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εἰς τὸ τέλος ψαλμὸς τῷ Δαυιδ κύριε ἐδοκίμασάς με καὶ ἔγνως με
For the end, a psalm for David. O Lord, you tested me and knew me.
The psalm opens by confessing that the Lord has already searched and known the speaker.
Word-by-word analysis· 12 words
εἰςεἰςP · εἰςpreposition governing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingεἰς: meaning 'εἰς'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition governing its complement phrase.
τὸὁRA ASN · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὸ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
τέλοςτέλοςN3E ASN · τέλοςaccusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal→ object specificationτέλος: meaning 'τέλος'; it serves as accusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal.
ψαλμὸςψαλμόςN2 NSM · ψαλμόςnominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition→ participant prominenceψαλμός: meaning 'ψαλμός'; it serves as nominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition.
τῷὁRA DSM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτῷ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ΔαυιδΔαυίδN DSM · Δαυίδadverbial or particle element shaping the clause or phrase→ discourse linkage or contrastΔαυιδ: meaning 'Δαυίδ'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
κύριεκύριοςN2 VSM · κύριοςvocative nominal element used in direct address→ direct addressκύριος: meaning 'κύριος'; it serves as vocative nominal element used in direct address.
ἐδοκίμασάςδοκιμάζωVAI AAI2S · δοκιμάζωverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ constative aoristδοκιμάζω: meaning 'δοκιμάζω'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
μεἐγώRP AS · ἐγώpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ participant referenceμε: meaning 'ἐγώ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
καὶκαίC · καίconnective or conjunction linking the clause to its context→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'καί'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἔγνωςγιγνώσκωVZI AAI2S · γιγνώσκωverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ constative aoristγιγνώσκω: meaning 'γιγνώσκω'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
μεἐγώRP AS · ἐγώpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ participant referenceμε: meaning 'ἐγώ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
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σὺ ἔγνως τὴν καθέδραν μου καὶ τὴν ἔγερσίν μου σὺ συνῆκας τοὺς διαλογισμούς μου ἀπὸ μακρόθεν
You knew my sitting down and my rising up; you understood my thoughts from afar.
Ordinary motions and inward deliberations alike fall under divine knowledge.
Word-by-word analysis· 16 words
σὺσύRP NS · σύpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ participant referenceσὺ: meaning 'σύ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
ἔγνωςγιγνώσκωVZI AAI2S · γιγνώσκωverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ constative aoristγιγνώσκω: meaning 'γιγνώσκω'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
τὴνὁRA ASF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὴν: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
καθέδρανκαθέδραN1A ASF · καθέδραaccusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal→ object specificationκαθέδρα: meaning 'καθέδρα'; it serves as accusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal.
μουἐγώRP GS · ἐγώpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ relational specificationμου: meaning 'ἐγώ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
καὶκαίC · καίconnective or conjunction linking the clause to its context→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'καί'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
τὴνὁRA ASF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὴν: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ἔγερσίνἔγερσιςN3I ASF · ἔγερσιςaccusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal→ object specificationἔγερσις: meaning 'ἔγερσις'; it serves as accusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal.
μουἐγώRP GS · ἐγώpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ relational specificationμου: meaning 'ἐγώ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
σὺσύRP NS · σύpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ participant referenceσὺ: meaning 'σύ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
συνῆκαςἵημι + συνVAI AAI2S · ἵημι + συνverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ constative aoristἵημι + συν: meaning 'ἵημι + συν'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
τοὺςὁRA APM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτοὺς: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
διαλογισμούςδιαλογισμόςN2 APM · διαλογισμόςaccusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal→ object specificationδιαλογισμός: meaning 'διαλογισμός'; it serves as accusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal.
μουἐγώRP GS · ἐγώpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ relational specificationμου: meaning 'ἐγώ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
ἀπὸἀπόP · ἀπόpreposition governing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἀπὸ: meaning 'ἀπό'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition governing its complement phrase.
μακρόθενμακρόθενD · μακρόθενadverbial or particle element shaping the clause or phrase→ discourse linkage or contrastμακρόθεν: meaning 'μακρόθεν'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
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τὴν τρίβον μου καὶ τὴν σχοῖνόν μου σὺ ἐξιχνίασας καὶ πάσας τὰς ὁδούς μου προεῖδες
You traced out my path and my measuring line, and you foresaw all my ways.
The Lord knows not only isolated acts but the whole mapped course of life.
Word-by-word analysis· 15 words
τὴνὁRA ASF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὴν: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
τρίβοντρίβωνA3N ASF · τρίβωνaccusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal→ object specificationτρίβων: meaning 'τρίβων'; it serves as accusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal.
μουἐγώRP GS · ἐγώpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ relational specificationμου: meaning 'ἐγώ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
καὶκαίC · καίconnective or conjunction linking the clause to its context→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'καί'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
τὴνὁRA ASF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὴν: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
σχοῖνόνσχοῖνοςN2 ASF · σχοῖνοςaccusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal→ object specificationσχοῖνος: meaning 'σχοῖνος'; it serves as accusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal.
μουἐγώRP GS · ἐγώpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ relational specificationμου: meaning 'ἐγώ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
σὺσύRP NS · σύpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ participant referenceσὺ: meaning 'σύ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
ἐξιχνίασαςἐξιχνιάζωVA AAI2S · ἐξιχνιάζωverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ constative aoristἐξιχνιάζω: meaning 'ἐξιχνιάζω'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
καὶκαίC · καίconnective or conjunction linking the clause to its context→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'καί'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
πάσαςπᾶςA1S APF · πᾶςaccusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal→ object specificationπᾶς: meaning 'πᾶς'; it serves as accusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal.
τὰςὁRA APF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὰς: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ὁδούςὁδόςN2 APF · ὁδόςaccusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal→ object specificationὁδός: meaning 'ὁδός'; it serves as accusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal.
μουἐγώRP GS · ἐγώpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ relational specificationμου: meaning 'ἐγώ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
προεῖδεςὁράω + προVBI AAI2S · ὁράω + προverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ constative aoristὁράω + προ: meaning 'ὁράω + προ'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
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ὅτι οὐκ ἔστιν λόγος ἐν γλώσσῃ μου
Because there is not a word upon my tongue.
