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Μακκαβαιων Αʹ

1 Maccabees

‎Brenton (1851)

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και_and ανεστη_{he/she/it-STAND-UP-ed} Ιουδας_{Judas/Judah (nom)} ο_{the (nom)} καλουμενος_{while being-CALL-ed (nom)} Μακκαβαιος υιος_{son (nom)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} αντ’_{against/instead (+gen)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)}

1Mc 3:1

Then his son Judas, called Maccabeus, rose up in his stead.

1Mc 3:1

¶His son Judas, who was called Maccabaeus, rose up in his place.

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και_and εβοηθουν_{I-was-HELP-ing, they-were-HELP-ing} αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)} παντες_{all (nom|voc)} οι_{the (nom)} αδελφοι_{brothers (nom|voc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} και_and παντες_{all (nom|voc)} οσοι_{as much/many as (nom)} εκολληθησαν_{they-were-JOIN/STICK-ed-TO} τω(ι)_{the (dat)} πατρι_{father (dat); fatherland (voc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} και_and επολεμουν_{I-was-WAGE-ing-WAR, they-were-WAGE-ing-WAR} τον_{the (acc)} πολεμον_{war (acc)} Ισραηλ_{Israel (indecl)} μετ’_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} ευφροσυνης_{gladness (gen)}

1Mc 3:2

And all his brethren helped him, and so did all they that held with his father, and they fought with cheerfulness the battle of Israel.

1Mc 3:2

All his kindred helped him, and so did all those who joined with his father, and they fought with gladness the battle of Israel.

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και_and επλατυνεν_{he/she/it-was-ENLARGE-ing, he/she/it-ENLARGE-ed} δοξαν_{glory/honor (acc); upon SUPPOSE-ing (nom|acc|voc)} τω(ι)_{the (dat)} λαω(ι)_{people (dat)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} και_and ενεδυσατο_{he/she/it-was-CLOTHE-ed} θωρακα_{breastplate (acc)} ως_as/like γιγας και_and συνεζωσατο τα_{the (nom|acc)} σκευη_{vessels (nom|acc|voc); vessel (nom|voc)} τα_{the (nom|acc)} πολεμικα αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} και_and πολεμους_{wars (acc)} συνεστησατο_{he/she/it-was-STAND-ed-WITH} σκεπαζων_{while SHELTER-ing (nom)} παρεμβολην_{camp (acc)} εν_in/with/by ρομφαια(ι)_{sword (dat)}

1Mc 3:3

So he gat his people great honour, and put on a breastplate as a giant, and girt his warlike harness about him, and he made battles, protecting the host with his sword.

1Mc 3:3

He got his people great glory, and put on a breastplate like a giant, and bound his warlike harness around him, and set battles in array, protecting the army with his sword.

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και_and ωμοιωθη_{he/she/it-was-LIKEN-ed} λεοντι_{lion (dat)} εν_in/with/by τοις_{the (dat)} εργοις_{works (dat)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} και_and ως_as/like σκυμνος_{cub (nom)} ερευγομενος_{while being-ROAR-ed (nom)} εις_{into +acc} θηραν_{net, trap (acc)}

1Mc 3:4

In his acts he was like a lion, and like a lion's whelp roaring for his prey.

1Mc 3:4

He was like a lion in his deeds, and like a lion’s cub roaring for prey.

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και_and εδιωξεν_{he/she/it-PERSECUTE / PURSUE-ed} ανομους_{lawless/lawlessness (acc)} εξερευνων_{while SEARCH-ing-DILIGENTLY (nom, nom|acc|voc, voc)} και_and τους_{the (acc)} ταρασσοντας_{while TROUBLE-ing (acc)} τον_{the (acc)} λαον_{people (acc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} εφλογισεν_{he/she/it-BLAZE-ed}

1Mc 3:5

For He pursued the wicked, and sought them out, and burnt up those that vexed his people.

1Mc 3:5

He hunted and pursued the lawless, and he burned up those who troubled his people.

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και_and συνεσταλησαν_{they-were-RETRACT-ed} ανομοι_{lawless/lawlessness (nom|voc)} απο_from του_{the (gen)} φοβου_{fear (gen); be-you(sg)-being-FEAR-ed!} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} και_and παντες_{all (nom|voc)} οι_{the (nom)} εργαται_{workers (nom|voc); he/she/it-will-be-WORK/STRIVE-ed} της_{the (gen)} ανομιας_{lawlessness (gen), lawless deeds (acc)} συνεταραχθησαν και_and ευοδωθη_{he/she/it-was-PROSPER-ed} σωτηρια_{salvation/deliverance (nom|voc); saving (nom|acc|voc)} εν_in/with/by χειρι_{hand (dat)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)}

1Mc 3:6

Wherefore the wicked shrunk for fear of him, and all the workers of iniquity were troubled, because salvation prospered in his hand.

1Mc 3:6

The lawless shrunk back for fear of him, and all the workers of lawlessness were very troubled, and deliverance prospered in his hand.

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και_and επικρανεν_{he/she/it-MAKE-ed-BITTER} βασιλεις_{kings (acc, nom|voc)} πολλους_{many (acc)} και_and ευφρανεν_{he/she/it-CELEBRATE/REJOICE-ed} τον_{the (acc)} Ιακωβ_{Jacob (indecl)} εν_in/with/by τοις_{the (dat)} εργοις_{works (dat)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} και_and εως_{until; dawn (nom|voc), dawns (acc)} του_{the (gen)} αιωνος_{eon (gen)} το_{the (nom|acc)} μνημοσυνον_{memory (nom|acc|voc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} εις_{into +acc} ευλογιαν_{praise (acc)}

1Mc 3:7

He grieved also many kings, and made Jacob glad with his acts, and his memorial is blessed for ever.

1Mc 3:7

He angered many kings and made Jacob glad with his acts. His memory is blessed forever.

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και_and διηλθεν_{he/she/it-PASS-THROUGH-ed} εν_in/with/by πολεσιν_{cities (dat)} Ιουδα_{Judas/Judah (gen, voc)} και_and εξωλεθρευσεν_{he/she/it-UTTERLY-DESTROY-ed} ασεβεις_{ungodly (acc, nom|voc); you(sg)-are-BE-IMPIOUS/IRREVERENT-ing} εξ_{from-out-of (+gen)} αυτης_{her/it/same (gen)} και_and απεστρεψεν_{he/she/it-TURN-AWAY-ed} οργην_{wrath/anger (acc)} απο_from Ισραηλ_{Israel (indecl)}

1Mc 3:8

Moreover he went through the cities of Juda, destroying the ungodly out of them, and turning away wrath from Israel:

1Mc 3:8

He went through the cities of Judah, destroyed the ungodly^* out of the land, and turned away wrath from Israel.

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και_and ωνομασθη_{he/she/it-was-NAME-ed} εως_{until; dawn (nom|voc), dawns (acc)} εσχατου_{last (gen)} γης_{earth/land (gen)} και_and συνηγαγεν_{he/she/it-GATHER/ASSEMBLE-ed} απολλυμενους_{while being-DESTROY-ed (acc)}

1Mc 3:9

So that he was renowned unto the utmost part of the earth, and he received unto him such as were ready to perish.

1Mc 3:9

He was renowned to the utmost part of the earth. He gathered together those who were ready to perish.

