1Esd 4

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1 Esdras [1 Ezra]

‎Brenton (1851)

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και_and ηρξατο_{he/she/it-was-BEGIN/RULE-ed} ο_{the (nom)} δευτερος_{second (nom)} λαλειν_{to-be-SPEAK-ing} ο_{the (nom)} ειπας_{you(sg)-SAY-ed, upon SAY-ing (nom|voc)} περι_{about (+acc,+gen)} της_{the (gen)} ισχυος_{strength (gen)} του_{the (gen)} βασιλεως_{king (gen)}

1Esd 4:1

Then the second, that had spoken of the strength of the king, began to say,

1Esd 4:1

¶Then the second, who had spoken of the strength of the king, began to say,

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ω_{O!; omega; I-should-be} ανδρες_{men (nom|voc)} ουχ_not υπερισχυουσιν οι_{the (nom)} ανθρωποι_{persons (nom|voc)} την_{the (acc)} γην_{earth/land (acc)} και_and την_{the (acc)} θαλασσαν_{sea (acc)} κατακρατουντες και_and παντα_{all (nom|acc|voc), each, every (acc)} τα_{the (nom|acc)} εν_in/with/by αυτοις_{them/same (dat)}

1Esd 4:2

O ye men, do not men excel in strength that bear rule over sea and land and all things in them?

1Esd 4:2

“O sirs, don’t men excel in strength who rule over the sea and land, and all things in them?

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ο_{the (nom)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} βασιλευς_{king (nom)} υπερισχυει και_and κυριευει_{he/she/it-is-BE-ing-LORD-OF/OVER, you(sg)-are-being-BE-ed-LORD-OF/OVER (classical)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} και_and δεσποζει αυτων_{them/same (gen)} και_and παν_{each, every (nom|acc|voc)} ο_{who/whom/which (nom|acc)} εαν_{if haply, therefore} ειπη(ι)_{he/she/it-should-SAY, you(sg)-should-be-SAY-ed} αυτοις_{them/same (dat)} ενακουουσιν

1Esd 4:3

But yet the king is more mighty: for he is lord of all these things, and hath dominion over them; and whatsoever he commandeth them they do.

1Esd 4:3

But yet the king is stronger. He is their lord and has dominion over them. In whatever he commands them, they obey him.

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εαν_{if haply, therefore} ειπη(ι)_{he/she/it-should-SAY, you(sg)-should-be-SAY-ed} αυτοις_{them/same (dat)} ποιησαι_{to-DO/MAKE, be-you(sg)-DO/MAKE-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-DO/MAKE (opt)} πολεμον_{war (acc)} ετερος_{other(different/distinct) (nom)} προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τον_{the (acc)} ετερον_{other(different/distinct) (acc, nom|acc)} ποιουσιν_{they-are-DO/MAKE-ing, while DO/MAKE-ing (dat)} εαν_{if haply, therefore} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} εξαποστειλη(ι)_{he/she/it-should-SEND-FORTH, you(sg)-should-be-SEND-FORTH-ed} αυτους_{them/same (acc)} προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τους_{the (acc)} πολεμιους βαδιζουσιν και_and κατεργαζονται_{they-are-being-ACCOMPLISH/ACHIEVE-ed} τα_{the (nom|acc)} ορη_{mounts (nom|acc|voc)} και_and τα_{the (nom|acc)} τειχη_{walls (nom|acc|voc)} και_and τους_{the (acc)} πυργους_{towers (acc)}

1Esd 4:4

If he bid them make war the one against the other, they do it: if he send them out against the enemies, they go, and break down mountains walls and towers.

1Esd 4:4

If he tells them to make war the one against the other, they do it. If he sends them out against the enemies, they go, and conquer mountains, walls, and towers.

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φονευουσιν_{they-are-MURDER-ing, while MURDER-ing (dat)} και_and φονευονται_{they-are-being-MURDER-ed} και_and τον_{the (acc)} λογον_{word (acc)} του_{the (gen)} βασιλεως_{king (gen)} ου_not παραβαινουσιν_{they-are-TRANSGRESS-ing, while TRANSGRESS-ing (dat)} εαν_{if haply, therefore} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} νικησωσιν_{they-should-VICTOR-OVER} τω(ι)_{the (dat)} βασιλει_{king (dat)} κομιζουσιν_{they-are-PROCURE/OBTAIN-ing, while PROCURE/OBTAIN-ing (dat)} παντα_{all (nom|acc|voc), each, every (acc)} και_and οσα_{as much/many as (nom|acc)} εαν_{if haply, therefore} προνομευσωσιν και_and τα_{the (nom|acc)} αλλα_{others (nom|acc)} παντα_{all (nom|acc|voc), each, every (acc)}

1Esd 4:5

They slay and are slain, and transgress not the king's commandment: if they get the victory, they bring all to the king, as well the spoil, as all things else.

1Esd 4:5

They kill and are killed, and don’t disobey the king’s commandment. If they win the victory, they bring everything to the king—all the plunder and everything else.

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και_and οσοι_{as much/many as (nom)} ου_not στρατευονται_{they-are-being-CAMPAIGN/GO-ed-INTO-BATTLE} ουδε_neither/nor πολεμουσιν_{they-are-WAGE-ing-WAR, while WAGE-ing-WAR (dat)} αλλα_but-rather γεωργουσιν_{they-are-CULTIVATE-ing, while CULTIVATE-ing (dat)} την_{the (acc)} γην_{earth/land (acc)} παλιν_again οταν_whenever σπειρωσι_{they-should-be-SOW-ing, they-should-SOW} θερισαντες_{upon HARVEST-ing (nom|voc)} αναφερουσιν_{they-are-BRING/OFFER-ing-UP, while BRING/OFFER-ing-UP (dat)} τω(ι)_{the (dat)} βασιλει_{king (dat)} και_and ετερος_{other(different/distinct) (nom)} τον_{the (acc)} ετερον_{other(different/distinct) (acc, nom|acc)} αναγκαζοντες_{while COMPEL-ing (nom|voc)} αναφερουσι_{they-are-BRING/OFFER-ing-UP, while BRING/OFFER-ing-UP (dat)} τους_{the (acc)} φορους_{Taxes (acc)} τω(ι)_{the (dat)} βασιλει_{king (dat)}

1Esd 4:6

Likewise for those that are no soldiers, and have not to do with wars, but use husbandry, when they have reaped again that which they had sown, they bring it to the king, and compel one another to pay tribute unto the king.

1Esd 4:6

Likewise for those who are not soldiers, and don’t have anything to do with wars, but farm, when they have reaped again that which they had sown, they bring some to the king and compel one another to pay tribute to the king.

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και_and αυτος_{he/it/same (nom)} εις_{one (nom)} μονος_{sole (nom)} εστιν_he/she/it-is εαν_{if haply, therefore} ειπη(ι)_{he/she/it-should-SAY, you(sg)-should-be-SAY-ed} αποκτειναι_{to-KILL, be-you(sg)-KILL-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-KILL (opt)} αποκτεννουσιν_{they-are-KILL-ing, while KILL-ing (dat)} ειπεν_{he/she/it-SAY-ed} αφειναι_{to-SEND AWAY} αφιουσιν_{they-are-SEND AWAY-ing, while SEND AWAY-ing (dat)}

1Esd 4:7

And yet he is but one man: if he command to kill, they kill; if he command to spare, they spare;

1Esd 4:7

He is just one man! If he commands people to kill, they kill. If he commands them to spare, they spare.

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ειπε_{he/she/it-SAY-ed, do-SAY-you(sg)!} παταξαι_{to-SMITE, be-you(sg)-SMITE-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-SMITE (opt)} τυπτουσιν_{they-are-BEAT-ing, while BEAT-ing (dat)} ειπεν_{he/she/it-SAY-ed} ερημωσαι_{to-STRIP-BARE, be-you(sg)-STRIP-BARE-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-STRIP-BARE (opt)} ερημουσιν_{they-are-STRIP-BARE-ing, while STRIP-BARE-ing (dat)} ειπεν_{he/she/it-SAY-ed} οικοδομησαι_{to-BUILD-UP, be-you(sg)-BUILD-UP-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-BUILD-UP (opt)} οικοδομουσιν_{they-are-BUILD-UP-ing, while BUILD-UP-ing (dat)}

1Esd 4:8

If he command to smite, they smite; if he command to make desolate, they make desolate; if he command to build, they build;

1Esd 4:8

If he commands them to strike, they strike. If he commands them to make desolate, they make desolate. If he commands to build, they build.