The unfinished line prepares for the next verse's claim that speech is already known to God.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
ὅτιὅτιC · ὅτιconnective or conjunction linking the clause to its context→ discourse linkage or contrastὅτι: meaning 'ὅτι'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
οὐκοὐD · οὐadverbial or particle element shaping the clause or phrase→ discourse linkage or contrastοὐκ: meaning 'οὐ'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἔστινεἰμίV9 PAI3S · εἰμίverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ ongoing verbal processεἰμί: meaning 'εἰμί'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
λόγοςλόγοςN2 NSM · λόγοςnominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition→ participant prominenceλόγος: meaning 'λόγος'; it serves as nominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition.
ἐνἐνP · ἐνpreposition governing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἐν: meaning 'ἐν'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition governing its complement phrase.
γλώσσῃγλῶσσαN1S DSF · γλῶσσαdative nominal element marking relation, instrument, sphere, or recipient→ sphere or referenceγλῶσσα: meaning 'γλῶσσα'; it serves as dative nominal element marking relation, instrument, sphere, or recipient.
μουἐγώRP GS · ἐγώpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ relational specificationμου: meaning 'ἐγώ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
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ἰδού κύριε σὺ ἔγνως πάντα τὰ ἔσχατα καὶ τὰ ἀρχαῖα σὺ ἔπλασάς με καὶ ἔθηκας ἐπ' ἐμὲ τὴν χεῖρά σου
Behold, O Lord, you knew all the last things and the ancient things; you formed me and placed your hand upon me.
God's knowledge spans every temporal horizon and rests personally upon the speaker.
Word-by-word analysis· 20 words
ἰδούἰδούI · ἰδούadverbial or particle element shaping the clause or phrase→ discourse linkage or contrastἰδού: meaning 'ἰδού'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
κύριεκύριοςN2 VSM · κύριοςvocative nominal element used in direct address→ direct addressκύριος: meaning 'κύριος'; it serves as vocative nominal element used in direct address.
σὺσύRP NS · σύpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ participant referenceσὺ: meaning 'σύ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
ἔγνωςγιγνώσκωVZI AAI2S · γιγνώσκωverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ constative aoristγιγνώσκω: meaning 'γιγνώσκω'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
πάνταπᾶςA3 APN · πᾶςaccusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal→ object specificationπᾶς: meaning 'πᾶς'; it serves as accusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal.
τὰὁRA APN · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὰ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ἔσχαταἔσχατοςA1 APN · ἔσχατοςaccusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal→ object specificationἔσχατος: meaning 'ἔσχατος'; it serves as accusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal.
καὶκαίC · καίconnective or conjunction linking the clause to its context→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'καί'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
τὰὁRA APN · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὰ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ἀρχαῖαἀρχαῖοςA1A APN · ἀρχαῖοςaccusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal→ object specificationἀρχαῖος: meaning 'ἀρχαῖος'; it serves as accusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal.
σὺσύRP NS · σύpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ participant referenceσὺ: meaning 'σύ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
ἔπλασάςπλάσσωVAI AAI2S · πλάσσωverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ constative aoristπλάσσω: meaning 'πλάσσω'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
μεἐγώRP AS · ἐγώpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ participant referenceμε: meaning 'ἐγώ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
καὶκαίC · καίconnective or conjunction linking the clause to its context→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'καί'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἔθηκαςτίθημιVAI AAI2S · τίθημιverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ constative aoristτίθημι: meaning 'τίθημι'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
ἐπ'ἐπίP · ἐπίpreposition governing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἐπ': meaning 'ἐπί'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition governing its complement phrase.
ἐμὲἐγώRP AS · ἐγώpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ participant referenceἐμὲ: meaning 'ἐγώ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
τὴνὁRA ASF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὴν: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
χεῖράχείρN3 ASF · χείρaccusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal→ object specificationχείρ: meaning 'χείρ'; it serves as accusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal.
σουσύRP GS · σύpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ relational specificationσου: meaning 'σύ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
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ἐθαυμαστώθη ἡ γνῶσίς σου ἐξ ἐμοῦ ἐκραταιώθη οὐ μὴ δύνωμαι πρὸς αὐτήν
Your knowledge was made marvelous beyond me; it grew strong, and I shall not be able to attain it.
The response to being known so fully is astonishment at knowledge too high to grasp.
Word-by-word analysis· 12 words
ἐθαυμαστώθηθαυμαστόωVCI API3S · θαυμαστόωverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ constative aoristθαυμαστόω: meaning 'θαυμαστόω'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
ἡὁRA NSF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingἡ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
γνῶσίςγνῶσιςN3I NSF · γνῶσιςnominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition→ participant prominenceγνῶσις: meaning 'γνῶσις'; it serves as nominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition.
σουσύRP GS · σύpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ relational specificationσου: meaning 'σύ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
ἐξἐκP · ἐκpreposition governing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἐξ: meaning 'ἐκ'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition governing its complement phrase.
ἐμοῦἐγώRP GS · ἐγώpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ relational specificationἐμοῦ: meaning 'ἐγώ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
ἐκραταιώθηκραταιόωVCI API3S · κραταιόωverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ constative aoristκραταιόω: meaning 'κραταιόω'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
οὐοὐD · οὐadverbial or particle element shaping the clause or phrase→ discourse linkage or contrastοὐ: meaning 'οὐ'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
μὴμήD · μήadverbial or particle element shaping the clause or phrase→ discourse linkage or contrastμὴ: meaning 'μή'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
δύνωμαιδύναμαιV6 PMS1S · δύναμαιverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ subjunctive contingencyδύναμαι: meaning 'δύναμαι'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
πρὸςπρόςP · πρόςpreposition governing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingπρὸς: meaning 'πρός'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition governing its complement phrase.
αὐτήναὐτόςRP ASF · αὐτόςpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ participant referenceαὐτήν: meaning 'αὐτός'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
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ποῦ πορευθῶ ἀπὸ τοῦ πνεύματός σου καὶ ἀπὸ τοῦ προσώπου σου ποῦ φύγω
Where shall I go from your Spirit, and where shall I flee from your presence?
The psalm turns from omniscience to omnipresence in the form of paired rhetorical questions.
Word-by-word analysis· 13 words
ποῦποῦD · ποῦadverbial or particle element shaping the clause or phrase→ discourse linkage or contrastποῦ: meaning 'ποῦ'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
πορευθῶπορεύομαιVC APS1S · πορεύομαιverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ subjunctive contingencyπορεύομαι: meaning 'πορεύομαι'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
ἀπὸἀπόP · ἀπόpreposition governing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἀπὸ: meaning 'ἀπό'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition governing its complement phrase.
τοῦὁRA GSN · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτοῦ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
πνεύματόςπνεῦμαN3M GSN · πνεῦμαgenitive nominal element defining relation, possession, source, or quality→ relational specificationπνεῦμα: meaning 'πνεῦμα'; it serves as genitive nominal element defining relation, possession, source, or quality.
