A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father.
A litle while, and ye ſhall not ſee me: and againe a litle while, & ye ſhall ſee me: becauſe I goe to the Father.
μικρὸν καὶ οὐ θεωρεῖτέ με, καὶ πάλιν μικρὸν καὶ ὄψεσθέ με, ὅτι ἐγὼ ὑπάγω πρὸς τὸν πατέρα
Μικρὸν καὶ οὐ θεωρεῖτέ με, καὶ πάλιν μικρὸν καὶ ὄψεσθέ με, ὅτι ἐγὼ ὑπάγω πρὸς τὸν πατέρα.
ἐγώ , pronoun, egō — I (only expressed when emphatic) (value 808)
G1473,
ἐγώ egṓ, eg-o'; a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic):—I, me. For the other cases and the plural see G1691, G1698, G1700, G2248, G2249, G2254, G2257, etc.Used in 334 Verses, 23 Books 369  Occurrence Count
θεωρέω , verb, theōreō — to look at, gaze (value 1719)
G2334,
θεωρέω theōréō, theh-o-reh'-o; from a derivative of G2300 (perhaps by addition of G3708); to be a spectator of, i.e. discern, (literally, figuratively (experience) or intensively (acknowledge)):—behold, consider, look on, perceive, see. Compare G3700.to be a spectator, look at, behold
to view attentively, take a view of, survey
to view mentally, consider
to see
to perceive with the eyes, to enjoy the presence of one
to discern, descry
to ascertain, find out by seeing
Used in 55 Verses, 8 Books 57  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
μέ , pronoun, me — I, me, my (value 45)
G3165,
μέ mé, meh; a shorter (and probably original) form of G1691; me:—I, me, my.Used in 276 Verses, 17 Books 301  Occurrence Count
μικρόν , adjective, mikron — a little (value 290)
G3397,
μικρόν mikrón, mik-ron'; masculine or neuter singular of G3398 (as noun); a small space of time or degree:—a (little) (while).small, little
of size: of stature, of length
of space
of age: less by birth, younger
of time: short, brief, a little while, how little!
of quantity: i.e. number, amount
of rank or influence
When translated "a little while", the Greek emphasizes the shortness of the time interval, "oh how little". This phrase used often in the NT of the return of Christ.
Used in 13 Verses, 5 Books 16  Occurrence Count
μικρός , adjective, mikros — small, little (value 440)
G3398,
μικρός mikrós, mik-ros'; apparently a primary word; small (in size, quantity, number or (figuratively) dignity):—least, less, little, small.small, little
of size: hence of stature, of length
of space
of age: less by birth, younger
of time: short, brief, a little while, how little!
of quantity: i.e. number, amount
of rank or influence
Used in 30 Verses, 10 Books 30  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
ὀπτάνομαι , verb, optanomai — to appear (value 622)
G3700,
ὀπτάνομαι optánomai, op-tan'-om-ahee; a (middle voice) prolonged form of the primary (middle voice) ὄπτομαι óptomai op'-tom-ahee; which is used for it in certain tenses; and both as alternate of G3708; to gaze (i.e. with wide-open eyes, as at something remarkable; and thus differing from G991, which denotes simply voluntary observation; and from G1492, which expresses merely mechanical, passive or casual vision; while G2300, and still more emphatically its intensive G2334, signifies an earnest but more continued inspection; and G4648 a watching from a distance):—appear, look, see, shew self.to look at, behold
to allow one's self to be seen, to appear
Used in 57 Verses, 11 Books 58  Occurrence Count
ὁράω , verb, horaō — to see, perceive, attend to (value 971)
G3708,
†ὁράω horáō, hor-ah'-o; properly, to stare at (compare G3700), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear:—behold, perceive, see, take heed.to see with the eyes
to see with the mind, to perceive, know
to see, i.e. become acquainted with by experience, to experience
to see, to look to
to take heed, beware
to care for, pay heed to
I was seen, showed myself, appeared
Used in 54 Verses, 14 Books 58  Occurrence Count
ὅτι , conjunction, hoti — that, because (value 380)
G3754,
ὅτι hóti, hot'-ee; neuter of G3748 as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because:—as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.Used in 1188 Verses, 27 Books 1291  Occurrence Count
οὐ , particle, ou — not, no (value 470)
G3756,
οὐ ou, oo; a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not:—+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also G3364, G3372.no, not; in direct questions expecting an affirmative answer
Used in 1408 Verses, 26 Books 1635  Occurrence Count
πάλιν , adverb, palin — back (of place), again (of time), further (value 171)
G3825,
πάλιν pálin, pal'-in; probably from the same as G3823 (through the idea of oscillatory repetition); (adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand:—again.anew, again
renewal or repetition of the action
again, anew
again, i.e. further, moreover
in turn, on the other hand
Used in 138 Verses, 15 Books 142  Occurrence Count
πατήρ , masculine noun, patēr — a father (value 489)
G3962,
†πατήρ patḗr, pat-ayr'; apparently a primary word; a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote):—father, parent.generator or male ancestor
either the nearest ancestor: father of the corporeal nature, natural fathers, both parents
a more remote ancestor, the founder of a family or tribe, progenitor of a people, forefather: so Abraham is called, Jacob and David
fathers i.e. ancestors, forefathers, founders of a nation
one advanced in years, a senior
metaph.
