole of ×1
Strong's Definition G3650
all, whole, whit, altogether
holos
___%___whole___%___ or ___%___all___%___, i.e., complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
  • all, whole, completely
Variations 9 forms of this word
Translations 8 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"
κερδήσῃ Speech Verb Tense Aorist Voice Active Mood Subjunctive Person Third Number Singular
Dictionary form: κερδαίνω · ker-THEH-noh
In English
In the KJV here: he shall gain
i might gain ×5 he shall gain ×2 i have gained ×2 be won may they ×1 gained ×1 get gain ×1 i may win ×1 if he gain ×1
Strong's Definition G2770
gain, gained, win, won
kerdainō
to gain (literally or figuratively)
  • to gain, acquire, to get gain
    • "metaphorically
    • of gain arising from shunning or escaping from evil (where we say ___%___to spare one's self___%___, ___%___be spared___%___)
      • "to gain any one i.e., to win him over to the kingdom of God, to gain one to faith in Christ"to gain Christ's favor and fellowship
Variations 10 forms of this word
Translations 10 English renderings
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Definite Article — Accusative, feminine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
τὴν Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Feminine 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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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: δέ · theh
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In the KJV here: and
and ×1179 but ×922 now ×157 then ×129 when ×41 yet ×20 and when ×19 for ×18
Strong's Definition G1161
and, but, now, then, when, …
de
but, and, etc
  • but, moreover, and, etc.
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 79 English renderings
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Noun — Accusative, feminine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
ψυχὴν Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ψυχή · psoo-HAY
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In the KJV here: soul
life ×32 soul ×31 souls ×17 lives ×5 soul of ×2 soul ×1 a soul ×1 for life ×1
Strong's Definition G5590
soul, life, souls, lives, minds, …
psychē
breath, i.e., (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on the one hand from G4151, which is the rational and immortal soul; and on the other from G2222, which is mere vitality, even of plants: these terms thus exactly correspond respectively to the Hebrew H5315, H7307 and H2416)
  • breath
    • the breath of life
      • the vital force which animates the body and shows itself in breathing
        • of animals
          • "of men
      life"that in which there is life
      • a living being, a living soul
    the soul
    • the seat of the feelings, desires, affections, aversions (our heart, soul etc.)
      • "the (human) soul in so far as it is constituted that by the right use of the aids offered it by God it can attain its highest end and secure eternal blessedness, the soul regarded as a moral being designed for everlasting life"the soul as an essence which differs from the body and is not dissolved by death (distinguished from other parts of the body)
Variations 10 forms of this word
Translations 20 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 own
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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Verb — Aorist Passive Subjunctive, third person singular the action as a single whole, usually past — try "he ___ed" the subject receives the action — "he is ___ed" a possibility or purpose — try "he may ___" or "that he might ___" the built-in subject is "he / she / it"
ζημιωθῇ Speech Verb Tense Aorist Voice Passive Mood Subjunctive Person Third Number Singular
Dictionary form: ζημιόω · zay-mee-OH-oh
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In the KJV here: lose
lose ×2 be cast away ×1 he shall suffer loss ×1 i have suffered the loss of ×1 ye might receive damage ×1
Strong's Definition G2210
lose, loss, away, damage
zēmioō
to injure, i.e., (reflexively or passively) to experience detriment
  • to affect with damage, do damage to
    • "to sustain damage, to receive injury, suffer loss
Variations 5 forms of this word
Translations 5 English renderings
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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: ἤ · ay
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In the KJV here: or
or ×256 than ×33 either ×8 or else ×6 nor ×5 and ×3 neither ×3 rather than ×3
Strong's Definition G2228
or, than, either, nor, neither, …
ē
disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • either, or, than
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 26 English renderings
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Interrogative Pronoun — Accusative, neuter singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
τί Speech Interrogative Pronoun Case Accusative Gender Neuter Number Singular
Dictionary form: τίς · tees
In English
In the KJV here: what
what ×250 who ×102 why ×69 whom ×18 which ×16 whose ×9 whether ×8 how ×6
Strong's Definition G5101
what, who, why, whom, which, …
tis
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • who, which, what
Variations 13 forms of this word
Translations 42 English renderings
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Verb — Future Active Indicative, third person singular action still to come — try "he will ___" the subject does the action — "he ___s" a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "he / she / it"
δώσει Speech Verb Tense Future Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular
Dictionary form: δίδωμι · THEE-thoh-mee
In English
In the KJV here: shall give
give ×45 gave ×44 to give ×26 given ×17 hath given ×14 he gave ×12 is given ×12 was given ×11
Strong's Definition G1325
give, given, gave, giveth, gavest, …
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
Variations 74 forms of this word
Translations 126 English renderings
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Noun — Nominative, masculine singular the subject — the one doing the action
ἄνθρωπος Speech Noun Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ἄνθρωπος · AN-throh-pose
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In the KJV here: a man
man ×161 men ×123 a man ×71 of man ×55 man of ×32 of men ×29 men of ×15 unto men ×10
Strong's Definition G444
man, men, mans, mens, certain
anthrōpos
man-faced, i.e., a human being
  • a human being, whether male or female
    • generically, to include all human individuals
      • "to distinguish man from beings of a different race or order
      • of animals and plants
        • "of from God and Christ"of the angels
      with the added notion of weakness, by which man is led into a mistake or prompted to sin"with the adjunct notion of contempt or disdainful pity"with reference to two fold nature of man, body and soul"with reference to the two fold nature of man, the corrupt and the truly Christian man, conformed to the nature of God"with reference to sex, a male
    indefinitely, someone, a man, one"in the plural, people"joined with other words, merchantman
Variations 17 forms of this word
Translations 39 English renderings
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Noun — Accusative, neuter singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
ἀντάλλαγμα Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Neuter Number Singular
Dictionary form: ἀντάλλαγμα · an-TAHL-lahg-ma
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In the KJV here: in exchange
in exchange ×1 in exchange for ×1
Strong's Definition G465
exchange
antallagma
an equivalent or ransom
  • that which is given in place of another thing by way of exchange
    • "what is given either in order to keep or to acquire anything
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 2 English renderings
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Definite Article — Genitive, feminine singular possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
τῆς Speech Definite Article Case Genitive Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ὁ · 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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Noun — Genitive, feminine singular possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
ψυχῆς Speech Noun Case Genitive Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ψυχή · psoo-HAY
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In the KJV here: for soul
life ×32 soul ×31 souls ×17 lives ×5 soul of ×2 soul ×1 a soul ×1 for life ×1
Strong's Definition G5590
soul, life, souls, lives, minds, …
psychē
breath, i.e., (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on the one hand from G4151, which is the rational and immortal soul; and on the other from G2222, which is mere vitality, even of plants: these terms thus exactly correspond respectively to the Hebrew H5315, H7307 and H2416)
  • breath
    • the breath of life
      • the vital force which animates the body and shows itself in breathing
        • of animals
          • "of men
      life"that in which there is life
      • a living being, a living soul
    the soul
    • the seat of the feelings, desires, affections, aversions (our heart, soul etc.)
      • "the (human) soul in so far as it is constituted that by the right use of the aids offered it by God it can attain its highest end and secure eternal blessedness, the soul regarded as a moral being designed for everlasting life"the soul as an essence which differs from the body and is not dissolved by death (distinguished from other parts of the body)
Variations 10 forms of this word
Translations 20 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
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
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