Matthew 4:14

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying,

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Ἵνα πληρωθῇ τὸ ῥηθὲν διὰ Ἠσαΐου τοῦ προφήτου, λέγοντος,

Transliteration

Hina plērōthē to rhēthen dia Ēsaiou tou prophētou, legontos,

Grammar Details

*Hina*: conjunction - so that/in order that
*plērōthē*: aorist passive subjunctive, 3rd singular - might be fulfilled
*to rhēthen*: aorist passive participle, nominative, neuter, singular - the thing spoken
*dia*: preposition + genitive - through
*Ēsaiou*: genitive, masculine, singular - Isaiah [proper name]
*tou prophētou*: genitive, masculine, singular - the prophet
*legontos*: present active participle, genitive, masculine, singular - saying

Word Meanings

*Hina*: so that/in order that/that
*plērōthē*: might be fulfilled/might be completed/might come to pass
*to rhēthen*: the thing spoken/what was said
*prophētou*: prophet/spokesman
*legontos*: saying/speaking/declaring

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Referenced Verses

Matt 1:22 : 22 Now all this is come to pass, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying,
John 15:25 : 25 But [this cometh to pass], that the word may be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause.
John 19:28 : 28 After this Jesus, knowing that all things are now finished, that the scripture might be accomplished, saith, I thirst.
John 19:36-37 : 36 For these things came to pass, that the scripture might be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken. 37 And again another scripture saith, They shall look on him whom they pierced.
Matt 8:17 : 17 that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying: Himself took our infirmities, and bare our diseases.
Isa 9:1-2 : 1 But there shall be no gloom to her that was in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali; but in the latter time hath he made it glorious, by the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations. 2 The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.
Matt 12:17-21 : 17 that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying, 18 Behold, my servant whom I have chosen; My beloved in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my Spirit upon him, And he shall declare judgment to the Gentiles. 19 He shall not strive, nor cry aloud; Neither shall any one hear his voice in the streets. 20 A bruised reed shall he not break, And smoking flax shall he not quench, Till he send forth judgment unto victory. 21 And in his name shall the Gentiles hope.
Matt 26:54 : 54 How then should the scriptures be fulfilled that thus it must be?
Matt 26:56 : 56 But all this is come to pass, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples left him, and fled.
Luke 22:37 : 37 For I say unto you, that this which is written must be fulfilled in me, And he was reckoned with transgressors: for {G2532} that which concerneth me hath fulfilment.
Luke 24:44 : 44 And he said unto them, These are my words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must needs be fulfilled, which are written in the law of Moses, and the prophets, and the psalms, concerning me.
Matt 2:15 : 15 and was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt did I call my son.
Matt 2:23 : 23 and came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth; that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophets, that he should be called a Nazarene.

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