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Matthew 19

Matt. 19:3 KJV (With Strong’s)

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The Pharisees
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
Pharisaios (Greek #5330)
a separatist, i.e. exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary
KJV usage: Pharisee.
Pronounce: far-is-ah'-yos
Origin: of Hebrew origin (compare 06567)
also
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
came
proserchomai (Greek #4334)
to approach, i.e. (literally) come near, visit, or (figuratively) worship, assent to
KJV usage: (as soon as he) come (unto), come thereunto, consent, draw near, go (near, to, unto).
Pronounce: pros-er'-khom-ahee
Origin: from 4314 and 2064 (including its alternate)
unto him
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
, tempting
peirazo (Greek #3985)
to test (objectively), i.e. endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline
KJV usage: assay, examine, go about, prove, tempt(-er), try.
Pronounce: pi-rad'-zo
Origin: from 3984
him
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
saying
lego (Greek #3004)
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas 2036 and 5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while 4483 is properly to break silence merely, and 2980 means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean
KJV usage: ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
Pronounce: leg'-o
Origin: a primary verb
unto him
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
, Is it
ei (Greek #1487)
if, whether, that, etc.
KJV usage: forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether. Often used in connection or composition with other particles, especially as in 1489, 1490, 1499, 1508, 1509, 1512, 1513, 1536, 1537. See also 1437.
Pronounce: i
Origin: a primary particle of conditionality
lawful
exesti (Greek #1832)
so also ἐξόν (ex-on') neuter present participle of the same (with or without some form of 1510 expressed); impersonally, it is right (through the figurative idea of being out in public)
KJV usage: be lawful, let, X may(-est).
Pronounce: ex'-es-tee
Origin: third person singular present indicative of a compound of 1537 and 1510
for a man
anthropos (Greek #444)
man-faced, i.e. a human being
KJV usage: certain, man.
Pronounce: anth'-ro-pos
Origin: from 435 and ὤψ (the countenance; from 3700)
to put away
apoluo (Greek #630)
to free fully, i.e. (literally) relieve, release, dismiss (reflexively, depart), or (figuratively) let die, pardon or (specially) divorce
KJV usage: (let) depart, dismiss, divorce, forgive, let go, loose, put (send) away, release, set at liberty.
Pronounce: ap-ol-oo'-o
Origin: from 575 and 3089
his
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
wife
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
gune (Greek #1135)
a woman; specially, a wife
KJV usage: wife, woman.
Pronounce: goo-nay'
Origin: probably from the base of 1096
for
kata (Greek #2596)
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
KJV usage: about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from ... to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), ... by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
Pronounce: kat-ah'
Origin: a primary particle
every
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
cause
aitia (Greek #156)
a cause (as if asked for), i.e. (logical) reason (motive, matter), (legal) crime (alleged or proved)
KJV usage: accusation, case, cause, crime, fault, (wh-)ere(-fore).
Pronounce: ahee-tee'-a
Origin: from the same as 154
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Pharisee,
To Tempt; Temptation,
Wife

Cross References

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tempting.
Matt. 16:1• 1{i}And the Pharisees and Sadducees, coming to [him], asked him, tempting [him], to show them a sign out of heaven .{/i} (Matt. 16:1)
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Matt. 22:16‑18,35• 16{i}And they send out to him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Teacher, we know that thou art true and teachest the way of God in truth, and carest not for anyone, for thou regardest not men's person;{/i}
 17{i}tell us therefore what thou thinkest: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?{/i}
 18{i}But Jesus, knowing their wickedness, said, Why tempt ye me, hypocrites?{/i}
 35{i}And one of them, a lawyer, demanded, tempting him, and saying,{/i} (Matt. 22:16‑18,35)
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Mark 10:2• 2And Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away [his] wife? tempting him. (Mark 10:2)
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Mark 12:13,15• 13{i}And{/i} they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians to catch him in his words.
 15Should we give, or should we not give? {i}But he{/i} knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? Bring me a penny that I may see [it]. (Mark 12:13,15)
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Luke 11:53‑54• 53And as he said these things to them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to press him vehemently, and to make him speak of many things;
 54watching him [and seeking] to catch something out of his mouth [that they might accuse him]. (Luke 11:53‑54)
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John 8:6• 6But this they said proving him, that they might have [whereof] to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger was writing on the ground. (John 8:6)
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Heb. 3:9• 9when your fathers tempted [me], proved [me], and saw my works forty years. (Heb. 3:9)
Is it.
Matt. 5:31‑32• 31{i}It has been said too, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a letter of divorce.{/i}
 32{i}But I say unto you, that whosoever shall put away his wife, except for cause of fornication, makes her commit adultery, and whosoever marries one that is put away commits adultery.{/i} (Matt. 5:31‑32)
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Mal. 2:14‑16•  (Mal. 2:14‑16)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And the Pharisees came to him tempting him, and saying, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?

W. Kelly Translation

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And the Pharisees came to him tempting him, and saying, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?

WK Verse Note

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(Note: Words in italics have been inserted from the J. N. Darby translation where the W. Kelly translation doesn’t exist.)