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Μακκαβαιων Βʹ

2 Maccabees

‎Brenton (1851)

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τοις_{the (dat)} αδελφοις_{brothers (dat)} τοις_{the (dat)} κατ’_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} Αιγυπτον_{Egypt (acc)} Ιουδαιοις_{Jewish (dat)} χαιρειν_{to-be-REJOICE-ing} οι_{the (nom)} αδελφοι_{brothers (nom|voc)} οι_{the (nom)} εν_in/with/by Ιεροσολυμοις_{Jerusalem (dat)} Ιουδαιοι_{Jewish (nom|voc)} και_and οι_{the (nom)} εν_in/with/by τη(ι)_{the (dat)} χωρα(ι)_{region (dat)} της_{the (gen)} Ιουδαιας_{Judea (gen); Jewish (acc, gen)} ειρηνην_{peace (acc)} αγαθην_{good (acc)}

2Mc 1:1

The brethren, the Jews that be at Jerusalem and in the land of Judea, wish unto the brethren, the Jews that are throughout Egypt health and peace:

2Mc 1:1

¶The kindred, the Jews who are in Jerusalem and those who are in the country of Judea, send greetings and good peace to the kindred, the Jews who are throughout Egypt.

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και_and αγαθοποιησαι_{to-DO-GOOD, be-you(sg)-DO-ed-GOOD!, he/she/it-happens-to-DO-GOOD (opt)} υμιν_{you(pl) (dat)} ο_{the (nom)} θεος_{god (nom)} και_and μνησθειη_{he/she/it-happens-to-be-REMEMBER-ed (opt)} της_{the (gen)} διαθηκης_{covenant (gen)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} της_{the (gen)} προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} Αβρααμ_{Abraham (indecl)} και_and Ισαακ_{Isaac (indecl)} και_and Ιακωβ_{Jacob (indecl)} των_{the (gen)} δουλων_{slaves (gen); slave girls (gen); servile (gen); while ENSLAVE-ing (nom)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} των_{the (gen)} πιστων_{faithful (gen); while ACT-WITH-FAITH/ASSURANCE-ing (nom)}

2Mc 1:2

God be gracious unto you, and remember his covenant that he made with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, his faithful servants;

2Mc 1:2

May God do good to you, and remember his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, his faithful servants,

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και_and δω(ι)η_{he/she/it-happens-to-GIVE (opt)} υμιν_{you(pl) (dat)} καρδιαν_{heart (acc)} πασιν_{all (dat)} εις_{into +acc} το_{the (nom|acc)} σεβεσθαι_{to-be-being-REVERE-ed} αυτον_{him/it/same (acc)} και_and ποιειν_{to-be-DO/MAKE-ing} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} τα_{the (nom|acc)} θεληματα_{wills (nom|acc|voc)} καρδια(ι)_{heart (dat)} μεγαλη(ι)_{great (dat)} και_and 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} βουλομενη(ι)_{while being-INTEND/PLAN-ed (dat)}

2Mc 1:3

And give you all an heart to serve him, and to do his will, with a good courage and a willing mind;

2Mc 1:3

and give you all a heart to worship him and do his will with a strong heart and a willing soul.

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και_and διανοιξαι_{to-OPEN-UP-ALL-THE-WAY, be-you(sg)-OPEN-ed-UP-ALL-THE-WAY!, he/she/it-happens-to-OPEN-UP-ALL-THE-WAY (opt)} την_{the (acc)} καρδιαν_{heart (acc)} υμων_{you(pl) (gen)} εν_in/with/by τω(ι)_{the (dat)} νομω(ι)_{custom/law (dat)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} και_and εν_in/with/by τοις_{the (dat)} προσταγμασιν και_and ειρηνην_{peace (acc)} ποιησαι_{to-DO/MAKE, be-you(sg)-DO/MAKE-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-DO/MAKE (opt)}

2Mc 1:4

And open your hearts in his law and commandments, and send you peace,

2Mc 1:4

May God open your heart to his law and his statutes, and make peace,

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και_and επακουσαι_{to-HEAR, be-you(sg)-HEAR-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-HEAR (opt)} υμων_{you(pl) (gen)} των_{the (gen)} δεησεων_{pleas (gen)} και_and καταλλαγειη_{he/she/it-happens-to-be-RECONCILE-ed (opt)} υμιν_{you(pl) (dat)} και_and μη_not υμας_{you(pl) (acc)} εγκαταλιποι_{he/she/it-happens-to-LEAVE-UTTERLY (opt)} εν_in/with/by καιρω(ι)_{period-of-time (dat)} πονηρω(ι)_{evil, wicked (dat)}

2Mc 1:5

And hear your prayers, and be at one with you, and never forsake you in time of trouble.