σουσύRP GS · σύpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ relational specificationσου: meaning 'σύ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
καὶκαίC · καίconnective or conjunction linking the clause to its context→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'καί'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἀπὸἀπόP · ἀπόpreposition governing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἀπὸ: meaning 'ἀπό'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition governing its complement phrase.
τοῦὁRA GSN · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτοῦ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
προσώπουπρόσωπονN2N GSN · πρόσωπονgenitive nominal element defining relation, possession, source, or quality→ relational specificationπρόσωπον: meaning 'πρόσωπον'; it serves as genitive nominal element defining relation, possession, source, or quality.
σουσύRP GS · σύpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ relational specificationσου: meaning 'σύ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
ποῦποῦD · ποῦadverbial or particle element shaping the clause or phrase→ discourse linkage or contrastποῦ: meaning 'ποῦ'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
φύγωφεύγωVB AAS1S · φεύγωverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ subjunctive contingencyφεύγω: meaning 'φεύγω'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
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ἐὰν ἀναβῶ εἰς τὸν οὐρανόν σὺ εἶ ἐκεῖ ἐὰν καταβῶ εἰς τὸν ᾅδην πάρει
If I go up into heaven, you are there; if I go down into Hades, you are present.
The highest and lowest imaginable places alike are occupied by God.
Word-by-word analysis· 14 words
ἐὰνἐάνC · ἐάνconnective or conjunction linking the clause to its context→ discourse linkage or contrastἐὰν: meaning 'ἐάν'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἀναβῶβαίνω + ἀναVZ AAS1S · βαίνω + ἀναverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ subjunctive contingencyβαίνω + ἀνα: meaning 'βαίνω + ἀνα'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
εἰςεἰςP · εἰςpreposition governing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingεἰς: meaning 'εἰς'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition governing its complement phrase.
τὸνὁRA ASM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὸν: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
οὐρανόνοὐρανόςN2 ASM · οὐρανόςaccusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal→ object specificationοὐρανός: meaning 'οὐρανός'; it serves as accusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal.
σὺσύRP NS · σύpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ participant referenceσὺ: meaning 'σύ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
εἶεἰμίV9 PAI2S · εἰμίverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ ongoing verbal processεἰμί: meaning 'εἰμί'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
ἐκεῖἐκεῖD · ἐκεῖadverbial or particle element shaping the clause or phrase→ discourse linkage or contrastἐκεῖ: meaning 'ἐκεῖ'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἐὰνἐάνC · ἐάνconnective or conjunction linking the clause to its context→ discourse linkage or contrastἐὰν: meaning 'ἐάν'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
καταβῶβαίνω + καταVZ AAS1S · βαίνω + καταverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ subjunctive contingencyβαίνω + κατα: meaning 'βαίνω + κατα'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
εἰςεἰςP · εἰςpreposition governing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingεἰς: meaning 'εἰς'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition governing its complement phrase.
τὸνὁRA ASM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὸν: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ᾅδηνᾅδηςN1M ASM · ᾅδηςaccusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal→ object specificationᾅδης: meaning 'ᾅδης'; it serves as accusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal.
πάρειεἰμί + παραV9 PAI2S · εἰμί + παραverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ ongoing verbal processεἰμί + παρα: meaning 'εἰμί + παρα'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
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ἐὰν ἀναλάβοιμι τὰς πτέρυγάς μου κατ' ὄρθρον καὶ κατασκηνώσω εἰς τὰ ἔσχατα τῆς θαλάσσης
If I should take up my wings at dawn and dwell in the farthest parts of the sea,
Even flight to the horizon cannot outrun the divine presence.
Word-by-word analysis· 14 words
ἐὰνἐάνC · ἐάνconnective or conjunction linking the clause to its context→ discourse linkage or contrastἐὰν: meaning 'ἐάν'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἀναλάβοιμιλαμβάνω + ἀναVB AAO1S · λαμβάνω + ἀναverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ verbal action or stateλαμβάνω + ἀνα: meaning 'λαμβάνω + ἀνα'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
τὰςὁRA APF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὰς: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
πτέρυγάςπτέρυξN3G APF · πτέρυξaccusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal→ object specificationπτέρυξ: meaning 'πτέρυξ'; it serves as accusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal.
μουἐγώRP GS · ἐγώpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ relational specificationμου: meaning 'ἐγώ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
κατ'κατάP · κατάpreposition governing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingκατ': meaning 'κατά'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition governing its complement phrase.
ὄρθρονὄρθροςN2 ASM · ὄρθροςaccusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal→ object specificationὄρθρος: meaning 'ὄρθρος'; it serves as accusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal.
καὶκαίC · καίconnective or conjunction linking the clause to its context→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'καί'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
κατασκηνώσωσκηνόω + καταVA AAS1S · σκηνόω + καταverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ subjunctive contingencyσκηνόω + κατα: meaning 'σκηνόω + κατα'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
εἰςεἰςP · εἰςpreposition governing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingεἰς: meaning 'εἰς'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition governing its complement phrase.
τὰὁRA APN · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὰ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ἔσχαταἔσχατοςA1 APN · ἔσχατοςaccusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal→ object specificationἔσχατος: meaning 'ἔσχατος'; it serves as accusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal.
τῆςὁRA GSF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτῆς: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
θαλάσσηςθάλασσαN1S GSF · θάλασσαgenitive nominal element defining relation, possession, source, or quality→ relational specificationθάλασσα: meaning 'θάλασσα'; it serves as genitive nominal element defining relation, possession, source, or quality.
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καὶ γὰρ ἐκεῖ ἡ χείρ σου ὁδηγήσει με καὶ καθέξει με ἡ δεξιά σου
for even there your hand will guide me, and your right hand will hold me fast.
The presence of God is not merely observational but guiding and grasping.
Word-by-word analysis· 14 words
καὶκαίC · καίconnective or conjunction linking the clause to its context→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'καί'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
γὰργάρX · γάρadverbial or particle element shaping the clause or phrase→ discourse linkage or contrastγὰρ: meaning 'γάρ'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἐκεῖἐκεῖD · ἐκεῖadverbial or particle element shaping the clause or phrase→ discourse linkage or contrastἐκεῖ: meaning 'ἐκεῖ'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἡὁRA NSF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingἡ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
χείρχείρN3 NSF · χείρnominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition→ participant prominenceχείρ: meaning 'χείρ'; it serves as nominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition.