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και_and συνηγαγεν_{he/she/it-GATHER/ASSEMBLE-ed} Απολλωνιος εθνη_{nations (nom|acc|voc)} και_and απο_from Σαμαρειας_{Samaria (gen)} δυναμιν_{ability (acc)} μεγαλην_{great (acc)} του_{the (gen)} πολεμησαι_{to-WAGE-WAR, be-you(sg)-WAGE-ed-WAR!, he/she/it-happens-to-WAGE-WAR (opt)} προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τον_{the (acc)} Ισραηλ_{Israel (indecl)}

1Mc 3:10

Then Apollonius gathered the Gentiles together, and a great host out of Samaria, to fight against Israel.

1Mc 3:10

¶Apollonius gathered the Gentiles together with a great army from Samaria to fight against Israel.

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και_and εγνω_{he/she/it-KNOW-ed} Ιουδας_{Judas/Judah (nom)} και_and εξηλθεν_{he/she/it-COME-ed-OUT} εις_{into +acc} συναντησιν_{meeting (acc)} αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)} και_and επαταξεν_{he/she/it-SMITE-ed} αυτον_{him/it/same (acc)} και_and απεκτεινεν_{he/she/it-was-KILL-ing, he/she/it-KILL-ed} και_and επεσον_{I-FALL-ed, they-FALL-ed} τραυματιαι πολλοι_{many (nom)} και_and οι_{the (nom)} επιλοιποι_{remaining (nom|voc)} εφυγον_{I-FLEE-ed, they-FLEE-ed}

1Mc 3:11

Which thing when Judas perceived, he went forth to meet him, and so he smote him, and slew him: many also fell down slain, but the rest fled.

1Mc 3:11

Judas learned of it, and he went out to meet him, struck him, and killed him. Many fell wounded to death, and the rest fled.

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και_and ελαβον_{I-TAKE/RECEIVE-ed, they-TAKE/RECEIVE-ed} τα_{the (nom|acc)} σκυλα_{spoils (nom|acc|voc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} και_and την_{the (acc)} μαχαιραν_{sword (acc)} Απολλωνιου ελαβεν_{he/she/it-TAKE/RECEIVE-ed} Ιουδας_{Judas/Judah (nom)} και_and ην_{he/she/it-was} πολεμων_{wars (gen); while WAGE-ing-WAR (nom)} εν_in/with/by αυτη(ι)_{her/it/same (dat)} πασας_{all (acc); upon SPRINKLE-ing (nom|voc)} τας_{the (acc)} ημερας_{day (gen), days (acc)}

1Mc 3:12

Wherefore Judas took their spoils, and Apollonius' sword also, and therewith he fought all his life long.

1Mc 3:12

They took their spoils, and Judas took Apollonius’ sword, and he fought with it all his days.

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και_and ηκουσεν_{he/she/it-HEAR-ed} Σηρων ο_{the (nom)} αρχων_{ruler (nom); rulers (gen); while BEGIN/RULE-ing (nom)} της_{the (gen)} δυναμεως_{ability (gen)} Συριας_{Syria (gen)} οτι_because/that ηθροισεν_{he/she/it-GATHER-ed} Ιουδας_{Judas/Judah (nom)} αθροισμα και_and εκκλησιαν_{assembly (acc)} πιστων_{faithful (gen); while ACT-WITH-FAITH/ASSURANCE-ing (nom)} μετ’_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} και_and εκπορευομενων_{while being-GO-ed-OUT (gen)} εις_{into +acc} πολεμον_{war (acc)}

1Mc 3:13

Now when Seron, a prince of the army of Syria, heard say that Judas had gathered unto him a multitude and company of the faithful to go out with him to war;

1Mc 3:13

¶Seron, the commander of the army of Syria, heard that Judas had gathered a large company, including a body of faithful men who stayed with him, went out to war.

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και_and ειπεν_{he/she/it-SAY-ed} ποιησω_{I-will-DO/MAKE, I-should-DO/MAKE} εμαυτω(ι)_{myself (dat)} ονομα_{name (nom|acc|voc)} και_and δοξασθησομαι_{I-will-be-GLORIFY/EXTOL/PRAISE-ed} εν_in/with/by τη(ι)_{the (dat)} βασιλεια(ι)_{kingdom (dat)} και_and πολεμησω_{I-will-WAGE-WAR, I-should-WAGE-WAR} τον_{the (acc)} Ιουδαν_{Judas/Judah (acc)} και_and τους_{the (acc)} συν_{together with/including (+dat)} αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)} τους_{the (acc)} εξουδενουντας_{while DESPISE/SET-AT-NAUGHT-ing (acc)} τον_{the (acc)} λογον_{word (acc)} του_{the (gen)} βασιλεως_{king (gen)}

1Mc 3:14

He said, I will get me a name and honour in the kingdom; for I will go fight with Judas and them that are with him, who despise the king's commandment.

1Mc 3:14

He said, “I will make myself a name and get myself glory in the kingdom. I will fight against Judas and those who are with him, who despise the king’s command.

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και_and προσεθετο_{he/she/it-was-ADD-ed} και_and ανεβη_{he/she/it-ASCEND-ed} μετ’_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} παρεμβολη_{camp (nom|voc)} ασεβων_{ungodly (gen); while BE-IMPIOUS/IRREVERENT-ing (nom)} ισχυρα_{strong (nom|acc|voc, nom|voc)} βοηθησαι_{to-HELP, be-you(sg)-HELP-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-HELP (opt)} αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)} ποιησαι_{to-DO/MAKE, be-you(sg)-DO/MAKE-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-DO/MAKE (opt)} την_{the (acc)} εκδικησιν_{vengeance (acc)} εν_in/with/by υιοις_{sons (dat)} Ισραηλ_{Israel (indecl)}

1Mc 3:15

So he made him ready to go up, and there went with him a mighty host of the ungodly to help him, and to be avenged of the children of Israel.

1Mc 3:15

A mighty army of the ungodly went up with him to help him, to take vengeance on the children of Israel.

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και_and ηγγισεν_{he/she/it-COME/APPROACH-NEAR-ed} εως_{until; dawn (nom|voc), dawns (acc)} αναβασεως Βαιθωρων και_and εξηλθεν_{he/she/it-COME-ed-OUT} Ιουδας_{Judas/Judah (nom)} εις_{into +acc} συναντησιν_{meeting (acc)} αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)} ολιγοστος

1Mc 3:16

And when he came near to the going up of Bethhoron, Judas went forth to meet him with a small company:

1Mc 3:16

¶He came near to the ascent of Bethhoron, and Judas went out to meet him with a small company.

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ως_as/like δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} ειδον_{I-SEE/BEHOLD-ed, they-SEE/BEHOLD-ed} την_{the (acc)} παρεμβολην_{camp (acc)} ερχομενην_{while being-COME-ed (acc)} εις_{into +acc} συναντησιν_{meeting (acc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} ειπον_{do-SAY-you(sg)!, I-SAY-ed, they-SAY-ed, upon SAY-ing (nom|acc|voc, voc)} τω(ι)_{the (dat)} Ιουδα_{Judas/Judah (gen, voc)} τι_{who (nom|acc)} δυνησομεθα_{we-will-be-ABLE-ed} ολιγοστοι οντες_{while being (nom|voc)} πολεμησαι_{to-WAGE-WAR, be-you(sg)-WAGE-ed-WAR!, he/she/it-happens-to-WAGE-WAR (opt)} προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} πληθος_{multitude (nom|acc|voc)} τοσουτο_{this-much (nom|acc)} ισχυρον_{strong (acc, nom|acc|voc)} και_and ημεις_{we (nom)} εκλελυμεθα_{we-have-been-GIVE-ed-UP, we-had-been-GIVE-ed-UP!} ασιτουντες σημερον_today

1Mc 3:17

Who, when they saw the host coming to meet them, said unto Judas, How shall we be able, being so few, to fight against so great a multitude and so strong, seeing we are ready to faint with fasting all this day?