2Mc 1:5

and listen to your requests, and be reconciled with you, and not forsake you in an evil time.

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και_and νυν_now ωδε_here εσμεν_we-are προσευχομενοι_{while being-PRAY-ed (nom|voc)} περι_{about (+acc,+gen)} υμων_{you(pl) (gen)}

2Mc 1:6

And now we be here praying for you.

2Mc 1:6

Now we are praying for you here.

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βασιλευοντος_{while REIGN-ing (gen)} Δημητριου_{Demetrius (gen)} ετους_{year (gen)} εκατοστου εξηκοστου ενατου_{ninth (gen)} ημεις_{we (nom)} οι_{the (nom)} Ιουδαιοι_{Jewish (nom|voc)} γεγραφαμεν_{we-have-WRITE-ed} υμιν_{you(pl) (dat)} εν_in/with/by τη(ι)_{the (dat)} θλιψει_{hardship/tribulation (dat); he/she/it-will-DISTRESS, you(sg)-will-be-DISTRESS-ed (classical)} και_and εν_in/with/by τη(ι)_{the (dat)} ακμη(ι) τη(ι)_{the (dat)} επελθουση(ι)_{upon COME-ing-UPON/APPROACH (dat)} ημιν_{us (dat)} εν_in/with/by τοις_{the (dat)} ετεσιν_{years (dat)} τουτοις_{these (dat)} αφ’_from ου_{where; who/whom/which (gen)} απεστη_{he/she/it-DISENGAGE-ed} Ιασων_{Jason (nom, voc)} και_and οι_{the (nom)} μετ’_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} απο_from της_{the (gen)} αγιας_{holy (acc, gen)} γης_{earth/land (gen)} και_and της_{the (gen)} βασιλειας_{kingdom (gen), kingdoms (acc)}

2Mc 1:7

What time as Demetrius reigned, in the hundred threescore and ninth year, we the Jews wrote unto you in the extremity of trouble that came upon us in those years, from the time that Jason and his company revolted from the holy land and kingdom,

2Mc 1:7

¶In the reign of Demetrius, in the one hundred sixty-ninth year, we the Jews have already written to you in the suffering and in the distress that has come upon us in these years, from the time that Jason and his company revolted from the holy land and the kingdom,

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και_and ενεπυρισαν_they-BURN-ed τον_{the (acc)} πυλωνα_{gate (acc)} και_and εξεχεαν_{they-POUR-OUT-ed} αιμα_{blood (nom|acc|voc)} αθωον και_and εδεηθημεν_{we-were-NEED/REQUIRE-ed} του_{the (gen)} κυριου_{lord (gen); authoritative (gen)} και_and εισηκουσθημεν_{we-were-HEAR-ed} και_and προσηνεγκαμεν_{we-PRESENT/OFFER-ed} θυσιαν_{sacrifice (acc)} και_and σεμιδαλιν_{best quality flour (acc)} και_and εξηψαμεν τους_{the (acc)} λυχνους_{lamps (acc)} και_and προεθηκαμεν_{we-PUT-ed-FORWARD} τους_{the (acc)} αρτους_{[loaves of] bread (acc)}

2Mc 1:8

And burned the porch, and shed innocent blood: then we prayed unto the Lord, and were heard; we offered also sacrifices and fine flour, and lighted the lamps, and set forth the loaves.

2Mc 1:8

and set the gate on fire, and shed innocent blood. We prayed to the Lord, and were heard. We offered sacrifices and meal offerings. We lit the lamps. We set out the show bread.^*

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και_and νυν_now ινα_{in-order-that} αγητε_{you(pl)-should-be-LEAD-ing} τας_{the (acc)} ημερας_{day (gen), days (acc)} της_{the (gen)} σκηνοπηγιας_{tent-pitching (gen), tent-pitchings (acc)} του_{the (gen)} Χασελευ μηνος_{month (gen)} ετους_{year (gen)} εκατοστου ογδοηκοστου και_and ογδοου_{eighth (gen)}

2Mc 1:9

And now see that ye keep the feast of tabernacles in the month Casleu.