σουσύRP GS · σύpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ relational specificationσου: meaning 'σύ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
ὁδηγήσειὁδηγέωVF FAI3S · ὁδηγέωverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ futureὁδηγέω: meaning 'ὁδηγέω'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
μεἐγώRP AS · ἐγώpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ participant referenceμε: meaning 'ἐγώ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
καὶκαίC · καίconnective or conjunction linking the clause to its context→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'καί'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
καθέξειἔχω + καταVF FAI3S · ἔχω + καταverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ futureἔχω + κατα: meaning 'ἔχω + κατα'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
μεἐγώRP AS · ἐγώpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ participant referenceμε: meaning 'ἐγώ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
ἡὁRA NSF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingἡ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
δεξιάδεξιόςA1A APN · δεξιόςaccusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal→ object specificationδεξιός: meaning 'δεξιός'; it serves as accusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal.
σουσύRP GS · σύpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ relational specificationσου: meaning 'σύ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
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καὶ εἶπα ἄρα σκότος καταπατήσει με καὶ νὺξ φωτισμὸς ἐν τῇ τρυφῇ μου
And I said, Surely darkness will trample me, and night will be illumination in my luxury.
The speaker imagines darkness as cover, only to find that even night belongs to God.
Word-by-word analysis· 13 words
καὶκαίC · καίconnective or conjunction linking the clause to its context→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'καί'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
εἶπαεἶπονVAI AAI1S · εἶπονverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ constative aoristεἶπον: meaning 'εἶπον'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
ἄραἄραX · ἄραadverbial or particle element shaping the clause or phrase→ discourse linkage or contrastἄρα: meaning 'ἄρα'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
σκότοςσκότοςN3E NSN · σκότοςnominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition→ participant prominenceσκότος: meaning 'σκότος'; it serves as nominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition.
καταπατήσειπατέω + καταVF FAI3S · πατέω + καταverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ futureπατέω + κατα: meaning 'πατέω + κατα'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
μεἐγώRP AS · ἐγώpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ participant referenceμε: meaning 'ἐγώ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
καὶκαίC · καίconnective or conjunction linking the clause to its context→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'καί'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
νὺξνύξN3 NSF · νύξnominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition→ participant prominenceνύξ: meaning 'νύξ'; it serves as nominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition.
φωτισμὸςφωτισμόςN2 NSM · φωτισμόςnominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition→ participant prominenceφωτισμός: meaning 'φωτισμός'; it serves as nominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition.
ἐνἐνP · ἐνpreposition governing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἐν: meaning 'ἐν'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition governing its complement phrase.
τῇὁRA DSF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτῇ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
τρυφῇτρυφήN1 DSF · τρυφήdative nominal element marking relation, instrument, sphere, or recipient→ sphere or referenceτρυφή: meaning 'τρυφή'; it serves as dative nominal element marking relation, instrument, sphere, or recipient.
μουἐγώRP GS · ἐγώpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ relational specificationμου: meaning 'ἐγώ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
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ὅτι σκότος οὐ σκοτισθήσεται ἀπὸ σοῦ καὶ νὺξ ὡς ἡμέρα φωτισθήσεται ὡς τὸ σκότος αὐτῆς οὕτως καὶ τὸ φῶς αὐτῆς
Because darkness will not be darkened from you, and night will be illumined like day; as its darkness, so also is its light.
For God the distinction between dark and light does not limit sight or presence.
Word-by-word analysis· 20 words
ὅτιὅτιC · ὅτιconnective or conjunction linking the clause to its context→ discourse linkage or contrastὅτι: meaning 'ὅτι'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
σκότοςσκότοςN3E ASN · σκότοςaccusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal→ object specificationσκότος: meaning 'σκότος'; it serves as accusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal.
οὐοὐD · οὐadverbial or particle element shaping the clause or phrase→ discourse linkage or contrastοὐ: meaning 'οὐ'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
σκοτισθήσεταισκοτίζωVC FPI3S · σκοτίζωverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ futureσκοτίζω: meaning 'σκοτίζω'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
ἀπὸἀπόP · ἀπόpreposition governing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἀπὸ: meaning 'ἀπό'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition governing its complement phrase.
σοῦσύRP GS · σύpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ relational specificationσοῦ: meaning 'σύ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
καὶκαίC · καίconnective or conjunction linking the clause to its context→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'καί'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
νὺξνύξN3 NSF · νύξnominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition→ participant prominenceνύξ: meaning 'νύξ'; it serves as nominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition.
ὡςὡςC · ὡςconnective or conjunction linking the clause to its context→ discourse linkage or contrastὡς: meaning 'ὡς'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἡμέραἡμέραN1A NSF · ἡμέραnominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition→ participant prominenceἡμέρα: meaning 'ἡμέρα'; it serves as nominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition.
φωτισθήσεταιφωτίζωVS FPI3S · φωτίζωverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ futureφωτίζω: meaning 'φωτίζω'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
ὡςὡςC · ὡςconnective or conjunction linking the clause to its context→ discourse linkage or contrastὡς: meaning 'ὡς'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
τὸὁRA ASN · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὸ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
σκότοςσκότοςN3E ASN · σκότοςaccusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal→ object specificationσκότος: meaning 'σκότος'; it serves as accusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal.
αὐτῆςαὐτόςRP GSF · αὐτόςpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ relational specificationαὐτῆς: meaning 'αὐτός'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
οὕτωςοὕτωςD · οὕτωςadverbial or particle element shaping the clause or phrase→ discourse linkage or contrastοὕτως: meaning 'οὕτως'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
καὶκαίC · καίconnective or conjunction linking the clause to its context→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'καί'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
τὸὁRA ASN · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὸ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
φῶςφῶςN3T ASN · φῶςaccusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal→ object specificationφῶς: meaning 'φῶς'; it serves as accusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal.
αὐτῆςαὐτόςRP GSF · αὐτόςpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ relational specificationαὐτῆς: meaning 'αὐτός'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
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ὅτι σὺ ἐκτήσω τοὺς νεφρούς μου κύριε ἀντελάβου μου ἐκ γαστρὸς μητρός μου
Because you acquired my inward parts, O Lord; you took hold of me from my mother's womb.
The psalm grounds divine knowledge in divine formation of the self from the beginning.
