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καὶ ὡς κατέπαυσεν ὁ θόρυβος τῶν ἀνδρῶν τῶν κύκλῳ τῆς συνεδρίας καὶ εἶπεν Ολοφέρνης ἀρχιστράτηγος δυνάμεως Ασσουρ πρὸς Αχιωρ ἐναντίον παντὸς τοῦ δήμου ἀλλοφύλων καὶ πρὸς πάντας υἱοὺς Μωαβ
And when the uproar of the men around the council had ceased, Holofernes, commander in chief of the forces of Asshur, said to Achior in the presence of the whole crowd of foreigners and all the sons of Moab,
Once the crowd noise subsides, Holofernes addresses Achior publicly before the assembled allies.
Word-by-word analysis· 29 words
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ὡςas / whenC · ὡςsubordinator shaping temporal or comparative force→ discourse linkage or contrastὡς: meaning 'as'; it links clauses, phrases, or developments in the discourse.
κατέπαυσενgive restVAI AAI3S · παύω + καταfinite or non-finite verbal form advancing the clause→ constative aoristπαύω + κατα: meaning 'give rest'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as finite or non-finite verbal form advancing the clause.
ὁtheRA NSM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingὁ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
θόρυβοςuproarN2 NSM · θόρυβοςhead noun within the clause→ wisdom, discipline, and resisting enticementθόρυβος: meaning 'uproar'; it serves as head noun within the clause.
τῶνtheRA GPM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτῶν: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ἀνδρῶνof menN3 GPM · ἀνήρcommon noun within the clause→ relational specificationἀνήρ: meaning 'of men'; it serves as common noun within the clause.
τῶνtheRA GPM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτῶν: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
κύκλῳround aboutN2 DSM · κύκλοςcommon noun within the clause→ sphere or referenceκύκλος: meaning 'round about'; it serves as common noun within the clause.
τῆςtheRA GSF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτῆς: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
συνεδρίαςcouncilN1A GSF · συνεδρίαsubstantive functioning within the clause according to caseσυνεδρία: meaning 'council'; it serves as substantive functioning within the clause according to case.
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
εἶπενsaidVBI AAI3S · εἶπονmain verbal form carrying the clause forward→ constative aoristεἶπον: meaning 'said'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verbal form carrying the clause forward.
ΟλοφέρνηςHolofernesN1M NSM · Ολοφέρνηςproper name within the narrative or speechΟλοφέρνης: transliterated proper name rendered in Greek letters; here it functions as proper name within the narrative or speech.
ἀρχιστράτηγοςcommanderN2 NSM · ἀρχιστράτηγοςnominative substantive functioning as subject, predicate, or list item→ participant prominenceἀρχιστράτηγος: meaning 'commander'; it serves as nominative substantive functioning as subject, predicate, or list item.
δυνάμεωςforce / powerN3I GSF · δύναμιςgenitive substantive expressing relation, possession, source, or description→ relational specificationδύναμις: meaning 'force'; it serves as genitive substantive expressing relation, possession, source, or description.
ΑσσουρAssyriaN GSM · Ασσουρproper-name item in the genealogical chain→ participant identificationΑσσουρ: transliterated proper name rendered in Greek letters; here it functions as proper-name item in the genealogical chain.
πρὸςto / towardP · πρόςpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingπρὸς: meaning 'to'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
ΑχιωρAchiorN ASM · Αχιωρproper name within the narrative or speechΑχιωρ: transliterated proper name rendered in Greek letters; here it functions as proper name within the narrative or speech.
ἐναντίονbefore / in the sight ofP · ἐναντίονpreposition governing the following phrase→ spatial or relational framingἐναντίον: meaning 'before'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition governing the following phrase.
παντὸςallA3 GSM · πᾶςadjectival or ordinal modifier→ relational specificationπᾶς: meaning 'all'; it serves as adjectival or ordinal modifier.
τοῦtheRA GSM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτοῦ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
δήμουof the clanN2 GSM · δῆμοςgenitive (defining ἐπίσκεψις)→ accountable rule and the pursuit of wisdomδῆμος: meaning 'of the clan'; it serves as genitive (defining ἐπίσκεψις).
ἀλλοφύλωνPhilistines / foreignersA1B GPM · ἀλλόφυλοςcommon noun within the clause→ relational specificationἀλλόφυλος: meaning 'Philistines'; it serves as common noun within the clause.
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
πρὸςto / towardP · πρόςpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingπρὸς: meaning 'to'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
πάνταςall / everyA3 APM · πᾶςadjectival or numeral modifier within the phrase→ object specificationπᾶς: meaning 'all'; it serves as adjectival or numeral modifier within the phrase.
υἱοὺςsonsN2 APM · υἱόςaccusative element functioning as object or goal→ object specificationυἱός: meaning 'sons'; it serves as accusative element functioning as object or goal.
ΜωαβMoabN GSF · Μωαβsubstantive, modifier, or particle functioning within the clause according to context→ participant identificationΜωαβ: meaning 'Moab'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
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καὶ τίς εἶ σύ Αχιωρ καὶ οἱ μισθωτοὶ τοῦ Εφραιμ ὅτι ἐπροφήτευσας ἐν ἡμῖν καθὼς σήμερον καὶ εἶπας τὸ γένος Ισραηλ μὴ πολεμῆσαι ὅτι ὁ θεὸς αὐτῶν ὑπερασπιεῖ αὐτῶν καὶ τίς θεὸς εἰ μὴ Ναβουχοδονοσορ οὗτος ἀποστελεῖ τὸ κράτος αὐτοῦ καὶ ἐξολεθρεύσει αὐτοὺς ἀπὸ προσώπου τῆς γῆς καὶ οὐ ῥύσεται αὐτοὺς ὁ θεὸς αὐτῶν
And who are you, Achior, and the hirelings of Ephraim, that you have prophesied among us as today and have said that one ought not make war against the race of Israel because their God will defend them? And who is god except this Nebuchadnezzar? He will send out his power and destroy them from the face of the earth, and their God will not deliver them.
Holofernes rejects Achior’s warning, mocks his status, and opposes Israel’s God to Nebuchadnezzar’s claimed supremacy.
Word-by-word analysis· 54 words
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
τίςwho / whatRI NSM · τίςnom pronominal form referring back or forward within the clause→ participant referenceτίς: meaning 'who'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as nom pronominal form referring back or forward within the clause.
εἶbeV9 PAI2S · εἰμίparticiple contributing attendant, descriptive, or supplementary verbal force→ ongoing verbal processεἰμί: meaning 'be'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as participle contributing attendant, descriptive, or supplementary verbal force.
σύyouRP NS · σύnom pronominal form referring back or forward within the clause→ participant referenceσύ: meaning 'you'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as nom pronominal form referring back or forward within the clause.
ΑχιωρAchiorN NSM · Αχιωρproper name within the narrative or speechΑχιωρ: transliterated proper name rendered in Greek letters; here it functions as proper name within the narrative or speech.
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
οἱtheRA NPM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingοἱ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
μισθωτοὶhirelingsA1 NPM · μισθωτόςsubstantive functioning within the clause according to case→ participant prominenceμισθωτός: meaning 'hirelings'; it serves as substantive functioning within the clause according to case.
τοῦtheRA GSM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτοῦ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ΕφραιμEphraimN GSM · Ἐφράιμplace-name in the allotment list→ participant identificationΕφραιμ: transliterated proper name rendered in Greek letters; here it functions as place-name in the allotment list.
ὅτιbecause / thatC · ὅτιconjunction introducing content or reason→ discourse linkage or contrastὅτι: meaning 'because'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἐπροφήτευσαςyou prophesiedVAI AAI2S · προφητεύωmain verbal form in direct speech→ constative aoristπροφητεύω: meaning 'you prophesied'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verbal form in direct speech.
ἐνinP · ἐνpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἐν: meaning 'in'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
ἡμῖνIRP DP · ἐγώpronominal form functioning as a dative complement→ participant reference or interestἡμῖν: meaning 'I'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form functioning as a dative complement.
καθὼςjust asC · καθώςadverbial modifier of the clause→ discourse linkage or contrastκαθώς: meaning 'just as'; it links clauses, phrases, or developments in the discourse.
σήμερονtodayD · σήμερονadverb or adverbial expression modifying the clause or predicate→ discourse linkage or contrastσήμερον: meaning 'today'; it shapes the local clause or phrase relation in this passage.
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
εἶπαςeiponVAI AAI2S · εἶπονfinite or verbal form carrying the clause action or dependent verbal sense→ constative aoristεἶπον: meaning 'eipon'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as finite or verbal form carrying the clause action or dependent verbal sense.
τὸtheRA ASN · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὸ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
γένοςraceN3E ASN · γένοςaccusative term functioning as object, goal, or extent within the clause→ object specificationγένος: meaning 'race'; it serves as accusative term functioning as object, goal, or extent within the clause.
ΙσραηλIsraelN GSM · Ἰσραήλproper name within the narrative or prayer→ participant identificationΙσραηλ: transliterated proper name rendered in Greek letters; here it functions as proper name within the narrative or prayer.
μὴnotD · μήnegative particle shaping non-indicative force→ discourse linkage or contrastμὴ: meaning 'not'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
πολεμῆσαιmake war / fightVA AAN · πολεμέωfinite verb advancing the main action or assertion of the clause→ aorist infinitive of intended campaignπολεμέω: meaning 'make war'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as finite verb advancing the main action or assertion of the clause.
ὅτιbecause / thatC · ὅτιconjunction introducing content or reason→ discourse linkage or contrastὅτι: meaning 'because'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ὁtheRA NSM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingὁ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
θεὸςGodN2 NSM · θεόςnominative substantive functioning as subject, predicate, or list item→ participant prominenceθεός: meaning 'God'; it serves as nominative substantive functioning as subject, predicate, or list item.
αὐτῶνtheirRD GPM · αὐτόςpronoun in genitival dependence→ relational specificationαὐτῶν: meaning 'their'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun in genitival dependence.
ὑπερασπιεῖwill shield / protectVF2 FAI3S · ἀσπίζω + ὑπερmain verb (the LORD as Israel's shield-bearer)→ future verbal form projecting the action forwardἀσπίζω + ὑπερ: meaning 'will shield'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verb (the LORD as Israel's shield-bearer).
αὐτῶνtheirRD GPM · αὐτόςpronoun in genitival dependence→ relational specificationαὐτῶν: meaning 'their'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun in genitival dependence.
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
τίςwho / whatRI NSM · τίςnom pronominal form referring back or forward within the clause→ participant referenceτίς: meaning 'who'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as nom pronominal form referring back or forward within the clause.
θεὸςGodN2 NSM · θεόςnominative substantive functioning as subject, predicate, or list item→ participant prominenceθεός: meaning 'God'; it serves as nominative substantive functioning as subject, predicate, or list item.
εἰeiC · εἰconjunction linking clauses, commands, or list items→ discourse linkage or contrastεἰ: meaning 'ei'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
μὴnotD · μήnegative particle shaping non-indicative force→ discourse linkage or contrastμὴ: meaning 'not'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ΝαβουχοδονοσορNebuchadnezzarN NSM · Ναβουχοδονοσορproper name within the narrative or speech→ participant identificationΝαβουχοδονοσορ: transliterated proper name rendered in Greek letters; here it functions as proper name within the narrative or speech.
οὗτοςthisRD NSM · οὗτοςpronominal form referring to the participant(s) already in view→ participant referenceοὗτος: meaning 'this'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form referring to the participant(s) already in view.
