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Ὥσπερ just as ὥσπερ hṓsper from G5613 (ὡς) and G4007 (περ); just as, i.e. exactly like (even, like) as γὰρ for γάρ gár a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other par ἄνθρωπος man ἄνθρωπος ánthrōpos from G435 (ἀνήρ) and (the countenance; from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)); man-faced, i.e. a human being certain, man ἀποδημῶν go into another ἀποδημέω apodēméō from G590 (ἀπόδημος); to go abroad, i.e. visit a foreign land go (travel) into a far country, journey ἐκάλεσεν call καλέω kaléō akin to the base of G2753 (κελεύω); to call (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwi τοὺς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἰδίους one's own ἴδιος ídios pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by implication, private or separate X his acquaintance, when they were alone, apart, δούλους male slave δοῦλος doûlos from G1210 (δέω); a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense o καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too παρέδωκεν hand over παραδίδωμι paradídōmi from G3844 (παρά) and G1325 (δίδωμι); to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit betray, bring forth, cast, commit, d αὐτοῖς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive τὰ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ὑπάρχοντα goods ὑπάρχοντα hypárchonta neuter plural of present participle active of G5225 (ὑπάρχω) as noun; things extant or in hand, i.e. property or possess 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 ,
For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions.
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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 ᾧ who ὅς hós probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3588 (ὁ)); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, μὲν truly μέν mén a primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause ἔδωκεν give δίδωμι dídōmi a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses); to give (used in a very wide πέντε five πέντε pénte a primary number; five five τάλαντα talent of silver or τάλαντον tálanton neuter of a presumed derivative of the original form of (to bear; equivalent to G5342 (φέρω)); a balance (as supporting ᾧ who ὅς hós probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3588 (ὁ)); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng δύο two δύο dýo a primary numeral; two both, twain, two ᾧ who ὅς hós probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3588 (ὁ)); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng ἕν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall , ἑκάστῳ each ἕκαστος hékastos as if a superlative of (afar); each or every any, both, each (one), every (man, one, woman), particularly κατὰ down from κατά katá a primary particle; (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dat τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἰδίαν one's own ἴδιος ídios pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by implication, private or separate X his acquaintance, when they were alone, apart, δύναμιν power δύναμις dýnamis from G1410 (δύναμαι); force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἀπεδήμησεν go into another ἀποδημέω apodēméō from G590 (ἀπόδημος); to go abroad, i.e. visit a foreign land go (travel) into a far country, journey . εὐθέως immediately εὐθέως euthéōs adverb from G2117 (εὐθύς); directly, i.e. at once or soon anon, as soon as, forthwith, immediately, shortly, straightway
To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to another one talent—each according to his own ability. And he went on his journey.
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⸀ πορευθεὶς travel πορεύομαι poreúomai middle voice from a derivative of the same as G3984 (πεῖρα); to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especi ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, τὰ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πέντε five πέντε pénte a primary number; five five τάλαντα talent of silver or τάλαντον tálanton neuter of a presumed derivative of the original form of (to bear; equivalent to G5342 (φέρω)); a balance (as supporting λαβὼν receive λαμβάνω lambánō a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is use only as an alternate in certain tenses; to take (in very many applicati ἠργάσατο ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall αὐτοῖς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ⸀ ἐκέρδησεν gain κερδαίνω kerdaínō from G2771 (κέρδος); to gain (literally or figuratively) (get) gain, win ἄλλα but ἀλλά allá neuter plural of G243 (ἄλλος); properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) and, but (eve ⸀ πέντε five πέντε pénte a primary number; five five
The servant who had received the five talents went at once and put them to work and gained five more.
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⸀ ὡσαύτως likewise ὡσαύτως hōsaútōs from G5613 (ὡς) and an adverb from G846 (αὐτός); as thus, i.e. in the same way even so, likewise, after the same (in lik ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, τὰ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δύο two δύο dýo a primary numeral; two both, twain, two ⸀ ἐκέρδησεν gain κερδαίνω kerdaínō from G2771 (κέρδος); to gain (literally or figuratively) (get) gain, win ἄλλα but ἀλλά allá neuter plural of G243 (ἄλλος); properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) and, but (eve δύο two δύο dýo a primary numeral; two both, twain, two ·
Likewise, the one with the two talents gained two more.
