John 2:8

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Καὶ λέγει αὐτοῖς, Ἀντλήσατε νῦν, καὶ φέρετε τῷ ἀρχιτρικλίνῳ. Καὶ ἤνεγκαν.

Transliteration

And legei to them, Antlēsate nyn, and pherete to the architriklinō. And ēnegkan.

Grammar Details

*legei*: present, active, indicative, 3rd singular - says/tells
*Antlēsate*: aorist, active, imperative, 2nd plural - draw out/draw up
*nyn*: adverb - now
*pherete*: present, active, imperative, 2nd plural - bring/carry
*architriklinō*: dative, masculine, singular - master of the feast/head steward
*ēnegkan*: aorist, active, indicative, 3rd plural - they brought/carried

Word Meanings

*Antlēsate*: draw out/draw up/draw water
*pherete*: bring/carry/bear
*architriklinō*: master of the feast/head steward/master of ceremonies
*ēnegkan*: they brought/they carried/they bore

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King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
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Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

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Referenced Verses

Prov 3:5-6 : 5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Eccl 9:6 : 6 Also their love, and their hatred, and their envy, is now perished; neither have they any more a portion for ever in any thing that is done under the sun.
John 2:9 : 9 {G1161} When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was :(but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom,
Rom 13:7 : 7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.

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