ἀποστελεῖsendVF2 FAI3S · στέλλω + ἀποFinite verb / predicate→ futureστέλλω + ἀπο: meaning 'send'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as Finite verb / predicate.
τὸtheRA ASN · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὸ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
κράτοςmight / forceN3E ASN · κράτοςaccusative with κατά (idiomatic adverbial: 'mightily')→ object specificationκράτος: meaning 'might'; it serves as accusative with κατά (idiomatic adverbial: 'mightily').
αὐτοῦhisRD GSM · αὐτόςpronoun in genitival dependence→ relational specificationαὐτοῦ: meaning 'his'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun in genitival dependence.
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἐξολεθρεύσειwill utterly destroyVF FAI3S · ὀλεθρεύω + ἐκmain verb (divine judgment on the nations)→ futureὀλεθρεύω + ἐκ: meaning 'will utterly destroy'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verb (divine judgment on the nations).
αὐτοὺςthemRD APM · αὐτόςpronoun functioning as object or complement→ participant referenceαὐτοὺς: meaning 'them'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun functioning as object or complement.
ἀπὸfromP · ἀπόpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἀπὸ: meaning 'from'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
προσώπουface / presenceN2N GSN · πρόσωπονgenitive substantive expressing relation, possession, source, or description→ relational specificationπρόσωπον: meaning 'face'; it serves as genitive substantive expressing relation, possession, source, or description.
τῆςtheRA GSF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτῆς: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
γῆςlandN1 GSF · γῆgenitival dependent within the phrase→ relational specificationγῆ: meaning 'land'; it serves as genitival dependent within the phrase.
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
οὐnotD · οὐadverbial negation modifying the clause→ discourse linkage or contrastοὐ: meaning 'not'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as adverbial negation modifying the clause.
ῥύσεταιwill deliverVF FMI3S · ῥύομαιmain verb of the quoted slogan→ futureῥύομαι: meaning 'will deliver'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verb of the quoted slogan.
αὐτοὺςthemRD APM · αὐτόςpronoun functioning as object or complement→ participant referenceαὐτοὺς: meaning 'them'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun functioning as object or complement.
ὁtheRA NSM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingὁ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
θεὸςGodN2 NSM · θεόςnominative substantive functioning as subject, predicate, or list item→ participant prominenceθεός: meaning 'God'; it serves as nominative substantive functioning as subject, predicate, or list item.
αὐτῶνtheirRD GPM · αὐτόςpronoun in genitival dependence→ relational specificationαὐτῶν: meaning 'their'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun in genitival dependence.
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ἀλλ' ἡμεῖς οἱ δοῦλοι αὐτοῦ πατάξομεν αὐτοὺς ὡς ἄνθρωπον ἕνα καὶ οὐχ ὑποστήσονται τὸ κράτος τῶν ἵππων ἡμῶν
But we, his slaves, will strike them down as one man, and they will not withstand the might of our horses.
The commander shifts from theological denial to military confidence, reducing Israel to a single easy victim.
Word-by-word analysis· 18 words
ἀλλ'butC · ἀλλάstrong adversative conjunction→ discourse linkage or contrastἀλλ': meaning 'but'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἡμεῖςweRP NP · ἐγώpronominal form referring to the participant(s) already in view→ participant referenceἡμεῖς: meaning 'we'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form referring to the participant(s) already in view.
οἱtheRA NPM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingοἱ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
δοῦλοιdoyloiN2 NPM · δοῦλοςnominal term functioning in a nom relation→ participant prominenceδοῦλος: meaning 'doyloi'; it serves as nominal term functioning in a nom relation.
αὐτοῦhisRD GSM · αὐτόςpronoun in genitival dependence→ relational specificationαὐτοῦ: meaning 'his'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun in genitival dependence.
πατάξομενwill we strikeVF FAI1P · πατάσσωmain verb (future used as strong prohibition with οὐ)πατάσσω: meaning 'will we strike'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verb (future used as strong prohibition with οὐ).
αὐτοὺςthemRD APM · αὐτόςpronoun functioning as object or complement→ participant referenceαὐτοὺς: meaning 'them'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun functioning as object or complement.
ὡςas / whenC · ὡςsubordinator shaping temporal or comparative force→ discourse linkage or contrastὡς: meaning 'as'; it links clauses, phrases, or developments in the discourse.
ἄνθρωπονmanN2 ASM · ἄνθρωποςaccusative object of πρός→ object specificationἄνθρωπος: meaning 'man'; it serves as accusative object of πρός.
ἕναoneA3 ASM · εἷςnumeral→ measure or countἕνα: meaning 'one'; numeral expression contributing count or measure in context.
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
οὐχnotD · οὐadverb or adverbial expression modifying the clause or predicate→ discourse linkage or contrastοὐχ: meaning 'not'; it negates or qualifies the assertion of the clause.
ὑποστήσονταιwill withstandVF FMI3P · ἵστημι + ὑποmain verbal form expressing future resistanceἵστημι + ὑπο: meaning 'will withstand'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verbal form expressing future resistance.
τὸtheRA ASN · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὸ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
κράτοςmight / forceN3E ASN · κράτοςaccusative with κατά (idiomatic adverbial: 'mightily')→ object specificationκράτος: meaning 'might'; it serves as accusative with κατά (idiomatic adverbial: 'mightily').
τῶνtheRA GPM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτῶν: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ἵππωνhorseN2 GPM · ἵπποςgenitive substantive expressing relation, possession, source, or description→ relational specificationἵππος: meaning 'horse'; it serves as genitive substantive expressing relation, possession, source, or description.
ἡμῶνIRP GP · ἐγώgen pronominal form referring back or forward within the clause→ relational specificationἡμῶν: meaning 'I'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as gen pronominal form referring back or forward within the clause.
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κατακαύσομεν γὰρ αὐτοὺς ἐν αὐτοῖς καὶ τὰ ὄρη αὐτῶν μεθυσθήσεται ἐν τῷ αἵματι αὐτῶν καὶ τὰ πεδία αὐτῶν πληρωθήσεται τῶν νεκρῶν αὐτῶν καὶ οὐκ ἀντιστήσεται τὸ ἴχνος τῶν ποδῶν αὐτῶν κατὰ πρόσωπον ἡμῶν ἀλλὰ ἀπωλείᾳ ἀπολοῦνται λέγει ὁ βασιλεὺς Ναβουχοδονοσορ ὁ κύριος πάσης τῆς γῆς εἶπεν γάρ οὐ ματαιωθήσεται τὰ ῥήματα τῶν λόγων αὐτοῦ
For we will burn them up among them, and their mountains will be made drunk with their blood and their plains will be filled with their dead, and even the trace of their feet will not stand before us, but by destruction they shall utterly perish, says King Nebuchadnezzar, the lord of the whole earth, for he has spoken, and the words of his mouth shall not fail.
The boast escalates into graphic total-destruction language underwritten by Nebuchadnezzar’s supposed infallible word.
Word-by-word analysis· 54 words
κατακαύσομενwe will burn upVF FAI1P · καίω + καταmain verbal form expressing destructive threatκαίω + κατα: meaning 'we will burn up'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verbal form expressing destructive threat.
γὰρforX · γάρcommon noun within the clause→ discourse linkage or contrastγὰρ: meaning 'for'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
αὐτοὺςthemRD APM · αὐτόςpronoun functioning as object or complement→ participant referenceαὐτοὺς: meaning 'them'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun functioning as object or complement.
ἐνinP · ἐνpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἐν: meaning 'in'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
αὐτοῖςthemRD DPM · αὐτόςpronominal form referring to the participant(s) already in view→ participant reference or interestαὐτοῖς: meaning 'them'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form referring to the participant(s) already in view.
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
τὰtheRA NPN · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὰ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ὄρηmountainsN3E NPN · ὄροςsubject of ἐπεκαλύφθη (neuter plural, singular verb)→ participant prominenceὄρος: meaning 'mountains'; it serves as subject of ἐπεκαλύφθη (neuter plural, singular verb).
αὐτῶνtheirRD GPM · αὐτόςpronoun in genitival dependence→ relational specificationαὐτῶν: meaning 'their'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun in genitival dependence.
μεθυσθήσεταιwill be made drunkVS FPI3S · μεθύωmain verbal form expressing graphic result→ futureμεθύω: meaning 'will be made drunk'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verbal form expressing graphic result.
ἐνinP · ἐνpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἐν: meaning 'in'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
τῷtheRA DSN · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτῷ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
αἵματιbloodN3M DSN · αἷμαdative of cause (the blood being avenged)→ sphere or referenceαἷμα: meaning 'blood'; it serves as dative of cause (the blood being avenged).
αὐτῶνtheirRD GPM · αὐτόςpronoun in genitival dependence→ relational specificationαὐτῶν: meaning 'their'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun in genitival dependence.
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
τὰtheRA NPN · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὰ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
πεδίαfieldsN2N NPN · πεδίονcommon noun or modifier within the list formula→ participant prominenceπεδίον: meaning 'fields'; it serves as common noun or modifier within the list formula.
αὐτῶνtheirRD GPM · αὐτόςpronoun in genitival dependence→ relational specificationαὐτῶν: meaning 'their'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun in genitival dependence.
πληρωθήσεταιwill be filledVC FPI3S · πληρόωmain verbal form expressing resulting state→ futureπληρόω: meaning 'will be filled'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verbal form expressing resulting state.
τῶνtheRA GPM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτῶν: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
νεκρῶνdead bodiesN2 GPM · νεκρόςsubstantive functioning within the clause according to case→ relational specificationνεκρός: meaning 'dead bodies'; it serves as substantive functioning within the clause according to case.
αὐτῶνtheirRD GPM · αὐτόςpronoun in genitival dependence→ relational specificationαὐτῶν: meaning 'their'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun in genitival dependence.
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
οὐκnotD · οὐadverbial negation modifying the clause→ discourse linkage or contrastοὐκ: meaning 'not'; it negates or qualifies the assertion of the clause.
ἀντιστήσεταιἵστημι + ἀντιVF FMI3S · ἵστημι + ἀντιFinite verb / predicate→ divine greatness and inaccessible justiceἵστημι + ἀντι: meaning 'ἵστημι + ἀντι'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as Finite verb / predicate.
τὸtheRA NSN · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὸ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ἴχνοςfootprint / soleN3E NSN · ἴχνοςpredicate (with ὡς: comparison)→ participant prominenceἴχνος: meaning 'footprint'; it serves as predicate (with ὡς: comparison).
τῶνtheRA GPM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτῶν: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ποδῶνfeetN3D GPM · πούςgenitive (descriptive)→ relational specificationπούς: meaning 'feet'; it serves as genitive (descriptive).
αὐτῶνtheirRD GPM · αὐτόςpronoun in genitival dependence→ relational specificationαὐτῶν: meaning 'their'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun in genitival dependence.
κατὰaccording to / againstP · κατάpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingκατὰ: meaning 'according to'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
πρόσωπονface / presenceN2N ASN · πρόσωπονaccusative substantive functioning as object or complement→ object specificationπρόσωπον: meaning 'face'; it serves as accusative substantive functioning as object or complement.
ἡμῶνIRP GP · ἐγώgen pronominal form referring back or forward within the clause→ relational specificationἡμῶν: meaning 'I'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as gen pronominal form referring back or forward within the clause.
