Philemon 1:10

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

I appeal to you for my son Onesimus, whom I became a father to while in my chains.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Παρακαλῶ σε περὶ τοῦ ἐμοῦ τέκνου ὃν ἐγέννησα ἐν τοῖς δεσμοῖς μου, Ὀνήσιμον:

Transliteration

I parakalō you concerning the of me teknou whom I egennēsa in the desmois of me, Onēsimon:

Grammar Details

• *parakalō*: present, indicative, active, 1st person singular - I appeal/urge
• σε: accusative, second person singular pronoun - you
• ἐμοῦ: genitive, first person singular pronoun - of me/my
• *teknou*: genitive, neuter, singular - child
• ὃν: relative pronoun, accusative, masculine, singular - whom
• *egennēsa*: aorist, indicative, active, 1st person singular - I begot/fathered
• *desmois*: dative, masculine, plural - chains/imprisonment
• μου: genitive, first person singular pronoun - of me/my
• *Onēsimon*: accusative, masculine, singular - Onesimus

Word Meanings

• *parakalō*: I appeal/urge/exhort/encourage
• *teknou*: child/offspring/son
• *egennēsa*: I begot/fathered/gave birth to (spiritually)
• *desmois*: chains/imprisonment/bonds

Other Translations

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:

• KJV1611 – Modern English

  I appeal to you for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten while in my chains:

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  I beseech{G3870} thee{G4571} for{G4012} my{G1700} child,{G5043} whom{G3739} I have begotten{G1080} in{G1722} my{G3450} bonds,{G1199} Onesimus,{G3682}

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  I beseech{G3870}{(G5719)} thee{G4571} for{G4012} my{G1699} son{G5043} Onesimus{G3682}, whom{G3739} I have begotten{G1080}{(G5656)} in{G1722} my{G3450} bonds{G1199}:

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  I beseche the for my sonne Onesimus whom I begat in my bondes

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  I beseke the for my sonne Onesimus (whom I haue begotten in my bondes)

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  I beseeche thee for my sonne Onesimus, whome I haue begotten in my bondes,

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  I beseche thee for my sonne Onesimus, whom I haue begotten in my bondes:

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  I beg you for my child, whom I have become the father of in my chains, Onesimus,{Onesimus means "useful."}

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  I entreat thee concerning my child -- whom I did beget in my bonds -- Onesimus,

• American Standard Version (1901)

  I beseech thee for my child, whom I have begotten in my bonds, Onesimus,

• American Standard Version (1901)

  I beseech thee for my child, whom I have begotten in my bonds, Onesimus,

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  My request is for my child Onesimus, the child of my chains,

• World English Bible (2000)

  I beg you for my child, whom I have become the father of in my chains, Onesimus,

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  I am appealing to you concerning my child, whose spiritual father I have become during my imprisonment, that is, Onesimus,

Referenced Verses

• Col 4:9 : 9 With him is Onesimus, our faithful and dear brother, who is one of you. They will tell you everything that is happening here.
• 1 Cor 4:15 : 15 For even if you have countless teachers in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For in Christ Jesus, I became your father through the gospel.
• Gal 4:19 : 19 My dear children, I am again suffering birth pains for you until Christ is formed in you.
• 1 Tim 1:2 : 2 to Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
• Titus 1:4 : 4 To Titus, my true child in our common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.
• 2 Sam 9:1-7 : 1 David asked, "Is there anyone still left from the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan's sake?" 2 Now there was a servant from Saul's household named Ziba. They summoned him to David, and the king said to him, "Are you Ziba?" He replied, "I am your servant." 3 Then the king asked, "Is there no one still alive from the house of Saul to whom I can show God's kindness?" Ziba answered the king, "There is still a son of Jonathan; he is lame in both feet." 4 The king asked, "Where is he?" Ziba answered, "He is in the house of Machir, son of Ammiel, in Lo-debar." 5 So King David sent for him and brought him from the house of Machir, son of Ammiel, in Lo-debar. 6 When Mephibosheth, son of Jonathan and grandson of Saul, came to David, he bowed down to pay him honor. David said, "Mephibosheth!" "At your service," he replied. 7 "Don’t be afraid," David said to him, "for I will surely show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land that belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table."
• 2 Sam 18:5 : 5 The king commanded Joab, Abishai, and Ittai, 'Be gentle with the young man Absalom for my sake.' All the troops heard the king’s orders concerning Absalom to all the commanders.
• 2 Sam 19:37-38 : 37 Your servant will merely cross the Jordan with the king for a short distance. Why should the king reward me with such a benefit? 38 Let your servant dwell here and die in my own town near the graves of my father and mother. But here is your servant Chimham. Let him cross over with my lord the king, and do for him whatever seems good to you."
• Mark 9:17 : 17 One of the crowd answered him, 'Teacher, I brought my son to you. He has a mute spirit.