Word-by-word analysis· 13 words
ὅτιὅτιC · ὅτιconnective or conjunction linking the clause to its context→ discourse linkage or contrastὅτι: meaning 'ὅτι'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
σὺσύRP NS · σύpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ participant referenceσὺ: meaning 'σύ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
ἐκτήσωκτάομαιVAI AMI2S · κτάομαιverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ constative aoristκτάομαι: meaning 'κτάομαι'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
τοὺςὁRA APM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτοὺς: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
νεφρούςνεφρόςN2 APM · νεφρόςaccusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal→ object specificationνεφρός: meaning 'νεφρός'; it serves as accusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal.
μουἐγώRP GS · ἐγώpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ relational specificationμου: meaning 'ἐγώ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
κύριεκύριοςN2 VSM · κύριοςvocative nominal element used in direct address→ direct addressκύριος: meaning 'κύριος'; it serves as vocative nominal element used in direct address.
ἀντελάβουλαμβάνω + ἀντιVBI AMI2S · λαμβάνω + ἀντιverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ constative aoristλαμβάνω + ἀντι: meaning 'λαμβάνω + ἀντι'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
μουἐγώRP GS · ἐγώpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ relational specificationμου: meaning 'ἐγώ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
ἐκἐκP · ἐκpreposition governing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἐκ: meaning 'ἐκ'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition governing its complement phrase.
γαστρὸςγαστήρN3 GSF · γαστήρgenitive nominal element defining relation, possession, source, or quality→ relational specificationγαστήρ: meaning 'γαστήρ'; it serves as genitive nominal element defining relation, possession, source, or quality.
μητρόςμήτηρN3 GSF · μήτηρgenitive nominal element defining relation, possession, source, or quality→ relational specificationμήτηρ: meaning 'μήτηρ'; it serves as genitive nominal element defining relation, possession, source, or quality.
μουἐγώRP GS · ἐγώpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ relational specificationμου: meaning 'ἐγώ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
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ἐξομολογήσομαί σοι ὅτι φοβερῶς ἐθαυμαστώθην θαυμάσια τὰ ἔργα σου καὶ ἡ ψυχή μου γινώσκει σφόδρα
I will give thanks to you because I was fearfully made wonderful; marvelous are your works, and my soul knows very well.
The response to being formed by God is grateful wonder.
Word-by-word analysis· 15 words
ἐξομολογήσομαίὁμολογέω + ἐκVF FMI1S · ὁμολογέω + ἐκverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ futureὁμολογέω + ἐκ: meaning 'ὁμολογέω + ἐκ'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
σοισύRP DS · σύpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ participant reference or interestσοι: meaning 'σύ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
ὅτιὅτιC · ὅτιconnective or conjunction linking the clause to its context→ discourse linkage or contrastὅτι: meaning 'ὅτι'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
φοβερῶςφοβερῶςD · φοβερῶςadverbial or particle element shaping the clause or phrase→ discourse linkage or contrastφοβερῶς: meaning 'φοβερῶς'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἐθαυμαστώθηνθαυμαστόωVCI API1S · θαυμαστόωverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ constative aoristθαυμαστόω: meaning 'θαυμαστόω'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
θαυμάσιαθαυμάσιοςA1A APN · θαυμάσιοςaccusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal→ object specificationθαυμάσιος: meaning 'θαυμάσιος'; it serves as accusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal.
τὰὁRA APN · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὰ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ἔργαἔργονN2N APN · ἔργονaccusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal→ object specificationἔργον: meaning 'ἔργον'; it serves as accusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal.
σουσύRP GS · σύpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ relational specificationσου: meaning 'σύ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
καὶκαίC · καίconnective or conjunction linking the clause to its context→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'καί'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἡὁRA NSF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingἡ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ψυχήψυχήN1 NSF · ψυχήnominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition→ participant prominenceψυχή: meaning 'ψυχή'; it serves as nominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition.
μουἐγώRP GS · ἐγώpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ relational specificationμου: meaning 'ἐγώ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
γινώσκειγιγνώσκωV1 PAI3S · γιγνώσκωverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ ongoing verbal processγιγνώσκω: meaning 'γιγνώσκω'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
σφόδρασφόδραD · σφόδραadverbial or particle element shaping the clause or phrase→ discourse linkage or contrastσφόδρα: meaning 'σφόδρα'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
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οὐκ ἐκρύβη τὸ ὀστοῦν μου ἀπὸ σοῦ ὃ ἐποίησας ἐν κρυφῇ καὶ ἡ ὑπόστασίς μου ἐν τοῖς κατωτάτοις τῆς γῆς
My bone was not hidden from you, which you made in secret, and my substance in the lowest parts of the earth.
The hiddenness of gestation never concealed the speaker from God.
Word-by-word analysis· 20 words
οὐκοὐD · οὐadverbial or particle element shaping the clause or phrase→ discourse linkage or contrastοὐκ: meaning 'οὐ'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἐκρύβηκρύπτωVDI API3S · κρύπτωverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ constative aoristκρύπτω: meaning 'κρύπτω'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
τὸὁRA ASN · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὸ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ὀστοῦνὀστέονN3E ASN · ὀστέονaccusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal→ object specificationὀστέον: meaning 'ὀστέον'; it serves as accusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal.
μουἐγώRP GS · ἐγώpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ relational specificationμου: meaning 'ἐγώ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
ἀπὸἀπόP · ἀπόpreposition governing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἀπὸ: meaning 'ἀπό'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition governing its complement phrase.
σοῦσύRP GS · σύpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ relational specificationσοῦ: meaning 'σύ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
ὃὅςRR ASN · ὅςpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ participant referenceὃ: meaning 'ὅς'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
ἐποίησαςποιέωVAI AAI2S · ποιέωverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ constative aoristποιέω: meaning 'ποιέω'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
ἐνἐνP · ἐνpreposition governing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἐν: meaning 'ἐν'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition governing its complement phrase.
κρυφῇκρυφῇD · κρυφῇadverbial or particle element shaping the clause or phrase→ discourse linkage or contrastκρυφῇ: meaning 'κρυφῇ'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
καὶκαίC · καίconnective or conjunction linking the clause to its context→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'καί'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἡὁRA NSF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingἡ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ὑπόστασίςὑπόστασιςN3I NSF · ὑπόστασιςnominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition→ participant prominenceὑπόστασις: meaning 'ὑπόστασις'; it serves as nominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition.
μουἐγώRP GS · ἐγώpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ relational specificationμου: meaning 'ἐγώ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
ἐνἐνP · ἐνpreposition governing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἐν: meaning 'ἐν'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition governing its complement phrase.
