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MATTHEW 20:33
KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)
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“They say unto him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened.”
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Matthew 20:33 Translation & Meaning
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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. |
“They say” | λέγουσιν | 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 | say |
“unto him,” | αὐτῷ | 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 | unto him |
“Lord,” | Κύριε | Supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title) | Lord |
“that” | ἵνα | In order that (denoting the purpose or the result) | that |
“our” | ἡμῶν | Of (or from) us | our |
“eyes” | ὀφθαλμοί | The eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance) | eyes |
“may be opened.” | ἀνοιχθῶσιν | To open up (literally or figuratively, in various applications) | opened |
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31 And the multitude rebuked them, because they should hold their peace: but they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David.
32 And Jesus stood still, and called them, and said, What will ye that I shall do unto you?
33 They say unto him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened.
34 So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him.
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