ἀλλὰbutC · ἀλλάcoordinating or discourse-linking conjunction→ discourse linkage or contrastἀλλὰ: meaning 'but'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἀπωλείᾳwith destructionN1A DSF · ἀπώλειαcognate dative (Hebraism: rendering of infinitive absolute)→ sphere or referenceἀπώλεια: meaning 'with destruction'; it serves as cognate dative (Hebraism: rendering of infinitive absolute).
ἀπολοῦνταιshall perishVF2 FMI3P · ὀλλύω + ἀποmain verb (the mutual perishing of the powers)→ futureὀλλύω + ἀπο: meaning 'shall perish'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verb (the mutual perishing of the powers).
λέγειsayV1 PAI3S · λέγωfinite verb advancing the main action or assertion of the clause→ ongoing verbal processλέγω: meaning 'say'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as finite verb advancing the main action or assertion of the clause.
ὁtheRA NSM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingὁ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
βασιλεὺςkingN3V NSM · βασιλεύςnominative substantive functioning as subject, predicate, or list item→ participant prominenceβασιλεύς: meaning 'king'; it serves as nominative substantive functioning as subject, predicate, or list item.
ΝαβουχοδονοσορNebuchadnezzarN NSM · Ναβουχοδονοσορproper name within the narrative or speech→ participant identificationΝαβουχοδονοσορ: transliterated proper name rendered in Greek letters; here it functions as proper name within the narrative or speech.
ὁtheRA NSM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingὁ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
κύριοςLordN2 NSM · κύριοςnominative substantive functioning as subject, predicate, or list item→ participant prominenceκύριος: meaning 'Lord'; it serves as nominative substantive functioning as subject, predicate, or list item.
πάσηςeveryoneA1S GSF · πᾶςadjectival or ordinal modifier→ relational specificationπᾶς: meaning 'everyone'; it serves as adjectival or ordinal modifier.
τῆςtheRA GSF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτῆς: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
γῆςlandN1 GSF · γῆgenitival dependent within the phrase→ relational specificationγῆ: meaning 'land'; it serves as genitival dependent within the phrase.
εἶπενsaidVBI AAI3S · εἶπονmain verbal form carrying the clause forward→ constative aoristεἶπον: meaning 'said'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verbal form carrying the clause forward.
γάρforX · γάρconjunction introducing explanation or ground→ discourse linkage or contrastγάρ: meaning 'for'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
οὐnotD · οὐadverbial negation modifying the clause→ discourse linkage or contrastοὐ: meaning 'not'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as adverbial negation modifying the clause.
ματαιωθήσεταιwill failVC FPI3S · ματαιόωmain verbal form expressing denied outcomeματαιόω: meaning 'will fail'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verbal form expressing denied outcome.
τὰtheRA NPN · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὰ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ῥήματαwordsN3M NPN · ῥῆμαobject of ποιεῖν→ participant prominenceῥῆμα: meaning 'words'; it serves as object of ποιεῖν.
τῶνtheRA GPM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτῶν: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
λόγωνthing / wordN2 GPM · λόγοςgenitive dependent→ relational specificationλόγος: meaning 'thing'; it serves as genitive dependent.
αὐτοῦhisRD GSM · αὐτόςpronoun in genitival dependence→ relational specificationαὐτοῦ: meaning 'his'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun in genitival dependence.
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σὺ δέ Αχιωρ μισθωτὲ τοῦ Αμμων ὃς ἐλάλησας τοὺς λόγους τούτους ἐν ἡμέρᾳ ἀδικίας σου οὐκ ὄψει ἔτι τὸ πρόσωπόν μου ἀπὸ τῆς ἡμέρας ταύτης ἕως οὗ ἐκδικήσω τὸ γένος τῶν ἐξ Αἰγύπτου
But you, Achior, mercenary of Ammon, who spoke these words in the day of your unrighteousness, you shall see my face no longer from this day until I take vengeance on the race that came out of Egypt.
Achior is singled out and sentenced as one who will not see Holofernes again until vengeance is complete.
Word-by-word analysis· 33 words
σὺyouRP NS · σύnom pronominal form referring back or forward within the clause→ participant referenceσὺ: meaning 'you'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as nom pronominal form referring back or forward within the clause.
δέbut / andX · δέcoordinating conjunction marking development or contrast→ discourse linkage or contrastδέ: meaning 'but'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ΑχιωρAchiorN VSM · Αχιωρproper name within the narrative or speechΑχιωρ: transliterated proper name rendered in Greek letters; here it functions as proper name within the narrative or speech.
μισθωτὲmercenaryA1 VSM · μισθωτόςsubstantive functioning in direct addressμισθωτός: meaning 'mercenary'; it serves as substantive functioning in direct address.
τοῦtheRA GSM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτοῦ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ΑμμωνAmmonN GSM · Αμμωνsubstantive functioning within the clause according to context→ participant identificationΑμμων: transliterated proper name rendered in Greek letters; here it functions as substantive functioning within the clause according to context.
ὃςwhoRR NSM · ὅςnominal element within the genealogical notice→ participant referenceὅς: meaning 'who'; it marks person, possession, or reference within the clause.
ἐλάλησαςspeakVAI AAI2S · λαλέωfinite verb advancing the main action or assertion of the clause→ constative aoristλαλέω: meaning 'speak'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as finite verb advancing the main action or assertion of the clause.
τοὺςtheRA APM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτοὺς: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
λόγουςwordN2 APM · λόγοςaccusative substantive functioning as object or complement→ object specificationλόγος: meaning 'word'; it serves as accusative substantive functioning as object or complement.
τούτουςthisRD APM · οὗτοςacc pronominal form referring back or forward within the clause→ participant referenceτούτους: meaning 'this'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as acc pronominal form referring back or forward within the clause.
ἐνinP · ἐνpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἐν: meaning 'in'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
ἡμέρᾳdayN1A DSF · ἡμέραcommon noun within the clause→ sphere or referenceἡμέρα: meaning 'day'; it serves as common noun within the clause.
ἀδικίαςwrongdoingN1A GSF · ἀδικίαgenitive object of ὑπέρ→ relational specificationἀδικία: meaning 'wrongdoing'; it serves as genitive object of ὑπέρ.
σουyouRP GS · σύgen pronominal form referring back or forward within the clause→ relational specificationσου: meaning 'you'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as gen pronominal form referring back or forward within the clause.
οὐκnotD · οὐadverbial negation modifying the clause→ discourse linkage or contrastοὐκ: meaning 'not'; it negates or qualifies the assertion of the clause.
ὄψειappearance / countenanceVF FMI2S · ὁράωdative of respect ('handsome with respect to appearance')→ futureὁράω: meaning 'appearance'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as dative of respect ('handsome with respect to appearance').
ἔτιstill / moreoverD · ἔτιadverb or adverbial expression modifying the clause or predicate→ discourse linkage or contrastἔτι: meaning 'still'; it shapes the local clause or phrase relation in this passage.
τὸtheRA ASN · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὸ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
πρόσωπόνfaceN2N ASN · πρόσωπονnominative element functioning as subject or predicate→ object specificationπρόσωπον: meaning 'face'; it serves as nominative element functioning as subject or predicate.
μουIRP GS · ἐγώgen pronominal form referring back or forward within the clause→ relational specificationμου: meaning 'I'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as gen pronominal form referring back or forward within the clause.
ἀπὸfromP · ἀπόpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἀπὸ: meaning 'from'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
τῆςtheRA GSF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτῆς: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ἡμέραςdaysN1A GSF · ἡμέραcommon noun within the clause→ relational specificationἡμέρα: meaning 'days'; it serves as common noun within the clause.
ταύτηςthis/theseRD GSF · οὗτοςdemonstrative summarizing the preceding names→ relational specificationταύτης: meaning 'this'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as demonstrative summarizing the preceding names.
ἕωςuntilP · ἕωςpreposition governing a following complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἕως: meaning 'until'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition governing a following complement phrase.
οὗwhereRR GSM · ὅςpronoun in genitival dependence→ relational specificationοὗ: meaning 'where'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun in genitival dependence.
ἐκδικήσωI take vengeance / avengeVF FAI1S · δικέω + ἐκmain verb (Saul's stated purpose)→ future verbal form projecting the announced resultδικέω + ἐκ: meaning 'I take vengeance'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verb (Saul's stated purpose).
τὸtheRA ASN · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὸ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
γένοςraceN3E ASN · γένοςaccusative term functioning as object, goal, or extent within the clause→ object specificationγένος: meaning 'race'; it serves as accusative term functioning as object, goal, or extent within the clause.
τῶνtheRA GPM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτῶν: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ἐξfromP · ἐκpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἐξ: meaning 'from'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
Αἰγύπτουof EgyptN2 GSF · Αἴγυπτοςgenitive modifier dependent on a neighboring head term→ participant identificationΑἰγύπτου: transliterated proper name rendered in Greek letters; here it functions as genitive modifier dependent on a neighboring head term.
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καὶ τότε διελεύσεται ὁ σίδηρος τῆς στρατιᾶς μου καὶ ὁ λαὸς τῶν θεραπόντων μου τὰς πλευράς σου καὶ πεσῇ ἐν τοῖς τραυματίαις αὐτῶν ὅταν ἐπιστρέψω
And then the sword of my army and the multitude of my servants shall pierce your sides, and you shall fall among their wounded when I return.
The sentence is made corporeal: Achior is promised death among Israel’s wounded.
Word-by-word analysis· 25 words
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
τότεthenD · τότεadverb or negative particle shaping the clause-level sense→ discourse linkage or contrastτότε: meaning 'then'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
διελεύσεταιit will pass throughVF FMI3S · ἔρχομαι + διαmain verb (boundary continuation)→ futureἔρχομαι + δια: meaning 'it will pass through'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verb (boundary continuation).
ὁtheRA NSM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingὁ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
σίδηροςironN2 NSM · σίδηροςsubject (with χαλκός: 'iron and bronze')→ participant prominenceσίδηρος: meaning 'iron'; it serves as subject (with χαλκός: 'iron and bronze').
τῆςtheRA GSF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτῆς: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
στρατιᾶςarmyN1A GSF · στρατιάgenitive modifier dependent on a neighboring head termστρατιά: meaning 'army'; it serves as genitive modifier dependent on a neighboring head term.
μουIRP GS · ἐγώgen pronominal form referring back or forward within the clause→ relational specificationμου: meaning 'I'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as gen pronominal form referring back or forward within the clause.
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ὁtheRA NSM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingὁ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
λαὸςpeopleN2 NSM · λαόςnominative substantive functioning as subject, predicate, or list item→ participant prominenceλαός: meaning 'people'; it serves as nominative substantive functioning as subject, predicate, or list item.
τῶνtheRA GPM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτῶν: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
θεραπόντωνservantsN3 GPM · θεράπωνobject of second ἐναντίονθεράπων: meaning 'servants'; it serves as object of second ἐναντίον.
μουIRP GS · ἐγώgen pronominal form referring back or forward within the clause→ relational specificationμου: meaning 'I'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as gen pronominal form referring back or forward within the clause.
τὰςtheRA APF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὰς: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
πλευράςsidesN1A APF · πλευράsubstantive functioning within the clause according to case→ object specificationπλευρά: meaning 'sides'; it serves as substantive functioning within the clause according to case.
σουyouRP GS · σύgen pronominal form referring back or forward within the clause→ relational specificationσου: meaning 'you'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as gen pronominal form referring back or forward within the clause.
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
πεσῇyou will fallVF FMI2S · πίπτωmain verb (predicted consequence: military downfall)→ futureπίπτω: meaning 'you will fall'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verb (predicted consequence: military downfall).