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ειπεν_{he/she/it-SAY-ed} εκκοψαι_{to-CUT-DOWN/OFF, be-you(sg)-CUT-ed-DOWN/OFF!, he/she/it-happens-to-CUT-DOWN/OFF (opt)} εκκοπτουσιν_{they-are-CUT-ing-DOWN/OFF, while CUT-ing-DOWN/OFF (dat)} ειπεν_{he/she/it-SAY-ed} φυτευσαι_{to-PLANT, be-you(sg)-PLANT-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-PLANT (opt)} φυτευουσιν_{they-are-PLANT-ing, while PLANT-ing (dat)}

1Esd 4:9

If he command to cut down, they cut down; if he command to plant, they plant.

1Esd 4:9

If he commands them to cut down, they cut down. If he commands them to plant, they plant.

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και_and πας_{each, every (nom|voc)} ο_{the (nom)} λαος_{people (nom)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} και_and αι_{the (nom)} δυναμεις_{abilities (acc, nom|voc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} ενακουουσιν

1Esd 4:10

So all his people and his armies obey him: furthermore he lieth down, he eateth and drinketh, and taketh his rest:

1Esd 4:10

So all his people and his armies obey him. Furthermore, he lies down, he eats and drinks, and takes his rest;

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προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} τουτοις_{these (dat)} αυτος_{he/it/same (nom)} ανακειται_{he/she/it-is-being-RECLINE-ed} εσθιει_{he/she/it-is-EAT/DEVOUR-ing, you(sg)-are-being-EAT/DEVOUR-ed (classical)} και_and πινει_{he/she/it-is-DRINK-ing, you(sg)-are-being-DRINK-ed (classical)} και_and καθευδει_{he/she/it-is-SLEEP-ing, you(sg)-are-being-SLEEP-ed (classical)} αυτοι_{they/same (nom)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} τηρουσιν_{they-are-KEEP-ing, while KEEP-ing (dat)} κυκλω(ι)_{in a circle} περι_{about (+acc,+gen)} αυτον_{him/it/same (acc)} και_and ου_not δυνανται_{they-are-being-ABLE-ed} εκαστος_{each-separately (nom)} απελθειν_to-DEPART και_and ποιειν_{to-be-DO/MAKE-ing} τα_{the (nom|acc)} εργα_{works (nom|acc|voc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} ουδε_neither/nor παρακουουσιν_{they-are-IGNORE-ing, while IGNORE-ing (dat)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)}

1Esd 4:11

And these keep watch round about him, neither may any one depart, and do his own business, neither disobey they him in any thing.

1Esd 4:11

and these keep watch around him. None of them may depart and do his own business. They don’t disobey him in anything.

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ω_{O!; omega; I-should-be} ανδρες_{men (nom|voc)} πως_how ουχ_not υπερισχυει ο_{the (nom)} βασιλευς_{king (nom)} οτι_because/that ουτως_{so, thus} επακουστος εστιν_he/she/it-is και_and εσιγησεν_{he/she/it-TO HAVE NO SOUND-ed}

1Esd 4:12

O ye men, how should not the king be mightiest, when in such sort he is obeyed? And he held his tongue.

1Esd 4:12

O sirs, how could the king not be the strongest, seeing that he is obeyed like this?” Then he stopped talking.

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ο_{the (nom)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} τριτος_{third (nom)} ο_{the (nom)} ειπας_{you(sg)-SAY-ed, upon SAY-ing (nom|voc)} περι_{about (+acc,+gen)} των_{the (gen)} γυναικων_{women/wives (gen)} και_and της_{the (gen)} αληθειας_{truth (gen), truths (acc)} ουτος_{this (nom)} εστιν_he/she/it-is Ζοροβαβελ_{Zerubbabel (indecl)} ηρξατο_{he/she/it-was-BEGIN/RULE-ed} λαλειν_{to-be-SPEAK-ing}

1Esd 4:13

Then the third, who had spoken of women, and of the truth, (this was Zorobabel) began to speak.

1Esd 4:13

¶Then the third, who had spoken of women, and of truth, (this was Zorobabel) began to speak:

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ανδρες_{men (nom|voc)} ου_not μεγας_{great (nom)} ο_{the (nom)} βασιλευς_{king (nom)} και_and πολλοι_{many (nom)} οι_{the (nom)} ανθρωποι_{persons (nom|voc)} και_and ο_{the (nom)} οινος_{wine (nom)} ισχυει_{he/she/it-is-STRENGTHEN-ing, you(sg)-are-being-STRENGTHEN-ed (classical)} τις_{who (nom)} ουν_therefore ο_{the (nom)} δεσποζων αυτων_{them/same (gen)} η_or/than τις_{who (nom)} ο_{the (nom)} κυριευων_{while BE-ing-LORD-OF/OVER (nom)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} ουχ_not αι_{the (nom)} γυναικες_{women/wives (nom|voc)}

1Esd 4:14

O ye men, it is not the great king, nor the multitude of men, neither is it wine, that excelleth; who is it then that ruleth them, or hath the lordship over them? are they not women?

1Esd 4:14

“O sirs, isn’t the king great, and men are many, and isn’t wine strong? Who is it then who rules them, or has the lordship over them? Aren’t they women?

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αι_{the (nom)} γυναικες_{women/wives (nom|voc)} εγεννησαν_{they-BEGET/BIRTH-ed} τον_{the (acc)} βασιλεα_{king (acc)} και_and παντα_{all (nom|acc|voc), each, every (acc)} τον_{the (acc)} λαον_{people (acc)} ος_{who/whom/which (nom)} κυριευει_{he/she/it-is-BE-ing-LORD-OF/OVER, you(sg)-are-being-BE-ed-LORD-OF/OVER (classical)} της_{the (gen)} θαλασσης_{sea (gen)} και_and της_{the (gen)} γης_{earth/land (gen)}

1Esd 4:15

Women have borne the king and all the people that bear rule by sea and land.

1Esd 4:15

Women have given birth to the king and all the people who rule over sea and land.

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και_and εξ_{from-out-of (+gen)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} εγενοντο_{they-were-BECOME-ed} και_and αυται_{these (nom)} εξεθρεψαν_{they-NURTURE-ed} αυτους_{them/same (acc)} τους_{the (acc)} φυτευοντας_{while PLANT-ing (acc)} τους_{the (acc)} αμπελωνας_{vineyards (acc)} εξ_{from-out-of (+gen)} ων_{who/whom/which (gen)} ο_{the (nom)} οινος_{wine (nom)} γινεται_{he/she/it-is-being-BECOME-ed}

1Esd 4:16

Even of them came they: and they nourished them up that planted the vineyards, from whence the wine cometh.

1Esd 4:16

They came from women. Women nourished up those who planted the vineyards, from where the wine comes.

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και_and αυται_{these (nom)} ποιουσιν_{they-are-DO/MAKE-ing, while DO/MAKE-ing (dat)} τας_{the (acc)} στολας_{robes (acc)} των_{the (gen)} ανθρωπων_{persons (gen)} και_and αυται_{these (nom)} ποιουσιν_{they-are-DO/MAKE-ing, while DO/MAKE-ing (dat)} δοξαν_{glory/honor (acc); upon SUPPOSE-ing (nom|acc|voc)} τοις_{the (dat)} ανθρωποις_{persons (dat)} και_and ου_not δυνανται_{they-are-being-ABLE-ed} οι_{the (nom)} ανθρωποι_{persons (nom|voc)} ειναι_to-be χωρις_{apart from} των_{the (gen)} γυναικων_{women/wives (gen)}

1Esd 4:17

These also make garments for men; these bring glory unto men; and without women cannot men be.

1Esd 4:17

Women also make garments for men. These bring glory to men. Without women, men can’t exist.