1Mc 3:17

But when they saw the army coming to meet them, they said to Judas, “What? Shall we be able, being a small company, to fight against so great and strong a multitude? We for our part are faint, having tasted no food this day.”

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και_and ειπεν_{he/she/it-SAY-ed} Ιουδας_{Judas/Judah (nom)} ευκοπον_{easy (acc, nom|acc|voc)} εστιν_he/she/it-is συγκλεισθηναι_{to-be-SHUT/COOP-ed-UP} πολλους_{many (acc)} εν_in/with/by χερσιν_{hands (dat)} ολιγων_{few (gen)} και_and ουκ_not εστιν_he/she/it-is διαφορα_{differing (nom|acc|voc)} εναντιον_{in front of (+gen); contrary (acc, nom|acc|voc)} του_{the (gen)} ουρανου_{sky/heaven (gen)} σω(ι)ζειν_{to-be-DELIVER/SAVE-ing} εν_in/with/by πολλοις_{many (dat)} η_or/than εν_in/with/by ολιγοις_{few (dat)}

1Mc 3:18

Unto whom Judas answered, It is no hard matter for many to be shut up in the hands of a few; and with the God of heaven it is all one, to deliver with a great multitude, or a small company:

1Mc 3:18

¶Judas said, “It is an easy thing for many to be hemmed in by the hands of a few. With^* heaven it is all one, to save by many or by few;

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οτι_because/that ουκ_not εν_in/with/by πληθει_{multitude (dat)} δυναμεως_{ability (gen)} νικη_{victories (nom|acc|voc); victory (nom|voc)} πολεμου_{war (gen); be-you(sg)-being-WAGE-ed-WAR!} εστιν_he/she/it-is αλλ’_but-rather εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} του_{the (gen)} ουρανου_{sky/heaven (gen)} η_{the (nom)} ισχυς_{strength (nom)}

1Mc 3:19

For the victory of battle standeth not in the multitude of an host; but strength cometh from heaven.

1Mc 3:19

for victory in battle stands not in the multitude of an army, but strength is from heaven.

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αυτοι_{they/same (nom)} ερχονται_{they-are-being-COME-ed} εφ’_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} ημας_{us (acc)} εν_in/with/by πληθει_{multitude (dat)} υβρεως_{hubris (gen)} και_and ανομιας_{lawlessness (gen), lawless deeds (acc)} του_{the (gen)} εξαραι_{to-REMOVE, be-you(sg)-REMOVE-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-REMOVE (opt)} ημας_{us (acc)} και_and τας_{the (acc)} γυναικας_{women/wives (acc)} ημων_{us (gen)} και_and τα_{the (nom|acc)} τεκνα_{children (nom|acc|voc)} ημων_{us (gen)} του_{the (gen)} σκυλευσαι ημας_{us (acc)}

1Mc 3:20

They come against us in much pride and iniquity to destroy us, and our wives and children, and to spoil us:

1Mc 3:20

They come to us in fullness of insolence and lawlessness, to destroy us and our wives and our children, and to plunder us,

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ημεις_{we (nom)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} πολεμουμεν_{we-are-WAGE-ing-WAR} περι_{about (+acc,+gen)} των_{the (gen)} ψυχων_{cold weathers (gen); soul-lifes (gen); while COOL/CHILL-ing (nom)} ημων_{us (gen)} και_and των_{the (gen)} νομιμων ημων_{us (gen)}

1Mc 3:21

But we fight for our lives and our laws.

1Mc 3:21

but we fight for our lives and our laws.

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και_and αυτος_{he/it/same (nom)} συντριψει_{he/she/it-will-CRUSH/SHATTER, you(sg)-will-be-CRUSH/SHATTER-ed (classical)} αυτους_{them/same (acc)} προ_{before (+gen)} προσωπου_{face (gen)} ημων_{us (gen)} υμεις_{you(pl) (nom)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} μη_not φοβεισθε_{you(pl)-are-being-FEAR-ed, be-you(pl)-being-FEAR-ed!} απ’_from αυτων_{them/same (gen)}

1Mc 3:22

Wherefore the Lord himself will overthrow them before our face: and as for you, be ye not afraid of them.

1Mc 3:22

He himself will crush them before our face; but as for you, don’t be afraid of them.

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ως_as/like δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} επαυσατο_{he/she/it-was-CEASE-ed} λαλων_{while SPEAK-ing (nom)} ενηλατο_{he/she/it-was-???-ed} εις_{into +acc} αυτους_{them/same (acc)} αφνω_suddenly και_and συνετριβη_{he/she/it-was-CRUSH/SHATTER-ed} Σηρων και_and η_{the (nom)} παρεμβολη_{camp (nom|voc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} ενωπιον_{in-the-presence-of (+gen); in the sight of/ in front of (acc, nom|acc|voc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)}

1Mc 3:23

Now as soon as he had left off speaking, he leapt suddenly upon them, and so Seron and his host was overthrown before him.

1Mc 3:23

¶Now when he had finished speaking, he rushed suddenly against Seron and his army, and they were defeated before him.

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και_and εδιωκον_{I-was-PERSECUTE / PURSUE-ing, they-were-PERSECUTE / PURSUE-ing} αυτον_{him/it/same (acc)} εν_in/with/by τη(ι)_{the (dat)} καταβασει_{descent (dat)} Βαιθωρων εως_{until; dawn (nom|voc), dawns (acc)} του_{the (gen)} πεδιου_{field (gen)} και_and επεσον_{I-FALL-ed, they-FALL-ed} απ’_from αυτων_{them/same (gen)} εις_{into +acc} ανδρας_{men (acc)} οκτακοσιους_{eight hundred (acc)} οι_{the (nom)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} λοιποι_{remaining (nom|voc)} εφυγον_{I-FLEE-ed, they-FLEE-ed} εις_{into +acc} γην_{earth/land (acc)} Φυλιστιιμ

1Mc 3:24

And they pursued them from the going down of Bethhoron unto the plain, where were slain about eight hundred men of them; and the residue fled into the land of the Philistines.

1Mc 3:24

They pursued them down the descent of Bethhoron to the plain, and about eight hundred men of them fell; but the rest fled into the land of the Philistines.

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και_and ηρξατο_{he/she/it-was-BEGIN/RULE-ed} ο_{the (nom)} φοβος_{fear (nom)} Ιουδου_{Judas/Judah (gen)} και_and των_{the (gen)} αδελφων_{brothers (gen); sisters (gen)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} και_and η_{the (nom)} πτοη επεπιπτεν_{he/she/it-was-FALL-UPON-ing} επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τα_{the (nom|acc)} εθνη_{nations (nom|acc|voc)} τα_{the (nom|acc)} κυκλω(ι)_{in a circle} αυτων_{them/same (gen)}

1Mc 3:25

Then began the fear of Judas and his brethren, and an exceeding great dread, to fall upon the nations round about them:

1Mc 3:25

¶The fear of Judas and his kindred, and the dread of them, began to fall on the nations around them.