2Mc 1:9

Now see that you keep the days of the feast of tabernacles in the month Chislev in the one hundred eighty-eighth year.

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οι_{the (nom)} εν_in/with/by Ιεροσολυμοις_{Jerusalem (dat)} και_and οι_{the (nom)} εν_in/with/by τη(ι)_{the (dat)} Ιουδαια(ι)_{Judea (dat); Jewish (dat)} και_and η_{the (nom)} γερουσια_{council of elders (nom|voc)} και_and Ιουδας_{Judas/Judah (nom)} Αριστοβουλω(ι)_{Aristobulus (dat)} διδασκαλω(ι)_{teacher (dat)} Πτολεμαιου του_{the (gen)} βασιλεως_{king (gen)} οντι_{while being (dat)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} απο_from του_{the (gen)} των_{the (gen)} χριστων_{Christs (gen)} ιερεων_{priests (gen)} γενους_{race (gen)} και_and τοις_{the (dat)} εν_in/with/by Αιγυπτω(ι)_{Egypt (dat)} Ιουδαιοις_{Jewish (dat)} χαιρειν_{to-be-REJOICE-ing} και_and υγιαινειν_{to-be-BE HEALTHY-ing}

2Mc 1:10

In the hundred fourscore and eighth year, the people that were at Jerusalem and in Judea, and the council, and Judas, sent greeting and health unto Aristobulus, king Ptolemeus' master, who was of the stock of the anointed priests, and to the Jews that were in Egypt:

2Mc 1:10

¶The people of Jerusalem and those who are in Judea, with the senate and Judas, to Aristobulus, King Ptolemy’s teacher, who is also of the stock of the anointed priests, and to the Jews who are in Egypt, we send greetings and health.

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εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} μεγαλων_{great (gen)} κινδυνων_{dangers (gen)} υπο_{under (+acc), by (+gen)} του_{the (gen)} θεου_{god (gen)} σεσω(ι)σμενοι_{having-been-DELIVER/SAVE-ed (nom|voc)} μεγαλως_greatly ευχαριστουμεν_{we-are-GIVE-THANKS-ing, we-were-GIVE-THANKS-ing} αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)} ως_as/like αν_ever προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} βασιλεα_{king (acc)} παρατασσομενοι_{while being-MOBILIZE-ed (nom|voc)}

2Mc 1:11

Insomuch as God hath delivered us from great perils, we thank him highly, as having been in battle against a king.

2Mc 1:11

¶Having been saved by God out of great perils, as men arrayed against a king, we thank him greatly.

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αυτος_{he/it/same (nom)} γαρ_for εξεβρασεν τους_{the (acc)} παραταξαμενους_{upon being-MOBILIZE-ed (acc)} εν_in/with/by τη(ι)_{the (dat)} αγια(ι)_{holy (dat)} πολει_{city (dat)}

2Mc 1:12

For he cast them out that fought within the holy city.

2Mc 1:12

For he threw out into Persia those who fought against us in the holy city.

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εις_{into +acc} την_{the (acc)} Περσιδα_{Persis (acc)} γενομενος_{upon being-BECOME-ed (nom)} γαρ_for ο_{the (nom)} ηγεμων_{leader (nom|voc)} και_and η_{the (nom)} περι_{about (+acc,+gen)} αυτον_{him/it/same (acc)} ανυποστατος δοκουσα_{while SUPPOSE-ing (nom|voc)} ειναι_to-be δυναμις_{ability (nom)} κατεκοπησαν_{they-were-SLASH-ed} εν_in/with/by τω(ι)_{the (dat)} της_{the (gen)} Ναναιας ιερω(ι)_{outer temple (dat); sacred (dat)} παραλογισμω(ι) χρησαμενων_{upon being-USE/TREAT-ed (gen)} των_{the (gen)} περι_{about (+acc,+gen)} την_{the (acc)} Ναναιαν ιερεων_{priests (gen)}

2Mc 1:13

For when the leader was come into Persia, and the army with him that seemed invincible, they were slain in the temple of Nanea by the deceit of Nanea's priests.