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ὁ 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 τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἓν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall λαβὼν receive λαμβάνω lambánō a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is use only as an alternate in certain tenses; to take (in very many applicati ἀπελθὼν come or go away from ἀπέρχομαι apérchomai from G575 (ἀπό) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι); to go off (i.e. depart), aside (i.e. apart) or behind (i.e. follow), literally or f ὤρυξεν dig ὀρύσσω orýssō apparently a primary verb; to burrow in the ground, i.e. dig dig ⸀ γῆν earth γῆ gē contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (includ καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ⸀ ἔκρυψεν hide κρύπτω krýptō a primary verb; to conceal (properly, by covering) hide (self), keep secret, secret(-ly) τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀργύριον money in general ἀργύριον argýrion neuter of a presumed derivative of G696 (ἄργυρος); silvery, i.e. (by implication) cash; specially, a silverling (i.e. dr τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, κυρίου lord κύριος kýrios from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title) God, L 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 .
But the servant who had received the one talent went off, dug a hole in the ground, and hid his master’s money.
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μετὰ with μετά metá a primary preposition (often used adverbially); properly, denoting accompaniment; amid (local or causal); modified vario δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng ⸂ πολὺν much πολύς polýs including the forms from the alternate ; (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbi χρόνον season χρόνος chrónos of uncertain derivation; a space of time (in general, and thus properly distinguished from G2540 (καιρός), which designa ἔρχεται come ἔρχομαι érchomai middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (m 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 τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δούλων male slave δοῦλος doûlos from G1210 (δέω); a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense o ἐκείνων that ἐκεῖνος ekeînos from G1563 (ἐκεῖ); that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed he, it, the other (same), sel καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too συναίρει make a reckoning συναίρω synaírō from G4862 (σύν) and G142 (αἴρω); to make up together, i.e. (figuratively) to compute (an account) reckon, take ⸂ λόγον word λόγος lógos from G3004 (λέγω); something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasonin μετʼ with μετά metá a primary preposition (often used adverbially); properly, denoting accompaniment; amid (local or causal); modified vario αὐτῶν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive
After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them.
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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 προσελθὼν come near προσέρχομαι prosérchomai from G4314 (πρός) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι) (including its alternate); to approach, i.e. (literally) come near, visit, or (fig ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, τὰ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πέντε five πέντε pénte a primary number; five five τάλαντα talent of silver or τάλαντον tálanton neuter of a presumed derivative of the original form of (to bear; equivalent to G5342 (φέρω)); a balance (as supporting λαβὼν receive λαμβάνω lambánō a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is use only as an alternate in certain tenses; to take (in very many applicati προσήνεγκεν bring to προσφέρω prosphérō from G4314 (πρός) and G5342 (φέρω) (including its alternate); to bear towards, i.e. lead to, tender (especially to God), ἄλλα but ἀλλά allá neuter plural of G243 (ἄλλος); properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) and, but (eve πέντε five πέντε pénte a primary number; five five τάλαντα talent of silver or τάλαντον tálanton neuter of a presumed derivative of the original form of (to bear; equivalent to G5342 (φέρω)); a balance (as supporting λέγων 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 , πέντε five πέντε pénte a primary number; five five τάλαντά talent of silver or τάλαντον tálanton neuter of a presumed derivative of the original form of (to bear; equivalent to G5342 (φέρω)); a balance (as supporting μοι I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me παρέδωκας hand over παραδίδωμι paradídōmi from G3844 (παρά) and G1325 (δίδωμι); to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit betray, bring forth, cast, commit, d · ἴδε see ὁράω horáō properly, to stare at (compare G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by ἄλλα but ἀλλά allá neuter plural of G243 (ἄλλος); properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) and, but (eve πέντε five πέντε pénte a primary number; five five τάλαντα talent of silver or τάλαντον tálanton neuter of a presumed derivative of the original form of (to bear; equivalent to G5342 (φέρω)); a balance (as supporting ⸀ ἐκέρδησα gain κερδαίνω kerdaínō from G2771 (κέρδος); to gain (literally or figuratively) (get) gain, win
The servant who had received the five talents came and presented five more. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with five talents. See, I have gained five more.’