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και_and ηγγισεν_{he/she/it-COME/APPROACH-NEAR-ed} εως_{until; dawn (nom|voc), dawns (acc)} του_{the (gen)} βασιλεως_{king (gen)} το_{the (nom|acc)} ονομα_{name (nom|acc|voc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} και_and υπερ_{above (+acc), on behalf of (+gen)} των_{the (gen)} παραταξεων Ιουδου_{Judas/Judah (gen)} εξηγειτο_{he/she/it-was-being-EXPOUND-ed} τα_{the (nom|acc)} εθνη_{nations (nom|acc|voc)}

1Mc 3:26

Insomuch as his fame came unto the king, and all nations talked of the battles of Judas.

1Mc 3:26

His fame reached the king, and every nation told of the battles of Judas.

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ως_as/like δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} ηκουσεν_{he/she/it-HEAR-ed} ο_{the (nom)} βασιλευς_{king (nom)} Αντιοχος τους_{the (acc)} λογους_{words (acc)} τουτους_{these (acc)} ωργισθη_{he/she/it-was-BE/MAKE-ANGRY-ed} θυμω(ι)_{inclination/passion (dat)} και_and απεστειλεν_{he/she/it-SEND-FORTH-ed} και_and συνηγαγεν_{he/she/it-GATHER/ASSEMBLE-ed} τας_{the (acc)} δυναμεις_{abilities (acc, nom|voc)} πασας_{all (acc); upon SPRINKLE-ing (nom|voc)} της_{the (gen)} βασιλειας_{kingdom (gen), kingdoms (acc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} παρεμβολην_{camp (acc)} ισχυραν_{strong (acc)} σφοδρα_exceedingly

1Mc 3:27

Now when king Antiochus heard these things, he was full of indignation: wherefore he sent and gathered together all the forces of his realm, even a very strong army.

1Mc 3:27

¶But when King Antiochus heard these words, he was full of indignation; and he sent and gathered together all the forces of his realm, an exceedingly strong army.

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και_and ηνοιξεν_{he/she/it-OPEN-UP-ed} το_{the (nom|acc)} γαζοφυλακιον_{treasury (nom|acc|voc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} και_and εδωκεν_{he/she/it-GIVE-ed} οψωνια_{wages (nom|acc|voc)} ταις_{the (dat)} δυναμεσιν_{abilities (dat)} εις_{into +acc} ενιαυτον_{year (acc)} και_and ενετειλατο_{he/she/it-was-COMMAND-ed} αυτοις_{them/same (dat)} ειναι_to-be ετοιμους_{ready (acc)} εις_{into +acc} πασαν_{each, every (acc); upon SPRINKLE-ing (nom|acc|voc)} χρειαν_{need (acc)}

1Mc 3:28

He opened also his treasure, and gave his soldiers pay for a year, commanding them to be ready whensoever he should need them.

1Mc 3:28

He opened his treasury and gave his forces pay for a year, and commanded them to be ready for every need.

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και_and ειδεν_{he/she/it-SEE/BEHOLD-ed} οτι_because/that εξελιπεν_{he/she/it-FAIL-ed} το_{the (nom|acc)} αργυριον_{silver (nom|acc|voc)} εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} των_{the (gen)} θησαυρων_{treasures (gen)} και_and οι_{the (nom)} φοροι_{Taxes (nom|voc); he/she/it-happens-to-be-WEAR-ing (opt)} της_{the (gen)} χωρας_{region (gen), regions (acc)} ολιγοι_{few (nom|voc)} χαριν_{for the sake of; favor/grace (acc)} της_{the (gen)} διχοστασιας_{dissension (gen), dissensions (acc)} και_and πληγης_{stripe/ wound (gen)} ης_{who/whom/which (gen)} κατεσκευασεν_{he/she/it-BUILD-ed} εν_in/with/by τη(ι)_{the (dat)} γη(ι)_{earth/land (dat)} του_{the (gen)} αραι_{cursings (nom|voc); to-LIFT/PICK-UP, be-you(sg)-LIFT/PICK-UP-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-LIFT/PICK-UP (opt)} τα_{the (nom|acc)} νομιμα α_{who/whom/which (nom|acc)} ησαν_they-were αφ’_from ημερων_{days (gen)} των_{the (gen)} πρωτων_{first (gen)}

1Mc 3:29

Nevertheless, when he saw that the money of his treasures failed and that the tributes in the country were small, because of the dissension and plague, which he had brought upon the land in taking away the laws which had been of old time;

1Mc 3:29

He saw that the money was gone from his treasures, and that the tributes of the country were small, because of the dissension and disaster which he had brought upon the land, to the end that he might take away the laws which had been from the first days.He saw that the money failed from his treasures, and that the tributes of the country were small, because of the dissension and plague which he had brought upon the land, to the end that he might take away the laws which had been from the first days.

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και_and ευλαβηθη_{he/she/it-was-TAKE-CARE/CAUTION-ed} μη_not ουκ_not εχη(ι)_{you(sg)-are-being-HAVE-ed, he/she/it-should-be-HAVE-ing, you(sg)-should-be-being-HAVE-ed} ως_as/like απαξ_once και_and δις_twice εις_{into +acc} τας_{the (acc)} δαπανας_{costs (acc)} και_and τα_{the (nom|acc)} δοματα_{gifts (nom|acc|voc)} α_{who/whom/which (nom|acc)} εδιδου_{he/she/it-was-GIVE-ing} εμπροσθεν_{before/in-front-of} δαψιλη(ι) χειρι_{hand (dat)} και_and επερισσευσεν_{he/she/it-MAKE-ed-ABOUND} υπερ_{above (+acc), on behalf of (+gen)} τους_{the (acc)} βασιλεις_{kings (acc, nom|voc)} τους_{the (acc)} εμπροσθεν_{before/in-front-of}

1Mc 3:30

He feared that he should not be able to bear the charges any longer, nor to have such gifts to give so liberally as he did before: for he had abounded above the kings that were before him.

1Mc 3:30

He was afraid that he wouldn’t have enough as at other times for the charges and the gifts which he used to give with a liberal hand, more abundantly than the kings who were before him.

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και_and ηπορειτο_{he/she/it-was-being-PERPLEX/CONFUSE-ed} τη(ι)_{the (dat)} ψυχη(ι)_{soul-life (dat); you(sg)-are-being-COOL/CHILL-ed, he/she/it-should-be-COOL/CHILL-ing, you(sg)-should-be-being-COOL/CHILL-ed} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} σφοδρα_exceedingly και_and εβουλευσατο_{he/she/it-was-DECIDE-ed} του_{the (gen)} πορευθηναι_to-be-GO-ed εις_{into +acc} την_{the (acc)} Περσιδα_{Persis (acc)} και_and λαβειν_{to-TAKE/RECEIVE} τους_{the (acc)} φορους_{Taxes (acc)} των_{the (gen)} χωρων_{northwests (gen); regions (gen); while HAVE-ing-SPACE (nom)} και_and συναγαγειν_{to-GATHER/ASSEMBLE} αργυριον_{silver (nom|acc|voc)} πολυ_{much (nom|acc)}

1Mc 3:31

Wherefore, being greatly perplexed in his mind, he determined to go into Persia, there to take the tributes of the countries, and to gather much money.