2Mc 1:13

For when the prince had come there, with an army that seemed irresistible, they were cut to pieces in the temple of Nanaea by the treachery of Nanaea’s priests.

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ως_as/like γαρ_for συνοικησων_{going-to-LIVE (fut ptcp) (nom)} αυτη(ι)_{her/it/same (dat)} παρεγενετο_{he/she/it-was-BECOME-PRESENT-ed} εις_{into +acc} τον_{the (acc)} τοπον_{place (acc)} ο_{who/whom/which (nom|acc)} τε_{and [postpositive coordinate]} Αντιοχος και_and οι_{the (nom)} συν_{together with/including (+dat)} αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)} φιλοι_{friend (nom|voc); he/she/it-happens-to-be-BE-ing-FOND-OF (opt)} χαριν_{for the sake of; favor/grace (acc)} του_{the (gen)} λαβειν_{to-TAKE/RECEIVE} τα_{the (nom|acc)} χρηματα_{means (nom|acc|voc)} πλειονα_{more (nom|acc|voc), more (acc)} εις_{into +acc} φερνης λογον_{word (acc)}

2Mc 1:14

For Antiochus, as though he would marry her, came into the place, and his friends that were with him, to receive money in name of a dowry.

2Mc 1:14

For Antiochus, on the pretense that he would marry her, came into the place, he and his friends who were with him, that they might take a large part of the treasures as a dowry.

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και_and προθεντων_{let-them-PUT-FORWARD! (classical), upon PUT-ing-FORWARD (gen)} αυτα_{they/them/same (nom|acc)} των_{the (gen)} ιερεων_{priests (gen)} του_{the (gen)} Ναναιου κακεινου_{and/also that (gen)} προσελθοντος_{upon APPROACH-ing (gen)} μετ’_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} ολιγων_{few (gen)} εις_{into +acc} τον_{the (acc)} περιβολον του_{the (gen)} τεμενους συγκλεισαντες_{upon SHUT/COOP-ing-UP (nom|voc)} το_{the (nom|acc)} ιερον_{outer temple (nom|acc|voc); sacred (acc, nom|acc|voc)} ως_as/like εισηλθεν_{he/she/it-ENTER-ed} Αντιοχος

2Mc 1:15

Which when the priests of Nanea had set forth, and he was entered with a small company into the compass of the temple, they shut the temple as soon as Antiochus was come in:

2Mc 1:15

And when the priests of Nanaea’s temple had set the treasures out, and he had come there with a small company within the wall of the sacred precinct, they locked the temple when Antiochus had come in.

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ανοιξαντες_{upon OPEN-UP-ing (nom|voc)} την_{the (acc)} του_{the (gen)} φατνωματος κρυπτην_{crypt (acc); secret (acc)} θυραν_{door (acc)} βαλλοντες_{while THROW-ing (nom|voc)} πετρους συνεκεραυνωσαν τον_{the (acc)} ηγεμονα_{leader (acc)} και_and μελη_{members (nom|acc|voc)} ποιησαντες_{upon DO/MAKE-ing (nom|voc)} και_and τας_{the (acc)} κεφαλας_{heads (acc)} αφελοντες_{upon TAKE-AWAY-ing (nom|voc)} τοις_{the (dat)} εξω_{outside; I-will-HAVE; I-should-be-BE-ing-PERMITTED} παρερριψαν

2Mc 1:16

And opening a privy door of the roof, they threw stones like thunderbolts, and struck down the captain, hewed them in pieces, smote off their heads and cast them to those that were without.

2Mc 1:16

Opening the secret door of the panelled ceiling, they threw stones and struck down the prince. They cut him and his company in pieces, and cut off their heads, and threw them to the people who were outside.

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κατα_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} παντα_{all (nom|acc|voc), each, every (acc)} ευλογητος_{blessed (nom)} ημων_{us (gen)} ο_{the (nom)} θεος_{god (nom)} ος_{who/whom/which (nom)} παρεδωκεν_{he/she/it-HAND OVER-ed} τους_{the (acc)} ασεβησαντας_{upon BE-IMPIOUS/IRREVERENT-ing (acc)}

2Mc 1:17

Blessed be our God in all things, who hath delivered up the ungodly.

