1 John 1:10

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Ἐὰν εἴπωμεν ὅτι οὐχ ἡμαρτήκαμεν, ψεύστην ποιοῦμεν αὐτὸν, καὶ ὁ λόγος αὐτοῦ οὐκ ἔστιν ἐν ἡμῖν.

Transliteration

If we eipōmen that not we have hēmartēkamen, pseustēn we poioumen him, and the logos of him not estin in us.

Grammar Details

*eipōmen*: aorist subjunctive, 1st plural, active - we might say/claim [potential action]
*hēmartēkamen*: perfect, 1st plural, active - have sinned [completed action with present relevance]
*pseustēn*: accusative, masculine, singular - liar [direct object]
*poioumen*: present, 1st plural, active - we make/cause to be [ongoing action]
*logos*: nominative, masculine, singular - word/message
*estin*: present, 3rd singular - is [ongoing state]

Word Meanings

*eipōmen*: might say/declare/claim
*hēmartēkamen*: have sinned/have done wrong/have failed/have missed the mark
*pseustēn*: liar/one who speaks falsely
*poioumen*: make/cause to be/render/declare
*logos*: word/message/saying/account/reason
*estin*: is/exists/remains

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King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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🎯 Translation Approach

Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

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Readability

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💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Each English term is keyed to a Strong's number, enabling direct lookup of the underlying Hebrew or Greek word.
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Study-focused layout: Optimized for research and analysis, prioritizing lexical access over uninterrupted readability.
Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

✅ Strengths

Strong linkage to original Hebrew/Greek via Strong's numbers
High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

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Referenced Verses

1 John 5:10 : 10 He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son.
1 John 1:8 : 8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
Ps 130:3 : 3 If thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand?
Col 3:16 : 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
2 John 1:2 : 2 For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.
1 John 2:4 : 4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
1 John 2:14 : 14 I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.
1 John 4:4 : 4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
Job 24:25 : 25 And if it be not so now, who will make me a liar, and make my speech nothing worth?

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