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Matthew 23

Matt. 23:5 KJV (With Strong’s)

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But
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
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
z all
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
their
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)
works
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
ergon (Greek #2041)
toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
KJV usage: deed, doing, labour, work.
Pronounce: er'-gon
Origin: from a primary (but obsolete) ἔργω (to work)
they do
poieo (Greek #4160)
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
KJV usage: abide, + agree, appoint, X avenge, + band together, be, bear, + bewray, bring (forth), cast out, cause, commit, + content, continue, deal, + without any delay, (would) do(-ing), execute, exercise, fulfil, gain, give, have, hold, X journeying, keep, + lay wait, + lighten the ship, make, X mean, + none of these things move me, observe, ordain, perform, provide, + have purged, purpose, put, + raising up, X secure, shew, X shoot out, spend, take, tarry, + transgress the law, work, yield. Compare 4238.
Pronounce: poy-eh'-o
Origin: apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary
for
pros (Greek #4314)
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated)
KJV usage: about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
Pronounce: pros
Origin: a strengthened form of 4253
to be seen
theaomai (Greek #2300)
to look closely at, i.e. (by implication) perceive (literally or figuratively); by extension to visit
KJV usage: behold, look (upon), see. Compare 3700.
Pronounce: theh-ah'-om-ahee
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary verb
of men
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
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)
: they make broad
platuno (Greek #4115)
to widen (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: make broad, enlarge.
Pronounce: plat-oo'-no
Origin: from 4116
their
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
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)
phylacteries
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
phulakterion (Greek #5440)
a guard-case, i.e. "phylactery" for wearing slips of Scripture texts
KJV usage: phylactery.
Pronounce: foo-lak-tay'-ree-on
Origin: neuter of a derivative of 5442
b, 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
enlarge
megaluno (Greek #3170)
to make (or declare) great, i.e. increase or (figuratively) extol
KJV usage: enlarge, magnify, shew great.
Pronounce: meg-al-oo'-no
Origin: from 3173
the borders
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
kraspedon (Greek #2899)
a margin, i.e. (specially), a fringe or tassel
KJV usage: border, hem.
Pronounce: kras'-ped-on
Origin: of uncertain derivation
of
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
himation (Greek #2440)
a dress (inner or outer)
KJV usage: apparel, cloke, clothes, garment, raiment, robe, vesture.
Pronounce: him-at'-ee-on
Origin: neuter of a presumed derivative of ennumi (to put on)
their
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)
garments
himation (Greek #2440)
a dress (inner or outer)
KJV usage: apparel, cloke, clothes, garment, raiment, robe, vesture.
Pronounce: him-at'-ee-on
Origin: neuter of a presumed derivative of ennumi (to put on)
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Matt. 6:1‑16• 1Take heed not to do your alms before men to be seen of them, otherwise ye have no reward with your Father who is in the heavens.
 2When therefore thou doest alms, sound not a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so that they may have glory from men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
 3But thou, when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand does;
 4so that thine alms may be in secret, and thy Father who sees in secret will render it to thee.
 5And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites; for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets so that they should appear to men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
 6But *thou*, when thou prayest, enter into thy chamber, and having shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret, and thy Father who sees in secret will render it to thee.
 7But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as those who are of the nations: for they think they shall be heard through their much speaking.
 8Be not ye therefore like them, for your Father knows of what things ye have need before ye beg anything of him.
 9Thus therefore pray *ye*: Our Father who art in the heavens, let thy name be sanctified,
 10let thy kingdom come, let thy will be done as in heaven so upon the earth;
 11give us to-day our needed bread,
 12and forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors,
 13and lead us not into temptation, but save us from evil.
 14For if ye forgive men their offences, your heavenly Father also will forgive you yours,
 15but if ye do not forgive men their offences, neither will your Father forgive your offences.
 16And when ye fast, be not as the hypocrites, downcast in countenance; for they disfigure their faces, so that they may appear fasting to men: verily I say unto you, They have their reward. (Matt. 6:1‑16)
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Num. 15:38• 38Speak unto the children of Israel, and bid them that they make them tassels on the corners of their garments, throughout their generations, and that they attach to the tassel of the corners a lace of blue; (Num. 15:38)

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Garments,
Hem of the Garment,
phylactery

