Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.
Then goeth he, and taketh with himſelfe ſeuen other ſpirits more wicked then himſelfe, and they enter in and dwell there: * And the laſt ſtate of that man is worſe then the firſt. Euen ſo ſhal it be alſo vnto this wicked generation.
τότε πορεύεται καὶ παραλαμβάνει μεθ’ ἑαυτοῦ ἑπτὰ ἕτερα πνεύματα πονηρότερα ἑαυτοῦ, καὶ εἰσελθόντα κατοικεῖ ἐκεῖ· καὶ γίνεται τὰ ἔσχατα τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἐκείνου χείρονα τῶν πρώτων. οὕτως ἔσται καὶ τῇ γενεᾷ ταύτῃ τῇ πονηρᾷ.
τότε πορεύεται, καὶ παραλαμβάνει μεθ’ ἑαυτοῦ ἑπτὰ ἕτερα πνεύματα πονηρότερα ἑαυτοῦ, καὶ εἰσελθόντα κατοικεῖ ἐκεῖ, καὶ γίνεται τὰ ἔσχατα τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἐκείνου χείρονα τῶν πρώτων· οὕτως ἔσται καὶ τῇ γενεᾷ ταύτῃ τῇ πονηρᾷ.
ἄνθρωπος , masculine noun, anthrōpos — a man, human, mankind (value 1310)
G444,
ἄνθρωπος ánthrōpos, anth'-ro-pos; from G435 and ὤψ ṓps (the countenance; from G3700); man-faced, i.e. a human being:—certain, man.a human being, whether male or female
generically, to include all human individuals
to distinguish man from beings of a different order
of animals and plants
of from God and Christ
of the angels
with the added notion of weakness, by which man is led into a mistake or prompted to sin
with the adjunct notion of contempt or disdainful pity
with reference to two fold nature of man, body and soul
with reference to the two fold nature of man, the corrupt and the truly Christian man, conformed to the nature of God
with reference to sex, a male
indefinitely, someone, a man, one
in the plural, people
joined with other words, merchantman
Used in 504 Verses, 24 Books 558  Occurrence Count
γενεά , feminine noun, genea — race, family, generation (value 64)
G1074,
γενεά geneá, ghen-eh-ah'; from (a presumed derivative of) G1085; a generation; by implication, an age (the period or the persons):—age, generation, nation, time.fathered, birth, nativity
that which has been begotten, men of the same stock, a family
the several ranks of natural descent, the successive members of a genealogy
metaph. a group of men very like each other in endowments, pursuits, character
esp. in a bad sense, a perverse nation
the whole multitude of men living at the same time
an age (i.e. the time ordinarily occupied be each successive generation), a space of 30 - 33 years
Used in 37 Verses, 8 Books 41  Occurrence Count
γίνομαι , verb, ginomai — to come into being, to happen, to become (value 184)
G1096,
γίνομαι gínomai, ghin'-om-ahee; a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.):—arise, be assembled, be(-come, -fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, × soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought.to become, i.e. to come into existence, begin to be, receive being
to become, i.e. to come to pass, happen
of events
to arise, appear in history, come upon the stage
of men appearing in public
to be made, finished
of miracles, to be performed, wrought
to become, be made
Used in 636 Verses, 25 Books 675  Occurrence Count
ἑαυτοῦ , pronoun, heautou — of himself, herself, itself (value 1176)
G1438,
ἑαυτοῦ heautoû, heh-ow-too'; from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive case (dative case or accusative case) of G846; him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.:—alone, her (own, -self), (he) himself, his (own), itself, one (to) another, our (thine) own(-selves), + that she had, their (own, own selves), (of) them(-selves), they, thyself, you, your (own, own conceits, own selves, -selves).himself, herself, itself, themselves
Used in 312 Verses, 25 Books 337  Occurrence Count
εἰμί , verb, eimi — I exist, I am (value 65)
G1510,
εἰμί eimí, i-mee'; the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when emphatic):—am, have been, × it is I, was. See also G1488, G1498, G1511, G1527, G2258, G2071, G2070, G2075, G2076, G2771, G2468, G5600.to be, to exist, to happen, to be present
Used in 137 Verses, 15 Books 146  Occurrence Count
εἰσέρχομαι , verb, eiserchomai — to go in (to), enter (value 1041)
G1525,
εἰσέρχομαι eisérchomai, ice-er'-khom-ahee; from G1519 and G2064; to enter (literally or figuratively):—X arise, come (in, into), enter in(-to), go in (through).to go out or come in: to enter
of men or animals, as into a house or a city
of Satan taking possession of the body of a person
of things: as food, that enters into the eater's mouth
metaph.