τοῖςὁRA DPM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτοῖς: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
κατωτάτοιςκατώτατοςA1A DPM · κατώτατοςdative nominal element marking relation, instrument, sphere, or recipient→ sphere or referenceκατώτατος: meaning 'κατώτατος'; it serves as dative nominal element marking relation, instrument, sphere, or recipient.
τῆςὁRA GSF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτῆς: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
γῆςγῆN1 GSF · γῆgenitive nominal element defining relation, possession, source, or quality→ relational specificationγῆ: meaning 'γῆ'; it serves as genitive nominal element defining relation, possession, source, or quality.
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τὸ ἀκατέργαστόν μου εἴδοσαν οἱ ὀφθαλμοί σου καὶ ἐπὶ τὸ βιβλίον σου πάντες γραφήσονται ἡμέρας πλασθήσονται καὶ οὐθεὶς ἐν αὐτοῖς
Your eyes saw my unformed substance, and upon your book all of them will be written; days will be formed, and no one among them was yet there.
The Lord's knowledge includes the unwrought self and all appointed days.
Word-by-word analysis· 20 words
τὸὁRA ASN · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὸ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ἀκατέργαστόνἀκατέργαστοςA1B ASN · ἀκατέργαστοςaccusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal→ object specificationἀκατέργαστος: meaning 'ἀκατέργαστος'; it serves as accusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal.
μουἐγώRP GS · ἐγώpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ relational specificationμου: meaning 'ἐγώ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
εἴδοσανὁράωVBI AAI3P · ὁράωverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ constative aoristὁράω: meaning 'ὁράω'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
οἱὁRA NPM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingοἱ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ὀφθαλμοίὀφθαλμόςN2 NPM · ὀφθαλμόςnominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition→ participant prominenceὀφθαλμός: meaning 'ὀφθαλμός'; it serves as nominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition.
σουσύRP GS · σύpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ relational specificationσου: meaning 'σύ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
καὶκαίC · καίconnective or conjunction linking the clause to its context→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'καί'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἐπὶἐπίP · ἐπίpreposition governing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἐπὶ: meaning 'ἐπί'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition governing its complement phrase.
τὸὁRA ASN · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὸ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
βιβλίονβιβλίονN2N ASN · βιβλίονaccusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal→ object specificationβιβλίον: meaning 'βιβλίον'; it serves as accusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal.
σουσύRP GS · σύpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ relational specificationσου: meaning 'σύ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
πάντεςπᾶςA3 NPM · πᾶςnominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition→ participant prominenceπᾶς: meaning 'πᾶς'; it serves as nominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition.
γραφήσονταιγράφωVD FPI3P · γράφωverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ futureγράφω: meaning 'γράφω'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
ἡμέραςἡμέραN1A APF · ἡμέραaccusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal→ object specificationἡμέρα: meaning 'ἡμέρα'; it serves as accusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal.
πλασθήσονταιπλάσσωVC FPI3P · πλάσσωverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ futureπλάσσω: meaning 'πλάσσω'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
καὶκαίC · καίconnective or conjunction linking the clause to its context→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'καί'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
οὐθεὶςοὐδείςA3 NSM · οὐδείςnominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition→ participant prominenceοὐδείς: meaning 'οὐδείς'; it serves as nominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition.
ἐνἐνP · ἐνpreposition governing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἐν: meaning 'ἐν'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition governing its complement phrase.
αὐτοῖςαὐτόςRP DPM · αὐτόςpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ participant reference or interestαὐτοῖς: meaning 'αὐτός'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
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ἐμοὶ δὲ λίαν ἐτιμήθησαν οἱ φίλοι σου ὁ θεός λίαν ἐκραταιώθησαν αἱ ἀρχαὶ αὐτῶν
But to me your friends were very honored, O God; their chief number was made exceedingly strong.
Wonder at God's knowledge turns into esteem for those aligned with him.
Word-by-word analysis· 14 words
ἐμοὶἐγώRP DS · ἐγώpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ participant reference or interestἐμοὶ: meaning 'ἐγώ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
δὲδέX · δέadverbial or particle element shaping the clause or phrase→ discourse linkage or contrastδὲ: meaning 'δέ'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
λίανλίανD · λίανadverbial or particle element shaping the clause or phrase→ discourse linkage or contrastλίαν: meaning 'λίαν'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἐτιμήθησαντιμάωVCI API3P · τιμάωverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ constative aoristτιμάω: meaning 'τιμάω'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
οἱὁRA NPM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingοἱ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
φίλοιφίλοςA1 NPM · φίλοςnominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition→ participant prominenceφίλος: meaning 'φίλος'; it serves as nominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition.
σουσύRP GS · σύpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ relational specificationσου: meaning 'σύ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
ὁὁRA NSM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingὁ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
θεόςθεόςN2 NSM · θεόςnominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition→ participant prominenceθεός: meaning 'θεός'; it serves as nominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition.
λίανλίανD · λίανadverbial or particle element shaping the clause or phrase→ discourse linkage or contrastλίαν: meaning 'λίαν'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἐκραταιώθησανκραταιόωVCI API3P · κραταιόωverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ constative aoristκραταιόω: meaning 'κραταιόω'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
αἱὁRA NPF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingαἱ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ἀρχαὶἀρχήN1 NPF · ἀρχήnominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition→ participant prominenceἀρχή: meaning 'ἀρχή'; it serves as nominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition.
αὐτῶναὐτόςRP GPM · αὐτόςpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ relational specificationαὐτῶν: meaning 'αὐτός'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
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ἐξαριθμήσομαι αὐτούς καὶ ὑπὲρ ἄμμον πληθυνθήσονται ἐξηγέρθην καὶ ἔτι εἰμὶ μετὰ σοῦ
I will count them, and they will be multiplied beyond sand; I awoke, and I am still with you.
Even after sleep, the speaker remains in the continuing presence of God.
Word-by-word analysis· 12 words
ἐξαριθμήσομαιἀριθμέω + ἐκVF FMI1S · ἀριθμέω + ἐκverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ futureἀριθμέω + ἐκ: meaning 'ἀριθμέω + ἐκ'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
αὐτούςαὐτόςRP APM · αὐτόςpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ participant referenceαὐτούς: meaning 'αὐτός'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
καὶκαίC · καίconnective or conjunction linking the clause to its context→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'καί'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ὑπὲρὑπέρP · ὑπέρpreposition governing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingὑπὲρ: meaning 'ὑπέρ'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition governing its complement phrase.