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⸀ ἔφη say φημί phēmí properly, the same as the base of G5457 (φῶς) and G5316 (φαίνω); to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. speak or say αὐτῷ 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 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 · Εὖ well εὖ eû neuter of a primary (good); (adverbially) well good, well (done) , δοῦλε male slave δοῦλος doûlos from G1210 (δέω); a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense o ἀγαθὲ good ἀγαθός agathós a primary word; good (in any sense, often as noun) benefit, good(-s, things), well καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too πιστέ trustworthy πιστός pistós from G3982 (πείθω); objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful believe(-ing, -r), faithful(-ly), sure, true , ἐπὶ on ἐπί epí a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (w ὀλίγα small ὀλίγος olígos puny (in extent, degree, number, duration or value); especially neuter (adverbially) somewhat + almost, brief(-ly), few, ἦς who ὅς hós probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3588 (ὁ)); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, πιστός trustworthy πιστός pistós from G3982 (πείθω); objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful believe(-ing, -r), faithful(-ly), sure, true , ἐπὶ on ἐπί epí a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (w πολλῶν much πολύς polýs including the forms from the alternate ; (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbi σε you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou καταστήσω set καθίστημι kathístēmi from G2596 (κατά) and G2476 (ἵστημι); to place down (permanently), i.e. (figuratively) to designate, constitute, convoy · εἴσελθε 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 ( τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, χαρὰν joy χαρά chará from G5463 (χαίρω); cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight gladness, X greatly, (X be exceeding) joy(-ful, -fully, -fulness, -o τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, κυρίου lord κύριος kýrios from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title) God, L σου you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou .
His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’
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προσελθὼν come near προσέρχομαι prosérchomai from G4314 (πρός) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι) (including its alternate); to approach, i.e. (literally) come near, visit, or (fig ⸀ δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, τὰ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δύο two δύο dýo a primary numeral; two both, twain, two ⸀ τάλαντα talent of silver or τάλαντον tálanton neuter of a presumed derivative of the original form of (to bear; equivalent to G5342 (φέρω)); a balance (as supporting 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 , δύο two δύο dýo a primary numeral; two both, twain, two τάλαντά talent of silver or τάλαντον tálanton neuter of a presumed derivative of the original form of (to bear; equivalent to G5342 (φέρω)); a balance (as supporting μοι I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me παρέδωκας hand over παραδίδωμι paradídōmi from G3844 (παρά) and G1325 (δίδωμι); to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit betray, bring forth, cast, commit, d · ἴδε see ὁράω horáō properly, to stare at (compare G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by ἄλλα but ἀλλά allá neuter plural of G243 (ἄλλος); properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) and, but (eve δύο two δύο dýo a primary numeral; two both, twain, two τάλαντα talent of silver or τάλαντον tálanton neuter of a presumed derivative of the original form of (to bear; equivalent to G5342 (φέρω)); a balance (as supporting ⸀ ἐκέρδησα gain κερδαίνω kerdaínō from G2771 (κέρδος); to gain (literally or figuratively) (get) gain, win
The servant who had received the two talents also came and said, ‘Master, you entrusted me with two talents. See, I have gained two more.’
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ἔφη say φημί phēmí properly, the same as the base of G5457 (φῶς) and G5316 (φαίνω); to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. speak or say αὐτῷ 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 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 · Εὖ well εὖ eû neuter of a primary (good); (adverbially) well good, well (done) , δοῦλε male slave δοῦλος doûlos from G1210 (δέω); a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense o ἀγαθὲ good ἀγαθός agathós a primary word; good (in any sense, often as noun) benefit, good(-s, things), well καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too πιστέ trustworthy πιστός pistós from G3982 (πείθω); objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful believe(-ing, -r), faithful(-ly), sure, true , ἐπὶ on ἐπί epí a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (w ὀλίγα small ὀλίγος olígos puny (in extent, degree, number, duration or value); especially neuter (adverbially) somewhat + almost, brief(-ly), few, ἦς who ὅς hós probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3588 (ὁ)); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, πιστός trustworthy πιστός pistós from G3982 (πείθω); objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful believe(-ing, -r), faithful(-ly), sure, true , ἐπὶ on ἐπί epí a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (w πολλῶν much πολύς polýs including the forms from the alternate ; (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbi σε you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou καταστήσω set καθίστημι kathístēmi from G2596 (κατά) and G2476 (ἵστημι); to place down (permanently), i.e. (figuratively) to designate, constitute, convoy · εἴσελθε 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 ( τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, χαρὰν joy χαρά chará from G5463 (χαίρω); cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight gladness, X greatly, (X be exceeding) joy(-ful, -fully, -fulness, -o τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, κυρίου lord κύριος kýrios from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title) God, L σου you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou .