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εαν_{if haply, therefore} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} συναγαγωσιν_{they-should-GATHER/ASSEMBLE} χρυσιον_{piece of gold (nom|acc|voc)} και_and αργυριον_{silver (nom|acc|voc)} και_and παν_{each, every (nom|acc|voc)} πραγμα_{matter (nom|acc|voc)} ωραιον_{beautiful (acc, nom|acc|voc)} και_and ιδωσιν_{they-should-SEE/BEHOLD} γυναικα_{woman/wife (acc)} μιαν_{one (acc)} καλην_{good (acc)} τω(ι)_{the (dat)} ειδει_{form (dat)} και_and τω(ι)_{the (dat)} καλλει

1Esd 4:18

Yea, and if men have gathered together gold and silver, or any other goodly thing, do they not love a woman which is comely in favour and beauty?

1Esd 4:18

Yes, and if men have gathered together gold and silver and any other beautiful thing, and see a woman who is lovely in appearance and beauty,

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και_and ταυτα_{these (nom|acc)} παντα_{all (nom|acc|voc), each, every (acc)} αφεντες_{upon SEND AWAY-ing (nom|voc)} εις_{into +acc} αυτην_{her/it/same (acc)} εγκεχηναν και_and χασκοντες το_{the (nom|acc)} στομα_{mouth/maw (nom|acc|voc)} θεωρουσιν_{they-are-LOOKED AT-ing, while LOOKED AT-ing (dat)} αυτην_{her/it/same (acc)} και_and παντες_{all (nom|voc)} αυτην_{her/it/same (acc)} αιρετιζουσιν_{they-are-CHOOSE-ing, while CHOOSE-ing (dat)} μαλλον_more/rather η_or/than το_{the (nom|acc)} χρυσιον_{piece of gold (nom|acc|voc)} και_and το_{the (nom|acc)} αργυριον_{silver (nom|acc|voc)} και_and παν_{each, every (nom|acc|voc)} πραγμα_{matter (nom|acc|voc)} ωραιον_{beautiful (acc, nom|acc|voc)}

1Esd 4:19

And letting all those things go, do they not gape, and even with open mouth fix their eyes fast on her; and have not all men more desire unto her than unto silver or gold, or any goodly thing whatsoever?

1Esd 4:19

they let all those things go and gape at her, and with open mouth stare at her. They all have more desire for her than for gold, or silver, or any other beautiful thing.

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ανθρωπος_{person (nom)} τον_{the (acc)} εαυτου_{self (gen)} πατερα_{father (acc)} εγκαταλειπει_{he/she/it-is-LEAVE-ing-UTTERLY, you(sg)-are-being-LEAVE-ed-UTTERLY (classical)} ος_{who/whom/which (nom)} εξεθρεψεν_{he/she/it-NURTURE-ed} αυτον_{him/it/same (acc)} και_and την_{the (acc)} ιδιαν_{own (acc)} χωραν_{region (acc)} και_and προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} την_{the (acc)} ιδιαν_{own (acc)} γυναικα_{woman/wife (acc)} κολλαται_{he/she/it-is-being-JOIN/STICK-ed-TO, he/she/it-should-be-being-JOIN/STICK-ed-TO}

1Esd 4:20

A man leaveth his own father that brought him up, and his own country, and cleaveth unto his wife.

1Esd 4:20

A man leaves his own father who brought him up, leaves his own country, and joins with his wife.

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και_and μετα_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} της_{the (gen)} γυναικος_{woman/wife (gen)} αφιησι_{he/she/it-is-SEND AWAY-ing} την_{the (acc)} ψυχην_{soul-life (acc)} και_and ουτε_nor τον_{the (acc)} πατερα_{father (acc)} μεμνηται_{he/she/it-has-been-REMEMBER-ed} ουτε_nor την_{the (acc)} μητερα_{mother (acc)} ουτε_nor την_{the (acc)} χωραν_{region (acc)}

1Esd 4:21

He sticketh not to spend his life with his wife. and remembereth neither father, nor mother, nor country.

1Esd 4:21

With his wife he ends his days, with no thought for his father, mother, or country.

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και_and εντευθεν_{from here} δει_{he/she/it-is-BIND-ing, be-you(sg)-BIND-ing!; you(sg)-are-being-NEED/REQUIRE-ed (classical)} υμας_{you(pl) (acc)} γνωναι_to-KNOW οτι_because/that αι_{the (nom)} γυναικες_{women/wives (nom|voc)} κυριευουσιν_{they-are-BE-ing-LORD-OF/OVER, while BE-ing-LORD-OF/OVER (dat)} υμων_{you(pl) (gen)} ουχι_not πονειτε και_and μοχθειτε και_and παντα_{all (nom|acc|voc), each, every (acc)} ταις_{the (dat)} γυναιξιν_{women/wives (dat)} διδοτε_{you(pl)-are-GIVE-ing, be-you(pl)-GIVE-ing!} και_and φερετε_{you(pl)-are-CARRY-ing, be-you(pl)-CARRY-ing!}

1Esd 4:22

By this also ye must know that women have dominion over you: do ye not labour and toil, and give and bring all to the woman?

1Esd 4:22

By this also you must know that women have dominion over you. Don’t you labor and toil, and bring it all to give to women?

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και_and λαμβανει_{he/she/it-is-TAKE/RECEIVE-ing, you(sg)-are-being-TAKE/RECEIVE-ed (classical)} ανθρωπος_{person (nom)} την_{the (acc)} ρομφαιαν_{sword (acc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} και_and εκπορευεται_{he/she/it-is-being-GO-ed-OUT} εξοδευειν και_and λη(ι)στευειν και_and κλεπτειν_{to-be-STEAL-ing} και_and εις_{into +acc} την_{the (acc)} θαλασσαν_{sea (acc)} πλειν_{to-be-SAIL-ing} και_and ποταμους_{rivers (acc)}

1Esd 4:23

Yea, a man taketh his sword, and goeth his way to rob and to steal, to sail upon the sea and upon rivers;

1Esd 4:23

Yes, a man takes his sword and goes out to travel, to rob, to steal, and to sail on the sea and on rivers.

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και_and τον_{the (acc)} λεοντα_{lion (acc)} θεωρει_{he/she/it-is-LOOKED AT-ing, you(sg)-are-being-LOOKED AT-ed (classical), be-you(sg)-LOOKED AT-ing!} και_and εν_in/with/by σκοτει_{darkness (dat)} βαδιζει και_and οταν_whenever κλεψη(ι)_{you(sg)-will-be-STEAL-ed, he/she/it-should-STEAL, you(sg)-should-be-STEAL-ed} και_and αρπαση(ι)_{he/she/it-should-SNATCH, you(sg)-should-be-SNATCH-ed, you(sg)-will-be-SNATCH-ed} και_and λωποδυτηση(ι) τη(ι)_{the (dat)} ερωμενη(ι)_{while being-TO LOVE PASSIONATELY-ed (dat)} αποφερει_{he/she/it-is-CARRY AWAY-ing, you(sg)-are-being-CARRY AWAY-ed (classical)}

1Esd 4:24

And looketh upon a lion, and goeth in the darkness; and when he hath stolen, spoiled, and robbed, he bringeth it to his love.

1Esd 4:24

He sees a lion and walks in the darkness. When he has stolen, plundered, and robbed, he brings it to the woman he loves.

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και_and πλειον_{more (nom|acc|voc, voc)} αγαπα(ι)_{he/she/it-is-AGAPE-LOVE-ing, you(sg)-are-being-AGAPE-LOVE-ed, you(sg)-are-being-AGAPE-LOVE-ed (classical), he/she/it-should-be-AGAPE-LOVE-ing, you(sg)-should-be-being-AGAPE-LOVE-ed} ανθρωπος_{person (nom)} την_{the (acc)} ιδιαν_{own (acc)} γυναικα_{woman/wife (acc)} μαλλον_more/rather η_or/than τον_{the (acc)} πατερα_{father (acc)} και_and την_{the (acc)} μητερα_{mother (acc)}

1Esd 4:25

Wherefore a man loveth his wife better than father or mother.

1Esd 4:25

Therefore a man loves his wife better than father or mother.