ἄμμονἄμμοςN2 ASF · ἄμμοςaccusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal→ object specificationἄμμος: meaning 'ἄμμος'; it serves as accusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal.
πληθυνθήσονταιπληθύνωVC FPI3P · πληθύνωverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ futureπληθύνω: meaning 'πληθύνω'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
ἐξηγέρθηνἐγείρω + ἐκVCI API1S · ἐγείρω + ἐκverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ constative aoristἐγείρω + ἐκ: meaning 'ἐγείρω + ἐκ'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
καὶκαίC · καίconnective or conjunction linking the clause to its context→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'καί'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἔτιἔτιD · ἔτιadverbial or particle element shaping the clause or phrase→ discourse linkage or contrastἔτι: meaning 'ἔτι'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
εἰμὶεἰμίV9 PAI1S · εἰμίverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ ongoing verbal processεἰμί: meaning 'εἰμί'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
μετὰμετάP · μετάpreposition governing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingμετὰ: meaning 'μετά'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition governing its complement phrase.
σοῦσύRP GS · σύpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ relational specificationσοῦ: meaning 'σύ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
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ἐὰν ἀποκτείνῃς ἁμαρτωλούς ὁ θεός ἄνδρες αἱμάτων ἐκκλίνατε ἀπ' ἐμοῦ
If you would kill sinners, O God, men of blood, depart from me.
The psalm shifts into separation from violent men under the judgment of God.
Word-by-word analysis· 10 words
ἐὰνἐάνC · ἐάνconnective or conjunction linking the clause to its context→ discourse linkage or contrastἐὰν: meaning 'ἐάν'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἀποκτείνῃςκτείνω + ἀποVA AAS2S · κτείνω + ἀποverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ subjunctive contingencyκτείνω + ἀπο: meaning 'κτείνω + ἀπο'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
ἁμαρτωλούςἁμαρτωλόςA1B APM · ἁμαρτωλόςaccusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal→ object specificationἁμαρτωλός: meaning 'ἁμαρτωλός'; it serves as accusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal.
ὁὁRA NSM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingὁ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
θεόςθεόςN2 NSM · θεόςnominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition→ participant prominenceθεός: meaning 'θεός'; it serves as nominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition.
ἄνδρεςἀνήρN3 NPM · ἀνήρnominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition→ participant prominenceἀνήρ: meaning 'ἀνήρ'; it serves as nominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition.
αἱμάτωναἷμαN3M GPN · αἷμαgenitive nominal element defining relation, possession, source, or quality→ relational specificationαἷμα: meaning 'αἷμα'; it serves as genitive nominal element defining relation, possession, source, or quality.
ἐκκλίνατεκλίνω + ἐκVA AAD2P · κλίνω + ἐκverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ verbal action or stateκλίνω + ἐκ: meaning 'κλίνω + ἐκ'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
ἀπ'ἀπόP · ἀπόpreposition governing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἀπ': meaning 'ἀπό'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition governing its complement phrase.
ἐμοῦἐγώRP GS · ἐγώpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ relational specificationἐμοῦ: meaning 'ἐγώ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
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ὅτι ἐρεῖς εἰς διαλογισμόν λήμψονται εἰς ματαιότητα τὰς πόλεις σου
Because you will speak toward reasoning; they will take your cities in vain.
The wicked are characterized by vain, hostile misuse of what belongs to God.
Word-by-word analysis· 10 words
ὅτιὅτιC · ὅτιconnective or conjunction linking the clause to its context→ discourse linkage or contrastὅτι: meaning 'ὅτι'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἐρεῖςεἶπονVF2 FAI2S · εἶπονverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ futureεἶπον: meaning 'εἶπον'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
εἰςεἰςP · εἰςpreposition governing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingεἰς: meaning 'εἰς'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition governing its complement phrase.
διαλογισμόνδιαλογισμόςN2 ASM · διαλογισμόςaccusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal→ object specificationδιαλογισμός: meaning 'διαλογισμός'; it serves as accusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal.
λήμψονταιλαμβάνωVF FMI3P · λαμβάνωverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ futureλαμβάνω: meaning 'λαμβάνω'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
εἰςεἰςP · εἰςpreposition governing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingεἰς: meaning 'εἰς'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition governing its complement phrase.
ματαιότηταματαιότηςN3T ASF · ματαιότηςaccusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal→ object specificationματαιότης: meaning 'ματαιότης'; it serves as accusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal.
τὰςὁRA APF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὰς: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
πόλειςπόλιςN3I APF · πόλιςaccusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal→ object specificationπόλις: meaning 'πόλις'; it serves as accusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal.
σουσύRP GS · σύpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ relational specificationσου: meaning 'σύ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
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οὐχὶ τοὺς μισοῦντάς σε κύριε ἐμίσησα καὶ ἐπὶ τοῖς ἐχθροῖς σου ἐξετηκόμην
Did I not hate those hating you, O Lord, and waste away over your enemies?
The speaker protests his covenant loyalty by opposing the Lord's enemies.
Word-by-word analysis· 12 words
οὐχὶοὐD · οὐadverbial or particle element shaping the clause or phrase→ discourse linkage or contrastοὐχὶ: meaning 'οὐ'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
τοὺςὁRA APM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτοὺς: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
μισοῦντάςπαπαπμ μισέωV2 · παπαπμ μισέωverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ verbal action or stateπαπαπμ μισέω: meaning 'παπαπμ μισέω'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
σεσύRP AS · σύpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ participant referenceσε: meaning 'σύ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
κύριεκύριοςN2 VSM · κύριοςvocative nominal element used in direct address→ direct addressκύριος: meaning 'κύριος'; it serves as vocative nominal element used in direct address.
ἐμίσησαμισέωVAI AAI1S · μισέωverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ constative aoristμισέω: meaning 'μισέω'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
καὶκαίC · καίconnective or conjunction linking the clause to its context→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'καί'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἐπὶἐπίP · ἐπίpreposition governing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἐπὶ: meaning 'ἐπί'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition governing its complement phrase.
τοῖςὁRA DPM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτοῖς: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
ἐχθροῖςἐχθρόςN2 DPM · ἐχθρόςdative nominal element marking relation, instrument, sphere, or recipient→ sphere or referenceἐχθρός: meaning 'ἐχθρός'; it serves as dative nominal element marking relation, instrument, sphere, or recipient.
σουσύRP GS · σύpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ relational specificationσου: meaning 'σύ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
ἐξετηκόμηντήκω + ἐκV1I IMI1S · τήκω + ἐκverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ ongoing verbal processτήκω + ἐκ: meaning 'τήκω + ἐκ'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
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τέλειον μῖσος ἐμίσουν αὐτούς εἰς ἐχθροὺς ἐγένοντό μοι
With complete hatred I was hating them; they became enemies to me.
