Matthew 23:5

πάντα δὲ τὰ ἔργα αὐτῶν ποιοῦσιν πρὸς τὸ θεαθῆναι τοῖς ἀνθρώποις· πλατύνουσιν δὲ τὰ φυλακτήρια αὐτῶν καὶ μεγαλύνουσιν τὰ κράσπεδα τῶν ἱματίων αὐτῶν
But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,
Word Reference
Original Word Definitions
πάντα
G3956 A-APN
pas
all, any, every, the whole
  • individually
    • each, every, any, all, the whole, everyone, all things, everything
    collectively
    • some of all types
δὲ
G1161 CONJ
de
but, and, etc
  • but, moreover, and, etc.
τὰ
G3588 T-APN
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
ἔργα
G2041 N-APN
ergon
toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
  • business, employment, that which any one is occupied
    • that which one undertakes to do, enterprise, undertaking
    any product whatever, any thing accomplished by hand, art, industry, or mind"an act, deed, thing done
αὐτῶν
G846 P-GPM
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
ποιοῦσιν
G4160 V-PAI-3P
poieō
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • to make
    • with the names of things made, to produce, construct, form, fashion, etc.
      • "to be the authors of, the cause"to make ready, to prepare"to produce, bear, shoot forth"to acquire, to provide a thing for one's self"to make a thing out of something"to (make i.e.,) render one anything
      • to (make i.e.,) constitute or appoint one anything, to appoint or ordain one that
        • "to (make i.e.,) declare one anything
      to put one forth, to lead him out"to make one do something
      • cause one to
      to be the authors of a thing (to cause, bring about)
    to do
    • to act rightly, do well
      • to carry out, to execute
      to do a thing unto one
      • to do to one
      with designation of time: to pass, spend"to celebrate, keep
      • to make ready, and so at the same time to institute, the celebration of the passover
      to perform: to a promise
πρὸς
G4314 PREP
pros
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e., near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e., whither or for which it is predicated)
  • to the advantage of
    • "at, near, by"to, towards, with, with regard to
τὸ
G3588 T-ASN
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
θεαθῆναι
G2300 V-APN
theaomai
to look closely at, i.e., (by implication) perceive (literally or figuratively); by extension to visit
  • to behold, look upon, view attentively, contemplate (often used of public shows)
    • of important persons that are looked on with admiration
    to view, take a view of
    • in the sense of visiting, meeting with a person
    to learn by looking, to see with the eyes, to perceive
τοῖς
G3588 T-DPM
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
ἀνθρώποις·
G444 N-DPM
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
πλατύνουσιν
G4115 V-PAI-3P
platynō
to widen (literally or figuratively)
  • to make broad, enlarge
    • "be enlarged in heart, i.e., to welcome and embrace you in love
δὲ
G1161
de
but, and, etc
  • but, moreover, and, etc.
τὰ
G3588 T-APN
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
φυλακτήρια
G5440 N-APN
phylaktērion
a guard-case, i.e., ___%___phylactery___%___ for wearing slips of Scripture texts
  • a case containing Scripture verses worn on the body
    • "a fortified place provided with a garrison, a station for a guard or garrison"a preservative or safeguard , an amulet
αὐτῶν
G846 P-GPM
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
καὶ
G2532 CONJ
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
μεγαλύνουσιν
G3170 V-PAI-3P
megalynō
to make (or declare) great, i.e., increase or (figuratively) extol
  • to make great, magnify
    • metaphorically to make conspicuous
    to deem or declare great
    • to esteem highly, to extol, laud, celebrate
    to get glory and praise
τὰ
G3588 T-APN
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
κράσπεδα
G2899 N-APN
kraspedon
a margin, i.e., (specially), a fringe or tassel
  • the extremity or prominent part of a thing, edge, skirt, margin
    • the fringe of a garment
      • "in the New Testament a little appendage hanging down from the edge of the mantle or cloak, made of twisted wool"a tassel, tuft: the Jews had such appendages attached to their mantles to remind them of the law
τῶν
G3588
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
ἱματίων
G2440
himation
a dress (inner or outer)
  • a garment (of any sort)
    • garments, i.e., the cloak or mantle and the tunic
    the upper garment, the cloak or mantle
αὐτῶν
G846
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

πάντα δὲ τὰ ἔργα αὐτῶν ποιοῦσιν πρὸς τὸ θεαθῆναι τοῖς ἀνθρώποις· πλατύνουσιν δὲ τὰ φυλακτήρια αὐτῶν καὶ μεγαλύνουσιν τὰ κράσπεδα τῶν ἱματίων αὐτῶν
5
But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,
Cross References

John 12:43

ἠγάπησαν γὰρ τὴν δόξαν τῶν ἀνθρώπων μᾶλλον ἤπερ τὴν δόξαν τοῦ θεοῦ
43
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

Matthew 6:1

Προσέχετε τὴν ἐλεημοσύνην ὑμῶν μὴ ποιεῖν ἔμπροσθεν τῶν ἀνθρώπων πρὸς τὸ θεαθῆναι αὐτοῖς· εἰ δὲ μήγε μισθὸν οὐκ ἔχετε παρὰ τῷ πατρὶ ὑμῶν τῷ ἐν τοῖς οὐρανοῖς
1
Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.

John 5:44

πῶς δύνασθε ὑμεῖς πιστεῦσαι δόξαν παρὰ ἀλλήλων λαμβάνοντες καὶ τὴν δόξαν τὴν παρὰ τοῦ μόνου θεοῦ οὐ ζητεῖτε
44
How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, from and seek not the honour that cometh God only?