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και_and πολλοι_{many (nom)} απενοηθησαν_{they-were-HAVE LOST ALL SENSE-ed} ταις_{the (dat)} ιδιαις_{own (dat)} διανοιαις_{cognitions (dat)} δια_{because of (+acc), through (+gen)} τας_{the (acc)} γυναικας_{women/wives (acc)} και_and δουλοι_{slaves (nom|voc); servile (nom|voc); he/she/it-is-ENSLAVE-ing, you(sg)-are-being-ENSLAVE-ed, you(sg)-are-being-ENSLAVE-ed (classical), he/she/it-should-be-ENSLAVE-ing, you(sg)-should-be-being-ENSLAVE-ed, he/she/it-happens-to-be-ENSLAVE-ing (opt)} εγενοντο_{they-were-BECOME-ed} δι’_{because of (+acc), through (+gen)} αυτας_{them/same (acc)}

1Esd 4:26

Yea, many there be that have run out of their wits for women, and become servants for their sakes.

1Esd 4:26

Yes, there are many who have lost their minds for women, and become slaves for their sakes.

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και_and πολλοι_{many (nom)} απωλοντο_{they-were-DESTROY-ed} και_and εσφαλησαν και_and ημαρτοσαν_they-SIN-ed δια_{because of (+acc), through (+gen)} τας_{the (acc)} γυναικας_{women/wives (acc)}

1Esd 4:27

Many also have perished, have erred, and sinned, for women.

1Esd 4:27

Many also have perished, have stumbled, and sinned, for women.

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και_and νυν_now ου_not πιστευετε_{you(pl)-are-BELIEVE-ing, be-you(pl)-BELIEVE-ing!} μοι_{me (dat)} ουχι_not μεγας_{great (nom)} ο_{the (nom)} βασιλευς_{king (nom)} τη(ι)_{the (dat)} εξουσια(ι)_{authority (dat)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} ουχι_not πασαι_{all (nom|voc); to-SPRINKLE, be-you(sg)-SPRINKLE-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-SPRINKLE (opt)} αι_{the (nom)} χωραι_{regions (nom|voc)} ευλαβουνται_{they-are-being-TAKE-CARE/CAUTION-ed} αψασθαι_{to-be-TOUCH-ed} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)}

1Esd 4:28

And now do ye not believe me? is not the king great in his power? do not all regions fear to touch him?

1Esd 4:28

Now don’t you believe me? Isn’t the king great in his power? Don’t all regions fear to touch him?

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εθεωρουν_{I-was-LOOKED AT-ing, they-were-LOOKED AT-ing} αυτον_{him/it/same (acc)} και_and Απαμην την_{the (acc)} θυγατερα_{daughter (acc)} Βαρτακου του_{the (gen)} θαυμαστου_{wonderful (gen)} την_{the (acc)} παλλακην του_{the (gen)} βασιλεως_{king (gen)} καθημενην_{while being-SIT-ed (acc)} εν_in/with/by δεξια(ι)_{right (dat)} του_{the (gen)} βασιλεως_{king (gen)}

1Esd 4:29

Yet did I see him and Apame the king's concubine, the daughter of the admirable Bartacus, sitting at the right hand of the king,

1Esd 4:29

Yet I saw him and Apame the king’s concubine, the daughter of the illustrious Barticus, sitting at the right hand of the king,

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και_and αφαιρουσαν_{while TAKE-AWAY-ing (acc)} το_{the (nom|acc)} διαδημα_{diadem (nom|acc|voc)} απο_from της_{the (gen)} κεφαλης_{head (gen)} του_{the (gen)} βασιλεως_{king (gen)} και_and επιτιθουσαν_{while PLACE-UPON-ing (acc)} εαυτη(ι)_{self (dat)} και_and ερραπιζεν_{he/she/it-was-SLAP-ing} τον_{the (acc)} βασιλεα_{king (acc)} τη(ι)_{the (dat)} αριστερα(ι)_{left (dat)}

1Esd 4:30

And taking the crown from the king's head, and setting it upon her own head; she also struck the king with her left hand.

1Esd 4:30

and taking the crown from the king’s head, and setting it upon her own head. Yes, she struck the king with her left hand.

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και_and προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τουτοις_{these (dat)} ο_{the (nom)} βασιλευς_{king (nom)} χασκων το_{the (nom|acc)} στομα_{mouth/maw (nom|acc|voc)} εθεωρει_{he/she/it-was-LOOKED AT-ing} αυτην_{her/it/same (acc)} και_and εαν_{if haply, therefore} προσγελαση(ι) αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)} γελα(ι)_{he/she/it-is-LAUGH-ing, you(sg)-are-being-LAUGH-ed, you(sg)-are-being-LAUGH-ed (classical), he/she/it-should-be-LAUGH-ing, you(sg)-should-be-being-LAUGH-ed} εαν_{if haply, therefore} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} πικρανθη(ι)_{he/she/it-should-be-MAKE-ed-BITTER} επ’_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} αυτον_{him/it/same (acc)} κολακευει αυτην_{her/it/same (acc)} οπως_{how/so that} διαλλαγη(ι)_{he/she/it-should-be-INTERCHANGE-ed} αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)}

1Esd 4:31

And yet for all this the king gaped and gazed upon her with open mouth: if she laughed upon him, he laughed also: but if she took any displeasure at him, the king was fain to flatter, that she might be reconciled to him again.

1Esd 4:31

At this, the king gaped and gazed at her with open mouth. If she smiles at him, he laughs. But if she takes any displeasure at him, he flatters her, that she might be reconciled to him again.

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ω_{O!; omega; I-should-be} ανδρες_{men (nom|voc)} πως_how ουχι_not ισχυραι_{strong (nom|voc)} αι_{the (nom)} γυναικες_{women/wives (nom|voc)} οτι_because/that ουτως_{so, thus} πρασσουσιν_{they-are-DO-ing, while DO-ing (dat)}

1Esd 4:32

O ye men, how can it be but women should be strong, seeing they do thus?

1Esd 4:32

O sirs, how can it not be that women are strong, seeing they do this?”

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και_and τοτε_then ο_{the (nom)} βασιλευς_{king (nom)} και_and οι_{the (nom)} μεγιστανες_{magistrates (nom|voc)} ενεβλεπον_{I-was-LOOK UPON-ing, they-were-LOOK UPON-ing} ετερος_{other(different/distinct) (nom)} προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τον_{the (acc)} ετερον_{other(different/distinct) (acc, nom|acc)}

1Esd 4:33

Then the king and the princes looked one upon another: so he began to speak of the truth.

1Esd 4:33

¶Then the king and the nobles looked at one another. So he began to speak concerning truth.

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και_and ηρξατο_{he/she/it-was-BEGIN/RULE-ed} λαλειν_{to-be-SPEAK-ing} περι_{about (+acc,+gen)} της_{the (gen)} αληθειας_{truth (gen), truths (acc)} ανδρες_{men (nom|voc)} ουχι_not ισχυραι_{strong (nom|voc)} αι_{the (nom)} γυναικες_{women/wives (nom|voc)} μεγαλη_{great (nom|voc)} η_{the (nom)} γη_{earth/land (nom|voc)} και_and υψηλος_{elevated (nom)} ο_{the (nom)} ουρανος_{sky/heaven (nom)} και_and ταχυς_{quick (nom)} τω(ι)_{the (dat)} δρομω(ι)_{course (dat)} ο_{the (nom)} ηλιος_{sun (nom)} οτι_because/that στρεφεται_{he/she/it-is-being-TURN-ed} εν_in/with/by τω(ι)_{the (dat)} κυκλω(ι)_{in a circle} του_{the (gen)} ουρανου_{sky/heaven (gen)} και_and παλιν_again αποτρεχει εις_{into +acc} τον_{the (acc)} εαυτου_{self (gen)} τοπον_{place (acc)} εν_in/with/by μια(ι)_{one (dat)} ημερα(ι)_{day (dat)}

1Esd 4:34

O ye men, are not women strong? great is the earth, high is the heaven, swift is the sun in his course, for he compasseth the heavens round about, and fetcheth his course again to his own place in one day.

1Esd 4:34

“O sirs, aren’t women strong? The earth is great. The sky is high. The sun is swift in its course, for it circles around the sky, and returns on its course again in one day.

