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⸂ Ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng τῷ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πορεύεσθαι travel πορεύομαι poreúomai middle voice from a derivative of the same as G3984 (πεῖρα); to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especi ⸀ αὐτοὺς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive αὐτὸς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive εἰσῆλθεν come in εἰσέρχομαι eisérchomai from G1519 (εἰς) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι); to enter (literally or figuratively) X arise, come (in, into), enter in(-to), go i εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( κώμην village κώμη kṓmē from G2749 (κεῖμαι); a hamlet (as if laid down) town, village τινά any one τὶς tìs an enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing · γυνὴ woman γυνή gynḗ probably from the base of G1096 (γίνομαι); a woman; specially, a wife wife, woman δέ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng τις any one τὶς tìs an enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing ὀνόματι name ὄνομα ónoma from a presumed derivative of the base of G1097 (γινώσκω) (compare G3685 (ὀνίνημι)); a name (literally or figuratively) Μάρθα Martha Μάρθα Mártha probably of Chaldee origin (meaning mistress); Martha, a Christian woman Martha ὑπεδέξατο receive as a guest ὑποδέχομαι hypodéchomai from G5259 (ὑπό) and G1209 (δέχομαι); to admit under one's roof, i.e. entertain hospitably receive ⸀ αὐτὸν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive
As they traveled along, Jesus entered a village where a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home.
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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too τῇδε this here ὅδε hóde from G3588 (ὁ) and G1161 (δέ); the same, i.e. this or that one (plural these or those); often used as a personal pronoun ἦν was εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when ἀδελφὴ sister ἀδελφή adelphḗ feminine of G80 (ἀδελφός); a sister (naturally or ecclesiastically) sister καλουμένη call καλέω kaléō akin to the base of G2753 (κελεύω); to call (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwi ⸀ Μαριάμ Mary Μαρία María of Hebrew origin (H04813); Maria or Mariam (i.e. Mirjam), the name of six Christian females Mary ἣ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ⸂παρακαθεσθεῖσα πρὸς with πρός prós a strengthened form of G4253 (πρό); a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the sid τοὺς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πόδας foot πούς poús a primary word; a foot (figuratively or literally) foot(-stool) τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ⸀ Ἰησοῦ Jesus Ἰησοῦς Iēsoûs of Hebrew origin (H03091); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Jesus ἤκουεν hear ἀκούω akoúō a primary verb; to hear (in various senses) give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, λόγον word λόγος lógos from G3004 (λέγω); something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasonin αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive .
She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message.
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ἡ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng Μάρθα Martha Μάρθα Mártha probably of Chaldee origin (meaning mistress); Martha, a Christian woman Martha περιεσπᾶτο distract περισπάω perispáō from G4012 (περί) and G4685 (σπάω); to drag all around, i.e. (figuratively) to distract (with care) cumber περὶ about περί perí from the base of G4008 (πέραν); properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various πολλὴν much πολύς polýs including the forms from the alternate ; (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbi διακονίαν waiting at table διακονία diakonía from G1249 (διάκονος); attendance (as a servant, etc.); figuratively (eleemosynary) aid, (official) service (especially · ἐπιστᾶσα come ἐφίστημι ephístēmi from G1909 (ἐπί) and G2476 (ἵστημι); to stand upon, i.e. be present (in various applications, friendly or otherwise, usu δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng εἶπεν say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh · Κύριε lord κύριος kýrios from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title) God, L , οὐ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no μέλει it is a care μέλω mélō a primary verb; to be of interest to, i.e. to concern (only third person singular present indicative used impersonally, σοι you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou ὅτι that ὅτι hóti neuter of G3748 (ὅστις) as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because as concerning that ἡ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀδελφή sister ἀδελφή adelphḗ feminine of G80 (ἀδελφός); a sister (naturally or ecclesiastically) sister μου I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me μόνην only μόνος mónos probably from G3306 (μένω); remaining, i.e. sole or single; by implication, mere alone, only, by themselves με I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me ⸀ κατέλειπεν leave behind καταλείπω kataleípō from G2596 (κατά) and G3007 (λείπω); to leave down, i.e. behind; by implication, to abandon, have remaining forsake, lea διακονεῖν wait at table διακονέω diakonéō from G1249 (διάκονος); to be an attendant, i.e. wait upon (menially or as a host, friend, or (figuratively) teacher); te ; ⸀ εἰπὲ say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh οὖν therefore οὖν oûn apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly and (so, truly), but, now (then), s αὐτῇ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ἵνα so that ἵνα hína probably from the same as the former part of G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) (through the demonstrative idea; compare G3588 (ὁ)); in orde μοι I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me συναντιλάβηται assist συναντιλαμβάνομαι synantilambánomai from G4862 (σύν) and G482 (ἀντιλαμβάνομαι); to take hold of opposite together, i.e. co-operate (assist) help .
But Martha was distracted by all the preparations to be made. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me!”
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ἀποκριθεὶς answer ἀποκρίνομαι apokrínomai from G575 (ἀπό) and ; to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare H06030) to begin t δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng εἶπεν say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh αὐτῇ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ⸀ κύριος lord κύριος kýrios from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title) God, L Μάρθα Martha Μάρθα Mártha probably of Chaldee origin (meaning mistress); Martha, a Christian woman Martha Μάρθα Martha Μάρθα Mártha probably of Chaldee origin (meaning mistress); Martha, a Christian woman Martha , μεριμνᾷς anxious μεριμνάω merimnáō from G3308 (μέριμνα); to be anxious about (be, have) care(-ful), take thought καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ⸀θορυβάζῃ περὶ about περί perí from the base of G4008 (πέραν); properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various πολλά much πολύς polýs including the forms from the alternate ; (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbi ,
“Martha, Martha,” the Lord replied, “you are worried and upset about many things.
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⸂ ὀλίγων small ὀλίγος olígos puny (in extent, degree, number, duration or value); especially neuter (adverbially) somewhat + almost, brief(-ly), few, δέ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng ἐστιν is εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when χρεία need χρεία chreía from the base of G5530 (χράομαι) or G5534 (χρή); employment, i.e. an affair; also (by implication) occasion, demand, req ἢ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἑνός one εἷς heîs a primary numeral; one a(-n, -ny, certain), + abundantly, man, one (another), only, other, some · ⸂ Μαριὰμ Mary Μαρία María of Hebrew origin (H04813); Maria or Mariam (i.e. Mirjam), the name of six Christian females Mary γὰρ for γάρ gár a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other par τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀγαθὴν good ἀγαθός agathós a primary word; good (in any sense, often as noun) benefit, good(-s, things), well μερίδα part μερίς merís feminine of G3313 (μέρος); a portion, i.e. province, share or (abstractly) participation part (X -akers) ἐξελέξατο choose ἐκλέγομαι eklégomai middle voice from G1537 (ἐκ) and G3004 (λέγω) (in its primary sense); to select make choice, choose (out), chosen ἥτις whosoever ὅστις hóstis from G3739 (ὅς) and G5100 (τὶς); which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same X and (they), (such) as, (they) t οὐκ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no ἀφαιρεθήσεται take away ἀφαιρέω aphairéō from G575 (ἀπό) and G138 (αἱρέομαι); to remove (literally or figuratively) cut (smite) off, take away ⸀ αὐτῆς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive
But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.”