His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’
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προσελθὼν come near προσέρχομαι prosérchomai from G4314 (πρός) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι) (including its alternate); to approach, i.e. (literally) come near, visit, or (fig δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἓν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall τάλαντον talent of silver or τάλαντον tálanton neuter of a presumed derivative of the original form of (to bear; equivalent to G5342 (φέρω)); a balance (as supporting εἰληφὼς receive λαμβάνω lambánō a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is use only as an alternate in certain tenses; to take (in very many applicati 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 , ἔγνων come to know γινώσκω ginṓskō a prolonged form of a primary verb; to know (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications ( σε 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 σκληρὸς hard σκληρός sklērós from the base of G4628 (σκέλος); dry, i.e. hard or tough (figuratively, harsh, severe) fierce, hard εἶ if εἰ ei a primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether ἄνθρωπος man ἄνθρωπος ánthrōpos from G435 (ἀνήρ) and (the countenance; from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)); man-faced, i.e. a human being certain, man , θερίζων reap θερίζω therízō from G2330 (θέρος) (in the sense of the crop); to harvest reap ὅπου where ὅπου hópou from G3739 (ὅς) and G4225 (πού); what(-ever) where, i.e. at whichever spot in what place, where(-as, -soever), whither ( 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 ἔσπειρας sow σπείρω speírō probably strengthened from G4685 (σπάω) (through the idea of extending); to scatter, i.e. sow (literally or figuratively καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too συνάγων gather together συνάγω synágō from G4862 (σύν) and G71 (ἄγω); to lead together, i.e. collect or convene; specially, to entertain (hospitably) + accomp ὅθεν whence ὅθεν hóthen from G3739 (ὅς) with the directive enclitic of source; from which place or source or cause (adverb or conjunction) from 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 διεσκόρπισας scatter διασκορπίζω diaskorpízō from G1223 (διά) and G4650 (σκορπίζω); to dissipate, i.e. (genitive case) to rout or separate; specially, to winnow; fig ·
Finally, the servant who had received the one talent came and said, ‘Master, I knew that you are a hard man, reaping where you have not sown and gathering where you have not scattered seed.
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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 φοβηθεὶς fear φοβέω phobéō from G5401 (φόβος); to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. revere be (+ sore) af ἀπελθὼν come or go away from ἀπέρχομαι apérchomai from G575 (ἀπό) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι); to go off (i.e. depart), aside (i.e. apart) or behind (i.e. follow), literally or f ἔκρυψα hide κρύπτω krýptō a primary verb; to conceal (properly, by covering) hide (self), keep secret, secret(-ly) τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, τάλαντόν talent of silver or τάλαντον tálanton neuter of a presumed derivative of the original form of (to bear; equivalent to G5342 (φέρω)); a balance (as supporting σου you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall τῇ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, γῇ earth γῆ gē contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (includ · ἴδε see ὁράω horáō properly, to stare at (compare G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by ἔχεις have ἔχω échō a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possess τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, σόν yours σός sós from G4771 (σύ); thine thine (own), thy (friend) .
So I was afraid and went out and hid your talent in the ground. See, you have what belongs to you.’
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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 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 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 εἶπεν say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh αὐτῷ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive · Πονηρὲ evil πονηρός ponērós from a derivative of G4192 (πόνος); hurtful, i.e. evil (properly, in effect or influence, and thus differing from G2556 δοῦλε male slave δοῦλος doûlos from G1210 (δέω); a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense o καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ὀκνηρέ slothful ὀκνηρός oknērós from G3635 (ὀκνέω); tardy, i.e. indolent; (figuratively) irksome grievous, slothful , ᾔδεις know εἴδω eídō a primary verb; used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι) and G3 ὅτι that ὅτι hóti neuter of G3748 (ὅστις) as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because as concerning that θερίζω reap θερίζω therízō from G2330 (θέρος) (in the sense of the crop); to harvest reap ὅπου where ὅπου hópou from G3739 (ὅς) and G4225 (πού); what(-ever) where, i.e. at whichever spot in what place, where(-as, -soever), whither ( 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 ἔσπειρα sow σπείρω speírō probably strengthened from G4685 (σπάω) (through the idea of extending); to scatter, i.e. sow (literally or figuratively καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too συνάγω gather together συνάγω synágō from G4862 (σύν) and G71 (ἄγω); to lead together, i.e. collect or convene; specially, to entertain (hospitably) + accomp ὅθεν whence ὅθεν hóthen from G3739 (ὅς) with the directive enclitic of source; from which place or source or cause (adverb or conjunction) from 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 διεσκόρπισα scatter διασκορπίζω diaskorpízō from G1223 (διά) and G4650 (σκορπίζω); to dissipate, i.e. (genitive case) to rout or separate; specially, to winnow; fig ;
‘You wicked, lazy servant!’ replied his master. ‘You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed.