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ουχι_not μεγας_{great (nom)} ος_{who/whom/which (nom)} ταυτα_{these (nom|acc)} ποιει_{he/she/it-is-DO/MAKE-ing, you(sg)-are-being-DO/MAKE-ed (classical), be-you(sg)-DO/MAKE-ing!} και_and η_{the (nom)} αληθεια_{truth (nom|voc)} μεγαλη_{great (nom|voc)} και_and ισχυροτερα_{stronger (nom|acc|voc, nom|voc)} παρα_{frοm beside (+acc,+gen,+dat)} παντα_{all (nom|acc|voc), each, every (acc)}

1Esd 4:35

Is he not great that maketh these things? therefore great is the truth, and stronger than all things.

1Esd 4:35

Isn’t he who makes these things great? Therefore the truth is great, and stronger than all things.

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πασα_{each, every (nom|voc)} η_{the (nom)} γη_{earth/land (nom|voc)} την_{the (acc)} αληθειαν_{truth (acc)} καλει_{he/she/it-is-CALL-ing, you(sg)-are-being-CALL-ed (classical), be-you(sg)-CALL-ing!} και_and ο_{the (nom)} ουρανος_{sky/heaven (nom)} αυτην_{her/it/same (acc)} ευλογει_{he/she/it-is-SPEAK-ing-WELL-OF, you(sg)-are-being-SPEAK-ed-WELL-OF (classical), be-you(sg)-SPEAK-ing-WELL-OF!, he/she/it-was-SPEAK-ing-WELL-OF} και_and παντα_{all (nom|acc|voc), each, every (acc)} τα_{the (nom|acc)} εργα_{works (nom|acc|voc)} σειεται_{he/she/it-is-being-SHAKE-ed} και_and τρεμει_{he/she/it-is-TREMBLE-ing, you(sg)-are-being-TREMBLE-ed (classical)} και_and ουκ_not εστιν_he/she/it-is μετ’_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} αδικον_{unjust (acc, nom|acc|voc)} ουθεν_{none (nom|acc)}

1Esd 4:36

All the earth crieth upon the truth, and the heaven blesseth it: all works shake and tremble at it, and with it is no unrighteous thing.

1Esd 4:36

All the earth calls upon truth, and the sky blesses truth. All works shake and tremble, but with truth there is no unrighteous thing.

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αδικος_{unjust (nom)} ο_{the (nom)} οινος_{wine (nom)} αδικος_{unjust (nom)} ο_{the (nom)} βασιλευς_{king (nom)} αδικοι_{unjust (nom|voc); he/she/it-happens-to-be-DO-HARM/WRONG-ing (opt)} αι_{the (nom)} γυναικες_{women/wives (nom|voc)} αδικοι_{unjust (nom|voc); he/she/it-happens-to-be-DO-HARM/WRONG-ing (opt)} παντες_{all (nom|voc)} οι_{the (nom)} υιοι_{sons (nom|voc)} των_{the (gen)} ανθρωπων_{persons (gen)} και_and αδικα_{unjust (nom|acc|voc)} παντα_{all (nom|acc|voc), each, every (acc)} τα_{the (nom|acc)} εργα_{works (nom|acc|voc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} παντα_{all (nom|acc|voc), each, every (acc)} τα_{the (nom|acc)} τοιαυτα_{such-as-these (nom|acc)} και_and ουκ_not εστιν_he/she/it-is εν_in/with/by αυτοις_{them/same (dat)} αληθεια_{truth (nom|voc)} και_and εν_in/with/by τη(ι)_{the (dat)} αδικια(ι)_{wrongdoing (dat)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} απολουνται_{they-will-be-DESTROY-ed}

1Esd 4:37

Wine is wicked, the king is wicked, women are wicked, all the children of men are wicked, and such are all their wicked works; and there is no truth in them; in their unrighteousness also they shall perish.

1Esd 4:37

Wine is unrighteous. The king is unrighteous. Women are unrighteous. All the children of men are unrighteous, and all their works are unrighteous. There is no truth in them. They shall also perish in their unrighteousness.

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η_{the (nom)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} αληθεια_{truth (nom|voc)} μενει_{he/she/it-is-REMAIN-ing, you(sg)-are-being-REMAIN-ed (classical), he/she/it-will-REMAIN, you(sg)-will-be-REMAIN-ed (classical)} και_and ισχυει_{he/she/it-is-STRENGTHEN-ing, you(sg)-are-being-STRENGTHEN-ed (classical)} εις_{into +acc} τον_{the (acc)} αιωνα_{eon (acc)} και_and ζη(ι)_{he/she/it-is-LIVE-ing, you(sg)-are-being-LIVE-ed, you(sg)-are-being-LIVE-ed (classical), he/she/it-should-be-LIVE-ing, you(sg)-should-be-being-LIVE-ed} και_and κρατει_{might (dat); mighty (dat); he/she/it-is-SEIZE/TAKE-HOLD-ing, you(sg)-are-being-SEIZE/TAKE-HOLD-ed (classical), be-you(sg)-SEIZE/TAKE-HOLD-ing!} εις_{into +acc} τον_{the (acc)} αιωνα_{eon (acc)} του_{the (gen)} αιωνος_{eon (gen)}

1Esd 4:38

As for the truth, it endureth, and is Always strong; it liveth and conquereth for evermore.

1Esd 4:38

But truth remains, and is strong forever. Truth lives and conquers forevermore.

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και_and ουκ_not εστιν_he/she/it-is παρ’_{frοm beside (+acc,+gen,+dat)} αυτη(ι)_{her/it/same (dat)} λαμβανειν_{to-be-TAKE/RECEIVE-ing} προσωπα_{faces (nom|acc|voc)} ουδε_neither/nor διαφορα_{differing (nom|acc|voc)} αλλα_but-rather τα_{the (nom|acc)} δικαια_{righteous (nom|acc|voc, nom|voc)} ποιει_{he/she/it-is-DO/MAKE-ing, you(sg)-are-being-DO/MAKE-ed (classical), be-you(sg)-DO/MAKE-ing!} απο_from παντων_{all (gen)} των_{the (gen)} αδικων_{unjust (gen); while DO-HARM/WRONG-ing (nom)} και_and πονηρων_{evil, wicked (gen)} και_and παντες_{all (nom|voc)} ευδοκουσι_{they-are-BE-WELL-PLEASED-ing, while BE-WELL-PLEASED-ing (dat)} τοις_{the (dat)} εργοις_{works (dat)} αυτης_{her/it/same (gen)} και_and ουκ_not εστιν_he/she/it-is εν_in/with/by τη(ι)_{the (dat)} κρισει_{judgment (dat)} αυτης_{her/it/same (gen)} ουθεν_{none (nom|acc)} αδικον_{unjust (acc, nom|acc|voc)}

1Esd 4:39

With her there is no accepting of persons or rewards; but she doeth the things that are just, and refraineth from all unjust and wicked things; and all men do well like of her works.

1Esd 4:39

With truth there is no partiality toward persons or rewards, but truth does the things that are just, instead of any unrighteous or wicked things. All men approve truth’s works.

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και_and αυτη(ι)_{her/it/same (dat)} η_{the (nom)} ισχυς_{strength (nom)} και_and το_{the (nom|acc)} βασιλειον_{royal (acc, nom|acc|voc)} και_and η_{the (nom)} εξουσια_{authority (nom|voc)} και_and η_{the (nom)} μεγαλειοτης_{magnificence (nom|voc)} των_{the (gen)} παντων_{all (gen)} αιωνων_{eons (gen)} ευλογητος_{blessed (nom)} ο_{the (nom)} θεος_{god (nom)} της_{the (gen)} αληθειας_{truth (gen), truths (acc)}

1Esd 4:40

Neither in her judgment is any unrighteousness; and she is the strength, kingdom, power, and majesty, of all ages. Blessed be the God of truth.

1Esd 4:40

In truth’s judgment is not any unrighteousness. Truth is the strength, the kingdom, the power, and the majesty of all ages. Blessed be the God of truth!”

