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
Original Word Definitions
ἀπεκρίθησαν
G611 V-ADI-3P
apokrinomai
to conclude for oneself, i.e., (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare H6030) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
  • to give an answer to a question proposed, to answer
  • "to begin to speak, but always where something has preceded (either said or done) to which the remarks refer
δὲ
G1161 CONJ
de
but, and, etc
  • but, moreover, and, etc.
αἱ
G3588 T-NPF
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
φρόνιμοι
G5429 A-NPF
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)
  • intelligent, wise
  • "prudent, i.e., mindful of one's interests
λέγουσαι
G3004 V-PAP-NPF
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
  • to say, to speak
    • affirm over, maintain
    • "to teach"to exhort, advise, to command, direct"to point out with words, intend, mean, mean to say"to call by name, to call, name"to speak out, speak of, mention
Μήποτε
G3379
mēpote
not ever; also if (or lest) ever (or perhaps)
  • that ... not, lest, whether perhaps, whether or not, in no way, perhaps
οὐκ
G3756
ou
the absolute negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not
  • no, not
ἀρκέσῃ
G714
arkeō
properly, to ward off, i.e., (by implication) to avail (figuratively, be satisfactory)
  • to be possessed of unfailing strength
    • to be strong, to suffice, to be enough
      • to defend, ward off
      to be satisfied, to be contented
ἡμῖν
G2254
hēmin
to (or for, with, by) us
  • us, we, our
καὶ
G2532
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
ὑμῖν·
G5213
hymin
to (with or by) you
  • you
πορεύεσθε
G4198
poreuomai
to traverse, i.e., travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.)
  • to lead over, carry over, transfer
    • to pursue the journey on which one has entered, to continue on one's journey
    • "to depart from life"to follow one, that is: become his adherent
      • to lead or order one's life
δὲ
G1161
de
but, and, etc
  • but, moreover, and, etc.
μᾶλλον
G3123 ADV
mallon
(adverbially) more (in a greater degree)) or rather
  • more, to a greater degree, rather
    • much, by far
    • "rather, sooner"more willingly, more readily, sooner
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
τοὺς
G3588 T-APM
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
πωλοῦντας
G4453 V-PAP-APM
pōleō
to barter (as a pedlar), i.e., to sell
  • to barter, to sell
  • "sellers
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
ἀγοράσατε
G59 V-AAM-2P
agorazō
properly, to go to market, i.e., (by implication) to purchase; specially, to redeem
  • to be in the market place, to attend it
  • "to do business there, buy or sell"of idle people: to haunt the market place, lounge there
ἑαυταῖς
G1438 F-2DPF
heautou
(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc
  • himself, herself, itself, themselves

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

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:

Revelation 3:17

ὅτι λέγεις ὅτι Πλούσιός εἰμι καὶ πεπλούτηκα καὶ οὐδενὸς χρείαν ἔχω καὶ οὐκ οἶδας ὅτι σὺ εἶ ταλαίπωρος καὶ ἐλεεινὸς καὶ πτωχὸς καὶ τυφλὸς καὶ γυμνός
17
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:

Isaiah 55:6

דִּרְשׁוּ יְהוָה בְּהִמָּצְאוֹ קְרָאֻהוּ בִּֽהְיוֹתוֹ קָרֽוֹב׃
6
Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:

Ezekiel 14:20

וְנֹחַ ‫(דנאל)‬ דָּנִיֵּאל וְאִיּוֹב בְּתוֹכָהּ חַי-אָנִי נְאֻם אֲדֹנָי יְהוִה אִם-בֵּן אִם-בַּת יַצִּילוּ הֵמָּה בְצִדְקָתָם יַצִּילוּ נַפְשָֽׁם׃
20
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.

Isaiah 55:1

הוֹי כָּל-צָמֵא לְכוּ לַמַּיִם וַאֲשֶׁר אֵֽין-לוֹ כָּסֶף לְכוּ שִׁבְרוּ וֶֽאֱכֹלוּ וּלְכוּ שִׁבְרוּ בְּלוֹא-כֶסֶף וּבְלוֹא מְחִיר יַיִן וְחָלָֽב׃
1
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.

Ezekiel 14:14

וְהָיוּ שְׁלֹשֶׁת הָאֲנָשִׁים הָאֵלֶּה בְּתוֹכָהּ נֹחַ ‫(דנאל)‬ דָּנִיֵּאל וְאִיּוֹב הֵמָּה בְצִדְקָתָם יְנַצְּלוּ נַפְשָׁם נְאֻם אֲדֹנָי יְהוִֽה׃
14
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.

Jeremiah 15:1

וַיֹּאמֶר יְהוָה אֵלַי אִם-יַעֲמֹד מֹשֶׁה וּשְׁמוּאֵל לְפָנַי אֵין נַפְשִׁי אֶל-הָעָם הַזֶּה שַׁלַּח מֵֽעַל-פָּנַי וְיֵצֵֽאוּ׃
1
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.

Acts 8:22

μετανόησον οὖν ἀπὸ τῆς κακίας σου ταύτης καὶ δεήθητι τοῦ Θεοῦ εἰ ἄρα ἀφεθήσεταί σοι ἐπίνοια τῆς καρδίας σου
22
Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.