KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)
TRANSLATION, MEANING, CONTEXT
To get what Luke 22:23 means based on its source text, scroll down or follow these links for the original scriptural meaning , biblical context and relative popularity.
“And they began to inquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.”
What does this verse really mean? Use this table to get a word-for-word translation of the original Greek Scripture. This shows the English words related to the source biblical texts along with brief definitions. Follow the buttons in the right-hand column for detailed definitions and verses that use the same root words. Use this reference information to gain deeper insight into the Bible and enrich your understanding. Information based on Strong's Exhaustive Concordance[1].
| KJV Verse | Original Greek | Meaning/ Definition This is a simplified translation of the original Greek word. Follow the buttons on the right to get more detail. | More Use the buttons below to get details on the Greek word and view related Bible verses that use the same root word. |
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| “And” | καὶ | And, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words | And |
| “they” | αὐτοὶ | 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 | they |
| “began” | ἤρξαντο | To commence (in order of time) | began |
| “to inquire” | συζητεῖν | To investigate jointly, i.e., discuss, controvert, cavil | inquire |
| “among” | πρὸς | 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) | among |
| “themselves,” | ἑαυτοὺς | (him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc | themselves |
| “which” | τίς | An interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions) | which |
| “of” | ἐξ | A primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct or remote) | of |
| “them” | αὐτῶν | 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 | them |
| “it was” | εἴη | Might (could, would, or should) be | it was |
| “that should” | μέλλων | To intend, i.e., be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, possibility, or hesitation) | should |
| “do” | πράσσειν | To "practise", i.e., perform repeatedly or habitually (thus differing from G4160, which properly refers to a single act); by implication, to execute, accomplish, etc.; specially, to collect (dues), fare (personally) | do |
| “this” | ὁ | The (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) | this |
| “thing.” | τοῦτο | That thing | thing |
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21 But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table.
22 And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed!
23 And they began to inquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.
24 And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.
25 And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.
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