Luke 16:15

καὶ εἶπεν αὐτοῖς Ὑμεῖς ἐστε οἱ δικαιοῦντες ἑαυτοὺς ἐνώπιον τῶν ἀνθρώπων ὁ δὲ θεὸς γινώσκει τὰς καρδίας ὑμῶν· ὅτι τὸ ἐν ἀνθρώποις ὑψηλὸν βδέλυγμα ἐνώπιον τοῦ θεοῦ ἐστιν
15
And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.

Deuteronomy 6:8

וּקְשַׁרְתָּם לְאוֹת עַל-יָדֶךָ וְהָיוּ לְטֹֽטָפֹת בֵּין עֵינֶֽיךָ׃
8
And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes.

Philippians 2:3

μηδὲν κατὰ ἐριθείαν ἢ κενοδοξίαν ἀλλὰ τῇ ταπεινοφροσύνῃ ἀλλήλους ἡγούμενοι ὑπερέχοντας ἑαυτῶν
3
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each other esteem better than themselves.

Numbers 15:38

דַּבֵּר אֶל-בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל וְאָֽמַרְתָּ אֲלֵהֶם וְעָשׂוּ לָהֶם צִיצִת עַל-כַּנְפֵי בִגְדֵיהֶם לְדֹֽרֹתָם וְנָֽתְנוּ עַל-צִיצִת הַכָּנָף פְּתִיל תְּכֵֽלֶת׃
38
Speak unto the children of Israel, and bid them that they make them fringes in the borders of their garments throughout their generations, and that they put upon the fringe of the borders a ribband of blue:

Luke 20:47

οἳ κατεσθίουσιν τὰς οἰκίας τῶν χηρῶν καὶ προφάσει μακρὰ προσεύχονται· οὗτοι λήψονται περισσότερον κρίμα
47
Which devour widows' houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.

Proverbs 6:21

קָשְׁרֵם עַל-לִבְּךָ תָמִיד עָנְדֵם עַל-גַּרְגְּרֹתֶֽךָ׃
21
Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck.

Exodus 13:9

וְהָיָה לְךָ לְאוֹת עַל-יָֽדְךָ וּלְזִכָּרוֹן בֵּין עֵינֶיךָ לְמַעַן תִּֽהְיֶה תּוֹרַת יְהוָה בְּפִיךָ כִּי בְּיָד חֲזָקָה הוֹצִֽאֲךָ יְהוָֹה מִמִּצְרָֽיִם׃
9
And it shall be for a sign unto thee upon thine hand, and for a memorial between thine eyes, that the LORD's law may be in thy mouth: for with a strong hand hath the LORD brought thee out of Egypt.

Deuteronomy 22:12

גְּדִלִים תַּֽעֲשֶׂה-לָּךְ עַל-אַרְבַּע כַּנְפוֹת כְּסֽוּתְךָ אֲשֶׁר תְּכַסֶּה-בָּֽהּ׃
12
Thou shalt make thee fringes upon the four quarters of thy vesture, wherewith thou coverest thyself.

Proverbs 3:3

חֶסֶד וֶאֱמֶת אַֽל-יַעַזְבֻךָ קָשְׁרֵם עַל-גַּרְגְּרוֹתֶיךָ כָּתְבֵם עַל-לוּחַ לִבֶּֽךָ׃
3
Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:

Matthew 9:20

Καὶ ἰδού γυνὴ αἱμοῤῥοοῦσα δώδεκα ἔτη προσελθοῦσα ὄπισθεν ἥψατο τοῦ κρασπέδου τοῦ ἱματίου αὐτοῦ·
20
And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment:

Philippians 1:15

Τινὲς μὲν καὶ διὰ φθόνον καὶ ἔριν τινὲς δὲ καὶ δι' εὐδοκίαν τὸν Χριστὸν κηρύσσουσιν·
15
Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:

John 7:18

ὁ ἀφ' ἑαυτοῦ λαλῶν τὴν δόξαν τὴν ἰδίαν ζητεῖ· ὁ δὲ ζητῶν τὴν δόξαν τοῦ πέμψαντος αὐτόν οὗτος ἀληθής ἐστιν καὶ ἀδικία ἐν αὐτῷ οὐκ ἔστιν
18
He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.

2 Thessalonians 2:4

ὁ ἀντικείμενος καὶ ὑπεραιρόμενος ἐπὶ πάντα λεγόμενον θεὸν ἢ σέβασμα ὥστε αὐτὸν εἰς τὸν ναὸν τοῦ θεοῦ ὡς Θεὸν καθίσαι ἀποδεικνύντα ἑαυτὸν ὅτι ἔστιν θεός
4
Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.

2 Kings 10:16

וַיֹּאמֶר לְכָה אִתִּי וּרְאֵה בְּקִנְאָתִי לַֽיהוָה וַיַּרְכִּבוּ אֹתוֹ בְּרִכְבּֽוֹ׃
16
And he said, Come with me, and see my zeal for the LORD. So they made him ride in his chariot.

Deuteronomy 11:18

וְשַׂמְתֶּם אֶת-דְּבָרַי אֵלֶּה עַל-לְבַבְכֶם וְעַֽל-נַפְשְׁכֶם וּקְשַׁרְתֶּם אֹתָם לְאוֹת עַל-יֶדְכֶם וְהָיוּ לְטֽוֹטָפֹת בֵּין עֵֽינֵיכֶֽם׃
18
Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes.
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