2Mc 1:17

Blessed be our God in all things, who handed over those who had committed impiety.

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μελλοντες_{while IMPEND/INTEND-ing (nom|voc)} αγειν_{to-be-LEAD-ing} εν_in/with/by τω(ι)_{the (dat)} Χασελευ πεμπτη(ι)_{fifth (dat)} και_and εικαδι τον_{the (acc)} καθαρισμον_{purification (acc)} του_{the (gen)} ιερου_{outer temple (gen); sacred (gen)} δεον_{while BIND-ing (nom|acc|voc, voc)} ηγησαμεθα_{we-were-REGARD/DEEM/GUIDE-ed} διασαφησαι_{to-MAKE CLEAR, be-you(sg)-MAKE CLEAR-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-MAKE CLEAR (opt)} υμιν_{you(pl) (dat)} ινα_{in-order-that} και_and αυτοι_{they/same (nom)} αγητε_{you(pl)-should-be-LEAD-ing} σκηνοπηγιας_{tent-pitching (gen), tent-pitchings (acc)} και_and του_{the (gen)} πυρος_{fire (gen)} οτε_when Νεεμιας ο_{the (nom)} οικοδομησας_{upon BUILD-UP-ing (nom|voc)} το_{the (nom|acc)} τε_{and [postpositive coordinate]} ιερον_{outer temple (nom|acc|voc); sacred (acc, nom|acc|voc)} και_and το_{the (nom|acc)} θυσιαστηριον_{altar (nom|acc|voc)} ανηνεγκεν_{he/she/it-BRING/OFFER-ed-UP} θυσιας_{sacrifice (gen), sacrifices (acc)}

2Mc 1:18

Therefore whereas we are now purposed to keep the purification of the temple upon the five and twentieth day of the month Casleu, we thought it necessary to certify you thereof, that ye also might keep it, as the feast of the tabernacles, and of the fire, which was given us when Neemias offered sacrifice, after that he had builded the temple and the altar.

2Mc 1:18

¶Since we are now about to celebrate the purification of the temple in the month Chislev, on the twenty-fifth day, we thought it necessary to notify you, so that you may also keep a feast of tabernacles, and remember the fire which was given when Nehemiah offered sacrifices, after he had built both the temple and the altar.

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και_and γαρ_for οτε_when εις_{into +acc} την_{the (acc)} Περσικην ηγοντο_{they-were-being-LEAD-ed} ημων_{us (gen)} οι_{the (nom)} πατερες_{fathers (nom|voc)} οι_{the (nom)} τοτε_then ευσεβεις_{devout (acc, nom|voc); you(sg)-are-REVERE-ing, you(sg)-were-REVERE-ing} ιερεις_{priests (acc, nom|voc)} λαβοντες_{upon TAKE/RECEIVE-ing (nom|voc)} απο_from του_{the (gen)} πυρος_{fire (gen)} του_{the (gen)} θυσιαστηριου_{altar (gen)} λαθραιως κατεκρυψαν_{they-CONCEAL-ed} εν_in/with/by κοιλωματι_{hollow (dat)} φρεατος_{well/pit (gen)} ταξιν_{order (acc)} εχοντος_{while HAVE-ing (gen)} ανυδρον_{dry (acc, nom|acc|voc)} εν_in/with/by ω(ι)_{who/whom/which (dat)} κατησφαλισαντο_{they-were-FORTIFY-ed} ωστε_{so that} πασιν_{all (dat)} αγνωστον_{unknown (acc, nom|acc|voc)} ειναι_to-be τον_{the (acc)} τοπον_{place (acc)}

2Mc 1:19

For when our fathers were led into Persia, the priests that were then devout took the fire of the altar privily, and hid it in an hollow place of a pit without water, where they kept it sure, so that the place was unknown to all men.

2Mc 1:19

¶For indeed when our fathers were about to be led into the land of Persia, the godly priests of that time took some of the fire of the altar, and hid it secretly in the hollow of a well that was without water, where they made sure that the place was unknown to anyone.

