Luke 20:3

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and answer me:

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Ἀποκριθεὶς δὲ εἶπεν πρὸς αὐτούς, Ἐρωτήσω ὑμᾶς κἀγὼ ἕνα λόγον· καὶ εἴπατέ μοι:

Transliteration

Apokritheis de eipen pros them, Erōtēsō you kagō one logon; and eipate to me:

Grammar Details

*Apokritheis*: aorist passive participle, nominative, singular - having answered
*de*: postpositive conjunction - but/and
*eipen*: aorist active, 3rd singular - he said
*pros*: preposition + accusative - to/toward
*Erōtēsō*: future active, 1st singular - I will ask
*kagō*: crasis of *kai egō* - and I/I also
*logon*: accusative, masculine, singular - word/statement/question
*eipate*: aorist imperative, 2nd plural - tell/say

Word Meanings

*Apokritheis*: having answered/responding
*de*: but/and/now
*pros*: to/toward/with
*Erōtēsō*: I will ask/inquire of
*logon*: word/statement/question/matter

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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

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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

Matt 15:2-3 : 2 Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread. 3 But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?
Luke 22:68 : 68 And if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go.
Col 4:6 : 6 Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.

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