Mark 14:56

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

For many bare false witness against him, but their witness agreed not together.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Πολλοὶ γὰρ ἐψευδομαρτύρουν κατʼ αὐτοῦ, καὶ ἴσαι αἱ μαρτυρίαι οὐκ ἦσαν.

Transliteration

Polloi gar epseudomartyroun against him, and isai the martyriai not ēsan.

Grammar Details

*Polloi*: adjective, nominative masculine plural - many
*gar*: postpositive conjunction - for/because
*epseudomartyroun*: imperfect active indicative, 3rd plural - were bearing false witness
*isai*: adjective, nominative feminine plural - equal/consistent
*martyriai*: nominative feminine plural - testimonies
*ēsan*: imperfect active indicative, 3rd plural - were

Word Meanings

*Polloi*: many/numerous
*epseudomartyroun*: were bearing false witness/were testifying falsely [continuous action]
*isai*: equal/consistent/agreeing
*martyriai*: testimonies/witnesses/evidence
*ēsan*: were [continuous state]

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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.

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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.
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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