Matthew 23:29
Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye build the tombs of the prophets, and garnish the sepulchres of the righteous,
Connections
οὐαὶ ὑμῖν ὅτι οἰκοδομεῖτε τὰ μνημεῖα τῶν προφητῶν οἱ δὲ πατέρες ὑμῶν ἀπέκτειναν αὐτούς
Woe unto you! for ye build the sepulchres of the prophets, and your fathers killed them.
Ἄνδρες ἀδελφοί ἐξὸν εἰπεῖν μετὰ παῤῥησίας πρὸς ὑμᾶς περὶ τοῦ πατριάρχου Δαβίδ ὅτι καὶ ἐτελεύτησεν καὶ ἐτάφη καὶ τὸ μνῆμα αὐτοῦ ἔστιν ἐν ἡμῖν ἄχρι τῆς ἡμέρας ταύτης
Men and brethren, let freely me speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day.
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Matthew 23:29
Grammar
INJ
Interjection
| Οὐαὶ | Speech Interjection |
In English
In the KJV here: woe
woe ×40
alas ×6
woes ×1
Strong's Definition
G3759
woe, alas, woes
ouai
woe
- alas, woe
Variations
2 forms of this word
Translations
3 English renderings
In English
In the KJV here: unto you
unto you ×303
you ×222
to you ×33
ye ×13
for you ×12
be unto you ×9
with you ×5
your ×5
Strong's Definition
G5213
you, ye, your, yourselves, cause
hymin
to (with or by) you
- you
Variations
3 forms of this word
Translations
20 English renderings
Grammar
N-VPM
Noun — Vocative, masculine plural
direct address — the person being spoken to
plural — usually add "-s"
| γραμματεῖς | Speech Noun Case Vocative Gender Masculine Number Plural |
In English
In the KJV here: scribes
scribes ×52
scribes of ×6
scribe ×3
is the scribe ×1
scribes unto ×1
the scribes ×1
townclerk when ×1
unto the scribes ×1
Strong's Definition
G1122
scribes, scribe, townclerk
grammateus
a professional writer
- a clerk, scribe, especially a public servant, secretary, recorder, whose office and influence differed in different states "a man learned in the Mosaic law and in the sacred writings, an interpreter, teacher"a religious teacher: so instructed that from his learning and ability to teach advantage may redound to the kingdom of heaven
Variations
5 forms of this word
Translations
8 English renderings
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
Grammar
N-VPM-T
Noun — Vocative, masculine plural
direct address — the person being spoken to
plural — usually add "-s"
| Φαρισαῖοι | Speech Noun Case Vocative Gender Masculine Number Plural More Title |
In English
In the KJV here: pharisees
pharisees ×71
pharisees of ×13
a pharisee ×5
pharisee ×5
of the pharisees ×2
of a pharisee ×1
of pharisees ×1
pharisees it they ×1
Strong's Definition
G5330
pharisees, pharisee
pharisaios
a separatist, i.e., exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e., Jewish sectary
- A Jewish sect (which seems to have started after the Jewish exile) that focused on outward forms of piety, enemies of Jesus Christ
Variations
9 forms of this word
Translations
9 English renderings
Grammar
N-VPM
Noun — Vocative, masculine plural
direct address — the person being spoken to
plural — usually add "-s"
| ὑποκριταί | Speech Noun Case Vocative Gender Masculine Number Plural |
In English
In the KJV here: hypocrites
hypocrites ×13
thou hypocrite ×3
ye hypocrites ×3
o ye hypocrites ×1
Strong's Definition
G5273
hypocrites, hypocrite
hypokritēs
an actor under an assumed character (stage-player), i.e., (figuratively) a dissembler (___%___hypocrite___%___
- one who answers, an interpreter "an actor, stage player"a dissembler, pretender, hypocrite
Variations
4 forms of this word
Translations
4 English renderings
Grammar
CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle
Dictionary form:
ὅτι
· HOH-tee
In English
In the KJV here: because
that ×608
for ×258
because ×173
how that ×21
how ×11
for that ×6
because that ×4
he ×2
Strong's Definition
G3754
that, for, because, how, though, …
hoti
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
- that, because, since
Variations
2 forms of this word
Translations
39 English renderings
Grammar
V-PAI-2P
Verb — Present Active Indicative, second 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 "you (a group)"
| οἰκοδομεῖτε | Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Second Number Plural |
In English
In the KJV here: ye build
built ×6
builders ×5
edifieth ×3
to build ×3
build ×2
buildest ×2
edify ×2
i will build ×2
Strong's Definition
G3618
build, built, builders, edifieth, edify, …
oikodomeō
to be a house-builder, i.e., construct or (figuratively) confirm
- to build a house, erect a building
- to build (up from the foundation) "to restore by building, to rebuild, repair
- to found, establish "to promote growth in Christian wisdom, affection, grace, virtue, holiness, blessedness"to grow in wisdom and piety