1Mc 3:31

And he was exceedingly perplexed in his mind, and he determined to go into Persia, and to take the tributes of those countries, and to gather much money.

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και_and κατελιπεν_{he/she/it-LEAVE-BEHIND-ed} Λυσιαν_{Lysias (acc)} ανθρωπον_{person (acc)} ενδοξον_{honored/glorious (acc, nom|acc|voc)} και_and απο_from γενους_{race (gen)} της_{the (gen)} βασιλειας_{kingdom (gen), kingdoms (acc)} επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} των_{the (gen)} πραγματων_{matters (gen)} του_{the (gen)} βασιλεως_{king (gen)} απο_from του_{the (gen)} ποταμου_{river (gen)} Ευφρατου_{Euphrates (gen)} και_and εως_{until; dawn (nom|voc), dawns (acc)} οριων_{boundaries (gen); going-to-SET-BOUNDARY/ORDAIN (fut ptcp) (nom)} Αιγυπτου_{Egypt (gen)}

1Mc 3:32

So he left Lysias, a nobleman, and one of the blood royal, to oversee the affairs of the king from the river Euphrates unto the borders of Egypt:

1Mc 3:32

He left Lysias, an honorable man, and one of royal lineage, to be over the affairs of the king from the river Euphrates to the borders of Egypt,

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και_and τρεφειν_{to-be-FEED-ing} Αντιοχον τον_{the (acc)} υιον_{son (acc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} εως_{until; dawn (nom|voc), dawns (acc)} του_{the (gen)} επιστρεψαι_{to-TURN-AROUND, be-you(sg)-TURN-AROUND-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-TURN-AROUND (opt)} αυτον_{him/it/same (acc)}

1Mc 3:33

And to bring up his son Antiochus, until he came again.

1Mc 3:33

and to bring up his son Antiochus, until he came again.

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και_and παρεδωκεν_{he/she/it-HAND OVER-ed} αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)} τας_{the (acc)} ημισεις_{half (acc, nom|voc)} των_{the (gen)} δυναμεων_{abilities (gen)} και_and τους_{the (acc)} ελεφαντας και_and ενετειλατο_{he/she/it-was-COMMAND-ed} αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)} περι_{about (+acc,+gen)} παντων_{all (gen)} ων_{who/whom/which (gen)} ηβουλετο_{he/she/it-was-being-INTEND/PLAN-ed} και_and περι_{about (+acc,+gen)} των_{the (gen)} κατοικουντων_{let-them-be-RESIDE/SETTLE-DOWN-ing! (classical), while RESIDE/SETTLE-DOWN-ing (gen)} την_{the (acc)} Ιουδαιαν_{Judea (acc); Jewish (acc)} και_and Ιερουσαλημ_{Jerusalem (indecl)}

1Mc 3:34

Moreover he delivered unto him the half of his forces, and the elephants, and gave him charge of all things that he would have done, as also concerning them that dwelt in Juda and Jerusalem:

1Mc 3:34

He delivered to Lysias half of his forces and the elephants, and gave him charge of all the things that he would have done, and concerning those who lived in Judea and in Jerusalem,

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αποστειλαι_{to-SEND-FORTH, be-you(sg)-SEND-FORTH-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-SEND-FORTH (opt)} επ’_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} αυτους_{them/same (acc)} δυναμιν_{ability (acc)} του_{the (gen)} εκτριψαι_{to-RUB OUT/WEAR OUT, be-you(sg)-RUB OUT/WEAR OUT-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-RUB OUT/WEAR OUT (opt)} και_and εξαραι_{to-REMOVE, be-you(sg)-REMOVE-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-REMOVE (opt)} την_{the (acc)} ισχυν_{strength (acc)} Ισραηλ_{Israel (indecl)} και_and το_{the (nom|acc)} καταλειμμα_{remnant (nom|acc|voc)} Ιερουσαλημ_{Jerusalem (indecl)} και_and αραι_{cursings (nom|voc); to-LIFT/PICK-UP, be-you(sg)-LIFT/PICK-UP-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-LIFT/PICK-UP (opt)} το_{the (nom|acc)} μνημοσυνον_{memory (nom|acc|voc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} απο_from του_{the (gen)} τοπου_{place (gen)}

1Mc 3:35

To wit, that he should send an army against them, to destroy and root out the strength of Israel, and the remnant of Jerusalem, and to take away their memorial from that place;

1Mc 3:35

that he should send an army against them to root out and destroy the strength of Israel and the remnant of Jerusalem, and to take away their memory from the place,

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και_and κατοικισαι_{to-DOMICILE, be-you(sg)-DOMICILE-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-DOMICILE (opt)} υιους_{sons (acc)} αλλογενεις_{other-born (acc, nom|voc)} εν_in/with/by πασιν_{all (dat)} τοις_{the (dat)} οριοις_{boundaries (dat); (fut opt)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} και_and κατακληροδοτησαι την_{the (acc)} γην_{earth/land (acc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)}

1Mc 3:36

And that he should place strangers in all their quarters, and divide their land by lot.

1Mc 3:36

and that he should make foreigners live in all their territory, and should divide their land to them by lot.

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και_and ο_{the (nom)} βασιλευς_{king (nom)} παρελαβεν_{he/she/it-TAKE-CLOSE-BESIDE/RECEIVE-ed} τας_{the (acc)} ημισεις_{half (acc, nom|voc)} των_{the (gen)} δυναμεων_{abilities (gen)} τας_{the (acc)} καταλειφθεισας_{upon being-LEAVE-BEHIND-ed (acc)} και_and απηρεν_{he/she/it-TAKE-AWAY-ed} απο_from Αντιοχειας_{Antioch (gen)} απο_from πολεως_{city (gen)} βασιλειας_{kingdom (gen), kingdoms (acc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} ετους_{year (gen)} εβδομου_{seventh (gen)} και_and τεσσαρακοστου και_and εκατοστου και_and διεπερασεν_{he/she/it-CROSS OVER-ed} τον_{the (acc)} Ευφρατην_{Euphrates (acc)} ποταμον_{river (acc)} και_and διεπορευετο_{he/she/it-was-being-PASS-ed-THROUGH} τας_{the (acc)} επανω_over χωρας_{region (gen), regions (acc)}

1Mc 3:37

So the king took the half of the forces that remained, and departed from Antioch, his royal city, the hundred forty and seventh year; and having passed the river Euphrates, he went through the high countries.

1Mc 3:37

The king took the half that remained of the forces, and left Antioch, his royal city, in the one hundred forty seventh year;^* and he passed over the river Euphrates, and went through the upper countries.