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διελθοντων_{let-them-PASS-THROUGH! (classical), upon PASS-THROUGH-ing (gen)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} ετων_{years (gen)} ικανων_{ample/enough (gen); while SUFFICE-ing (nom)} οτε_when εδοξεν_{he/she/it-SUPPOSE-ed} τω(ι)_{the (dat)} θεω(ι)_{god (dat)} αποσταλεις_{upon being-SEND-FORTH-ed (nom|voc)} Νεεμιας υπο_{under (+acc), by (+gen)} του_{the (gen)} βασιλεως_{king (gen)} της_{the (gen)} Περσιδος_{Persis (gen)} τους_{the (acc)} εκγονους_{offspring (acc)} των_{the (gen)} ιερεων_{priests (gen)} των_{the (gen)} αποκρυψαντων_{let-them-HIDE-FROM! (classical), upon HIDE-ing-FROM (gen)} επεμψεν_{he/she/it-SEND-ed} επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} το_{the (nom|acc)} πυρ_{fire (nom|acc|voc)} ως_as/like δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} διεσαφησαν_{they-MAKE CLEAR-ed} ημιν_{us (dat)} μη_not ευρηκεναι_{to-have-FIND-ed} πυρ_{fire (nom|acc|voc)} αλλα_but-rather υδωρ_{water (nom|acc|voc)} παχυ_{stout (nom|acc|voc, voc)} εκελευσεν_{he/she/it-COMMAND-ed} αυτους_{them/same (acc)} αποβαψαντας φερειν_{to-be-CARRY-ing}

2Mc 1:20

Now after many years, when it pleased God, Neemias, being sent from the king of Persia, did send of the posterity of those priests that had hid it to the fire: but when they told us they found no fire, but thick water;

2Mc 1:20

Now after many years, when it pleased God, Nehemiah, having received a charge from the king of Persia, sent in quest of the fire the descendants of the priests who hid it. When they declared to us that they had found no fire, but thick liquid,

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ως_as/like δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} ανηνεχθη_{he/she/it-was-BRING/OFFER-ed-UP} τα_{the (nom|acc)} των_{the (gen)} θυσιων_{sacrifices (gen)} εκελευσεν_{he/she/it-COMMAND-ed} τους_{the (acc)} ιερεις_{priests (acc, nom|voc)} Νεεμιας επιρραναι τω(ι)_{the (dat)} υδατι_{water (dat)} τα_{the (nom|acc)} τε_{and [postpositive coordinate]} ξυλα_{trees (nom|acc|voc)} και_and τα_{the (nom|acc)} επικειμενα_{while being-PRESS-ed-UPON (nom|acc|voc)}

2Mc 1:21

Then commanded he them to draw it up, and to bring it; and when the sacrifices were laid on, Neemias commanded the priests to sprinkle the wood and the things laid thereupon with the water.

2Mc 1:21

he commanded them to draw some of it out and bring it to him. When the sacrifices had been offered, Nehemiah commanded the priests to sprinkle with that liquid both the wood and the things laid on it.

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ως_as/like δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} εγενετο_{he/she/it-was-BECOME-ed} τουτο_{this (nom|acc)} και_and χρονος_{time (nom)} διηλθεν_{he/she/it-PASS-THROUGH-ed} ο_{who/whom/which (nom|acc)} τε_{and [postpositive coordinate]} ηλιος_{sun (nom)} ανελαμψεν προτερον_{earlier (acc, nom|acc|voc)} επινεφης ων_{while being (nom)} ανηφθη_{he/she/it-was-KINDLE-ed} πυρα_{fire (nom|voc)} μεγαλη_{great (nom|voc)} ωστε_{so that} θαυμασαι_{to-MARVEL, be-you(sg)-MARVEL-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-MARVEL (opt)} παντας_{all (acc)}

2Mc 1:22

When this was done, and the time came that the sun shone, which afore was hid in the cloud, there was a great fire kindled, so that every man marvelled.

2Mc 1:22

When that was done and some time had passed, and the sun shone out, which before was hidden with clouds, a great blaze was kindled, so that all men marveled.