of entrance into any condition, state of things, society, employment
to arise, come into existence, begin to be
of men, to come before the public
to come into life
of thoughts that come into the mind
Used in 186 Verses, 11 Books 197  Occurrence Count
ἐκεῖ , adverb, ekei — there, to there (value 40)
G1563,
ἐκεῖ ekeî, ek-i'; of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither:—there, thither(-ward), (to) yonder (place).there, in or to that place
Used in 98 Verses, 11 Books 98  Occurrence Count
ἐκεῖνος , pronoun, ekeinos — that one (or neut. that thing), often intensified by the article preceding (value 360)
G1565,
ἐκεῖνος ekeînos, ek-i'-nos; from G1563; that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed:—he, it, the other (same), selfsame, that (same, very), × their, × them, they, this, those. See also G3778.Used in 244 Verses, 17 Books 251  Occurrence Count
ἑπτά , indeclinable noun, hepta — seven (value 386)
G2033,
ἑπτά heptá, hep-tah'; a primary number; seven:—seven.Used in 63 Verses, 6 Books 87  Occurrence Count
ἔσομαι , verb, esomai — should be, shall come to pass, may have (value 326)
G2071,
ἔσομαι ésomai, es'-om-ahee; future of G1510; will be:—shall (should) be (have), (shall) come (to pass), × may have, × fall, what would follow, × live long, × sojourn."I will be" (future first person singular of 'to be')
Used in 170 Verses, 21 Books 188  Occurrence Count
ἔσχατος , adjective, eschatos — last, extreme (value 1376)
G2078,
ἔσχατος éschatos, es'-khat-os; a superlative probably from G2192 (in the sense of contiguity); farthest, final (of place or time):—ends of, last, latter end, lowest, uttermost.extreme
last in time or in place
last in a series of places
last in a temporal succession
the last
last, referring to time
of space, the uttermost part, the end, of the earth
of rank, grade of worth, last i.e. lowest
Used in 49 Verses, 14 Books 54  Occurrence Count
ἕτερος , adjective, heteros — other (value 680)
G2087,
ἕτερος héteros, het'-er-os; of uncertain affinity; (an-, the) other or different:—altered, else, next (day), one, (an-)other, some, strange.the other, another, other
to number
to number as opposed to some former person or thing
the other of two
to quality
another: i.e. one not of the same nature, form, class, kind, different
Used in 94 Verses, 16 Books 99  Occurrence Count
καί , conjunction, kai — and, even, also (value 31)
G2532,
καί kaí, kahee; apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:—and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.and, also, even, indeed, but
Used in 5227 Verses, 27 Books 9277  Occurrence Count
κατοικέω , verb, katoikeō — to inhabit, to settle (value 1226)
G2730,
†κατοικέω katoikéō, kat-oy-keh'-o; from G2596 and G3611; to house permanently, i.e. reside (literally or figuratively):—dwell(-er), inhabitant(-ter).to dwell, settle
metaph. divine powers, influences, etc., are said to dwell in his soul, to pervade, prompt, govern it
to dwell in, inhabit
God is said to dwell in the temple, i.e. to be always present for worshippers
Used in 43 Verses, 9 Books 47  Occurrence Count
μετά , preposition, meta — with, among, after (value 346)
G3326,
μετά metá, met-ah'; a primary preposition (often used adverbially); properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with which it is joined; occupying an intermediate position between G575 or G1537 and G1519 or G4314; less intimate than G1722 and less close than G4862):—after(-ward), × that he again, against, among, × and, + follow, hence, hereafter, in, of, (up-)on, + our, × and setting, since, (un-)to, + together, when, with (+ -out). Often used in composition, in substantially the same relations of participation or proximity, and transfer or sequence.Used in 446 Verses, 24 Books 474  Occurrence Count
ὁ , article, ho — the (value 70)
G3588,
ὁ ho, ho; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom):—the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than "the" counted
Used in 7051 Verses, 27 Books 20257  Occurrence Count
οὗτος , pronoun, hoytos — this (value 1040)
G3778,
οὗτος hoûtos, hoo'-tos; from the article G3588 and G846; the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated):—he (it was that), hereof, it, she, such as, the same, these, they, this (man, same, woman), which, who.Used in 327 Verses, 22 Books 337  Occurrence Count
οὕτω , adverb, hoytō(s) — in this way, thus (value 1570)
G3779,
οὕτω hoútō, hoo'-to; adverb from G3778; in this way (referring to what precedes or follows):—after that, after (in) this manner, as, even (so), for all that, like(-wise), no more, on this fashion(-wise), so (in like manner), thus, what.Used in 206 Verses, 21 Books 213  Occurrence Count
παραλαμβάνω , verb, paralambanō — to receive from (value 1106)
G3880,
παραλαμβάνω paralambánō, par-al-am-ban'-o; from G3844 and G2983; to receive near, i.e. associate with oneself (in any familiar or intimate act or relation); by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn:—receive, take (unto, with).to take to, to take with one's self, to join to one's self
an associate, a companion
metaph.