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και_and επελεξεν_{he/she/it-CHOOSE-ed} Λυσιας_{Lysias (nom)} Πτολεμαιον τον_{the (acc)} Δορυμενους και_and Νικανορα_{Nicanor (acc)} και_and Γοργιαν ανδρας_{men (acc)} δυνατους_{capable (acc)} των_{the (gen)} φιλων_{friend (gen); while BE-ing-FOND-OF (nom)} του_{the (gen)} βασιλεως_{king (gen)}

1Mc 3:38

Then Lysias chose Ptolemee the son of Dorymenes, Nicanor, and Gorgias, mighty men of the king's friends:

1Mc 3:38

¶Lysias chose Ptolemy the son of Dorymenes, Nicanor, and Gorgias, mighty men of the king’s friends;^*

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και_and απεστειλεν_{he/she/it-SEND-FORTH-ed} μετ’_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} τεσσαρακοντα_forty χιλιαδας_{kilos (acc)} ανδρων_{men (gen)} και_and επτακισχιλιαν ιππον_{horse (acc)} του_{the (gen)} ελθειν_to-COME εις_{into +acc} γην_{earth/land (acc)} Ιουδα_{Judas/Judah (gen, voc)} και_and καταφθειραι_{to-RUIN, be-you(sg)-RUIN-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-RUIN (opt)} αυτην_{her/it/same (acc)} κατα_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} τον_{the (acc)} λογον_{word (acc)} του_{the (gen)} βασιλεως_{king (gen)}

1Mc 3:39

And with them he sent forty thousand footmen, and seven thousand horsemen, to go into the land of Juda, and to destroy it, as the king commanded.

1Mc 3:39

and with them, he sent forty thousand infantry and seven thousand cavalry to go into the land of Judah and to destroy it, according to the word of the king.

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και_and απηρεν_{he/she/it-TAKE-AWAY-ed} συν_{together with/including (+dat)} παση(ι)_{each, every (dat); he/she/it-should-SPRINKLE, you(sg)-should-be-SPRINKLE-ed} τη(ι)_{the (dat)} δυναμει_{ability (dat)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} και_and ηλθον_{I-COME-ed, they-COME-ed} και_and παρενεβαλον_{I-ENCAMP-ed, they-ENCAMP-ed} πλησιον_{neighbor; near (acc, nom|acc|voc)} Αμμαους εν_in/with/by τη(ι)_{the (dat)} γη(ι)_{earth/land (dat)} τη(ι)_{the (dat)} πεδινη(ι)_{level (dat)}

1Mc 3:40

So they went forth with all their power, and came and pitched by Emmaus in the plain country.

1Mc 3:40

They set out with all their army, and came and encamped near Emmaus in the plain country.

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και_and ηκουσαν_{while ARRIVE-ing (acc); they-HEAR-ed} οι_{the (nom)} εμποροι_{merchants (nom|voc)} της_{the (gen)} χωρας_{region (gen), regions (acc)} το_{the (nom|acc)} ονομα_{name (nom|acc|voc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} και_and ελαβον_{I-TAKE/RECEIVE-ed, they-TAKE/RECEIVE-ed} αργυριον_{silver (nom|acc|voc)} και_and χρυσιον_{piece of gold (nom|acc|voc)} πολυ_{much (nom|acc)} σφοδρα_exceedingly και_and πεδας_{shackles (acc)} και_and ηλθον_{I-COME-ed, they-COME-ed} εις_{into +acc} την_{the (acc)} παρεμβολην_{camp (acc)} του_{the (gen)} λαβειν_{to-TAKE/RECEIVE} τους_{the (acc)} υιους_{sons (acc)} Ισραηλ_{Israel (indecl)} εις_{into +acc} παιδας_{children/servants (acc)} και_and προσετεθησαν_{they-were-ADD-ed} προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} αυτους_{them/same (acc)} δυναμις_{ability (nom)} Συριας_{Syria (gen)} και_and γης_{earth/land (gen)} αλλοφυλων_{foreign (gen)}

1Mc 3:41

And the merchants of the country, hearing the fame of them, took silver and gold very much, with servants, and came into the camp to buy the children of Israel for slaves: a power also of Syria and of the land of the Philistines joined themselves unto them.

1Mc 3:41

The merchants of the country heard of their fame, and took silver and gold in large quantities, and fetters,^* and came into the camp to take the children of Israel for slaves. Forces of Syria and of the land of the Philistines^* joined with them.

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και_and ειδεν_{he/she/it-SEE/BEHOLD-ed} Ιουδας_{Judas/Judah (nom)} και_and οι_{the (nom)} αδελφοι_{brothers (nom|voc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} οτι_because/that επληθυνθη_{he/she/it-was-INCREASE/MULTIPLY-ed} τα_{the (nom|acc)} κακα_{wicked (nom|acc|voc)} και_and αι_{the (nom)} δυναμεις_{abilities (acc, nom|voc)} παρεμβαλλουσιν_{they-are-ENCAMP-ing, while ENCAMP-ing (dat)} εν_in/with/by τοις_{the (dat)} οριοις_{boundaries (dat); (fut opt)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} και_and επεγνωσαν_{they-RECOGNIZE-ed} τους_{the (acc)} λογους_{words (acc)} του_{the (gen)} βασιλεως_{king (gen)} ους_{who/whom/which (acc)} ενετειλατο_{he/she/it-was-COMMAND-ed} ποιησαι_{to-DO/MAKE, be-you(sg)-DO/MAKE-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-DO/MAKE (opt)} τω(ι)_{the (dat)} λαω(ι)_{people (dat)} εις_{into +acc} απωλειαν_{destruction/expulsion (acc)} και_and συντελειαν_{completion, end (acc)}

1Mc 3:42

Now when Judas and his brethren saw that miseries were multiplied, and that the forces did encamp themselves in their borders: for they knew how the king had given commandment to destroy the people, and utterly abolish them;

1Mc 3:42

¶Judas and his kindred saw that evils were multiplied, and that the forces were encamping in their borders. They learned about the king’s words which he had commanded, to destroy the people and make an end of them.

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και_and ειπαν_{they-SAY-ed, upon SAY-ing (nom|acc|voc)} εκαστος_{each-separately (nom)} προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τον_{the (acc)} πλησιον_{neighbor; near (acc, nom|acc|voc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} αναστησωμεν_{we-should-STAND-UP} την_{the (acc)} καθαιρεσιν_{destruction (acc)} του_{the (gen)} λαου_{people (gen)} ημων_{us (gen)} και_and πολεμησωμεν_{we-should-WAGE-WAR} περι_{about (+acc,+gen)} του_{the (gen)} λαου_{people (gen)} ημων_{us (gen)} και_and των_{the (gen)} αγιων_{holy (gen)}

1Mc 3:43

They said one to another, Let us restore the decayed fortune of our people, and let us fight for our people and the sanctuary.

1Mc 3:43

Then they each said to his neighbor, “Let’s repair the ruins of our people. Let’s fight for our people and the holy place.”

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και_and ηθροισθη_{he/she/it-was-GATHER-ed} η_{the (nom)} συναγωγη_{gathering (nom|voc)} του_{the (gen)} ειναι_to-be ετοιμους_{ready (acc)} εις_{into +acc} πολεμον_{war (acc)} και_and του_{the (gen)} προσευξασθαι_{to-be-PRAY-ed} και_and αιτησαι_{to-ASK, be-you(sg)-ASK-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-ASK (opt)} ελεος_{mercy (nom, nom|acc|voc)} και_and οικτιρμους_{compassions/pities (acc); compassionate/pitying (acc, nom|voc)}

1Mc 3:44

Then was the congregation gathered together, that they might be ready for battle, and that they might pray, and ask mercy and compassion.

