Matthew 13:10

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables?

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Καὶ προσελθόντες οἱ μαθηταὶ, εἶπον αὐτῷ, Διὰ τί ἐν παραβολαῖς λαλεῖς αὐτοῖς;

Transliteration

And proselthontes the mathētai, eipon to him, Through what in parabolais laleis to them?

Grammar Details

*proselthontes*: aorist participle, nominative, masculine, plural - having come to
*mathētai*: nominative, masculine, plural - disciples
*eipon*: aorist, 3rd plural - said/spoke
*autō*: dative, masculine, singular - to him
*Dia ti*: preposition + interrogative - why/for what reason
*en*: preposition + dative - in
*parabolais*: dative, feminine, plural - parables
*laleis*: present, 2nd singular - you speak
*autois*: dative, masculine, plural - to them

Word Meanings

*proselthontes*: having come to/approached/drawn near
*mathētai*: disciples/students/followers
*eipon*: said/spoke/told
*Dia ti*: why/for what reason/for what purpose
*parabolais*: parables/similitudes/analogies
*laleis*: you speak/talk/say

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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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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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Referenced Verses

Mark 4:33-34 : 33 And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it. 34 But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples.
Mark 4:10 : 10 And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable.

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