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και_and εσιωπησεν_{he/she/it-BE-SILENT-ed} του_{the (gen)} λαλειν_{to-be-SPEAK-ing} και_and πας_{each, every (nom|voc)} ο_{the (nom)} λαος_{people (nom)} τοτε_then εφωνησεν_{he/she/it-SOUND-ed} και_and τοτε_then ειπον_{do-SAY-you(sg)!, I-SAY-ed, they-SAY-ed, upon SAY-ing (nom|acc|voc, voc)} μεγαλη_{great (nom|voc)} η_{the (nom)} αληθεια_{truth (nom|voc)} και_and υπερισχυει

1Esd 4:41

And with that he held his peace. And all the people then shouted, and said, Great is Truth, and mighty above all things.

1Esd 4:41

¶With that, he stopped speaking. Then all the people shouted and said, “Great is truth, and strong above all things!”

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τοτε_then ο_{the (nom)} βασιλευς_{king (nom)} ειπεν_{he/she/it-SAY-ed} αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)} αιτησαι_{to-ASK, be-you(sg)-ASK-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-ASK (opt)} ο_{who/whom/which (nom|acc)} θελεις_{you(sg)-are-WANT-ing} πλειω_{more (nom|acc|voc), more (acc)} των_{the (gen)} γεγραμμενων_{having-been-WRITE-ed (gen)} και_and δωσομεν_we-will-GIVE σοι_{you(sg) (dat); your/yours(sg) (nom|voc); (fut opt)} ον_{who/whom/which (acc); while being (nom|acc|voc, voc)} τροπον_{manner (acc)} ευρεθης_{you(sg)-were-FIND-ed} σοφωτερος_{wiser (nom)} και_and εχομενος_{while being-HAVE-ed (nom)} μου_{me (gen)} καθηση(ι)_{you(sg)-will-be-SIT-ed; you(sg)-will-be-SET-ed, he/she/it-should-SET, you(sg)-should-be-SET-ed} και_and συγγενης_{relative (nom)} μου_{me (gen)} κληθηση(ι)_{you(sg)-will-be-CALL-ed}

1Esd 4:42

Then said the king unto him, Ask what thou wilt more than is appointed in the writing, and we will give it thee, because thou art found wisest; and thou shalt sit next me, and shalt be called my cousin.

1Esd 4:42

¶Then the king said to him, “Ask what you wish, even more than is appointed in writing, and we will give it to you, because you are found wisest. You shall sit next me, and shall be called my cousin.”

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τοτε_then ειπεν_{he/she/it-SAY-ed} τω(ι)_{the (dat)} βασιλει_{king (dat)} μνησθητι_{be-you(sg)-REMEMBER-ed!} την_{the (acc)} ευχην_{vow (acc)} ην_{who/whom/which (acc)} ηυξω_{you(sg)-were-PRAY-ed} οικοδομησαι_{to-BUILD-UP, be-you(sg)-BUILD-UP-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-BUILD-UP (opt)} την_{the (acc)} Ιερουσαλημ_{Jerusalem (indecl); Jerusalem (indecl)} εν_in/with/by τη(ι)_{the (dat)} ημερα(ι)_{day (dat)} η(ι)_{who/whom/which (dat)} το_{the (nom|acc)} βασιλειον_{royal (acc, nom|acc|voc)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} παρελαβες_{you(sg)-TAKE-CLOSE-BESIDE/RECEIVE-ed}

1Esd 4:43

Then said he unto the king, Remember thy vow, which thou hast vowed to build Jerusalem, in the day when thou camest to thy kingdom,

1Esd 4:43

¶Then he said to the king, “Remember your vow, which you vowed to build Jerusalem, in the day when you came to your kingdom,

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και_and παντα_{all (nom|acc|voc), each, every (acc)} τα_{the (nom|acc)} σκευη_{vessels (nom|acc|voc); vessel (nom|voc)} τα_{the (nom|acc)} λημφθεντα_{upon being-TAKE/RECEIVE-ed (acc, nom|acc|voc)} εξ_{from-out-of (+gen)} Ιερουσαλημ_{Jerusalem (indecl); Jerusalem (indecl)} εκπεμψαι_{to-DISPATCH, be-you(sg)-DISPATCH-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-DISPATCH (opt)} α_{who/whom/which (nom|acc)} εξεχωρισεν Κυρος οτε_when ηυξατο_{he/she/it-was-PRAY-ed} εκκοψαι_{to-CUT-DOWN/OFF, be-you(sg)-CUT-ed-DOWN/OFF!, he/she/it-happens-to-CUT-DOWN/OFF (opt)} Βαβυλωνα_{Babylon (acc)} και_and ηυξατο_{he/she/it-was-PRAY-ed} εξαποστειλαι_{to-SEND-FORTH, be-you(sg)-SEND-FORTH-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-SEND-FORTH (opt)} εκει_there

1Esd 4:44

And to send away all the vessels that were taken away out of Jerusalem, which Cyrus set apart, when he vowed to destroy Babylon, and to send them again thither.

1Esd 4:44

and to send back all the vessels that were taken out of Jerusalem, which Cyrus set apart when he vowed to destroy Babylon, and vowed to send them back there.

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και_and συ_{you(sg) (nom)} ευξω_{you(sg)-were-PRAY-ed} οικοδομησαι_{to-BUILD-UP, be-you(sg)-BUILD-UP-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-BUILD-UP (opt)} τον_{the (acc)} ναον_{inner temple (acc)} ον_{who/whom/which (acc); while being (nom|acc|voc, voc)} ενεπυρισαν_they-BURN-ed οι_{the (nom)} Ιδουμαιοι οτε_when ηρημωθη_{he/she/it-was-STRIP-BARE-ed} η_{the (nom)} Ιουδαια_{Judea (nom|voc); Jewish (nom|acc|voc, nom|voc)} υπο_{under (+acc), by (+gen)} των_{the (gen)} Χαλδαιων_{Chaldeans (gen)}

1Esd 4:45

Thou also hast vowed to build up the temple, which the Edomites burned when Judea was made desolate by the Chaldees.

1Esd 4:45

You also vowed to build the temple which the Edomites burned when Judea was made desolate by the Chaldeans.

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και_and νυν_now τουτο_{this (nom|acc)} εστιν_he/she/it-is ο_{who/whom/which (nom|acc)} σε_{you(sg) (acc); your/yours(sg) (voc)} αξιω_{I-am-DEEM-ing-WORTHY, I-should-be-DEEM-ing-WORTHY} κυριε_{lord (voc); authoritative (voc)} βασιλευ_{king (voc)} και_and ο_{who/whom/which (nom|acc)} αιτουμαι_{I-am-being-ASK-ed} σε_{you(sg) (acc); your/yours(sg) (voc)} και_and αυτη_{this (nom)} εστιν_he/she/it-is η_{the (nom)} μεγαλωσυνη_{majesty (nom|voc)} η_{the (nom)} παρα_{frοm beside (+acc,+gen,+dat)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} δεομαι_{I-am-being-NEED/REQUIRE-ed} ουν_therefore ινα_{in-order-that} ποιηση(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-DO/MAKE} την_{the (acc)} ευχην_{vow (acc)} ην_{who/whom/which (acc)} ηυξω_{you(sg)-were-PRAY-ed} τω(ι)_{the (dat)} βασιλει_{king (dat)} του_{the (gen)} ουρανου_{sky/heaven (gen)} ποιησαι_{to-DO/MAKE, be-you(sg)-DO/MAKE-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-DO/MAKE (opt)} εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} στοματος_{mouth/maw (gen)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)}

1Esd 4:46

And now, O lord the king, this is that which I require, and which I desire of thee, and this is the princely liberality proceeding from thyself: I desire therefore that thou make good the vow, the performance whereof with thine own mouth thou hast vowed to the King of heaven.

1Esd 4:46

Now, O lord the king, this is what I request, and what I desire of you, and this is the princely generosity that may proceed from you: I ask therefore that you make good the vow, the performance of which you have vowed to the King of Heaven with your own mouth.”