the originator and transmitter of anything
the authors of a family or society of persons animated by the same spirit as himself
one who has infused his own spirit into others, who actuates and governs their minds
one who stands in a father's place and looks after another in a paternal way
a title of honour
teachers, as those to whom pupils trace back the knowledge and training they have received
the members of the Sanhedrin, whose prerogative it was by virtue of the wisdom and experience in which they excelled, to take charge of the interests of others
God is called the Father
of the stars, the heavenly luminaries, because he is their creator, upholder, ruler
of all rational and intelligent beings, whether angels or men, because he is their creator, preserver, guardian and protector
of spiritual beings and of all men
of Christians, as those who through Christ have been exalted to a specially close and intimate relationship with God, and who no longer dread him as a stern judge of sinners, but revere him as their reconciled and loving Father
the Father of Jesus Christ, as one whom God has united to himself in the closest bond of love and intimacy, made acquainted with his purposes, appointed to explain and carry out among men the plan of salvation, and made to share also in his own divine nature
by Jesus Christ himself
by the apostles
Used in 372 Verses, 26 Books 418  Occurrence Count
πρός , preposition, pros — advantageous for, at (denotes local proximity), toward (denotes motion toward a place) (value 450)
G4314,
πρός prós, pros; a strengthened form of G4253; 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):—about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, × at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), × 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.to the advantage of
at, near, by
to, towards, with, with regard to
Used in 674 Verses, 26 Books 725  Occurrence Count
ὑπάγω , verb, hypagō — to lead or bring under, to lead on slowly, to depart (value 1284)
G5217,
ὑπάγω hupagō, hoop-ag'-o; from G5259 and G71; to lead (oneself) under, i.e. withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally or figuratively:—depart, get hence, go (a-)way.to lead under, bring under
to withdraw one's self, to go away, depart
Used in 77 Verses, 7 Books 81  Occurrence Count
| John 16:16Modern KJV—Authorized Version |
| A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father. |
| Original Text (TR 1894)Stephanus 1550 (Total 7456) |
| μικρὸν καὶ οὐ θεωρεῖτέ με, καὶ πάλιν μικρὸν καὶ ὄψεσθέ με, ὅτι ἐγὼ ὑπάγω πρὸς τὸν πατέρα |
| Verse #26743 (Ch. #1013) — 17 words, 70 lettersText Copied! |
| Data from Strong's Concordance |
| KJV |
Strong's # |
Greek |
Value |
| A little while, |
G3398mikros |
μικρός |
440 |
| and |
G2532kai |
καί |
31 |
| ye shall |
G2334theōreō |
θεωρέω |
1719 |
| not |
G3756ou |
οὐ |
470 |
| see |
G2334theōreō |
θεωρέω |
1719 |
| me: |
G1473egō |
ἐγώ |
808 |
| and |
G2532kai |
καί |
31 |
| again, |
G3825palin |
πάλιν |
171 |
| a little while, |
G3398mikros |
μικρός |
440 |
| and |
G2532kai |
καί |
31 |
| ye shall see |
G3708horaō |
ὁράω |
971 |
| me, |
G1473egō |
ἐγώ |
808 |
| because |
G3754hoti |
ὅτι |
380 |
| I |
G1473egō |
ἐγώ |
808 |
| go |
G5217hypagō |
ὑπάγω |
1284 |
| to |
G4314pros |
πρός |
450 |
| the Father. |
G3962patēr |
πατήρ |
489 |
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