ἐνinP · ἐνpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἐν: meaning 'in'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
τοῖςtheRA DPM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτοῖς: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
τραυματίαιςslain / woundedN1T DPM · τραυματίαςdative with ἅμα (the battle-dead)→ sphere or referenceτραυματίας: meaning 'slain'; it serves as dative with ἅμα (the battle-dead).
αὐτῶνtheirRD GPM · αὐτόςpronoun in genitival dependence→ relational specificationαὐτῶν: meaning 'their'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun in genitival dependence.
ὅτανwheneverD · ὅτανadverb or negative particle shaping the clause-level sense→ discourse linkage or contrastὅταν: meaning 'whenever'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἐπιστρέψωI may turnVF FAI1S · στρέφω + ἐπιsubjunctive in the purpose clause→ futureστρέφω + ἐπι: meaning 'I may turn'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as subjunctive in the purpose clause.
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καὶ ἀποκαταστήσουσίν σε οἱ δοῦλοί μου εἰς τὴν ὀρεινὴν καὶ θήσουσίν σε ἐν μιᾷ τῶν πόλεων τῶν ἀναβάσεων
And my servants shall restore you to the hill country and place you in one of the cities of the passes.
Holofernes specifies where Achior will be deposited, turning Bethulia into the place where his prediction will be tested.
Word-by-word analysis· 18 words
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἀποκαταστήσουσίνthey will bring backVF FAI3P · ἵστημι + ἀπο + καταmain verbal form expressing ordered transferἵστημι + ἀπο + κατα: meaning 'they will bring back'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verbal form expressing ordered transfer.
σεyouRP AS · σύdirect object→ participant referenceσε: meaning 'you'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as direct object.
οἱtheRA NPM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingοἱ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
δοῦλοίservants / slavesN2 NPM · δοῦλοςnominative (coordinate subject: 'and your servants')→ participant prominenceδοῦλος: meaning 'servants'; it serves as nominative (coordinate subject: 'and your servants').
μουIRP GS · ἐγώgen pronominal form referring back or forward within the clause→ relational specificationμου: meaning 'I'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as gen pronominal form referring back or forward within the clause.
εἰςinto / toP · εἰςpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingεἰς: meaning 'into'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
τὴνtheRA ASF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὴν: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ὀρεινὴνhill countryN1 ASF · ὀρεινήsubstantivized adjective (object of κατοικῶν)ὀρεινή: meaning 'hill country'; it serves as substantivized adjective (object of κατοικῶν).
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
θήσουσίνthey will placeVF FAI3P · τίθημιmain verbal form expressing intended actionτίθημι: meaning 'they will place'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verbal form expressing intended action.
σεyouRP AS · σύdirect object→ participant referenceσε: meaning 'you'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as direct object.
ἐνinP · ἐνpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἐν: meaning 'in'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
μιᾷoneA1A DSF · εἷςdative complement marking reference, recipient, means, or sphere→ measure or countμιᾷ: meaning 'one'; numeral expression contributing count or measure in context.
τῶνtheRA GPF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτῶν: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
πόλεωνcityN3I GPF · πόλιςgenitive substantive expressing relation, possession, source, or description→ relational specificationπόλις: meaning 'city'; it serves as genitive substantive expressing relation, possession, source, or description.
τῶνtheRA GPF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτῶν: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ἀναβάσεωνascentsN3I GPF · ἀνάβασιςsubstantive functioning within the clause according to caseἀνάβασις: meaning 'ascents'; it serves as substantive functioning within the clause according to case.
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καὶ οὐκ ἀπολῇ ἕως οὗ ἐξολεθρευθῇς μετ' αὐτῶν
And you shall not perish until you are destroyed along with them.
Achior’s life is explicitly tied to Israel’s fate so that his warning becomes a personal wager.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
οὐκnotD · οὐadverbial negation modifying the clause→ discourse linkage or contrastοὐκ: meaning 'not'; it negates or qualifies the assertion of the clause.
ἀπολῇyou will perishVF2 FMI2S · ὀλλύω + ἀποmain verbal form expressing future result→ futureὀλλύω + ἀπο: meaning 'you will perish'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verbal form expressing future result.
ἕωςuntilP · ἕωςpreposition governing a following complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἕως: meaning 'until'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition governing a following complement phrase.
οὗwhereRR GSM · ὅςpronoun in genitival dependence→ relational specificationοὗ: meaning 'where'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun in genitival dependence.
ἐξολεθρευθῇςyou are destroyedVC APS2S · ὀλεθρεύω + ἐκmain verbal form expressing shared destruction→ subjunctive contingencyὀλεθρεύω + ἐκ: meaning 'you are destroyed'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verbal form expressing shared destruction.
μετ'withP · μετάpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingμετ': meaning 'with'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
αὐτῶνtheirRD GPM · αὐτόςpronoun in genitival dependence→ relational specificationαὐτῶν: meaning 'their'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun in genitival dependence.
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καὶ εἴπερ ἐλπίζεις τῇ καρδίᾳ σου ὅτι οὐ συλλημφθήσονται μὴ συμπεσέτω σου τὸ πρόσωπον ἐλάλησα καὶ οὐδὲν διαπεσεῖται τῶν ῥημάτων μου
And if in your heart you are hoping that they will not be captured, let not your face fall; I have spoken, and none of my words shall fail.
The ruler ends with a taunt against hope and a final assertion that his own words will not fail.
Word-by-word analysis· 21 words
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
εἴπερif indeedC · εἴπερconditional particle introducing an emphatic condition→ discourse linkage or contrastεἴπερ: meaning 'if indeed'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἐλπίζειςyou are hopingV1 PAI2S · ἐλπίζωmain verbal form expressing inner expectationἐλπίζω: meaning 'you are hoping'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verbal form expressing inner expectation.
τῇtheRA DSF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτῇ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
καρδίᾳheartN1A DSF · καρδίαdative complement→ sphere or referenceκαρδία: meaning 'heart'; it serves as dative complement.
σουyouRP GS · σύgen pronominal form referring back or forward within the clause→ relational specificationσου: meaning 'you'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as gen pronominal form referring back or forward within the clause.
ὅτιbecause / thatC · ὅτιconjunction introducing content or reason→ discourse linkage or contrastὅτι: meaning 'because'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
οὐnotD · οὐadverbial negation modifying the clause→ discourse linkage or contrastοὐ: meaning 'not'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as adverbial negation modifying the clause.
συλλημφθήσονταιthey will be capturedVD FPI3P · λαμβάνω + συνmain verbal form expressing future captureλαμβάνω + συν: meaning 'they will be captured'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verbal form expressing future capture.
μὴnotD · μήnegative particle shaping non-indicative force→ discourse linkage or contrastμὴ: meaning 'not'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
συμπεσέτωlet it collapseVB AAD3S · πίπτω + συνmain verb (third-person prohibitive imperative)πίπτω + συν: meaning 'let it collapse'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verb (third-person prohibitive imperative).
σουyouRP GS · σύgen pronominal form referring back or forward within the clause→ relational specificationσου: meaning 'you'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as gen pronominal form referring back or forward within the clause.
τὸtheRA NSN · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὸ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
πρόσωπονface / presenceN2N NSN · πρόσωπονaccusative substantive functioning as object or complement→ participant prominenceπρόσωπον: meaning 'face'; it serves as accusative substantive functioning as object or complement.
ἐλάλησαI spokeVAI AAI1S · λαλέωmain verb of the rhetorical question→ constative aoristλαλέω: meaning 'I spoke'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verb of the rhetorical question.
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
οὐδὲνno oneA3 NSN · οὐδείςhead noun or nominal element within the clause→ idolatry exposed and covenant fidelity in exileοὐδείς: meaning 'no one'; it serves as head noun or nominal element within the clause.
διαπεσεῖταιshall fall awayVF2 FMI3S · πίπτω + διαmain verb (the bodily sign: wasting of the thigh)πίπτω + δια: meaning 'shall fall away'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verb (the bodily sign: wasting of the thigh).
τῶνtheRA GPN · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτῶν: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ῥημάτωνof wordsN3M GPN · ῥῆμαgenitive (defining φωνήν: 'a voice consisting of words')→ participantῥῆμα: meaning 'of words'; it serves as genitive (defining φωνήν: 'a voice consisting of words').
μουIRP GS · ἐγώgen pronominal form referring back or forward within the clause→ relational specificationμου: meaning 'I'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as gen pronominal form referring back or forward within the clause.
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καὶ προσέταξεν Ολοφέρνης τοῖς δούλοις αὐτοῦ οἳ ἦσαν παρεστηκότες ἐν τῇ σκηνῇ αὐτοῦ συλλαβεῖν τὸν Αχιωρ καὶ ἀποκαταστῆσαι αὐτὸν εἰς Βαιτυλουα καὶ παραδοῦναι εἰς χεῖρας υἱῶν Ισραηλ
And Holofernes ordered his servants who stood in his tent to seize Achior and remove him to Bethulia and hand him over into the hands of the sons of Israel.
The narrative leaves speech for action as servants are ordered to seize and transfer Achior.
Word-by-word analysis· 27 words
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
προσέταξενcommandVAI AAI3S · τάσσω + προςmain verbal form advancing the narrative or commandτάσσω + προς: meaning 'command'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verbal form advancing the narrative or command.
ΟλοφέρνηςHolofernesN1M NSM · Ολοφέρνηςproper name within the narrative or speechΟλοφέρνης: transliterated proper name rendered in Greek letters; here it functions as proper name within the narrative or speech.
τοῖςtheRA DPM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτοῖς: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
δούλοιςservantsN2 DPM · δοῦλοςobject of ἐπί (those pitied)→ sphere or referenceδοῦλος: meaning 'servants'; it serves as object of ἐπί (those pitied).
αὐτοῦhisRD GSM · αὐτόςpronoun in genitival dependence→ relational specificationαὐτοῦ: meaning 'his'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun in genitival dependence.
οἳwho / whichRR NPM · ὅςpronominal element marking reference, possession, or subordination→ participant referenceοἳ: meaning 'who'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal element marking reference, possession, or subordination.
ἦσανwereV9 IAI3P · εἰμίparticiple or verbal form modifying the clause→ ongoing verbal processεἰμί: meaning 'were'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as participle or verbal form modifying the clause.
παρεστηκότεςπαρεστηκότεςVXI XAPNPM I(/STHMI PARAparticiple contributing circumstance, manner, or descriptionπαρεστηκότες: meaning 'παρεστηκότες'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as participle contributing circumstance, manner, or description.
ἐνinP · ἐνpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἐν: meaning 'in'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
τῇtheRA DSF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτῇ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
σκηνῇtentN1 DSF · σκηνήdative of place (locative)→ sphere or referenceσκηνή: meaning 'tent'; it serves as dative of place (locative).
αὐτοῦhisRD GSM · αὐτόςpronoun in genitival dependence→ relational specificationαὐτοῦ: meaning 'his'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun in genitival dependence.
συλλαβεῖνto seize / captureVB AAN · λαμβάνω + συνinfinitive of purpose (Saul's aim)→ infinitival complementλαμβάνω + συν: meaning 'to seize'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as infinitive of purpose (Saul's aim).
τὸνtheRA ASM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὸν: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ΑχιωρAchiorN ASM · Αχιωρproper name within the narrative or speechΑχιωρ: transliterated proper name rendered in Greek letters; here it functions as proper name within the narrative or speech.