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τοτε_then αναστας_{upon STAND-UP-ing (nom|voc)} Δαρειος ο_{the (nom)} βασιλευς_{king (nom)} κατεφιλησεν_{he/she/it-KISS-ed} αυτον_{him/it/same (acc)} και_and εγραψεν_{he/she/it-WRITE-ed} αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)} τας_{the (acc)} επιστολας_{letters (acc)} προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} παντας_{all (acc)} τους_{the (acc)} οικονομους_{stewards (acc)} και_and τοπαρχας και_and στρατηγους_{commanders (acc)} και_and σατραπας ινα_{in-order-that} προπεμψωσιν_{they-should-SEND} αυτον_{him/it/same (acc)} και_and τους_{the (acc)} μετ’_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} παντας_{all (acc)} αναβαινοντας_{while ASCEND-ing (acc)} οικοδομησαι_{to-BUILD-UP, be-you(sg)-BUILD-UP-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-BUILD-UP (opt)} την_{the (acc)} Ιερουσαλημ_{Jerusalem (indecl); Jerusalem (indecl)}

1Esd 4:47

Then Darius the king stood up, and kissed him, and wrote letters for him unto all the treasurers and lieutenants and captains and governors, that they should safely convey on their way both him, and all those that go up with him to build Jerusalem.

1Esd 4:47

¶Then King Darius stood up, kissed him, and wrote letters for him to all the treasurers and governors and captains and local governors, that they should safely bring on their way both him, and all those who would go up with him to build Jerusalem.

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48

48

και_and πασι_{all (dat)} τοις_{the (dat)} τοπαρχαις εν_in/with/by Κοιλη(ι)_{hollow (dat)} Συρια(ι)_{Syria (dat)} και_and Φοινικη(ι)_{Phoenicia (dat); purple-red (dat)} και_and τοις_{the (dat)} εν_in/with/by τω(ι)_{the (dat)} Λιβανω(ι)_{frankincense (dat); Lebanon (dat)} εγραψεν_{he/she/it-WRITE-ed} επιστολας_{letters (acc)} μεταφερειν ξυλα_{trees (nom|acc|voc)} κεδρινα_{of cedar (nom|acc|voc)} απο_from του_{the (gen)} Λιβανου_{frankincense (gen); Lebanon (gen)} εις_{into +acc} Ιερουσαλημ_{Jerusalem (indecl); Jerusalem (indecl)} και_and οπως_{how/so that} οικοδομησωσιν_{they-should-BUILD-UP} μετ’_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} την_{the (acc)} πολιν_{city (acc)}

1Esd 4:48

He wrote letters also unto the lieutenants that were in Celosyria and Phenice, and unto them in Libanus, that they should bring cedar wood from Libanus unto Jerusalem, and that they should build the city with him.

1Esd 4:48

He wrote letters also to all the governors who were in Coelesyria and Phoenicia, and to them in Libanus, that they should bring cedar wood from Libanus to Jerusalem, and that they should help him build the city.

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49

και_and εγραψεν_{he/she/it-WRITE-ed} πασι_{all (dat)} τοις_{the (dat)} Ιουδαιοις_{Jewish (dat)} τοις_{the (dat)} αναβαινουσιν_{they-are-ASCEND-ing, while ASCEND-ing (dat)} απο_from της_{the (gen)} βασιλειας_{kingdom (gen), kingdoms (acc)} εις_{into +acc} την_{the (acc)} Ιουδαιαν_{Judea (acc); Jewish (acc)} υπερ_{above (+acc), on behalf of (+gen)} της_{the (gen)} ελευθεριας_{liberty (gen), liberties (acc)} παντα_{all (nom|acc|voc), each, every (acc)} δυνατον_{capable (acc, nom|acc|voc)} και_and σατραπην και_and τοπαρχην και_and οικονομον_{steward (acc)} μη_not επελευσεσθαι_{to-will-be-COME-ed-UPON/APPROACH} επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τας_{the (acc)} θυρας_{door (gen), doors (acc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)}

1Esd 4:49

Moreover he wrote for all the Jews that went out of his realm up into Jewry, concerning their freedom, that no officer, no ruler, no lieutenant, nor treasurer, should forcibly enter into their doors;

1Esd 4:49

Moreover he wrote for all the Jews who would go out of his realm up into Judea concerning their freedom, that no officer, no governor, no local governor, nor treasurer, should forcibly enter into their doors,

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50

και_and πασαν_{each, every (acc); upon SPRINKLE-ing (nom|acc|voc)} την_{the (acc)} χωραν_{region (acc)} ην_{who/whom/which (acc)} κρατησουσιν_{they-will-SEIZE/TAKE-HOLD, going-to-SEIZE/TAKE-HOLD (fut ptcp) (dat)} αφορολογητον αυτοις_{them/same (dat)} υπαρχειν_{to-be-TO BE-ing} και_and ινα_{in-order-that} οι_{the (nom)} Ιδουμαιοι αφιωσι_{they-should-be-SEND AWAY-ing} τας_{the (acc)} κωμας_{villages (acc)} ας_{who/whom/which (acc)} διακρατουσιν των_{the (gen)} Ιουδαιων_{Jewish (gen)}

1Esd 4:50

And that all the country which they hold should be free without tribute; and that the Edomites should give over the villages of the Jews which then they held:

1Esd 4:50

and that all the country which they occupied should be free to them without tribute, and that the Edomites should give up the villages of the Jews which they held at that time,

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51

και_and εις_{into +acc} την_{the (acc)} οικοδομην_{building/edification (acc)} του_{the (gen)} ιερου_{outer temple (gen); sacred (gen)} δοθηναι_{to-be-GIVE-ed} κατ’_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} ενιαυτον_{year (acc)} ταλαντα_{talents (nom|acc|voc)} εικοσι_{icons (dat); twenty} μεχρι_until του_{the (gen)} οικοδομηθηναι_{to-be-BUILD-UP-ed}

1Esd 4:51

Yea, that there should be yearly given twenty talents to the building of the temple, until the time that it were built;

1Esd 4:51

and that there should be given twenty talents yearly toward the building of the temple, until the time that it was built,

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52

52

και_and επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} το_{the (nom|acc)} θυσιαστηριον_{altar (nom|acc|voc)} ολοκαυτωματα_{whole-burnt offerings (nom|acc|voc)} καρπουσθαι καθ’_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} ημεραν_{day (acc)} καθα_{according to which} εχουσιν_{they-are-HAVE-ing, while HAVE-ing (dat)} εντολην_{precept (acc)} επτακαιδεκα_seventeen προσφερειν_{to-be-PRESENT/OFFER-ing} αλλα_{others (nom|acc)} ταλαντα_{talents (nom|acc|voc)} δεκα_ten κατ’_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} ενιαυτον_{year (acc)}

1Esd 4:52

And other ten talents yearly, to maintain the burnt offerings upon the altar every day, as they had a commandment to offer seventeen:

1Esd 4:52

and another ten talents yearly for burnt offerings to be presented upon the altar every day, as they had a commandment to make seventeen offerings,

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53

53

και_and πασιν_{all (dat)} τοις_{the (dat)} προσβαινουσιν_{they-are-TO STEP UPON-ing, while TO STEP UPON-ing (dat)} απο_from της_{the (gen)} Βαβυλωνιας_{Babylonian (acc, gen)} κτισαι_{to-CREATE, be-you(sg)-CREATE-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-CREATE (opt)} την_{the (acc)} πολιν_{city (acc)} υπαρχειν_{to-be-TO BE-ing} την_{the (acc)} ελευθεριαν_{liberty (acc)} αυτοις_{them/same (dat)} τε_{and [postpositive coordinate]} και_and τοις_{the (dat)} τεκνοις_{children (dat)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} και_and πασι_{all (dat)} τοις_{the (dat)} ιερευσι_{priests (dat)} τοις_{the (dat)} προσβαινουσιν_{they-are-TO STEP UPON-ing, while TO STEP UPON-ing (dat)}

1Esd 4:53

And that all they that went from Babylon to build the city should have free liberty, as well they as their posterity, and all the priests that went away.

1Esd 4:53

and that all those who would come from Babylonia to build the city should have their freedom—they and their descendants, and all the priests that came.

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54

54

εγραψεν_{he/she/it-WRITE-ed} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} και_and την_{the (acc)} χορηγιαν και_and την_{the (acc)} ιερατικην στολην_{robe (acc)} εν_in/with/by τινι_{who (dat)} λατρευουσιν_{they-are-RENDER-ing-SERVICE, while RENDER-ing-SERVICE (dat)} εν_in/with/by αυτη(ι)_{her/it/same (dat)}

1Esd 4:54

He wrote also concerning. the charges, and the priests' vestments wherein they minister;

1Esd 4:54

He wrote also to give them their support and the priests’ vestments in which they minister.