to accept or acknowledge one to be such as he professes to be
not to reject, not to withhold obedience
to receive something transmitted
an office to be discharged
to receive with the mind
by oral transmission: of the authors from whom the tradition proceeds
by the narrating to others, by instruction of teachers (used of disciples)
Used in 50 Verses, 12 Books 50  Occurrence Count
πνεῦμα , neuter noun, pneuma — wind, spirit (value 576)
G4151,
πνεῦμα pneûma, pnyoo'-mah; from G4154; a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit:—ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare G5590.the third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father and the Son
sometimes referred to in a way which emphasises his personality and character (the "Holy" Spirit)
sometimes referred to in a way which emphasises his work and power (the Spirit of "Truth")
never referred to as a depersonalised force
the spirit, i.e. the vital principal by which the body is animated
the rational spirit, the power by which the human being feels, thinks, decides
the soul
a spirit, i.e. a simple essence, devoid of all or at least all grosser matter, and possessed of the power of knowing, desiring, deciding, and acting
a life giving spirit
a human soul that has left the body
a spirit higher than man but lower than God, i.e. an angel
used of demons, or evil spirits, who were conceived as inhabiting the bodies of men
the spiritual nature of Christ, higher than the highest angels and equal to God, the divine nature of Christ
the disposition or influence which fills and governs the soul of any one
the efficient source of any power, affection, emotion, desire, etc.
a movement of air (a gentle blast)
of the wind, hence the wind itself
breath of nostrils or mouth
Used in 350 Verses, 25 Books 383  Occurrence Count
πονηρός , adjective, ponēros — toilsome, bad (value 578)
G4190,
πονηρός ponērós, pon-ay-ros'; from a derivative of G4192; hurtful, i.e. evil (properly, in effect or influence, and thus differing from G2556, which refers rather to essential character, as well as from G4550, which indicates degeneracy from original virtue); figuratively, calamitous; also (passively) ill, i.e. diseased; but especially (morally) culpable, i.e. derelict, vicious, facinorous; neuter (singular) mischief, malice, or (plural) guilt; masculine (singular) the devil, or (plural) sinners:—bad, evil, grievous, harm, lewd, malicious, wicked(-ness). See also G4191.full of labours, annoyances, hardships
pressed and harassed by labours
bringing toils, annoyances, perils; of a time full of peril to Christian faith and steadfastness; causing pain and trouble
bad, of a bad nature or condition
in a physical sense: diseased or blind
in an ethical sense: evil wicked, bad
Referring to
Mat 6:13: "Although the KJV renders this 'deliver us from evil,' the presence of the article indicates not evil in general, but the evil one himself. In the context of Matthew's Gospel, such deliverance from the devil seems to be linked to Jesus' temptation in 4:1-10: Because the Spirit led him into temptation by the evil one, believers now participate in his victory" (Daniel B. Wallace,
Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics, p. 233).