Variations
21 forms of this word
Translations
21 English renderings
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 |
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-APM
Noun — Accusative, masculine plural
the direct object — the one receiving the action
plural — usually add "-s"
| τάφους | Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Plural |
In English
In the KJV here: tombs
sepulchre ×5
sepulchres ×1
tombs ×1
Strong's Definition
G5028
sepulchre, sepulchres, tombs
taphos
a grave (the place of interment)
- burial "a grave, a sepulcher
Variations
5 forms of this word
Translations
3 English renderings
Grammar
T-GPM
Definite Article — Genitive, masculine plural
possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
plural — usually add "-s"
| τῶν | Speech Definite Article Case Genitive Gender Masculine Number Plural |
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-GPM
Noun — Genitive, masculine plural
possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
plural — usually add "-s"
| προφητῶν | Speech Noun Case Genitive Gender Masculine Number Plural |
In English
In the KJV here: of prophets
prophets ×58
prophet ×37
a prophet ×21
prophets of ×13
of prophets ×3
prophet of ×3
the prophets ×2
a prophets ×1
Strong's Definition
G4396
prophets, prophet
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
- of Epimenides (see Titus 1:12)
Variations
11 forms of this word
Translations
18 English renderings
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
Grammar
V-PAI-2P
Verb — Present Active Indicative, second 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 "you (a group)"
| κοσμεῖτε | Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Second Number Plural |
In English
In the KJV here: garnish
adorned ×2
garnished ×2
adorn that ×1
garnish ×1
it was adorned ×1
they may adorn ×1
trimmed ×1
were garnished ×1
Strong's Definition
G2885
adorned, garnished, adorn, trimmed, garnish
kosmeō
to put in proper order, i.e., decorate (literally or figuratively); specially, to snuff (a wick)
- to put in order, arrange, make ready, prepare "to ornament, adore"metaphorically to embellish with honor, gain honor
Variations
9 forms of this word
Translations
8 English renderings
Grammar
T-APN
Definite Article — Accusative, neuter plural
the direct object — the one receiving the action
plural — usually add "-s"
| τὰ | Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Neuter Number Plural |
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-APN
Noun — Accusative, neuter plural
the direct object — the one receiving the action
plural — usually add "-s"
| μνημεῖα | Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Neuter Number Plural |
In English
In the KJV here: sepulchres
sepulchre ×21
grave ×4
graves ×4
sepulchre of ×3
sepulchres ×3
tombs ×3
a sepulchre ×2
tomb ×2
Strong's Definition
G3419
sepulchre, grave, graves, sepulchres, tombs, …
mnēmeion
a remembrance, i.e., cenotaph (place of interment)
- any visible object for preserving or recalling the memory of any person or thing
- a memorial, monument, specifically, a sepulchral monument
Variations
8 forms of this word
Translations
8 English renderings
Grammar
T-GPM
Definite Article — Genitive, masculine plural
possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
plural — usually add "-s"
| τῶν | Speech Definite Article Case Genitive Gender Masculine Number Plural |
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
A-GPM
Adjective — Genitive, masculine plural
possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
plural — usually add "-s"
| δικαίων | Speech Adjective Case Genitive Gender Masculine Number Plural |
In English
In the KJV here: of righteous
righteous ×21
just ×13
the righteous ×6
right ×4
a just ×3
a righteous man ×3
the just ×3
are just ×2
Strong's Definition
G1342
righteous, just, man, right, meet, …
dikaios
equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)
- righteous, observing divine laws
- in a wide sense, upright, righteous, virtuous, keeping the commands of God
- of those who seem to themselves to be righteous, who pride themselves to be righteous, who pride themselves in their virtues, whether real or imagined "innocent, faultless, guiltless"used of him whose way of thinking, feeling, and acting is wholly conformed to the will of God, and who therefore needs no rectification in the heart or life
- only Christ truly
Variations
17 forms of this word
Translations
30 English renderings