John 12:33

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

{G1161} This he said, signifying what death he should die.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Τοῦτο δὲ ἔλεγεν, σημαίνων ποίῳ θανάτῳ ἤμελλεν ἀποθνῄσκειν.

Transliteration

This but he elegen, sēmainōn what kind of thanatō he ēmellen apothnēskein.

Grammar Details

*elegen*: imperfect active indicative, 3rd person singular - was saying/kept saying
*sēmainōn*: present active participle, nominative masculine singular - signifying/indicating
*thanatō*: dative masculine singular - death
*ēmellen*: imperfect active indicative, 3rd person singular - was about to/was going to
*apothnēskein*: present active infinitive - to die

Word Meanings

*elegen*: was saying/kept saying/telling
*sēmainōn*: signifying/indicating/showing/pointing to
*thanatō*: death/manner of dying
*ēmellen*: was about to/was going to/intended to
*apothnēskein*: to die/perish

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King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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Referenced Verses

John 18:32 : 32 That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spake, signifying what death he should die.
John 21:19 : 19 {G1161} This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me.

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