Used in 71 Verses, 20 Books 76  Occurrence Count
πονηρότερος , adjective, ponēroteros — more wicked (value 1053)
G4191,
πονηρότερος ponēróteros, pon-ay-rot'-er-os; comparative of G4190; more evil:—more wicked.Used in 2 Verses, 2 Books 2  Occurrence Count
πορεύομαι , verb, poreuō — to go (value 776)
G4198,
πορεύομαι poreúomai, por-yoo'-om-ahee; middle voice from a derivative of the same as G3984; to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.); --depart, go (away, forth, one's way, up), (make a, take a) journey, walk.to lead over, carry over, transfer
to pursue the journey on which one has entered, to continue on one's journey
to depart from life
to follow one, that is: become his adherent
to lead or order one's life
Used in 147 Verses, 13 Books 154  Occurrence Count
πρῶτος , adjective, prōtos — first, chief (value 1550)
G4413,
†πρῶτος prōtos, pro'-tos; contracted superlative of G4253; foremost (in time, place, order or importance):—before, beginning, best, chief(-est), first (of all), former.first in time or place
in any succession of things or persons
first in rank
influence, honour
chief
principal
first, at the first
Used in 98 Verses, 17 Books 104  Occurrence Count
ταύτῃ , pronoun, tautē — her (value 1009)
G5026,
ταύτῃ taútēi, tow'-tay; dative case, accusative case and genitive case respectively of the feminine singular of G3778; (towards or of) this:—her, + hereof, it, that, + thereby, the (same), this (same).this, that, the same, see 3778
Used in 119 Verses, 16 Books 122  Occurrence Count
τότε , adverb, tote — then, at that time (value 675)
G5119,
τότε tóte, tot'-eh; from (the neuter of) G3588 and G3753; the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution):—that time, then.Used in 157 Verses, 14 Books 159  Occurrence Count
χείρων , adjective, cheirōn — worse (value 1565)
G5501,
χείρων cheírōn, khi'-rone; irregular comparative of G2556; from an obsolete equivalent χέρης chérēs (of uncertain derivation); more evil or aggravated (physically, mentally or morally):—sorer, worse.Used in 11 Verses, 8 Books 11  Occurrence Count
| Matthew 12:45Modern KJV—Authorized Version |
| Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation. |
| Original Text (TR 1894)Stephanus 1550 (Total 21188) |
| τότε πορεύεται καὶ παραλαμβάνει μεθ’ ἑαυτοῦ ἑπτὰ ἕτερα πνεύματα πονηρότερα ἑαυτοῦ, καὶ εἰσελθόντα κατοικεῖ ἐκεῖ· καὶ γίνεται τὰ ἔσχατα τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἐκείνου χείρονα τῶν πρώτων. οὕτως ἔσται καὶ τῇ γενεᾷ ταύτῃ τῇ πονηρᾷ. |
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| Data from Strong's Concordance |
| KJV |
Strong's # |
Greek |
Value |
| Then |
G5119tote |
τότε |
675 |
| goeth he, |
G4198poreuō |
πορεύομαι |
776 |
| and |
G2532kai |
καί |
31 |
| taketh |
G3880paralambanō |
παραλαμβάνω |
1106 |
| with |
G3326meta |
μετά |
346 |
| himself |
G1438heautou |
ἑαυτοῦ |
1176 |
| seven |
G2033hepta |
ἑπτά |
386 |
| other |
G2087heteros |
ἕτερος |
680 |
| spirits |
G4151pneuma |
πνεῦμα |
576 |
| more wicked |
G4190ponēros |
πονηρός |
578 |
| than himself, |
G1438heautou |
ἑαυτοῦ |
1176 |
| and |
G2532kai |
καί |
31 |
| they enter in |
G1525eiserchomai |
εἰσέρχομαι |
1041 |
| and dwell |
G2730katoikeō |
κατοικέω |
1226 |
| there: |
G1563ekei |
ἐκεῖ |
40 |
| and |
G2532kai |
καί |
31 |
| the last |
G2078eschatos |
ἔσχατος |
1376 |
| state of |
G444anthrōpos |
ἄνθρωπος |
1310 |
| that |
G1565ekeinos |
ἐκεῖνος |
360 |
| man |
G444anthrōpos |
ἄνθρωπος |
1310 |
| is |
G1096ginomai |
γίνομαι |
184 |
| worse |
G5501cheirōn |
χείρων |
1565 |
| than the first. |
G4413prōtos |
πρῶτος |
1550 |
| Even so |
G3779hoytō(s) |
οὕτω |
1570 |
| shall it be |
G1510eimi |
εἰμί |
65 |
| also |
G2532kai |
καί |
31 |
| unto |
G1074genea |
γενεά |
64 |
| this |
G3778hoytos |
οὗτος |
1040 |
| wicked |
G4190ponēros |
πονηρός |
578 |
| generation. |
G1074genea |
γενεά |
64 |
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