Go
Articles on

Matthew 9

Matt. 9:4 KJV (With Strong’s)

+
4
And
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
Jesus
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
Iesous (Greek #2424)
Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
KJV usage: Jesus.
Pronounce: ee-ay-sooce'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03091)
knowing
eido (Greek #1492)
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent 3700 and 3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the perfect tense only) to know
KJV usage: be aware, behold, X can (+ not tell), consider, (have) know(-ledge), look (on), perceive, see, be sure, tell, understand, wish, wot. Compare 3700.
Pronounce: i'-do
Origin: a primary verb
their
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
thoughts
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
enthumesis (Greek #1761)
deliberation
KJV usage: device, thought.
Pronounce: en-thoo'-may-sis
Origin: from 1760
s said
epo (Greek #2036)
to speak or say (by word or writing)
KJV usage: answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell. Compare 3004.
Pronounce: ep'-o
Origin: a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from 2046, 4483, and 5346)
, Wherefore
hina (Greek #2443)
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
Pronounce: hin'-ah
Origin: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588)
hinati (Greek #2444)
for what reason ?, i.e. why?
KJV usage: wherefore, why.
Pronounce: hin-at-ee'
Origin: from 2443 and 5101
think
enthumeomai (Greek #1760)
to be inspirited, i.e. ponder
KJV usage: think.
Pronounce: en-thoo-meh'-om-ahee
Origin: from a compound of 1722 and 2372
ye
humeis (Greek #5210)
you (as subjective of verb)
KJV usage: ye (yourselves), you.
Pronounce: hoo-mice'
Origin: irregular plural of 4771
evil
poneros (Greek #4190)
hurtful, i.e. evil (properly, in effect or influence, and thus differing from 2556, which refers rather to essential character, as well as from 4550, which indicates degeneracy from original virtue); figuratively, calamitous; also (passively) ill, i.e. diseased; but especially (morally) culpable, i.e. derelict, vicious, facinorous; neuter (singular) mischief, malice, or (plural) guilt; masculine (singular) the devil, or (plural) sinners
KJV usage: bad, evil, grievous, harm, lewd, malicious, wicked(-ness). See also 4191.
Pronounce: pon-ay-ros'
Origin: from a derivative of 4192
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
your
humon (Greek #5216)
of (from or concerning) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your (own, -selves).
Pronounce: hoo-mone'
Origin: genitive case of 5210
hearts
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
kardia (Greek #2588)
the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
KJV usage: (+ broken-)heart(-ed).
Pronounce: kar-dee'-ah
Origin: prolonged from a primary κάρ (Latin cor, "heart")
?
s
Psa. 139:2•  (Psa. 139:2)
;
John 2:24‑25• 24But Jesus himself did not trust himself to them, inasmuch as he knew all [men],
 25and because he needed not that any should testify of man, for himself knew what was in man. (John 2:24‑25)
;
Heb. 4:12‑13• 12For living [is] the word of God, and effectual, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge heart's thoughts and intents.
 13And not a creature is unmanifest in his sight; but all things [are] naked and laid bare to his eyes with whom [is] our account. (Heb. 4:12‑13)
;
Rev. 2:23• 23And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he that searcheth reins and hearts; and I will give you each according to your works. (Rev. 2:23)

More on:

+
Heart,
The Lord Jesus

Cross References

+
knowing.
Matt. 12:25• 25And knowing their thoughts he said to them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand. (Matt. 12:25)
;
Matt. 16:7‑8• 7{i}And they reasoned among themselves, saying, Because we have taken no bread.{/i}
 8{i}And Jesus knowing [it], said, Why reason ye among yourselves, O ye of little faith, because ye have taken no bread?{/i} (Matt. 16:7‑8)
;
Psa. 44:21•  (Psa. 44:21)
;
Psa. 139:2•  (Psa. 139:2)
;
Mark 2:8• 8{i}And straightway Jesus, knowing in his spirit that they are reasoning thus within themselves, said to them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts?{/i} (Mark 2:8)
;
Mark 8:16‑17• 16{i}And{/i} they reasoned with one another [saying], [It is] because we have no bread.
 17{i}And Jesus knowing [it], says to them,{/i} Why reason ye, because ye have no bread? Perceive ye not yet, neither understand? Have ye your heart [yet] hardened? (Mark 8:16‑17)
;
Mark 12:15• 15Should we give, or should we not give? {i}But he{/i} knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? Bring me a penny that I may see [it]. (Mark 12:15)
;
Luke 5:22• 22{i}But{/i} Jesus, knowing their reasonings, answering, said to them, Why reason ye in your hearts? (Luke 5:22)
;
Luke 6:8• 8But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man who had the withered hand, Rise up and stand in the midst. And having risen up, he stood [there]. (Luke 6:8)
;
Luke 7:40• 40{i}And Jesus answering said to him,{/i} Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee; and he saith, Teacher, say [it]. (Luke 7:40)
;
Luke 9:46‑47• 46And a reasoning came in amongst them, who should be [the] greatest of them.
 47And Jesus, seeing the reasoning of their heart, having taken a little child, set it by him, (Luke 9:46‑47)
;
Luke 11:17• 17{i}But he knowing their thoughts said to them,{/i} Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house set against a house falleth; (Luke 11:17)
;
John 2:24‑25• 24But Jesus himself did not trust himself to them, inasmuch as he knew all [men],
 25and because he needed not that any should testify of man, for himself knew what was in man. (John 2:24‑25)
;
John 6:61,64• 61But Jesus, knowing in himself that his disciples murmur concerning this, said to them, Doth this offend you?
 64but there are some of you who do not believe. For Jesus knew from [the] beginning which were they that should believe not, and which was he that should betray him. (John 6:61,64)
;
John 16:19,30• 19Jesus knew [therefore ] that they wished to ask him, and said to them, Do ye inquire of this one with another, because I said, A little while, and ye behold me not; and again a little while, and ye shall see me?
 30Now we know that thou knowest all things and hast no need that one ask thee: herein we believe that thou didst come out from God. (John 16:19,30)
;
John 21:17• 17He saith to him the third time, Simon [son] of Jonah, dost thou dearly love me? Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, Dost thou dearly love me? and he said to him, Lord, thou knowest all things, thou knowest that I dearly love thee. Jesus saith to him, Feed my sheep. (John 21:17)
;
Heb. 4:12‑13• 12For living [is] the word of God, and effectual, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge heart's thoughts and intents.
 13And not a creature is unmanifest in his sight; but all things [are] naked and laid bare to his eyes with whom [is] our account. (Heb. 4:12‑13)
;
Rev. 2:23• 23And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he that searcheth reins and hearts; and I will give you each according to your works. (Rev. 2:23)
Wherefore.
Ezek. 38:10•  (Ezek. 38:10)
;
Acts 5:3‑4,9• 3But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thy heart to lie to the Holy Spirit, and to reserve for thee of the price of the land?
 4When it remained, did it not remain to thee; and when sold, was it not in thy power? How [is it] that thou conceivedst this thing in thy heart? Thou didst lie not to men but to God.
 9Then Peter said to her, How [is it] that ye agreed together to tempt the Spirit of [the] Lord? Behold, the feet of those that buried thy husband [are] at the door and shall carry thee out. (Acts 5:3‑4,9)
;
Acts 8:20‑22• 20But Peter said to him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou thoughtest to obtain the gift of God through money.
 21Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter; for thy heart is not right before God.
 22Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and beseech the Lord if so be the thought of thy heart shall be forgiven thee, (Acts 8:20‑22)

J. N. Darby Translation

+
4
And Jesus, seeing their thoughts, said, Why do *ye* think evil things in your hearts?

W. Kelly Translation

+
4
And Jesus, seeing their thoughts, said, Why do ye think evil things in your hearts?

WK Verse Note

+
(Note: Words in italics have been inserted from the J. N. Darby translation where the W. Kelly translation doesn’t exist.)