1Mc 3:44

The congregation was gathered together, that they might be ready for battle, and that they might pray and ask for mercy and compassion.

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και_and Ιερουσαλημ_{Jerusalem (indecl)} ην_{he/she/it-was} αοικητος ως_as/like ερημος_{deserted (nom)} ουκ_not ην_{he/she/it-was} ο_{the (nom)} εισπορευομενος_{while being-ENTER-ed (nom)} και_and εκπορευομενος_{while being-GO-ed-OUT (nom)} εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} των_{the (gen)} γενηματων_{fruits (gen)} αυτης_{her/it/same (gen)} και_and το_{the (nom|acc)} αγιασμα καταπατουμενον_{while being-TRAMPLE/TREAD-ed (acc, nom|acc|voc)} και_and υιοι_{sons (nom|voc)} αλλογενων_{other-born (gen)} εν_in/with/by τη(ι)_{the (dat)} ακρα(ι) καταλυμα_{accommodation, (nom|acc|voc)} τοις_{the (dat)} εθνεσιν_{nations (dat)} και_and εξηρθη_{he/she/it-was-REMOVE-ed} τερψις εξ_{from-out-of (+gen)} Ιακωβ_{Jacob (indecl)} και_and εξελιπεν_{he/she/it-FAIL-ed} αυλος_{flute (nom)} και_and κινυρα

1Mc 3:45

Now Jerusalem lay void as a wilderness, there was none of her children that went in or out: the sanctuary also was trodden down, and aliens kept the strong hold; the heathen had their habitation in that place; and joy was taken from Jacob, and the pipe with the harp ceased.

1Mc 3:45

Jerusalem was without inhabitant like a wilderness. There was none of her offspring who went in or went out. The sanctuary was trampled down. Children of foreigners were in the citadel. The Gentiles lived there. Joy was taken away from Jacob, and the pipe and the harp ceased.

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και_and συνηχθησαν_{they-were-GATHER/ASSEMBLE-ed} και_and ηλθοσαν_they-COME-ed εις_{into +acc} Μασσηφα κατεναντι_{opposite/in the presence of (+gen)} Ιερουσαλημ_{Jerusalem (indecl)} οτι_because/that τοπος_{place (nom)} προσευχης_{prayer (gen)} ην_{he/she/it-was} εν_in/with/by Μασσηφα το_{the (nom|acc)} προτερον_{earlier (acc, nom|acc|voc)} τω(ι)_{the (dat)} Ισραηλ_{Israel (indecl)}

1Mc 3:46

Wherefore the Israelites assembled themselves together, and came to Maspha, over against Jerusalem; for in Maspha was the place where they prayed aforetime in Israel.

1Mc 3:46

They gathered themselves together, and came to Mizpeh, near Jerusalem; for in Mizpeh there used to be a place of prayer for Israel.

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και_and ενηστευσαν_they-FAST-ed τη(ι)_{the (dat)} ημερα(ι)_{day (dat)} εκεινη(ι)_{that (dat)} και_and περιεβαλοντο_{they-were-ADORN-ed-WITH} σακκους_{sackcloths (acc)} και_and σποδον_{ashes (acc)} επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} την_{the (acc)} κεφαλην_{head (acc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} και_and διερρηξαν_{they-TEAR/RIP-ed-ASUNDER} τα_{the (nom|acc)} ιματια_{garments (nom|acc|voc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)}

1Mc 3:47

Then they fasted that day, and put on sackcloth, and cast ashes upon their heads, and rent their clothes,

1Mc 3:47

They fasted that day, put on sackcloth, put ashes on their heads, tore their clothes,

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και_and εξεπετασαν_{they-SCATTER-ed} το_{the (nom|acc)} βιβλιον_{small-scroll (nom|acc|voc)} του_{the (gen)} νομου_{custom/law (gen)} περι_{about (+acc,+gen)} ων_{who/whom/which (gen)} εξηρευνων_{I-was-SEARCH-ing-DILIGENTLY, they-were-SEARCH-ing-DILIGENTLY} τα_{the (nom|acc)} εθνη_{nations (nom|acc|voc)} τα_{the (nom|acc)} ομοιωματα_{resemblances (nom|acc|voc)} των_{the (gen)} ειδωλων_{idols (gen)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)}

1Mc 3:48

And laid open the book of the law, wherein the heathen had sought to paint the likeness of their images.

1Mc 3:48

and opened the book of the law, to learn about the things for which the Gentiles consulted the images of their idols.

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και_and ηνεγκαν_{they-CARRY-ed} τα_{the (nom|acc)} ιματια_{garments (nom|acc|voc)} της_{the (gen)} ιερωσυνης_{priesthood (gen)} και_and τα_{the (nom|acc)} πρωτογενηματα και_and τας_{the (acc)} δεκατας_{tenth (acc)} και_and ηγειραν_{they-RAISE-ed} τους_{the (acc)} ναζιραιους οι_{who/whom/which (nom)} επληρωσαν_they-FILL-ed τας_{the (acc)} ημερας_{day (gen), days (acc)}

1Mc 3:49

They brought also the priests' garments, and the firstfruits, and the tithes: and the Nazarites they stirred up, who had accomplished their days.

1Mc 3:49

They brought the priests’ garments, the first fruits, and the tithes. They stirred up the Nazarites, who had accomplished their days.

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50

και_and εβοησαν_{they-BELLOW-ed} φωνη(ι)_{sound/voice (dat); you(sg)-are-being-SOUND-ed, he/she/it-should-be-SOUND-ing, you(sg)-should-be-being-SOUND-ed} εις_{into +acc} τον_{the (acc)} ουρανον_{sky/heaven (acc)} λεγοντες_{while SAY-ing (nom|voc)} τι_{who (nom|acc)} ποιησωμεν_{we-should-DO/MAKE} τουτοις_{these (dat)} και_and που_where αυτους_{them/same (acc)} απαγαγωμεν_{we-should-LEAD-AWAY}

1Mc 3:50

Then cried they with a loud voice toward heaven, saying, What shall we do with these, and whither shall we carry them away?

1Mc 3:50

They cried aloud toward heaven, saying, “What should we do with these men? Where should we carry them away?

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51

51

και_and τα_{the (nom|acc)} αγια_{holy (nom|acc|voc, nom|voc)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} καταπεπατηνται_{they-have-been-TRAMPLE/TREAD-ed} και_and βεβηλωνται_{they-should-be-being-DEFILE-ed, they-have-been-DEFILE-ed} και_and οι_{the (nom)} ιερεις_{priests (acc, nom|voc)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} εν_in/with/by πενθει_{grief (dat); he/she/it-is-GRIEVE-ing, you(sg)-are-being-GRIEVE-ed (classical), be-you(sg)-GRIEVE-ing!} και_and ταπεινωσει_{depth (dat); he/she/it-will-HUMBLE, you(sg)-will-be-HUMBLE-ed (classical)}

1Mc 3:51

For thy sanctuary is trodden down and profaned, and thy priests are in heaviness, and brought low.

1Mc 3:51

Your holy place is trampled down and profaned. Your priests mourn in humiliation.