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἀποκαταστῆσαιto restoreVA AAN · ἵστημι + ἀπο + καταinfinitive verbal complement expressing purpose, result, or dependent actionἵστημι + ἀπο + κατα: meaning 'to restore'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as infinitive verbal complement expressing purpose, result, or dependent action.
αὐτὸνhimRD ASM · αὐτόςpronoun functioning as object or complement→ participant referenceαὐτὸν: meaning 'him'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun functioning as object or complement.
εἰςinto / toP · εἰςpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingεἰς: meaning 'into'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
ΒαιτυλουαBethuliaN ASF · Βαιτυλουαplace name within the narrative geographyΒαιτυλουα: transliterated proper name rendered in Greek letters; here it functions as place name within the narrative geography.
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
παραδοῦναιto hand overVO AAN · δίδωμι + παραinfinitive complement within the clause→ infinitival complementδίδωμι + παρα: meaning 'to hand over'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as infinitive complement within the clause.
εἰςinto / toP · εἰςpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingεἰς: meaning 'into'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
χεῖραςhandsN3 APF · χείρcommon noun or modifier within the list formula→ object specificationχείρ: meaning 'hands'; it serves as common noun or modifier within the list formula.
υἱῶνsonsN2 GPM · υἱόςgenitive modifier dependent on a neighboring head term→ relational specificationυἱός: meaning 'sons'; it serves as genitive modifier dependent on a neighboring head term.
ΙσραηλIsraelN GSM · Ἰσραήλproper name within the narrative or prayer→ participant identificationΙσραηλ: transliterated proper name rendered in Greek letters; here it functions as proper name within the narrative or prayer.
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καὶ συνέλαβον αὐτὸν οἱ δοῦλοι αὐτοῦ καὶ ἤγαγον αὐτὸν ἔξω τῆς παρεμβολῆς εἰς τὸ πεδίον καὶ ἀπῆραν ἐκ μέσου τῆς πεδινῆς εἰς τὴν ὀρεινὴν καὶ παρεγένοντο ἐπὶ τὰς πηγάς αἳ ἦσαν ὑποκάτω Βαιτυλουα
And his servants seized him and led him outside the camp into the plain, and they moved from the midst of the plain into the hill country and came to the springs below Bethulia.
The servants carry out the order geographically, bringing Achior from camp and plain to Bethulia’s lower springs.
Word-by-word analysis· 33 words
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
συνέλαβονthey took / seizedVBI AAI3P · λαμβάνω + συνmain verb (the capture of the king)→ constative aoristλαμβάνω + συν: meaning 'they took'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verb (the capture of the king).
αὐτὸνhimRD ASM · αὐτόςpronoun functioning as object or complement→ participant referenceαὐτὸν: meaning 'him'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun functioning as object or complement.
οἱtheRA NPM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingοἱ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
δοῦλοιdoyloiN2 NPM · δοῦλοςnominal term functioning in a nom relation→ participant prominenceδοῦλος: meaning 'doyloi'; it serves as nominal term functioning in a nom relation.
αὐτοῦhisRD GSM · αὐτόςpronoun in genitival dependence→ relational specificationαὐτοῦ: meaning 'his'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun in genitival dependence.
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἤγαγονbringVBI AAI3P · ἄγωfinite verb advancing the clause→ constative aoristἄγω: meaning 'bring'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as finite verb advancing the clause.
αὐτὸνhimRD ASM · αὐτόςpronoun functioning as object or complement→ participant referenceαὐτὸν: meaning 'him'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun functioning as object or complement.
ἔξωexoP · ἔξωproper name within the Solomonic royal or temple narrative→ relationἔξω: meaning 'exo'; it shapes the relation of its complement within the clause.
τῆςtheRA GSF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτῆς: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
παρεμβολῆςof the campN1 GSF · παρεμβολήgenitive (defining τάγμα)→ relational specificationπαρεμβολή: meaning 'of the camp'; it serves as genitive (defining τάγμα).
εἰςinto / toP · εἰςpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingεἰς: meaning 'into'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
τὸtheRA ASN · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὸ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
πεδίονplain / lowlandN2N ASN · πεδίονaccusative (coordinate zone)→ object specificationπεδίον: meaning 'plain'; it serves as accusative (coordinate zone).
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἀπῆρανthey set outVAI AAI3P · αἴρω + ἀποmain verb (departure-formula)→ constative aoristαἴρω + ἀπο: meaning 'they set out'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verb (departure-formula).
ἐκfromP · ἐκpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἐκ: meaning 'from'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
μέσουmidstA1 GSN · μέσοςcommon noun within the clause→ genitive element marking relation or specificationμέσος: meaning 'midst'; it serves as common noun within the clause.
τῆςtheRA GSF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτῆς: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
πεδινῆςPedineA1 GSF · πεδεινόςadjectival modifier→ relational specificationπεδεινός: meaning 'Pedine'; it serves as adjectival modifier.
εἰςinto / toP · εἰςpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingεἰς: meaning 'into'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
τὴνtheRA ASF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὴν: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ὀρεινὴνhill countryN1 ASF · ὀρεινήsubstantivized adjective (object of κατοικῶν)ὀρεινή: meaning 'hill country'; it serves as substantivized adjective (object of κατοικῶν).
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
παρεγένοντοarriveVBI AMI3P · γίγνομαι + παραfinite verbal predicate carrying the clause action→ affliction, counsel, and silent companionshipγίγνομαι + παρα: meaning 'arrive'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as finite verbal predicate carrying the clause action.
ἐπὶupon / overP · ἐπίpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἐπὶ: meaning 'upon'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
τὰςtheRA APF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὰς: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
πηγάςspringsN1 APF · πηγήaccusative object of ἐπί (the place reached)→ object specificationπηγή: meaning 'springs'; it serves as accusative object of ἐπί (the place reached).
αἳwhoRR NPF · ὅςrelative pronoun (subject of ἐνήστευσαν; antecedent the women)→ participant referenceαἳ: meaning 'who'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as relative pronoun (subject of ἐνήστευσαν; antecedent the women).
ἦσανwereV9 IAI3P · εἰμίparticiple or verbal form modifying the clause→ ongoing verbal processεἰμί: meaning 'were'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as participle or verbal form modifying the clause.
ὑποκάτωunderP · ὑποκάτωpreposition introducing a complement or adverbial phrase→ spatial or relational framingὑποκάτω: meaning 'under'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing a complement or adverbial phrase.
ΒαιτυλουαBethuliaN GSF · Βαιτυλουαplace name within the narrative geographyΒαιτυλουα: transliterated proper name rendered in Greek letters; here it functions as place name within the narrative geography.
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καὶ ὡς εἶδαν αὐτοὺς οἱ ἄνδρες τῆς πόλεως ἐπὶ τὴν κορυφὴν τοῦ ὄρους ἀνέλαβον τὰ ὅπλα αὐτῶν καὶ ἀπῆλθον ἔξω τῆς πόλεως ἐπὶ τὴν κορυφὴν τοῦ ὄρους καὶ πᾶς ἀνὴρ σφενδονήτης διεκράτησαν τὴν ἀνάβασιν αὐτῶν καὶ ἔβαλλον ἐν λίθοις ἐπ' αὐτούς
And when the men of the city saw them from the top of the mountain, they took up their arms and went out from the city to the mountain crest, and every man who used a sling held their ascent in check and kept throwing stones at them.
Bethulia’s men immediately show why the city matters: from above they arm themselves and hold the ascent with slingstones.
Word-by-word analysis· 41 words
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ὡςas / whenC · ὡςsubordinator shaping temporal or comparative force→ discourse linkage or contrastὡς: meaning 'as'; it links clauses, phrases, or developments in the discourse.
εἶδανsawVAI AAI3P · εἶδονmain verb (observation)εἶδον: meaning 'saw'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verb (observation).
αὐτοὺςthemRD APM · αὐτόςpronoun functioning as object or complement→ participant referenceαὐτοὺς: meaning 'them'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun functioning as object or complement.
οἱtheRA NPM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingοἱ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ἄνδρεςmanN3 NPM · ἀνήρnominal term functioning as a nominative term→ participant prominenceἀνήρ: meaning 'man'; it serves as nominal term functioning as a nominative term.
τῆςtheRA GSF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτῆς: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
πόλεωςcityN3I GSF · πόλιςgenitive substantive expressing relation, possession, source, or description→ relational specificationπόλις: meaning 'city'; it serves as genitive substantive expressing relation, possession, source, or description.
ἐπὶupon / overP · ἐπίpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἐπὶ: meaning 'upon'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
τὴνtheRA ASF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὴν: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
κορυφὴνsummit / topN1 ASF · κορυφήaccusative object of ἐπί (precise location of descent)→ object specificationκορυφή: meaning 'summit'; it serves as accusative object of ἐπί (precise location of descent).
τοῦtheRA GSN · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτοῦ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ὄρουςmountainN3E GSN · ὄροςgenitive of relationship (with βορρᾶ: 'north of the mountain')→ relational specificationὄρος: meaning 'mountain'; it serves as genitive of relationship (with βορρᾶ: 'north of the mountain').
ἀνέλαβονλαμβάνωVBI AAI3P · λαμβάνω + ἀναfinite verb advancing the clause→ aorist verbal form viewing the action as a wholeλαμβάνω + ἀνα: meaning 'λαμβάνω'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as finite verb advancing the clause.
τὰtheRA APN · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὰ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ὅπλαweaponsN2N APN · ὅπλονcommon noun within the clause→ object specificationὅπλον: meaning 'weapons'; it serves as common noun within the clause.
αὐτῶνtheirRD GPM · αὐτόςpronoun in genitival dependence→ relational specificationαὐτῶν: meaning 'their'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun in genitival dependence.
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἀπῆλθονthey departedVBI AAI3P · ἔρχομαι + ἀποmain verb (the parents return home)→ constative aoristἔρχομαι + ἀπο: meaning 'they departed'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verb (the parents return home).
ἔξωexoP · ἔξωproper name within the Solomonic royal or temple narrative→ relationἔξω: meaning 'exo'; it shapes the relation of its complement within the clause.
τῆςtheRA GSF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτῆς: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
πόλεωςcityN3I GSF · πόλιςgenitive substantive expressing relation, possession, source, or description→ relational specificationπόλις: meaning 'city'; it serves as genitive substantive expressing relation, possession, source, or description.
ἐπὶupon / overP · ἐπίpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἐπὶ: meaning 'upon'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
τὴνtheRA ASF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὴν: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
κορυφὴνsummit / topN1 ASF · κορυφήaccusative object of ἐπί (precise location of descent)→ object specificationκορυφή: meaning 'summit'; it serves as accusative object of ἐπί (precise location of descent).
τοῦtheRA GSN · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτοῦ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ὄρουςmountainN3E GSN · ὄροςgenitive of relationship (with βορρᾶ: 'north of the mountain')→ relational specificationὄρος: meaning 'mountain'; it serves as genitive of relationship (with βορρᾶ: 'north of the mountain').
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
πᾶςeveryoneA3 NSM · πᾶςadjectival or ordinal modifier→ participant prominenceπᾶς: meaning 'everyone'; it serves as adjectival or ordinal modifier.
ἀνὴρmanN3 NSM · ἀνήρnominative substantive functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition→ participant prominenceἀνήρ: meaning 'man'; it serves as nominative substantive functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition.
