Matthew 5:45

That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his to sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
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Psalms 145:9

טוֹב-יְהוָה לַכֹּל וְרַחֲמָיו עַל-כָּל-מַעֲשָֽׂיו׃
9
The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.

Luke 6:35

πλὴν ἀγαπᾶτε τοὺς ἐχθροὺς ὑμῶν καὶ ἀγαθοποιεῖτε καὶ δανείζετε μηδὲν ἀπελπίζοντες· καὶ ἔσται μισθὸς ὑμῶν πολύς καὶ ἔσεσθε υἱοὶ τοῦ ὑψίστου ὅτι αὐτὸς χρηστός ἐστιν ἐπὶ τοὺς ἀχαρίστους καὶ πονηρούς
35
But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for again; nothing and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.

Acts 14:17

καὶ τοι γε οὐκ ἀμάρτυρον ἑαυτὸν ἀφῆκεν ἀγαθοποιῶν οὐρανόθεν ἡμῖν ὑετοὺς διδοὺς καὶ καιροὺς καρποφόρους ἐμπιπλῶν τροφῆς καὶ εὐφροσύνης τὰς καρδίας ἡμῶν
17
Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.

Job 25:3

הֲיֵשׁ מִסְפָּר לִגְדוּדָיו וְעַל-מִי לֹא-יָקוּם אוֹרֵֽהוּ׃
3
Is there any number of his armies? and upon whom doth not his light arise?

Ephesians 5:1

γίνεσθε οὖν μιμηταὶ τοῦ θεοῦ ὡς τέκνα ἀγαπητά
1
Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;

Matthew 5:9

Μακάριοι οἱ εἰρηνοποιοί· ὅτι αὐτοὶ υἱοὶ θεοῦ κληθήσονται
9
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

John 13:35

ἐν τούτῳ γνώσονται πάντες ὅτι ἐμοὶ μαθηταί ἐστε ἐὰν ἀγάπην ἔχητε ἐν ἀλλήλοις
35
By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

