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Matthew 8

Matt. 8:8 KJV (With Strong’s)

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The centurion
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
hekatontarches (Greek #1543)
the captain of one hundred men
KJV usage: centurion.
Pronounce: hek-at-on-tar'-khace
Origin: or ἑκατόνταρχος (hek-at-on'-tar-khos) from 1540 and 757
answered
apokrinomai (Greek #611)
to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare 06030) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
KJV usage: answer.
Pronounce: ap-ok-ree'-nom-ahee
Origin: from 575 and κρίνω
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
said
phemi (Greek #5346)
to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. speak or say
KJV usage: affirm, say. Compare 3004.
Pronounce: fay-mee'
Origin: properly, the same as the base of 5457 and 5316
, Lord
kurios (Greek #2962)
supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
KJV usage: God, Lord, master, Sir.
Pronounce: koo'-ree-os
Origin: from κῦρος (supremacy)
, I am
eimi (Greek #1510)
a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when emphatic)
KJV usage: am, have been, X it is I, was. See also 1488, 1498, 1511, 1527, 2258, 2071, 2070, 2075, 2076, 2771, 2468, 5600.
Pronounce: i-mee'
Origin: the first person singular present indicative
not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
worthy
hikanos (Greek #2425)
competent (as if coming in season), i.e. ample (in amount) or fit (in character)
KJV usage: able, + content, enough, good, great, large, long (while), many, meet, much, security, sore, sufficient, worthy.
Pronounce: hik-an-os'
Origin: from ἵκω (ἱκάνω or ἱκνέομαι, akin to 2240) (to arrive)
h that
hina (Greek #2443)
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
Pronounce: hin'-ah
Origin: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588)
thou shouldest come
eiserchomai (Greek #1525)
to enter (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: X arise, come (in, into), enter in(-to), go in (through).
Pronounce: ice-er'-khom-ahee
Origin: from 1519 and 2064
under
hupo (Greek #5259)
under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneath) or where (below) or time (when (at))
KJV usage: among, by, from, in, of, under, with. In the comparative, it retains the same general applications, especially of inferior position or condition, and specially, covertly or moderately.
Pronounce: hoop-o'
Origin: a primary preposition
my
mou (Greek #3450)
of me
KJV usage: I, me, mine (own), my.
Pronounce: moo
Origin: the simpler form of 1700
roof
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
stege (Greek #4721)
a roof
KJV usage: roof.
Pronounce: steg'-ay
Origin: strengthened from a primary τέγος (a "thatch" or "deck" of a building)
: but
alla (Greek #235)
properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
KJV usage: and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
Pronounce: al-lah'
Origin: neuter plural of 243
speak
epo (Greek #2036)
to speak or say (by word or writing)
KJV usage: answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell. Compare 3004.
Pronounce: ep'-o
Origin: a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from 2046, 4483, and 5346)
the word
logos (Greek #3056)
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, (with the article in John) the Divine Expression (i.e. Christ)
KJV usage: account, cause, communication, X concerning, doctrine, fame, X have to do, intent, matter, mouth, preaching, question, reason, + reckon, remove, say(-ing), shew, X speaker, speech, talk, thing, + none of these things move me, tidings, treatise, utterance, word, work.
Pronounce: log'-os
Origin: from 3004
only
monon (Greek #3440)
merely
KJV usage: alone, but, only.
Pronounce: mon'-on
Origin: neuter of 3441 as adverb
k, 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
my
mou (Greek #3450)
of me
KJV usage: I, me, mine (own), my.
Pronounce: moo
Origin: the simpler form of 1700
servant
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
pais (Greek #3816)
a boy (as often beaten with impunity), or (by analogy), a girl, and (genitive case) a child; specially, a slave or servant (especially a minister to a king; and by eminence to God)
KJV usage: child, maid(-en), (man) servant, son, young man.
Pronounce: paheece
Origin: perhaps from 3817
shall be healed
iaomai (Greek #2390)
to cure (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: heal, make whole.
Pronounce: ee-ah'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice of apparently a primary verb
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Psa. 10:17•  (Psa. 10:17)
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Luke 15:19,21• 19I am no longer worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.
 21And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and before thee: I am no more worthy to be called thy son. (Luke 15:19,21)
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Matt. 8:3• 3{i}And he stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, I will; be cleansed. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.{/i} (Matt. 8:3)
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Psa. 33:9•  (Psa. 33:9)
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Psa. 107:20•  (Psa. 107:20)

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Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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I am.
Matt. 3:11,14• 11{i}I indeed baptize you with water to repentance, but he that comes after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not fit to bear; he shall baptize you with [the] Holy Spirit and fire;{/i}
 14{i}but John urgently forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee; and comest thou to me?{/i} (Matt. 3:11,14)
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Matt. 15:26‑27• 26But he said in answer, It is not good to take the children's bread and cast [it] to the dogs.
 27But she said, Yea, Lord; for even the dogs eat of the crumbs that fall from the table of their masters. (Matt. 15:26‑27)
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Gen. 32:10•  (Gen. 32:10)
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Psa. 10:17•  (Psa. 10:17)
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Luke 5:8• 8But Simon Peter seeing it, fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, Lord. (Luke 5:8)
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Luke 7:6‑7• 6And Jesus went with them. But already when he was not far from the house, the centurion sent to him friends, saying to him, Lord, do not trouble thyself; for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof.
 7Wherefore neither did I count myself worthy to come to thee. But say by a word, and my servant shall be healed. (Luke 7:6‑7)
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Luke 15:19,21• 19I am no longer worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.
 21And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and before thee: I am no more worthy to be called thy son. (Luke 15:19,21)
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John 1:27• 27he who cometh after me, of whom I am not worthy to unloose the thong of his sandal. (John 1:27)
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John 13:6‑8• 6He cometh then unto Simon Peter. He saith to him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet?
 7Jesus answered and said to him, What I am doing thou knowest not just now, but shalt know afterwards.
 8Peter saith to him, In no wise shalt thou wash my feet forever. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me. (John 13:6‑8)
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Matt. 8:3• 3{i}And he stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, I will; be cleansed. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.{/i} (Matt. 8:3)
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Num. 20:8•  (Num. 20:8)
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Psa. 33:9•  (Psa. 33:9)
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Psa. 107:20•  (Psa. 107:20)
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Mark 1:25‑27• 25And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him.
 26And when the unclean spirit had torn him, and cried with a loud voice, he came out of him.
 27{i}And all were amazed, so that they questioned together among themselves, saying, What is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority he commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him.{/i} (Mark 1:25‑27)
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Luke 7:7• 7Wherefore neither did I count myself worthy to come to thee. But say by a word, and my servant shall be healed. (Luke 7:7)
• The centurion assumes the grand truth that Jesus was God (not merely Messiah), and therefore full of ability to heal. In short, he looks at Him in a still higher way, not as one whose presence must be connected with the putting forth of power, but as one who had only to speak the word, and it was done. This brings in the character of the word of God, and the absence of Jesus from those who now profit by His grace. Such is our position. Jesus is away and unseen. We hear His word, lay hold of it, and are saved. (“Remarks on Matthew 8” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And the centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not fit that thou shouldest enter under my roof; but only speak a wordh, and my servant shall be healed.

JND Translation Notes

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Lit. "with" or "by a word," in contrast with coming.

W. Kelly Translation

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And the centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not fit that thou shouldest enter under my roof; but only speak a word, and my servant shall be healed.

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.)