Luke 18:25

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Εὐκοπώτερον γάρ ἐστιν κάμηλον διὰ τρυμαλιᾶς ῥαφίδος εἰσελθεῖν, ἢ πλούσιον εἰς τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ Θεοῦ εἰσελθεῖν.

Transliteration

Eukopōteron for estin kamēlon through trymalias rhaphidos eiselthein, than plousion into the basileian of-the Theou eiselthein.

Grammar Details

*Eukopōteron*: comparative, nominative neuter singular - easier
*estin*: present active indicative, 3rd person singular - is
*kamēlon*: accusative masculine singular - camel
*trymalias*: genitive feminine singular - hole/eye
*rhaphidos*: genitive feminine singular - needle
*eiselthein*: aorist active infinitive - to enter
*plousion*: accusative masculine singular - rich man
*basileian*: accusative feminine singular - kingdom
*Theou*: genitive masculine singular - of God

Word Meanings

*Eukopōteron*: easier/less difficult
*kamēlon*: camel
*trymalias*: hole/eye
*rhaphidos*: needle
*eiselthein*: to enter/to go through
*plousion*: rich man/wealthy person

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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

Matt 23:24 : 24 Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel.

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