1 John 3:9

πᾶς γεγεννημένος ἐκ τοῦ Θεοῦ ἁμαρτίαν οὐ ποιεῖ ὅτι σπέρμα αὐτοῦ ἐν αὐτῷ μένει καὶ οὐ δύναται ἁμαρτάνειν ὅτι ἐκ τοῦ Θεοῦ γεγέννηται
9
Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.
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Grammar CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: ὅπως · HOH-pose
In English
In the KJV here: that
that ×42 how ×4 to ×4 because ×1 him that ×1 it that ×1 of it that ×1 so that ×1
Strong's Definition G3704
that, to, how, when, because
hopōs
what(-ever) how, i.e., in the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual)
  • how, that
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 9 English renderings
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Grammar V-2ADS-2P
Verb — Middle Deponent Subjunctive, second person plural middle in form but active in meaning — translate it actively a possibility or purpose — try "he may ___" or "that he might ___" the built-in subject is "you (a group)"
γένησθε Speech Verb Voice Middle Deponent Mood Subjunctive Person Second Number Plural
Dictionary form: γίνομαι · GEE-noh-meh
In English
In the KJV here: ye may be
it came to pass ×56 was ×44 be ×26 there was ×22 came ×15 god forbid ×14 were ×14 was come ×13
Strong's Definition G1096
was, be, pass, made, done, …
ginomai
to cause to be (___%___gen___%___-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • to become, i.e., to come into existence, begin to be, receive being
  • "to become, i.e., to come to pass, happen
    • of events
    to arise, appear in history, come upon the stage
    • of men appearing in public
    to be made, finished
    • of miracles, to be performed, wrought
    to become, be made
Variations 85 forms of this word
Translations 245 English renderings
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Grammar N-NPM
Noun — Nominative, masculine plural the subject — the one doing the action plural — usually add "-s"
υἱοὶ Speech Noun Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: υἱός · hoo-OSE
In English
In the KJV here: the children
son ×231 the son ×26 children ×21 sons ×17 son of ×15 the children ×14 a son ×13 thou son ×11
Strong's Definition G5207
son, children, sons, child, foal
huios
a ___%___son___%___ (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • a son
    • rarely used for the young of animals
    • "generally used of the offspring of men"in a restricted sense, the male offspring (one born by a father and of a mother)"in a wider sense, a descendant, one of the posterity of any one,
      • the children of Israel
      • "sons of Abraham
      used to describe one who depends on another or is his follower
      • a pupil
    son of man
    • term describing man, carrying the connotation of weakness and mortality
    • "son of man, symbolically denotes the fifth kingdom in Daniel 7:13 and by this term its humanity is indicated in contrast with the barbarity and ferocity of the four preceding kingdoms (the Babylonian, the Median and the Persian, the Macedonian, and the Roman) typified by the four beasts"used by Christ himself, doubtless in order that he might intimate his Messiahship and also that he might designate himself as the head of the human race, the man, the one who both furnished the pattern of the perfect man and acted on behalf of all mankind
    son of God
    • used to describe Adam (see Luke 3:38)
    • "used to describe those who are born again (see Luke 20:36) and of angels and of Jesus Christ"of those whom God esteems as sons, whom he loves, protects and benefits above others
      • in the Old Testament used of the Jews
      • "in the New Testament of Christians"those whose character God, as a loving father, shapes by chastisements (Hebrews 12:5–8)
      those who revere God as their father, the pious worshipers of God, those who in character and life resemble God, those who are governed by the Spirit of God, repose the same calm and joyful trust in God ...
Variations 18 forms of this word
Translations 33 English renderings
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Grammar T-GSM
Definite Article — Genitive, masculine singular possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
τοῦ Speech Definite Article Case Genitive Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: · 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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Grammar N-GSM
Noun — Genitive, masculine singular possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
πατρὸς Speech Noun Case Genitive Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: πατήρ · pa-TARE
In English
In the KJV here: father
father ×263 fathers ×55 the father ×31 father of ×13 of father ×7 a father ×5 o father ×5 of fathers ×4
Strong's Definition G3962
father, fathers, parents
patēr
a ___%___father___%___ (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • generator or male ancestor
    • either the nearest ancestor: father of the corporeal nature, natural fathers, both parents
    • "a more remote ancestor, the founder of a race or tribe, progenitor of a people, forefather: so Abraham is called, Jacob and David
      • fathers i.e., ancestors, forefathers, founders of a race
      one advanced in years, a senior
    metaphorically
    • the originator and transmitter of anything
      • the authors of a family or society of persons animated by the same spirit as himself
      • "one who has infused his own spirit into others, who actuates and governs their minds
      one who stands in a father's place and looks after another in a paternal way"a title of honor
      • teachers, as those to whom pupils trace back the knowledge and training they have received
      • "the members of the Sanhedrin, whose prerogative it was by virtue of the wisdom and experience in which they excelled, to take charge of the interests of others
    God is called the Father
    • of the stars, the heavenly luminaries, because he is their creator, upholder, ruler
    • "of all rational and intelligent beings, whether angels or men, because he is their creator, preserver, guardian and protector
      • of spiritual beings and of all men
      of Christians, as those who through Christ have been exalted to a specially close and intimate relationship with God, and who no longer dread him as a stern judge of sinners, but revere him as their reconciled and loving Father"the Father of Jesus Christ, as one whom God has united to himself in the closest bond of love and intimacy, made acquainted with his purposes, appointed to explain and carry out...
Variations 15 forms of this word
Translations 35 English renderings
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In English
In the KJV here: of your
your ×313 you ×156 of you ×33 of your ×24 ye ×6 your own ×4 yours ×4 to you ×3
Strong's Definition G5216
your, you, ye, yours, yourselves, …
hymōn
of (from or concerning) you
  • of yours
Variations 4 forms of this word
Translations 44 English renderings
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Grammar T-GSM
Definite Article — Genitive, masculine singular possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
τοῦ Speech Definite Article Case Genitive Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: · hoh
In English
In the KJV here: which is
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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Grammar PREP
Preposition
ἐν Speech Preposition
Dictionary form: ἐν · en
In English
In the KJV here: in
in ×1760 with ×144 by ×138 among ×111 at ×100 on ×44 through ×37 is in ×27
Strong's Definition G1722
in, with, by, among, at, …
en
___%___in,___%___ at, (up-)on, by, etc
  • in, by, with
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 149 English renderings
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Grammar N-DPM
Noun — Dative, masculine plural the indirect object, or the means — try "to / for ___" or "by / with ___" plural — usually add "-s"
οὐρανοῖς Speech Noun Case Dative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: οὐρανός · oo-ra-NOSE
In English
In the KJV here: heaven
