Matthew 25:9
But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.
Word Reference
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ἀπεκρίθησαν
G611
V-ADI-3P
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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)
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δὲ
G1161
CONJ
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Strong's Definition
de but, and, etc
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αἱ
G3588
T-NPF
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Strong's Definition
ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
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φρόνιμοι
G5429
A-NPF
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Strong's Definition
phronimos thoughtful, i.e., sagacious or discreet (implying a cautious character; while G4680 denotes practical skill or acumen; and G4908 indicates rather intelligence or mental acquirement); in a bad sense conceited (also in the comparative)
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λέγουσαι
G3004
V-PAP-NPF
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Strong's Definition
legō properly, to ___%___lay___%___ forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas G2036 and G5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while G4483 is properly to break silence merely, and G2980 means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean
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Μήποτε
G3379
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Strong's Definition
mēpote not ever; also if (or lest) ever (or perhaps)
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οὐκ
G3756
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Strong's Definition
ou the absolute negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not
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ἀρκέσῃ
G714
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Strong's Definition
arkeō properly, to ward off, i.e., (by implication) to avail (figuratively, be satisfactory)
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ἡμῖν
G2254
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Strong's Definition
hēmin to (or for, with, by) us
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καὶ
G2532
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Strong's Definition
kai and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
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ὑμῖν·
G5213
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Strong's Definition
hymin to (with or by) you
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πορεύεσθε
G4198
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Strong's Definition
poreuomai to traverse, i.e., travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.)
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δὲ
G1161
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Strong's Definition
de but, and, etc
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μᾶλλον
G3123
ADV
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Strong's Definition
mallon (adverbially) more (in a greater degree)) or rather
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πρὸς
G4314
PREP
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Strong's Definition
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)
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τοὺς
G3588
T-APM
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Strong's Definition
ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
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πωλοῦντας
G4453
V-PAP-APM
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Strong's Definition
pōleō to barter (as a pedlar), i.e., to sell
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καὶ
G2532
CONJ
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Strong's Definition
kai and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
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ἀγοράσατε
G59
V-AAM-2P
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Strong's Definition
agorazō properly, to go to market, i.e., (by implication) to purchase; specially, to redeem
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ἑαυταῖς
G1438
F-2DPF
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Strong's Definition
heautou (him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc
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ἀπεκρίθησαν δὲ αἱ φρόνιμοι λέγουσαι Μήποτε οὐκ ἀρκέσῃ ἡμῖν καὶ ὑμῖν· πορεύεσθε δὲ μᾶλλον πρὸς τοὺς πωλοῦντας καὶ ἀγοράσατε ἑαυταῖς
9
But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.
Cross References
אָח לֹא-פָדֹה יִפְדֶּה אִישׁ לֹא-יִתֵּן לֵאלֹהִים כָּפְרֽוֹ׃
None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:
ὅτι λέγεις ὅτι Πλούσιός εἰμι καὶ πεπλούτηκα καὶ οὐδενὸς χρείαν ἔχω καὶ οὐκ οἶδας ὅτι σὺ εἶ ὁ ταλαίπωρος καὶ ἐλεεινὸς καὶ πτωχὸς καὶ τυφλὸς καὶ γυμνός
Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:
דִּרְשׁוּ יְהוָה בְּהִמָּצְאוֹ קְרָאֻהוּ בִּֽהְיוֹתוֹ קָרֽוֹב׃
Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:
וְנֹחַ (דנאל) דָּנִיֵּאל וְאִיּוֹב בְּתוֹכָהּ חַי-אָנִי נְאֻם אֲדֹנָי יְהוִה אִם-בֵּן אִם-בַּת יַצִּילוּ הֵמָּה בְצִדְקָתָם יַצִּילוּ נַפְשָֽׁם׃
Though Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, as I live, saith the Lord GOD, they shall deliver neither son nor daughter; they shall but deliver their own souls by their righteousness.
הוֹי כָּל-צָמֵא לְכוּ לַמַּיִם וַאֲשֶׁר אֵֽין-לוֹ כָּסֶף לְכוּ שִׁבְרוּ וֶֽאֱכֹלוּ וּלְכוּ שִׁבְרוּ בְּלוֹא-כֶסֶף וּבְלוֹא מְחִיר יַיִן וְחָלָֽב׃
Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.
וְהָיוּ שְׁלֹשֶׁת הָאֲנָשִׁים הָאֵלֶּה בְּתוֹכָהּ נֹחַ (דנאל) דָּנִיֵּאל וְאִיּוֹב הֵמָּה בְצִדְקָתָם יְנַצְּלוּ נַפְשָׁם נְאֻם אֲדֹנָי יְהוִֽה׃
Though these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they should deliver but their own souls by their righteousness, saith the Lord GOD.
וַיֹּאמֶר יְהוָה אֵלַי אִם-יַעֲמֹד מֹשֶׁה וּשְׁמוּאֵל לְפָנַי אֵין נַפְשִׁי אֶל-הָעָם הַזֶּה שַׁלַּח מֵֽעַל-פָּנַי וְיֵצֵֽאוּ׃
Then said the LORD unto me, Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my mind could not be toward this people: cast out them of my sight, and let them go forth.
μετανόησον οὖν ἀπὸ τῆς κακίας σου ταύτης καὶ δεήθητι τοῦ Θεοῦ εἰ ἄρα ἀφεθήσεταί σοι ἡ ἐπίνοια τῆς καρδίας σου
Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.