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52

52

και_and ιδου_{be-you(sg)-SEE/BEHOLD-ed!} τα_{the (nom|acc)} εθνη_{nations (nom|acc|voc)} συνηκται_{he/she/it-has-been-GATHER/ASSEMBLE-ed} εφ’_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} ημας_{us (acc)} του_{the (gen)} εξαραι_{to-REMOVE, be-you(sg)-REMOVE-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-REMOVE (opt)} ημας_{us (acc)} συ_{you(sg) (nom)} οιδας_{you(sg)-have-BEHOLD/PERCEIVE-ed} α_{who/whom/which (nom|acc)} λογιζονται_{they-are-being-RECKON-ed} εφ’_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} ημας_{us (acc)}

1Mc 3:52

And lo, the heathen are assembled together against us to destroy us: what things they imagine against us, thou knowest.

1Mc 3:52

Behold, the Gentiles are assembled together against us to destroy us. You know what things they imagine against us.

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53

53

πως_how δυνησομεθα_{we-will-be-ABLE-ed} υποστηναι_{to-STAND-UNDER} κατα_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} προσωπον_{face (nom|acc|voc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} εαν_{if haply, therefore} μη_not συ_{you(sg) (nom)} βοηθηση(ι)ς_{you(sg)-should-HELP} ημιν_{us (dat)}

1Mc 3:53

How shall we be able to stand against them, except thou, O God, be our help?

1Mc 3:53

How will we be able to stand against them, unless you help us?”

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54

και_and εσαλπισαν_they-BLOW-ed ταις_{the (dat)} σαλπιγξιν_{trumpets (dat)} και_and εβοησαν_{they-BELLOW-ed} φωνη(ι)_{sound/voice (dat); you(sg)-are-being-SOUND-ed, he/she/it-should-be-SOUND-ing, you(sg)-should-be-being-SOUND-ed} μεγαλη(ι)_{great (dat)}

1Mc 3:54

Then sounded they with trumpets, and cried with a loud voice.

1Mc 3:54

They sounded with the trumpets, and gave a loud shout.

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55

και_and μετα_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} τουτο_{this (nom|acc)} κατεστησεν_{he/she/it-APPOINT/ESTABLISH-ed} Ιουδας_{Judas/Judah (nom)} ηγουμενους_{while being-REGARD/DEEM/GUIDE-ed (acc)} του_{the (gen)} λαου_{people (gen)} χιλιαρχους_{chiliarchs (acc)} και_and εκατονταρχους_{centurions (acc)} και_and πεντηκονταρχους και_and δεκαδαρχους

1Mc 3:55

And after this Judas ordained captains over the people, even captains over thousands, and over hundreds, and over fifties, and over tens.

1Mc 3:55

¶And after this Judas appointed leaders of the people: captains of thousands, captains of hundreds, captains of fifties, and captains of tens.

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56

και_and ειπεν_{he/she/it-SAY-ed} τοις_{the (dat)} οικοδομουσιν_{they-are-BUILD-UP-ing, while BUILD-UP-ing (dat)} οικιας_{house (gen), houses (acc)} και_and μνηστευομενοις_{while being-BETROTH-ed (dat)} γυναικας_{women/wives (acc)} και_and φυτευουσιν_{they-are-PLANT-ing, while PLANT-ing (dat)} αμπελωνας_{vineyards (acc)} και_and δειλοις_{cowardly (dat)} αποστρεφειν_{to-be-TURN-AWAY-ing} εκαστον_{each-separately (acc, nom|acc|voc)} εις_{into +acc} τον_{the (acc)} οικον_{house/home (acc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} κατα_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} τον_{the (acc)} νομον_{custom/law (acc)}

1Mc 3:56

But as for such as were building houses, or had betrothed wives, or were planting vineyards, or were fearful, those he commanded that they should return, every man to his own house, according to the law.

1Mc 3:56

He said to those who were building houses, were betrothing wives, were planting vineyards, and were fearful, that they should return, each man to his own house, according to the law.

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και_and απηρεν_{he/she/it-TAKE-AWAY-ed} η_{the (nom)} παρεμβολη_{camp (nom|voc)} και_and παρενεβαλον_{I-ENCAMP-ed, they-ENCAMP-ed} κατα_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} νοτον_{south (acc)} Αμμαους

1Mc 3:57

So the camp removed, and pitched upon the south side of Emmaus.

1Mc 3:57

The army marched out and encamped upon the south side of Emmaus.

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και_and ειπεν_{he/she/it-SAY-ed} Ιουδας_{Judas/Judah (nom)} περιζωσασθε_{be-you(pl)-GIRD-ed-ROUND!} και_and γινεσθε_{you(pl)-are-being-BECOME-ed, be-you(pl)-being-BECOME-ed!} εις_{into +acc} υιους_{sons (acc)} δυνατους_{capable (acc)} και_and γινεσθε_{you(pl)-are-being-BECOME-ed, be-you(pl)-being-BECOME-ed!} ετοιμοι_{ready (nom|voc)} εις_{into +acc} πρωι_{early/in the morning} του_{the (gen)} πολεμησαι_{to-WAGE-WAR, be-you(sg)-WAGE-ed-WAR!, he/she/it-happens-to-WAGE-WAR (opt)} εν_in/with/by τοις_{the (dat)} εθνεσιν_{nations (dat)} τουτοις_{these (dat)} τοις_{the (dat)} επισυνηγμενοις_{having-been-GATHER-TOGETHER-ed (dat)} εφ’_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} ημας_{us (acc)} εξαραι_{to-REMOVE, be-you(sg)-REMOVE-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-REMOVE (opt)} ημας_{us (acc)} και_and τα_{the (nom|acc)} αγια_{holy (nom|acc|voc, nom|voc)} ημων_{us (gen)}

1Mc 3:58

And Judas said, arm yourselves, and be valiant men, and see that ye be in readiness against the morning, that ye may fight with these nations, that are assembled together against us to destroy us and our sanctuary:

1Mc 3:58

Judas said, “Arm yourselves and be valiant men! Be ready in the morning to fight with these Gentiles who are assembled together against us to destroy us and our holy place.

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οτι_because/that κρεισσον_{better/superior (nom|acc|voc, voc)} ημας_{us (acc)} αποθανειν_{to-will-DIE, to-DIE} εν_in/with/by τω(ι)_{the (dat)} πολεμω(ι)_{war (dat)} η_or/than επιδειν_{to-WATCH-OVER} επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τα_{the (nom|acc)} κακα_{wicked (nom|acc|voc)} του_{the (gen)} εθνους_{nation/culture/race (gen)} ημων_{us (gen)} και_and των_{the (gen)} αγιων_{holy (gen)}

1Mc 3:59

For it is better for us to die in battle, than to behold the calamities of our people and our sanctuary.

1Mc 3:59

For it is better for us to die in battle than to see the calamities of our nation and the holy place.

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60

60

ως_as/like δ’_{but/however/moreover/yet} αν_ever η(ι)_{he/she/it-should-be} θελημα_{will (nom|acc|voc)} εν_in/with/by ουρανω(ι)_{sky/heaven (dat)} ουτως_{so, thus} ποιησει_{doing/making (dat); he/she/it-will-DO/MAKE, you(sg)-will-be-DO/MAKE-ed (classical)}

1Mc 3:60

Nevertheless, as the will of God is in heaven, so let him do.

1Mc 3:60

Nevertheless, as may be the will in heaven, so shall he do.

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