σφενδονήτηςslingerN1M NSM · σφενδονήτηςsubstantive functioning within the clause according to caseσφενδονήτης: meaning 'slinger'; it serves as substantive functioning within the clause according to case.
διεκράτησανheld in checkVAI AAI3P · κρατέω + διαmain verbal form advancing the defensive actionκρατέω + δια: meaning 'held in check'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verbal form advancing the defensive action.
τὴνtheRA ASF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὴν: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ἀνάβασινascentN3I ASF · ἀνάβασιςaccusative substantive functioning as object or complement→ object specificationἀνάβασις: meaning 'ascent'; it serves as accusative substantive functioning as object or complement.
αὐτῶνtheirRD GPM · αὐτόςpronoun in genitival dependence→ relational specificationαὐτῶν: meaning 'their'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun in genitival dependence.
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἔβαλλονkept throwingV1I IAI3P · βάλλωmain verbal form expressing repeated actionβάλλω: meaning 'kept throwing'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verbal form expressing repeated action.
ἐνinP · ἐνpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἐν: meaning 'in'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
λίθοιςstoneN2 DPM · λίθοςdative complement within the clause or phrase→ sphere or referenceλίθος: meaning 'stone'; it serves as dative complement within the clause or phrase.
ἐπ'uponP · ἐπίpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἐπ': meaning 'upon'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
αὐτούςthemRD APM · αὐτόςpronoun functioning as object or complement→ participant referenceαὐτούς: meaning 'them'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun functioning as object or complement.
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καὶ ὑποδύσαντες ὑποκάτω τοῦ ὄρους ἔδησαν τὸν Αχιωρ καὶ ἀφῆκαν ἐρριμμένον ὑπὸ τὴν ῥίζαν τοῦ ὄρους καὶ ἀπῴχοντο πρὸς τὸν κύριον αὐτῶν
And slipping down beneath the mountain, they bound Achior and left him thrown down at the foot of the mountain, and departed to their lord.
Unable or unwilling to press higher, the Assyrian party binds Achior below the mountain and withdraws.
Word-by-word analysis· 22 words
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ὑποδύσαντεςslipping downVA · ααπνπμ δύω + ὑποparticiple modifying the subject with attendant actionααπνπμ δύω + ὑπο: meaning 'slipping down'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as participle modifying the subject with attendant action.
ὑποκάτωunderP · ὑποκάτωpreposition introducing a complement or adverbial phrase→ spatial or relational framingὑποκάτω: meaning 'under'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing a complement or adverbial phrase.
τοῦtheRA GSN · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτοῦ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ὄρουςmountainN3E GSN · ὄροςgenitive of relationship (with βορρᾶ: 'north of the mountain')→ relational specificationὄρος: meaning 'mountain'; it serves as genitive of relationship (with βορρᾶ: 'north of the mountain').
ἔδησανformed / boundVAI AAI3P · δέωmain verb (idiom with σύνδεσμον: 'formed a conspiracy')→ aoristδέω: meaning 'formed'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verb (idiom with σύνδεσμον: 'formed a conspiracy').
τὸνtheRA ASM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὸν: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ΑχιωρAchiorN ASM · Αχιωρproper name within the narrative or speechΑχιωρ: transliterated proper name rendered in Greek letters; here it functions as proper name within the narrative or speech.
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἀφῆκανallow / send awayVAI AAI3P · ἵημι + ἀποfinite verb advancing the main action or assertion of the clause→ verbal form carrying the discourse forwardἵημι + ἀπο: meaning 'allow'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as finite verb advancing the main action or assertion of the clause.
ἐρριμμένονthrown downVM · χμπασμ ῥίπτωparticiple (periphrastic with ἦν)χμπασμ ῥίπτω: meaning 'thrown down'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as participle (periphrastic with ἦν).
ὑπὸbyP · ὑπόpreposition governing its complement→ spatial or relational framingὑπὸ: meaning 'by'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition governing its complement.
τὴνtheRA ASF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὴν: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ῥίζανrootN1A ASF · ῥίζαnominal term functioning as a accusative complementῥίζα: meaning 'root'; it serves as nominal term functioning as a accusative complement.
τοῦtheRA GSN · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτοῦ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ὄρουςmountainN3E GSN · ὄροςgenitive of relationship (with βορρᾶ: 'north of the mountain')→ relational specificationὄρος: meaning 'mountain'; it serves as genitive of relationship (with βορρᾶ: 'north of the mountain').
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἀπῴχοντοwent away / departedV1I IMI3P · οἴχομαι + ἀποmain verb (the departure of the delegation)οἴχομαι + ἀπο: meaning 'went away'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verb (the departure of the delegation).
πρὸςto / towardP · πρόςpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingπρὸς: meaning 'to'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
τὸνtheRA ASM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὸν: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
κύριονLORDN2 ASM · κύριοςhead noun within the clause→ object specificationκύριος: meaning 'LORD'; it serves as head noun within the clause.
αὐτῶνtheirRD GPM · αὐτόςpronoun in genitival dependence→ relational specificationαὐτῶν: meaning 'their'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun in genitival dependence.
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καταβάντες δὲ οἱ υἱοὶ Ισραηλ ἐκ τῆς πόλεως αὐτῶν ἐπέστησαν αὐτῷ καὶ λύσαντες αὐτὸν ἀπήγαγον εἰς τὴν Βαιτυλουα καὶ κατέστησαν αὐτὸν ἐπὶ τοὺς ἄρχοντας τῆς πόλεως αὐτῶν
Then the sons of Israel came down from their city and stood by him, and after loosening him they brought him into Bethulia and set him before the rulers of their city,
The Israelites descend, free Achior, and bring him inside the city for formal presentation.
Word-by-word analysis· 27 words
καταβάντεςgoing down / having gone downVZ · ααπνπμ βαίνω + καταparticiple (attendant circumstance: 'come, and going down, let us confound')ααπνπμ βαίνω + κατα: meaning 'going down'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as participle (attendant circumstance: 'come, and going down, let us confound').
δὲbutX · δέpostpositive particle shaping clause relation→ discourse linkage or contrastδὲ: meaning 'but'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
οἱtheRA NPM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingοἱ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
υἱοὶsonsN2 NPM · υἱόςhead noun within the clause→ participant prominenceυἱός: meaning 'sons'; it serves as head noun within the clause.
ΙσραηλIsraelN GSM · Ἰσραήλproper name within the narrative or prayer→ participant identificationΙσραηλ: transliterated proper name rendered in Greek letters; here it functions as proper name within the narrative or prayer.
ἐκfromP · ἐκpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἐκ: meaning 'from'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
τῆςtheRA GSF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτῆς: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
πόλεωςcityN3I GSF · πόλιςgenitive substantive expressing relation, possession, source, or description→ relational specificationπόλις: meaning 'city'; it serves as genitive substantive expressing relation, possession, source, or description.
αὐτῶνtheirRD GPM · αὐτόςpronoun in genitival dependence→ relational specificationαὐτῶν: meaning 'their'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun in genitival dependence.
ἐπέστησανthey set up / placed overVHI AAI3P · ἵστημι + ἐπιmain verb (raising the cairn over the body)→ deliverance, death, and covenant remembranceἵστημι + ἐπι: meaning 'they set up'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verb (raising the cairn over the body).
αὐτῷto himRD DSM · αὐτόςpronoun functioning as dative complement→ participant reference or interestαὐτῷ: meaning 'to him'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun functioning as dative complement.
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
λύσαντεςhaving loosedVA · ααπνπμ λύωparticiple modifying the rescuers with attendant actionααπνπμ λύω: meaning 'having loosed'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as participle modifying the rescuers with attendant action.
αὐτὸνhimRD ASM · αὐτόςpronoun functioning as object or complement→ participant referenceαὐτὸν: meaning 'him'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun functioning as object or complement.
ἀπήγαγονled awayVBI AAI3P · ἄγω + ἀποmain verb→ constative aoristἄγω + ἀπο: meaning 'led away'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verb.
εἰςinto / toP · εἰςpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingεἰς: meaning 'into'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
τὴνtheRA ASF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὴν: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ΒαιτυλουαBethuliaN ASF · Βαιτυλουαplace name within the narrative geographyΒαιτυλουα: transliterated proper name rendered in Greek letters; here it functions as place name within the narrative geography.
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
κατέστησανappoint / setVHI AAI3P · ἵστημι + καταfinite verb advancing the clause→ constative aoristἵστημι + κατα: meaning 'appoint'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as finite verb advancing the clause.
αὐτὸνhimRD ASM · αὐτόςpronoun functioning as object or complement→ participant referenceαὐτὸν: meaning 'him'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun functioning as object or complement.
ἐπὶupon / overP · ἐπίpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἐπὶ: meaning 'upon'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
τοὺςtheRA APM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτοὺς: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ἄρχονταςruler / chiefN3 APM · ἄρχωνcommon noun within the clause→ object specificationἄρχων: meaning 'ruler'; it serves as common noun within the clause.
τῆςtheRA GSF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτῆς: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
πόλεωςcityN3I GSF · πόλιςgenitive substantive expressing relation, possession, source, or description→ relational specificationπόλις: meaning 'city'; it serves as genitive substantive expressing relation, possession, source, or description.
αὐτῶνtheirRD GPM · αὐτόςpronoun in genitival dependence→ relational specificationαὐτῶν: meaning 'their'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun in genitival dependence.
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οἳ ἦσαν ἐν ταῖς ἡμέραις ἐκείναις Οζιας ὁ τοῦ Μιχα ἐκ τῆς φυλῆς Συμεων καὶ Χαβρις ὁ τοῦ Γοθονιηλ καὶ Χαρμις υἱὸς Μελχιηλ
who in those days were Uzziah son of Micah, of the tribe of Simeon, and Chabris son of Gothoniel, and Charmis son of Melchiel.
The local leadership is named, giving civic shape to Bethulia’s response.
Word-by-word analysis· 23 words
οἳwho / whichRR NPM · ὅςpronominal element marking reference, possession, or subordination→ participant referenceοἳ: meaning 'who'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal element marking reference, possession, or subordination.
ἦσανwereV9 IAI3P · εἰμίparticiple or verbal form modifying the clause→ ongoing verbal processεἰμί: meaning 'were'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as participle or verbal form modifying the clause.
ἐνinP · ἐνpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἐν: meaning 'in'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
ταῖςtheRA DPF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingταῖς: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ἡμέραιςdayN1A DPF · ἡμέραnominal term functioning as a dative complement→ sphere or referenceἡμέρα: meaning 'day'; it serves as nominal term functioning as a dative complement.
ἐκείναιςthatRD DPF · ἐκεῖνοςnominal term functioning as a dative complement→ participant reference or interestἐκεῖνος: meaning 'that'; it marks person, possession, or reference within the clause.
ΟζιαςUzziahN NSM · Οζιαςnominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or list item→ participant identificationΟζιας: transliterated proper name rendered in Greek letters; here it functions as nominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or list item.
ὁtheRA NSM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingὁ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
τοῦtheRA GSM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτοῦ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ΜιχαMichaN GSM · Μιχαproper name in the genealogical or narrative sequence→ participant identificationΜιχα: transliterated proper name rendered in Greek letters; here it functions as proper name in the genealogical or narrative sequence.
ἐκfromP · ἐκpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἐκ: meaning 'from'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
τῆςtheRA GSF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτῆς: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
φυλῆςtribeN1 GSF · φυλήcommon noun or modifier within the list formula→ temple neglect, covenant chastening, and renewed obedienceφυλή: meaning 'tribe'; it serves as common noun or modifier within the list formula.