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ἔδει it is necessary δεῖ deî 3rd person singular active present of G1210 (δέω); also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used im ⸂ σε you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou οὖν therefore οὖν oûn apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly and (so, truly), but, now (then), s βαλεῖν cast βάλλω bállō a primary verb; to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense) arise, cast (out), X dung, lay, lie, ⸂ τὰ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀργύριά money in general ἀργύριον argýrion neuter of a presumed derivative of G696 (ἄργυρος); silvery, i.e. (by implication) cash; specially, a silverling (i.e. dr μου I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me τοῖς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, τραπεζίταις money changer τραπεζίτης trapezítēs from G5132 (τράπεζα); a money-broker or banker exchanger , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐλθὼν come ἔρχομαι érchomai middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (m ἐγὼ I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me ἐκομισάμην bring κομίζω komízō from a primary (to tend, i.e. take care of); properly, to provide for, i.e. (by implication) to carry off (as if from ha ἂν untranslatable word ἄν án a primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty (what-, where-, wither-, who-)soever τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἐμὸν mine ἐμός emós from the oblique cases of G1473 (ἐγώ) (G1698 (ἐμοί), G1700 (ἐμοῦ), G1691 (ἐμέ)); my of me, mine (own), my σὺν with σύν sýn a primary preposition denoting union; with or together (but much closer than G3326 (μετά) or G3844 (παρά)), i.e. by asso τόκῳ interest τόκος tókos from the base of G5088 (τίκτω); interest on money loaned (as a produce) usury .
Then you should have deposited my money with the bankers, and on my return I would have received it back with interest.
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ἄρατε raise αἴρω aírō a primary root; to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (th οὖν therefore οὖν oûn apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly and (so, truly), but, now (then), s ἀπʼ from ἀπό apó a primary particle; off, i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or fig 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 τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, τάλαντον talent of silver or τάλαντον tálanton neuter of a presumed derivative of the original form of (to bear; equivalent to G5342 (φέρω)); a balance (as supporting καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too δότε give δίδωμι dídōmi a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses); to give (used in a very wide τῷ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἔχοντι have ἔχω échō a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possess τὰ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δέκα ten δέκα déka a primary number; ten (eight-)een, ten τάλαντα talent of silver or τάλαντον tálanton neuter of a presumed derivative of the original form of (to bear; equivalent to G5342 (φέρω)); a balance (as supporting ·
Therefore take the talent from him and give it to the one who has ten talents.
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τῷ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, γὰρ for γάρ gár a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other par ἔχοντι have ἔχω échō a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possess παντὶ all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw δοθήσεται give δίδωμι dídōmi a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses); to give (used in a very wide καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too περισσευθήσεται exceed περισσεύω perisseúō from G4053 (περισσός); to superabound (in quantity or quality), be in excess, be superfluous; also (transitively) to cau · ⸂ τοῦ 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 μὴ not μή mḗ a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas G3756 (οὐ) expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) ἔχοντος have ἔχω échō a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possess καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ὃ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἔχει have ἔχω échō a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possess ἀρθήσεται raise αἴρω aírō a primary root; to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (th ἀπʼ from ἀπό apó a primary particle; off, i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or fig 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 .
For everyone who has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. But the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.
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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 τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀχρεῖον unprofitable ἀχρεῖος achreîos from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G5534 (χρή) (compare G5532 (χρεία)); useless, i.e. (euphemistic δοῦλον male slave δοῦλος doûlos from G1210 (δέω); a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense o ἐκβάλετε throw ἐκβάλλω ekbállō from G1537 (ἐκ) and G906 (βάλλω); to eject (literally or figuratively) bring forth, cast (forth, out), drive (out), expe εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, σκότος darkness σκότος skótos from the base of G4639 (σκιά); shadiness, i.e. obscurity (literally or figuratively) darkness τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἐξώτερον outmost ἐξώτερος exṓteros comparative of G1854 (ἔξω); exterior outer · ἐκεῖ there ἐκεῖ ekeî there; by extension, thither there, thither(-ward), (to) yonder (place) ἔσται will be εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, κλαυθμὸς weeping κλαυθμός klauthmós from G2799 (κλαίω); lamentation wailing, weeping, X wept καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, βρυγμὸς grinding or gnashing βρυγμός brygmós from G1031 (βρύχω); a grating (of the teeth) gnashing τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ὀδόντων tooth ὀδούς odoús perhaps from the base of G2068 (ἐσθίω); a tooth tooth .
And throw that worthless servant into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’