Matthew 12:38

KJV1611 – Modern English

Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Teacher, we would like to see a sign from you.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

¶Τότε ἀπεκρίθησάν τινες τῶν γραμματέων καὶ Φαρισαίων, λέγοντες, Διδάσκαλε, θέλομεν ἀπὸ σοῦ σημεῖον ἰδεῖν.

Transliteration

Then apekrithēsan some of the grammateōn and Pharisaiōn, legontes, Didaskale, we thelomen from you sēmeion idein.

Grammar Details

• *apekrithēsan*: aorist, passive, indicative, 3rd plural - they answered
• *grammateōn*: genitive, masculine, plural - of scribes
• *Pharisaiōn*: genitive, masculine, plural - of Pharisees
• *legontes*: present participle, nominative, masculine, plural - saying
• *Didaskale*: vocative, masculine, singular - Teacher
• *thelomen*: present, active, indicative, 1st plural - we wish/want
• *sēmeion*: accusative, neuter, singular - sign
• *idein*: aorist, active, infinitive - to see

Word Meanings

• *apekrithēsan*: answered/replied/responded
• *grammateōn*: scribes/experts in the law/legal experts
• *Pharisaiōn*: Pharisees (Jewish religious sect)
• *legontes*: saying/speaking
• *Didaskale*: Teacher/Master/Instructor
• *thelomen*: we wish/we want/we desire
• *sēmeion*: sign/miracle/wonder
• *idein*: to see/to observe/to witness

Other Translations

• Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

  Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to Him, 'Teacher, we want to see a sign from You.'

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee.

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  Then certain of the scribes and Pharisees answered him, saying, Teacher, we would see a sign from thee.

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee.

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  Then answered certeyne of the scribes and of the Pharises sayinge: Master we wolde fayne se a sygne of ye.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  Then answered certayne of the scrybes and Pharises, and sayde: Master, we wolde fayne se a toke of the.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  Then answered certaine of ye Scribes and of the Pharises, saying, Master, we would see a signe of thee.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  Then certayne of the Scribes, and of the Pharisees, aunswered hym, saying. Maister, we wyl see a signe of thee.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  ¶ Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  Then certain of the scribes and Pharisees answered, "Teacher, we want to see a sign from you."

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  Then answered certain of the scribes and Pharisees, saying, `Teacher, we will to see a sign from thee.'

• American Standard Version (1901)

  Then certain of the scribes and Pharisees answered him, saying, Teacher, we would see a sign from thee.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  Then certain of the scribes and Pharisees answered him, saying, Teacher, we would see a sign from thee.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  Then some of the scribes and Pharisees, hearing this, said to him, Master, we are looking for a sign from you.

• World English Bible (2000)

  Then certain of the scribes and Pharisees answered, "Teacher, we want to see a sign from you."

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  The Sign of Jonah Then some of the experts in the law along with some Pharisees answered him,“Teacher, we want to see a sign from you.”

Referenced Verses

• 1 Cor 1:22 : 22 For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:
• Mark 8:11-12 : 11 And the Pharisees came out and began to question him, seeking a sign from heaven, testing him. 12 And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and said, Why does this generation seek a sign? Truly I say to you, no sign shall be given to this generation.
• John 2:18 : 18 So the Jews answered and said to him, What sign do you show to us, since you do these things?
• Luke 11:16 : 16 And others, tempting him, sought from him a sign from heaven.
• Luke 11:29 : 29 And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and no sign shall be given to it, except the sign of Jonah the prophet.
• John 4:48 : 48 Then Jesus said to him, Unless you see signs and wonders, you will not believe.
• John 6:30 : 30 They said therefore to him, What sign do you show then, that we may see, and believe you? What do you work?
• Matt 16:1-4 : 1 The Pharisees and the Sadducees came and, testing Him, asked Him to show them a sign from heaven. 2 He answered and said to them, When it is evening you say, It will be fair weather, for the sky is red. 3 And in the morning, It will be foul weather today, for the sky is red and threatening. O you hypocrites, you can discern the face of the sky, but cannot discern the signs of the times? 4 A wicked and adulterous generation seeks a sign, and no sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. And He left them and departed.