ΣυμεωνSimeonN GSM · Συμεωνplace-name in the allotment list→ participant identificationΣυμεων: transliterated proper name rendered in Greek letters; here it functions as place-name in the allotment list.
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ΧαβριςChabrisN NSM · Χαβριςproper name within the civic listΧαβρις: transliterated proper name rendered in Greek letters; here it functions as proper name within the civic list.
ὁtheRA NSM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingὁ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
τοῦtheRA GSM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτοῦ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ΓοθονιηλOthnielN GSM · Γοθονιηλaccusative in apposition to σωτῆρα (indeclinable, articular)Γοθονιηλ: transliterated proper name rendered in Greek letters; here it functions as accusative in apposition to σωτῆρα (indeclinable, articular).
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ΧαρμιςCharmisN NSM · Χαρμιςproper name within the civic listΧαρμις: transliterated proper name rendered in Greek letters; here it functions as proper name within the civic list.
υἱὸςsonN2 NSM · υἱόςhead noun within the clause→ participant prominenceυἱός: meaning 'son'; it serves as head noun within the clause.
ΜελχιηλMalchielN GSM · Μελχιηλname-item in the genealogical registerΜελχιηλ: transliterated proper name rendered in Greek letters; here it functions as name-item in the genealogical register.
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καὶ συνεκάλεσαν πάντας τοὺς πρεσβυτέρους τῆς πόλεως καὶ συνέδραμον πᾶς νεανίσκος αὐτῶν καὶ αἱ γυναῖκες εἰς τὴν ἐκκλησίαν καὶ ἔστησαν τὸν Αχιωρ ἐν μέσῳ παντὸς τοῦ λαοῦ αὐτῶν καὶ ἐπηρώτησεν αὐτὸν Οζιας τὸ συμβεβηκός
And they called together all the elders of the city, and all their young men and the women ran together into the assembly, and they set Achior in the midst of all their people, and Uzziah asked him what had happened.
The city gathers across age and gender, and Uzziah invites Achior to recount the event before the assembly.
Word-by-word analysis· 34 words
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
συνεκάλεσανcalled togetherVAI AAI3P · καλέω + συνmain verbal form advancing the civic actionκαλέω + συν: meaning 'called together'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verbal form advancing the civic action.
πάνταςall / everyA3 APM · πᾶςadjectival or numeral modifier within the phrase→ object specificationπᾶς: meaning 'all'; it serves as adjectival or numeral modifier within the phrase.
τοὺςtheRA APM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτοὺς: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
πρεσβυτέρουςelderA1A APMC · πρεσβύτεροςaccusative term functioning as object, measure, or goal→ object specificationπρεσβύτερος: meaning 'elder'; it serves as accusative term functioning as object, measure, or goal.
τῆςtheRA GSF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτῆς: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
πόλεωςcityN3I GSF · πόλιςgenitive substantive expressing relation, possession, source, or description→ relational specificationπόλις: meaning 'city'; it serves as genitive substantive expressing relation, possession, source, or description.
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
συνέδραμονran togetherVBI AAI3P · τρέχω + συνmain verbal form advancing the gatheringτρέχω + συν: meaning 'ran together'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verbal form advancing the gathering.
πᾶςeveryoneA3 NSM · πᾶςadjectival or ordinal modifier→ participant prominenceπᾶς: meaning 'everyone'; it serves as adjectival or ordinal modifier.
νεανίσκοςyoung manN2 NSM · νεανίσκοςnominative (first of the age-merism)→ participant prominenceνεανίσκος: meaning 'young man'; it serves as nominative (first of the age-merism).
αὐτῶνtheirRD GPM · αὐτόςpronoun in genitival dependence→ relational specificationαὐτῶν: meaning 'their'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun in genitival dependence.
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
αἱtheRA NPF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingαἱ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
γυναῖκεςwomanN3K NPF · γυνήnominative term functioning as subject, predicate, or appositional identifier→ participant prominenceγυνή: meaning 'woman'; it serves as nominative term functioning as subject, predicate, or appositional identifier.
εἰςinto / toP · εἰςpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingεἰς: meaning 'into'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
τὴνtheRA ASF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὴν: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ἐκκλησίανassemblyN1A ASF · ἐκκλησίαnominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or list item→ object specificationἐκκλησία: meaning 'assembly'; it serves as nominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or list item.
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἔστησανstoodVHI AAI3P · ἵστημιverbal element advancing the clause→ constative aoristἵστημι: meaning 'stood'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal element advancing the clause.
τὸνtheRA ASM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὸν: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ΑχιωρAchiorN ASM · Αχιωρproper name within the narrative or speechΑχιωρ: transliterated proper name rendered in Greek letters; here it functions as proper name within the narrative or speech.
ἐνinP · ἐνpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἐν: meaning 'in'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
μέσῳmidstA1 DSN · μέσοςadjectival or ordinal modifier→ dative element marking sphere, relation, or instrumentμέσος: meaning 'midst'; it serves as adjectival or ordinal modifier.
παντὸςallA3 GSM · πᾶςadjectival or ordinal modifier→ relational specificationπᾶς: meaning 'all'; it serves as adjectival or ordinal modifier.
τοῦtheRA GSM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτοῦ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
λαοῦpeopleN2 GSM · λαόςcommon noun within the clause→ relational specificationλαός: meaning 'people'; it serves as common noun within the clause.
αὐτῶνtheirRD GPM · αὐτόςpronoun in genitival dependence→ relational specificationαὐτῶν: meaning 'their'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun in genitival dependence.
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἐπηρώτησενinquired / askedVAI AAI3S · ἐρωτάω + ἐπιmain verb (oracular inquiry)ἐρωτάω + ἐπι: meaning 'inquired'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verb (oracular inquiry).
αὐτὸνhimRD ASM · αὐτόςpronoun functioning as object or complement→ participant referenceαὐτὸν: meaning 'him'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun functioning as object or complement.
ΟζιαςUzziahN NSM · Οζιαςnominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or list item→ participant identificationΟζιας: transliterated proper name rendered in Greek letters; here it functions as nominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or list item.
τὸtheRA ASN · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὸ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
συμβεβηκόςwhat had happenedVX · χαπασν βαίνω + συνsubstantivized participle functioning as object of inquiryχαπασν βαίνω + συν: meaning 'what had happened'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as substantivized participle functioning as object of inquiry.
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καὶ ἀποκριθεὶς ἀπήγγειλεν αὐτοῖς τὰ ῥήματα τῆς συνεδρίας Ολοφέρνου καὶ πάντα τὰ ῥήματα ὅσα ἐλάλησεν ἐν μέσῳ τῶν ἀρχόντων υἱῶν Ασσουρ καὶ ὅσα ἐμεγαλορρημόνησεν Ολοφέρνης εἰς τὸν οἶκον Ισραηλ
And in reply he told them the words of the council of Holofernes and all the words that he had spoken in the midst of the rulers of Asshur, and all that Holofernes had boasted against the house of Israel.
Achior retells both the council scene and Holofernes’ boasts so the city hears the threat firsthand.
Word-by-word analysis· 29 words
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἀποκριθεὶςansweringVC · αππνσμ κρίνω + ἀποparticiple of attendant circumstance (Hebraizing speech-introduction formula)→ verbal action or stateαππνσμ κρίνω + ἀπο: meaning 'answering'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as participle of attendant circumstance (Hebraizing speech-introduction formula).
ἀπήγγειλενreportVAI AAI3S · ἀγγέλλω + ἀποverbal form carrying the clause action, state, or dependent verbal idea→ aorist aspect: presents the action as a wholeἀγγέλλω + ἀπο: meaning 'report'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the clause action, state, or dependent verbal idea.
αὐτοῖςthemRD DPM · αὐτόςpronominal form referring to the participant(s) already in view→ participant reference or interestαὐτοῖς: meaning 'them'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form referring to the participant(s) already in view.
τὰtheRA APN · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὰ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ῥήματαwordsN3M APN · ῥῆμαobject of ποιεῖν→ object specificationῥῆμα: meaning 'words'; it serves as object of ποιεῖν.
τῆςtheRA GSF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτῆς: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
συνεδρίαςcouncilN1A GSF · συνεδρίαsubstantive functioning within the clause according to caseσυνεδρία: meaning 'council'; it serves as substantive functioning within the clause according to case.
ΟλοφέρνουHolofernesN1M GSM · Ολοφέρνηςproper name within the narrative or speechΟλοφέρνου: transliterated proper name rendered in Greek letters; here it functions as proper name within the narrative or speech.
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
πάνταallA3 APN · πᾶςaccusative element functioning as object or goal→ object specificationπᾶς: meaning 'all'; it serves as accusative element functioning as object or goal.
τὰtheRA APN · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὰ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ῥήματαwordsN3M APN · ῥῆμαobject of ποιεῖν→ object specificationῥῆμα: meaning 'words'; it serves as object of ποιεῖν.
ὅσαas much asA1 APN · ὅσοςacc adjectival form modifying or specifying a substantive→ object specificationὅσος: meaning 'as much as'; it serves as acc adjectival form modifying or specifying a substantive.
ἐλάλησενspeakVAI AAI3S · λαλέωfinite or non-finite verbal form advancing the clause→ constative aoristλαλέω: meaning 'speak'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as finite or non-finite verbal form advancing the clause.
ἐνinP · ἐνpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἐν: meaning 'in'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
μέσῳmidstA1 DSN · μέσοςadjectival or ordinal modifier→ dative element marking sphere, relation, or instrumentμέσος: meaning 'midst'; it serves as adjectival or ordinal modifier.
τῶνtheRA GPM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτῶν: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ἀρχόντωνof rulersN3 GPM · ἄρχωνcommon noun within the clause→ relational specificationἄρχων: meaning 'of rulers'; it serves as common noun within the clause.
υἱῶνsonsN2 GPM · υἱόςgenitive modifier dependent on a neighboring head term→ relational specificationυἱός: meaning 'sons'; it serves as genitive modifier dependent on a neighboring head term.
ΑσσουρAssyriaN GSM · Ασσουρproper-name item in the genealogical chain→ participant identificationΑσσουρ: transliterated proper name rendered in Greek letters; here it functions as proper-name item in the genealogical chain.
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ὅσαas much asA1 APN · ὅσοςacc adjectival form modifying or specifying a substantive→ object specificationὅσος: meaning 'as much as'; it serves as acc adjectival form modifying or specifying a substantive.
ἐμεγαλορρημόνησενboasted loudlyVAI AAI3S · μεγαλορρημονέωmain verbal form advancing the report→ constative aoristμεγαλορρημονέω: meaning 'boasted loudly'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verbal form advancing the report.
ΟλοφέρνηςHolofernesN1M NSM · Ολοφέρνηςproper name within the narrative or speechΟλοφέρνης: transliterated proper name rendered in Greek letters; here it functions as proper name within the narrative or speech.
εἰςinto / toP · εἰςpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingεἰς: meaning 'into'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
τὸνtheRA ASM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὸν: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
οἶκονhouse / householdN2 ASM · οἶκοςhead noun within the clause→ object specificationοἶκος: meaning 'house'; it serves as head noun within the clause.
ΙσραηλIsraelN GSM · Ἰσραήλproper name within the narrative or prayer→ participant identificationΙσραηλ: transliterated proper name rendered in Greek letters; here it functions as proper name within the narrative or prayer.