That loyalty is expressed in uncompromising repudiation of God's foes.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
τέλειοντέλειοςA1A ASM · τέλειοςaccusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal→ object specificationτέλειος: meaning 'τέλειος'; it serves as accusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal.
μῖσοςμῖσοςN3E ASM · μῖσοςaccusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal→ object specificationμῖσος: meaning 'μῖσος'; it serves as accusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal.
ἐμίσουνμισέωV2I IAI3P · μισέωverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ ongoing verbal processμισέω: meaning 'μισέω'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
αὐτούςαὐτόςRP APM · αὐτόςpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ participant referenceαὐτούς: meaning 'αὐτός'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
εἰςεἰςP · εἰςpreposition governing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingεἰς: meaning 'εἰς'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition governing its complement phrase.
ἐχθροὺςἐχθρόςN2 APM · ἐχθρόςaccusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal→ object specificationἐχθρός: meaning 'ἐχθρός'; it serves as accusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal.
ἐγένοντόγίγνομαιVBI AMI3P · γίγνομαιverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ constative aoristγίγνομαι: meaning 'γίγνομαι'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
μοιἐγώRP DS · ἐγώpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ participant reference or interestμοι: meaning 'ἐγώ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
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δοκίμασόν με ὁ θεός καὶ γνῶθι τὴν καρδίαν μου ἔτασόν με καὶ γνῶθι τὰς τρίβους μου
Test me, O God, and know my heart; examine me and know my paths.
The psalm turns the theme of divine scrutiny into a voluntary request for renewed searching.
Word-by-word analysis· 16 words
δοκίμασόνδοκιμάζωVA AAD2S · δοκιμάζωverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ verbal action or stateδοκιμάζω: meaning 'δοκιμάζω'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
μεἐγώRP AS · ἐγώpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ participant referenceμε: meaning 'ἐγώ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
ὁὁRA NSM · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingὁ: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
θεόςθεόςN2 NSM · θεόςnominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition→ participant prominenceθεός: meaning 'θεός'; it serves as nominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition.
καὶκαίC · καίconnective or conjunction linking the clause to its context→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'καί'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
γνῶθιγιγνώσκωVZ AAD2S · γιγνώσκωverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ verbal action or stateγιγνώσκω: meaning 'γιγνώσκω'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
τὴνὁRA ASF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὴν: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
καρδίανκαρδίαN1A ASF · καρδίαaccusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal→ object specificationκαρδία: meaning 'καρδία'; it serves as accusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal.
μουἐγώRP GS · ἐγώpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ relational specificationμου: meaning 'ἐγώ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
ἔτασόνἐτάζωVA AAD2S · ἐτάζωverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ verbal action or stateἐτάζω: meaning 'ἐτάζω'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
μεἐγώRP AS · ἐγώpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ participant referenceμε: meaning 'ἐγώ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
καὶκαίC · καίconnective or conjunction linking the clause to its context→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'καί'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
γνῶθιγιγνώσκωVZ AAD2S · γιγνώσκωverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ verbal action or stateγιγνώσκω: meaning 'γιγνώσκω'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
τὰςὁRA APF · ὁarticle marking the following noun phrase→ noun-phrase markingτὰς: Greek article marking definiteness and the role of the accompanying noun phrase.
τρίβουςτρίβοςN2 APF · τρίβοςaccusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal→ object specificationτρίβος: meaning 'τρίβος'; it serves as accusative element functioning as object, extent, or goal.
μουἐγώRP GS · ἐγώpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ relational specificationμου: meaning 'ἐγώ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
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καὶ ἰδὲ εἰ ὁδὸς ἀνομίας ἐν ἐμοί καὶ ὁδήγησόν με ἐν ὁδῷ αἰωνίᾳ
And see whether a way of lawlessness is in me, and guide me in an everlasting way.
The final request seeks both exposure of evil and guidance into the enduring path.
Word-by-word analysis· 13 words
καὶκαίC · καίconnective or conjunction linking the clause to its context→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'καί'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ἰδὲὁράωVB AAD2S · ὁράωverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ verbal action or stateὁράω: meaning 'ὁράω'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
εἰεἰC · εἰconnective or conjunction linking the clause to its context→ discourse linkage or contrastεἰ: meaning 'εἰ'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ὁδὸςὁδόςN2 NSF · ὁδόςnominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition→ participant prominenceὁδός: meaning 'ὁδός'; it serves as nominative element functioning as subject, predicate, or apposition.
ἀνομίαςἀνομίαN1A GSF · ἀνομίαgenitive nominal element defining relation, possession, source, or quality→ relational specificationἀνομία: meaning 'ἀνομία'; it serves as genitive nominal element defining relation, possession, source, or quality.
ἐνἐνP · ἐνpreposition governing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἐν: meaning 'ἐν'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition governing its complement phrase.
ἐμοίἐγώRP DS · ἐγώpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ participant reference or interestἐμοί: meaning 'ἐγώ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
καὶκαίC · καίconnective or conjunction linking the clause to its context→ discourse linkage or contrastκαὶ: meaning 'καί'; conjunction or particle linking this unit with the surrounding discourse.
ὁδήγησόνὁδηγέωVA AAD2S · ὁδηγέωverbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause→ verbal action or stateὁδηγέω: meaning 'ὁδηγέω'; it carries the action, process, or state of the clause; here it functions as verbal form carrying the action, process, or state of the clause.
μεἐγώRP AS · ἐγώpronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause→ participant referenceμε: meaning 'ἐγώ'; pronoun marking person, possession, or reference within the clause; here it functions as pronominal form marking person, reference, or participant role within the clause.
ἐνἐνP · ἐνpreposition governing its complement phrase→ spatial or relational framingἐν: meaning 'ἐν'; here it marks the relation signaled by preposition governing its complement phrase.
ὁδῷὁδόςN2 DSF · ὁδόςdative nominal element marking relation, instrument, sphere, or recipient→ sphere or referenceὁδός: meaning 'ὁδός'; it serves as dative nominal element marking relation, instrument, sphere, or recipient.
αἰωνίᾳαἰώνιοςA1A DSF · αἰώνιοςdative nominal element marking relation, instrument, sphere, or recipient→ sphere or referenceαἰώνιος: meaning 'αἰώνιος'; it serves as dative nominal element marking relation, instrument, sphere, or recipient.