heaven ×202 of heaven ×30 heavens ×16 air of ×9 heaven of ×9 sky ×2 sky of ×2 the heaven ×2
Strong's Definition G3772
heaven, heavens, air, sky, heavenly
ouranos
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
  • the vaulted expanse of the sky with all things visible in it
    • the universe, the world
    • "the aerial heavens or sky, the region where the clouds and the tempests gather, and where thunder and lightning are produced"the sidereal or starry heavens
    the region above the sidereal heavens, the seat of order of things eternal and consummately perfect where God dwells and other heavenly beings
Variations 17 forms of this word
Translations 20 English renderings
Heaven
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Grammar CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: ὅτι · HOH-tee
In English
In the KJV here: for
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
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Grammar T-ASM
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: · 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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Grammar N-ASM
Noun — Accusative, masculine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
ἥλιον Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ἥλιος · HAY-lee-ose
In English
In the KJV here: sun
sun ×20 sun of ×4 of the sun ×2 the sun ×2 sun go let ×1 when the sun ×1
Strong's Definition G2246
sun
hēlios
the sun; by implication, light
  • the sun
  • "the rays of the sun"the light of day
Variations 4 forms of this word
Translations 6 English renderings
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Grammar P-GSM
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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Grammar V-PAI-3S
Verb — Present Active Indicative, third person singular 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 "he / she / it"
ἀνατέλλει Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular
Dictionary form: ἀνατέλλω · ah-na-TEL-loh
In English
In the KJV here: he maketh to rise
arise ×1 at the rising ×1 is no sooner risen ×1 is sprung up ×1 rise ×1 sprang ×1 to rise he maketh ×1 was up ×1
Strong's Definition G393
up, rise, risen, rising, sprang, …
anatellō
to (cause to) arise
  • rise
    • to cause to rise
      • of the earth bring forth plants
      to rise, arise, to rise from, be descended from
      • of sun moon and stars)
Variations 6 forms of this word
Translations 9 English renderings
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Grammar PREP
Preposition
ἐπὶ Speech Preposition
Dictionary form: ἐπί · eh-PEE
In English
In the KJV here: on
on ×186 upon ×153 in ×117 over ×48 unto ×46 to ×41 at ×40 against ×37
Strong's Definition G1909
on, upon, in, over, unto, …
epi
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc
  • upon, on, at, by, before
  • "of position, on, at, by, over, against"to, over, on, at, across, against
Variations 5 forms of this word
Translations 77 English renderings
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Grammar A-APM
Adjective — Accusative, masculine plural the direct object — the one receiving the action plural — usually add "-s"
πονηροὺς Speech Adjective Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: πονηρός · poh-nay-ROSE
In English
In the KJV here: the evil
evil ×42 wicked ×8 of evil ×3 wicked one ×3 evil things ×2 thou wicked ×2 a wicked ×1 an evil ×1
Strong's Definition G4190
evil, wicked, one, person, bad, …
ponēros
hurtful, i.e., evil (properly, in effect or influence, and thus differing from G2556, which refers rather to essential character, as well as from G4550, which indicates degeneracy from original virtue); figuratively, calamitous; also (passively) ill, i.e., diseased; but especially (morally) culpable, i.e., derelict, vicious, facinorous; neuter (singular) mischief, malice, or (plural) guilt; masculine (singular) the devil, or (plural) sinners
  • full of labors, annoyances, hardships
    • pressed and harassed by labors
    • "bringing toils, annoyances, perils; of a time full of peril to Christian faith and steadfastness; causing pain and trouble
    bad, of a bad nature or condition
    • in a physical sense: diseased or blind
    • "in an ethical sense: evil wicked, bad
Variations 15 forms of this word
Translations 23 English renderings
Evil
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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
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Grammar A-APM
Adjective — Accusative, masculine plural the direct object — the one receiving the action plural — usually add "-s"
ἀγαθοὺς Speech Adjective Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: ἀγαθός · ah-ga-THOSE
In English
In the KJV here: on the good
good ×59 good thing ×5 that which is good ×5 a good ×4 good things ×4 of good things ×3 goods ×2 is good ×2
Strong's Definition G18
good, things, thing, goods, man, …
agathos
___%___good___%___ (in any sense, often as noun)
  • of good constitution or nature
  • "useful, salutary"good, pleasant, agreeable, joyful, happy"excellent, distinguished"upright, honorable
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 24 English renderings
Good morally
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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
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Grammar V-PAI-3S
Verb — Present Active Indicative, third person singular 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 "he / she / it"
βρέχει Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular
Dictionary form: βρέχω · VREH-hoh
In English
In the KJV here: sendeth rain
it rained ×2 hath washed ×1 it rain ×1 rain that it might ×1 sendeth rain ×1 to wash ×1
Strong's Definition G1026
rain, rained, wash, washed
brechō
to moisten (especially by a shower)
  • to moisten, wet, water
  • "to water with rain, to cause to rain, to pour the rain, to send down like rain
Variations 6 forms of this word
Translations 6 English renderings
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Grammar PREP
Preposition
ἐπὶ Speech Preposition
Dictionary form: ἐπί · eh-PEE
In English
In the KJV here: on
on ×186 upon ×153 in ×117 over ×48 unto ×46 to ×41 at ×40 against ×37
Strong's Definition G1909
on, upon, in, over, unto, …
epi
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc
  • upon, on, at, by, before
  • "of position, on, at, by, over, against"to, over, on, at, across, against
Variations 5 forms of this word
Translations 77 English renderings
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Grammar A-APM
Adjective — Accusative, masculine plural the direct object — the one receiving the action plural — usually add "-s"
δικαίους Speech Adjective Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: δίκαιος · THEE-keh-ose
In English
In the KJV here: the just
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
        approved of or acceptable of God
      in a narrower sense, rendering to each his due and that in a judicial sense, passing just judgment on others, whether expressed in words or shown by the manner of dealing with them
Variations 17 forms of this word
Translations 30 English renderings
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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
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Grammar A-APM
Adjective — Accusative, masculine plural the direct object — the one receiving the action plural — usually add "-s"
ἀδίκους Speech Adjective Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: ἄδικος · AH-thee-kose
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In the KJV here: on the unjust
unjust ×4 unrighteous ×3 the unjust ×2 is unjust ×1 on the unjust ×1 the unrighteous ×1
Strong's Definition G94
unjust, unrighteous
adikos
unjust; by extension wicked; by implication, treacherous; specially, heathen
  • descriptive of one who violates or has violated justice
    • unjust
    • "unrighteous, sinful"of one who deals fraudulently with others, deceitful
Variations 6 forms of this word
Translations 6 English renderings