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Matt. 6:1‑16• 1Take heed not to do your alms before men to be seen of them, otherwise ye have no reward with your Father who is in the heavens.
 2When therefore thou doest alms, sound not a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so that they may have glory from men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
 3But thou, when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand does;
 4so that thine alms may be in secret, and thy Father who sees in secret will render it to thee.
 5And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites; for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets so that they should appear to men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
 6But *thou*, when thou prayest, enter into thy chamber, and having shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret, and thy Father who sees in secret will render it to thee.
 7But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as those who are of the nations: for they think they shall be heard through their much speaking.
 8Be not ye therefore like them, for your Father knows of what things ye have need before ye beg anything of him.
 9Thus therefore pray *ye*: Our Father who art in the heavens, let thy name be sanctified,
 10let thy kingdom come, let thy will be done as in heaven so upon the earth;
 11give us to-day our needed bread,
 12and forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors,
 13and lead us not into temptation, but save us from evil.
 14For if ye forgive men their offences, your heavenly Father also will forgive you yours,
 15but if ye do not forgive men their offences, neither will your Father forgive your offences.
 16And when ye fast, be not as the hypocrites, downcast in countenance; for they disfigure their faces, so that they may appear fasting to men: verily I say unto you, They have their reward. (Matt. 6:1‑16)
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2 Kings 10:16• 16and said, Come with me, and see my zeal for Jehovah. So they made him ride in his chariot. (2 Kings 10:16)
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Luke 16:15• 15And he said to them, *Ye* are they who justify themselves before men, but God knows your hearts; for what amongst men is highly thought of is an abomination before God. (Luke 16:15)
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Luke 20:47• 47who devour the houses of widows, and as a pretext make long prayers. These shall receive a severer judgment. (Luke 20:47)
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Luke 21:1• 1And he looked up and saw the rich casting their gifts into the treasury; (Luke 21:1)
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John 5:44• 44How can ye believe, who receive glory one of another, and seek not the glory which comes from God alone? (John 5:44)
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John 7:18• 18He that speaks from himself seeks his own glory; but he that seeks the glory of him that has sent him, he is true, and unrighteousness is not in him. (John 7:18)
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John 12:43• 43for they loved glory from men rather than glory from God. (John 12:43)
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Phil. 1:15• 15Some indeed also for envy and strife, but some also for good will, preach the Christ. (Phil. 1:15)
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Phil. 2:3• 3let nothing be in the spirit of strife or vain glory, but, in lowliness of mind, each esteeming the other as more excellent than themselves; (Phil. 2:3)
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2 Thess. 2:4• 4who opposes and exalts himself on high against all called God, or object of veneration; so that he himself sits down in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God. (2 Thess. 2:4)
they make.
Deut. 6:8• 8And thou shalt bind them for a sign on thy hand, and they shall be for frontlets between thine eyes. (Deut. 6:8)
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Prov. 3:3• 3Let not loving-kindness and truth forsake thee; bind them about thy neck, write them upon the tablet of thy heart: (Prov. 3:3)
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Prov. 6:21‑23• 21bind them continually upon thy heart, tie them about thy neck:
 22when thou walkest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.
 23For the commandment is a lamp, and the teaching a light, and reproofs of instruction are the way of life: (Prov. 6:21‑23)
the borders.
Matt. 9:20• 20And behold, a woman, who had had a bloody flux for twelve years, came behind and touched the hem of his garment; (Matt. 9:20)
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Num. 15:38‑39• 38Speak unto the children of Israel, and bid them that they make them tassels on the corners of their garments, throughout their generations, and that they attach to the tassel of the corners a lace of blue;
 39and it shall be unto you for a tassel, that ye may look upon it, and remember all the commandments of Jehovah, and do them; and that ye seek not after the lusts of your own heart and your own eyes, after which ye go a whoring; (Num. 15:38‑39)
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Deut. 22:12• 12Tassels shalt thou make thee on the four corners of thy clothing, wherewith thou coverest thyself. (Deut. 22:12)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And all their works they do to be seen of men: for they make broad their phylacteriesb and enlarge the bordersc of their garments,

JND Translation Notes

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* See "frontlets," Deut. 6.8 and 11.18.
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* See Num. 15.37-39.

W. Kelly Translation

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And all their works they do to be seen of men: for they make broad their phylacteries and enlarge the borders [of their garments],

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.)