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55

και_and τοις_{the (dat)} Λευιταις_{Levites (dat)} εγραψεν_{he/she/it-WRITE-ed} δουναι_to-GIVE την_{the (acc)} χορηγιαν εως_{until; dawn (nom|voc), dawns (acc)} ης_{who/whom/which (gen)} ημερας_{day (gen), days (acc)} επιτελεσθη(ι)_{he/she/it-should-be-ACCOMPLISH-ed} ο_{the (nom)} οικος_{house/home (nom)} και_and Ιερουσαλημ_{Jerusalem (indecl); Jerusalem (indecl)} οικοδομηθηναι_{to-be-BUILD-UP-ed}

1Esd 4:55

And likewise for the charges of the Levites, to be given them until the day that the house were finished, and Jerusalem builded up.

1Esd 4:55

For the Levites he wrote that their support should be given them until the day that the house was finished and Jerusalem built up.

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56

και_and πασι_{all (dat)} τοις_{the (dat)} φρουρουσι_{they-are-GUARD-ing, while GUARD-ing (dat)} την_{the (acc)} πολιν_{city (acc)} εγραψε_{he/she/it-WRITE-ed} δουναι_to-GIVE αυτοις_{them/same (dat)} κληρους_{lots (acc)} και_and οψωνια_{wages (nom|acc|voc)}

1Esd 4:56

And he commanded to give to all that kept the city pensions and wages.

1Esd 4:56

He commanded that land and wages should be given to all who guarded the city.

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57

και_and εξαπεστειλεν_{he/she/it-SEND-FORTH-ed} παντα_{all (nom|acc|voc), each, every (acc)} τα_{the (nom|acc)} σκευη_{vessels (nom|acc|voc); vessel (nom|voc)} α_{who/whom/which (nom|acc)} εξεχωρισεν Κυρος απο_from Βαβυλωνος_{Babylon (gen)} και_and παντα_{all (nom|acc|voc), each, every (acc)} οσα_{as much/many as (nom|acc)} ειπεν_{he/she/it-SAY-ed} Κυρος ποιησαι_{to-DO/MAKE, be-you(sg)-DO/MAKE-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-DO/MAKE (opt)} και_and αυτος_{he/it/same (nom)} επεταξεν_{he/she/it-ORDER-ed} ποιησαι_{to-DO/MAKE, be-you(sg)-DO/MAKE-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-DO/MAKE (opt)} και_and εξαποστειλαι_{to-SEND-FORTH, be-you(sg)-SEND-FORTH-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-SEND-FORTH (opt)} εις_{into +acc} Ιερουσαλημ_{Jerusalem (indecl); Jerusalem (indecl)}

1Esd 4:57

He sent away also all the vessels from Babylon, that Cyrus had set apart; and all that Cyrus had given in commandment, the same charged he also to be done, and sent unto Jerusalem.

1Esd 4:57

He also sent away all the vessels from Babylon that Cyrus had set apart, and all that Cyrus had given in commandment, he commanded also to be done and to be sent to Jerusalem.

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και_and οτε_when εξηλθεν_{he/she/it-COME-ed-OUT} ο_{the (nom)} νεανισκος_{young-man (nom)} αρας_{cursing (as in oath) (gen), cursings (acc); upon LIFT/PICK-UP-ing (nom|voc)} το_{the (nom|acc)} προσωπον_{face (nom|acc|voc)} εις_{into +acc} τον_{the (acc)} ουρανον_{sky/heaven (acc)} εναντιον_{in front of (+gen); contrary (acc, nom|acc|voc)} Ιερουσαλημ_{Jerusalem (indecl); Jerusalem (indecl)} ευλογησεν_{he/she/it-SPEAK-ed-WELL-OF} τω(ι)_{the (dat)} βασιλει_{king (dat)} του_{the (gen)} ουρανου_{sky/heaven (gen)} λεγων_{while SAY-ing (nom)}

1Esd 4:58

Now when this young man was gone forth, he lifted up his face to heaven toward Jerusalem, and praised the King of heaven,

1Esd 4:58

¶Now when this young man had gone out, he lifted up his face to heaven toward Jerusalem, and praised the King of heaven,

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59

59

παρα_{frοm beside (+acc,+gen,+dat)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} η_{the (nom)} νικη_{victories (nom|acc|voc); victory (nom|voc)} και_and παρα_{frοm beside (+acc,+gen,+dat)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} η_{the (nom)} σοφια_{wisdom (nom|voc)} και_and ση_{your/yours(sg) (nom|voc)} η_{the (nom)} δοξα_{glory/honor (nom|voc)} και_and εγω_{I (nom)} σος_{your/yours(sg) (nom)} οικετης_{household slave (nom)}

1Esd 4:59

And said, From thee cometh victory, from thee cometh wisdom, and thine is the glory, and I am thy servant.

1Esd 4:59

and said, “From you comes victory. From you comes wisdom. Yours is the glory, and I am your servant.

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ευλογητος_{blessed (nom)} ει_{you(sg)-are-GO-ing; you(sg)-are} ος_{who/whom/which (nom)} εδωκας_{you(sg)-GIVE-ed} μοι_{me (dat)} σοφιαν_{wisdom (acc)} και_and σοι_{you(sg) (dat); your/yours(sg) (nom|voc); (fut opt)} ομολογω_{I-am-AVOW-ing, I-should-be-AVOW-ing} δεσποτα_{master (voc)} των_{the (gen)} πατερων_{fathers (gen)}

1Esd 4:60

Blessed art thou, who hast given me wisdom: for to thee I give thanks, O Lord of our fathers.

1Esd 4:60

Blessed are you, who have given me wisdom. I give thanks to you, O Lord of our fathers.

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και_and ελαβεν_{he/she/it-TAKE/RECEIVE-ed} τας_{the (acc)} επιστολας_{letters (acc)} και_and εξηλθεν_{he/she/it-COME-ed-OUT} εις_{into +acc} Βαβυλωνα_{Babylon (acc)} και_and απηγγειλεν_{he/she/it-REPORT-ed} τοις_{the (dat)} αδελφοις_{brothers (dat)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} πασιν_{all (dat)}

1Esd 4:61

And so he took the letters, and went out, and came unto Babylon, and told it all his brethren.

1Esd 4:61

So he took the letters, went out, came to Babylon, and told it all his kindred.

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62

62

και_and ευλογησαν_{they-SPEAK-ed-WELL-OF, upon SPEAK-ing-WELL-OF (nom|acc|voc)} τον_{the (acc)} θεον_{god (acc)} των_{the (gen)} πατερων_{fathers (gen)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} οτι_because/that εδωκεν_{he/she/it-GIVE-ed} αυτοις_{them/same (dat)} ανεσιν_{some ease/freedom (acc)} και_and αφεσιν_{forgiveness (acc)}

1Esd 4:62

And they praised the God of their fathers, because he had given them freedom and liberty

1Esd 4:62

They praised the God of their ancestors, because he had given them freedom and liberty

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63

63

αναβηναι_to-ASCEND και_and οικοδομησαι_{to-BUILD-UP, be-you(sg)-BUILD-UP-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-BUILD-UP (opt)} Ιερουσαλημ_{Jerusalem (indecl); Jerusalem (indecl)} και_and το_{the (nom|acc)} ιερον_{outer temple (nom|acc|voc); sacred (acc, nom|acc|voc)} ου_{where; who/whom/which (gen)} ωνομασθη_{he/she/it-was-NAME-ed} το_{the (nom|acc)} ονομα_{name (nom|acc|voc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} επ’_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)} και_and εκωθωνιζοντο μετα_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} μουσικων_{musical (gen)} και_and χαρας_{joy (gen)} ημερας_{day (gen), days (acc)} επτα_seven

1Esd 4:63

To go up, and to build Jerusalem, and the temple which is called by his name: and they feasted with instruments of musick and gladness seven days.

1Esd 4:63

to go up and to build Jerusalem and the temple which is called by his name. They feasted with instruments of music and gladness seven days.

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