John 15:3

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Ἤδη ὑμεῖς καθαροί ἐστε διὰ τὸν λόγον ὃν λελάληκα ὑμῖν.

Transliteration

Ēdē humeis katharoi este dia the logon hon lelalēka humin.

Grammar Details

*Ēdē*: adverb - already/now
*humeis*: nominative, plural, second person pronoun - you [plural]
*katharoi*: nominative, masculine, plural, adjective - clean/pure
*este*: present indicative, second person plural - are
*dia*: preposition + accusative - because of/through
*logon*: accusative, masculine, singular - word
*hon*: relative pronoun, accusative, masculine, singular - which
*lelalēka*: perfect indicative, active, first person singular - I have spoken
*humin*: dative, plural, second person pronoun - to you [plural]

Word Meanings

*katharoi*: clean/pure/cleansed
*logon*: word/message/statement
*lelalēka*: have spoken/have said/have taught

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About this Translation

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: King James VersionBest for: Original-language word studies

🎯 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.

Word-for-word

5/5

Readability

2/5

💎 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.
KJV text basis: Employs the classic King James Version wording known for formal equivalence and literary style.
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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Serious Bible students
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Referenced Verses

Eph 5:26 : 26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,
John 13:10 : 10 Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all.
John 17:17 : 17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.
1 Pet 1:22 : 22 Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:

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