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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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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