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καὶ πεσόντες ὁ λαὸς προσεκύνησαν τῷ θεῷ καὶ ἐβόησαν λέγοντες
And the people fell down and worshiped God and cried out, saying,
The people answer the report with prostration and prayer rather than with panic or bravado.
Word-by-word analysis· 10 words
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
πεσόντεςthose who fellVF · φαπνπμ πίπτωsubstantival participle (subject: 'the fallen')φαπνπμ πίπτω: meaning 'those who fell'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as substantival participle (subject: 'the fallen').
ὁtheRA NSM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingὁ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
λαὸςpeopleN2 NSM · λαόςnominative substantive functioning as subject, predicate, or list item→ participant prominenceλαός: meaning 'people'; it serves as nominative substantive functioning as subject, predicate, or list item.
προσεκύνησανworshipVAI AAI3P · κυνέω + προςfinite verb advancing the clause→ perfectiveκυνέω + προς: meaning 'worship'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as finite verb advancing the clause.
τῷtheRA DSM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτῷ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
θεῷGodN2 DSM · θεόςdative element functioning as complement, sphere, or instrument→ sphere or referenceθεός: meaning 'God'; it serves as dative element functioning as complement, sphere, or instrument.
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἐβόησανcry outVAI AAI3P · βοάωmain verbal predicate of appeal→ aorist indicative summaryβοάω: meaning 'cry out'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verbal predicate of appeal.
λέγοντεςsayingV1 · παπνπμ λέγωfinite verb advancing the main action or assertion of the clause→ verbal action or stateπαπνπμ λέγω: meaning 'saying'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as finite verb advancing the main action or assertion of the clause.
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κύριε ὁ θεὸς τοῦ οὐρανοῦ κάτιδε ἐπὶ τὰς ὑπερηφανίας αὐτῶν καὶ ἐλέησον τὴν ταπείνωσιν τοῦ γένους ἡμῶν καὶ ἐπίβλεψον ἐπὶ τὸ πρόσωπον τῶν ἡγιασμένων σοι ἐν τῇ ἡμέρᾳ ταύτῃ
Lord God of heaven, look upon their arrogance and have mercy on the humiliation of our race, and look upon the face of those sanctified to you this day.
The prayer asks God to see Assyrian pride and to look mercifully on Israel’s humiliation and consecrated condition.
Word-by-word analysis· 29 words
κύριεLordN2 VSM · κύριοςsubstantive functioning within the clause according to context→ direct addressκύριος: meaning 'Lord'; it serves as substantive functioning within the clause according to context.
ὁtheRA NSM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingὁ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
θεὸςGodN2 NSM · θεόςnominative substantive functioning as subject, predicate, or list item→ participant prominenceθεός: meaning 'God'; it serves as nominative substantive functioning as subject, predicate, or list item.
τοῦtheRA GSM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτοῦ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
οὐρανοῦheavenN2 GSM · οὐρανόςcommon noun within the clause→ relational specificationοὐρανός: meaning 'heaven'; it serves as common noun within the clause.
κάτιδεlook downVB AAD2S · ὁράω + καταmain verb (imperative petition to YHWH)→ verbal action or stateὁράω + κατα: meaning 'look down'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verb (imperative petition to YHWH).
ἐπὶupon / overP · ἐπίpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἐπὶ: meaning 'upon'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
τὰςtheRA APF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὰς: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ὑπερηφανίαςprideN1A APF · ὑπερηφανίαgenitive term marking possession, source, relation, or descriptive qualificationὑπερηφανία: meaning 'pride'; it serves as genitive term marking possession, source, relation, or descriptive qualification.
αὐτῶνtheirRD GPM · αὐτόςpronoun in genitival dependence→ relational specificationαὐτῶν: meaning 'their'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun in genitival dependence.
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἐλέησονhave mercyVA AAD2S · ἐλεέωimperative verbal form expressing petition→ verbal action or stateἐλεέω: meaning 'have mercy'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as imperative verbal form expressing petition.
τὴνtheRA ASF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὴν: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ταπείνωσινtapeinosinN3I ASF · ταπείνωσιςnominal term functioning in a acc relation→ messianic reversal and covenant remembranceταπείνωσις: meaning 'tapeinosin'; it serves as nominal term functioning in a acc relation.
τοῦtheRA GSN · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτοῦ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
γένουςγένοςN3E GSN · γένοςGenitive modifier→ relational specificationγένος: meaning 'γένος'; it serves as Genitive modifier.
ἡμῶνIRP GP · ἐγώgen pronominal form referring back or forward within the clause→ relational specificationἡμῶν: meaning 'I'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as gen pronominal form referring back or forward within the clause.
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἐπίβλεψονlookVA AAD2S · βλέπω + ἐπιmain verb (command)→ verbal action or stateβλέπω + ἐπι: meaning 'look'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verb (command).
ἐπὶupon / overP · ἐπίpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἐπὶ: meaning 'upon'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
τὸtheRA ASN · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὸ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
πρόσωπονface / presenceN2N ASN · πρόσωπονaccusative substantive functioning as object or complement→ object specificationπρόσωπον: meaning 'face'; it serves as accusative substantive functioning as object or complement.
τῶνtheRA GPM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτῶν: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ἡγιασμένωνthings consecratedVT · χμπγπμ ἁγιάζωsubstantivized perfect participle (genitive: 'of the consecrated things')→ participleχμπγπμ ἁγιάζω: meaning 'things consecrated'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as substantivized perfect participle (genitive: 'of the consecrated things').
σοιto youRP DS · σύpronominal form referring to the participant(s) already in view→ participant reference or interestσοι: meaning 'to you'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form referring to the participant(s) already in view.
ἐνinP · ἐνpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἐν: meaning 'in'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
τῇtheRA DSF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτῇ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ἡμέρᾳdayN1A DSF · ἡμέραcommon noun within the clause→ sphere or referenceἡμέρα: meaning 'day'; it serves as common noun within the clause.
ταύτῃthisRD DSF · οὗτοςdemonstrative (modifying ἡμέρᾳ)→ participant reference or interestταύτῃ: meaning 'this'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as demonstrative (modifying ἡμέρᾳ).
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καὶ παρεκάλεσαν τὸν Αχιωρ καὶ ἐπῄνεσαν αὐτὸν σφόδρα
And they encouraged Achior and praised him greatly.
Achior is not treated as an outsider but as a welcome truth-teller worthy of praise.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
παρεκάλεσανencouragedVAI AAI3P · καλέω + παραmain verbal form advancing the communal response→ repentance, intercession, and restorationκαλέω + παρα: meaning 'encouraged'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verbal form advancing the communal response.
τὸνtheRA ASM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὸν: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ΑχιωρAchiorN ASM · Αχιωρproper name within the narrative or speechΑχιωρ: transliterated proper name rendered in Greek letters; here it functions as proper name within the narrative or speech.
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἐπῄνεσανpraisedVAI AAI3P · αἰνέω + ἐπιmain verb (the courtiers' recommendation to Pharaoh)αἰνέω + ἐπι: meaning 'praised'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verb (the courtiers' recommendation to Pharaoh).
αὐτὸνhimRD ASM · αὐτόςpronoun functioning as object or complement→ participant referenceαὐτὸν: meaning 'him'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun functioning as object or complement.
σφόδραgreatly / exceedinglyD · σφόδραparticle or adverb marking discourse flow, emphasis, or time→ discourse linkage or contrastσφόδρα: meaning 'greatly'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
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καὶ παρέλαβεν αὐτὸν Οζιας ἐκ τῆς ἐκκλησίας εἰς οἶκον αὐτοῦ καὶ ἐποίησεν πότον τοῖς πρεσβυτέροις καὶ ἐπεκαλέσαντο τὸν θεὸν Ισραηλ εἰς βοήθειαν ὅλην τὴν νύκτα ἐκείνην
And Uzziah took him from the assembly to his house and made a feast for the elders, and they called upon the God of Israel for help all that night.
Hospitality and prayer conclude the chapter together as the elders feast and call for divine help through the night.
Word-by-word analysis· 26 words
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
παρέλαβενtake alongVBI AAI3S · λαμβάνω + παραmain verb→ constative aoristλαμβάνω + παρα: meaning 'take along'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verb.
αὐτὸνhimRD ASM · αὐτόςpronoun functioning as object or complement→ participant referenceαὐτὸν: meaning 'him'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun functioning as object or complement.
ΟζιαςUzziahN NSM · Οζιαςnominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or list item→ participant identificationΟζιας: transliterated proper name rendered in Greek letters; here it functions as nominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or list item.
ἐκfromP · ἐκpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἐκ: meaning 'from'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
τῆςtheRA GSF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτῆς: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ἐκκλησίαςassemblyN1A GSF · ἐκκλησίαgenitive dependent→ relational specificationἐκκλησία: meaning 'assembly'; it serves as genitive dependent.
εἰςinto / toP · εἰςpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingεἰς: meaning 'into'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
οἶκονhouse / householdN2 ASM · οἶκοςhead noun within the clause→ object specificationοἶκος: meaning 'house'; it serves as head noun within the clause.
αὐτοῦhisRD GSM · αὐτόςpronoun in genitival dependence→ relational specificationαὐτοῦ: meaning 'his'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronoun in genitival dependence.
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἐποίησενdidVAI AAI3S · ποιέωmain verbal form carrying the clause forward→ constative aoristποιέω: meaning 'did'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verbal form carrying the clause forward.
πότονbanquetN2 ASN · πότοςhead noun within the clauseπότος: meaning 'banquet'; it serves as head noun within the clause.
τοῖςtheRA DPM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτοῖς: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
πρεσβυτέροιςeldersA1A DPMC · πρεσβύτεροςdative indirect object (those consulted)πρεσβύτερος: meaning 'elders'; it serves as dative indirect object (those consulted).
καὶandC · καίcoordinating conjunction linking the clause or sequence→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'and'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἐπεκαλέσαντοcalled uponVAI AMI3P · καλέω + ἐπιmain verbal form advancing the prayer→ constative aoristκαλέω + ἐπι: meaning 'called upon'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as main verbal form advancing the prayer.
τὸνtheRA ASM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὸν: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
θεὸνGodN2 ASM · θεόςaccusative substantive functioning as object or complement→ object specificationθεός: meaning 'God'; it serves as accusative substantive functioning as object or complement.
ΙσραηλIsraelN GSM · Ἰσραήλproper name within the narrative or prayer→ participant identificationΙσραηλ: transliterated proper name rendered in Greek letters; here it functions as proper name within the narrative or prayer.
εἰςinto / toP · εἰςpreposition introducing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingεἰς: meaning 'into'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition introducing its complement phrase.
βοήθειανhelpN1A ASF · βοήθειαObject / complement→ object specificationβοήθεια: meaning 'help'; it serves as Object / complement.
ὅληνwholeA1 ASF · ὅλοςattributive adjective (with πόλιν)→ object specificationὅλος: meaning 'whole'; it serves as attributive adjective (with πόλιν).
τὴνtheRA ASF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὴν: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
νύκταnyktaN3 ASF · νύξnominal term functioning in a acc relation→ object specificationνύξ: meaning 'nykta'; it serves as nominal term functioning in a acc relation.
ἐκείνηνhe, she, itRD ASF · ἐκεῖνοςpronominal modifier / argument→ nominal, pronominal, or adjectival contribution to the oracle's imagery and argumentἐκείνην: meaning 'he, she, it'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal modifier / argument.