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προσευχην_{prayer (acc)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} εποιησαντο_{they-were-DO/MAKE-ed} οι_{the (nom)} ιερεις_{priests (acc, nom|voc)} δαπανωμενης_{while being-EXPEND-ed (gen)} της_{the (gen)} θυσιας_{sacrifice (gen), sacrifices (acc)} οι_{who/whom/which (nom)} τε_{and [postpositive coordinate]} ιερεις_{priests (acc, nom|voc)} και_and παντες_{all (nom|voc)} καταρχομενου Ιωναθου των_{the (gen)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} λοιπων_{remaining (gen)} επιφωνουντων_{let-them-be-SHOUT-ing! (classical), while SHOUT-ing (gen)} ως_as/like Νεεμιου

2Mc 1:23

And the priests made a prayer whilst the sacrifice was consuming, I say, both the priests, and all the rest, Jonathan beginning, and the rest answering thereunto, as Neemias did.

2Mc 1:23

The priests made a prayer while the sacrifice was being consumed—both the priests and all the others. Jonathan led and the rest responded, as Nehemiah did.

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ην_{he/she/it-was} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} η_{the (nom)} προσευχη_{prayer (nom|voc)} τον_{the (acc)} τροπον_{manner (acc)} εχουσα_{while HAVE-ing (nom|voc)} τουτον_{this (acc)} κυριε_{lord (voc); authoritative (voc)} κυριε_{lord (voc); authoritative (voc)} ο_{the (nom)} θεος_{god (nom)} ο_{the (nom)} παντων_{all (gen)} κτιστης_{creator (nom)} ο_{the (nom)} φοβερος_{causing fear (nom)} και_and ισχυρος_{strong (nom)} και_and δικαιος_{righteous (nom)} και_and ελεημων_{merciful (nom)} ο_{the (nom)} μονος_{sole (nom)} βασιλευς_{king (nom)} και_and χρηστος_{kind (nom)}

2Mc 1:24

And the prayer was after this manner; O Lord, Lord God, Creator of all things, who art fearful and strong, and righteous, and merciful, and the only and gracious King,

2Mc 1:24

¶The prayer was like this: “O Lord, Lord God, the Creator of all things, who are awesome, strong, righteous, and merciful, who alone are King and gracious,

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ο_{the (nom)} μονος_{sole (nom)} χορηγος ο_{the (nom)} μονος_{sole (nom)} δικαιος_{righteous (nom)} και_and παντοκρατωρ_{All-Powerful (nom)} και_and αιωνιος_{age-long/ unending (nom)} ο_{the (nom)} διασω(ι)ζων_{while PRESERVED-ing (nom)} τον_{the (acc)} Ισραηλ_{Israel (indecl)} εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} παντος_{each, every (gen)} κακου_{wicked (gen); be-you(sg)-BADLY-AFFECT-ing!, be-you(sg)-being-BADLY-AFFECT-ed!} ο_{the (nom)} ποιησας_{upon DO/MAKE-ing (nom|voc)} τους_{the (acc)} πατερας_{fathers (acc)} εκλεκτους_{chosen (acc)} και_and αγιασας_{upon CONSECRATE-ing (nom|voc)} αυτους_{them/same (acc)}

2Mc 1:25

The only giver of all things, the only just, almighty, and everlasting, thou that deliverest Israel from all trouble, and didst choose the fathers, and sanctify them:

2Mc 1:25

who alone supply every need, who alone are righteous, almighty, and eternal, you who save Israel out of all evil, who chose the ancestors and sanctified them,

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προσδεξαι_{be-you(sg)-EXPECT-ed!} την_{the (acc)} θυσιαν_{sacrifice (acc)} υπερ_{above (+acc), on behalf of (+gen)} παντος_{each, every (gen)} του_{the (gen)} λαου_{people (gen)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} Ισραηλ_{Israel (indecl)} και_and διαφυλαξον_{do-GUARD-you(sg)!, going-to-GUARD (fut ptcp) (nom|acc|voc, voc)} την_{the (acc)} μεριδα_{part (acc)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} και_and καθαγιασον_{do-???-you(sg)!, going-to-??? (fut ptcp) (nom|acc|voc, voc)}

2Mc 1:26

Receive the sacrifice for thy whole people Israel, and preserve thine own portion, and sanctify it.

2Mc 1:26

accept the sacrifice for all your people Israel, and preserve your own portion, and consecrate it.

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επισυναγαγε_{do-GATHER-TOGETHER-you(sg)!} την_{the (acc)} διασποραν_{scattering (acc)} ημων_{us (gen)} ελευθερωσον_{do-SET-FREE-you(sg)!, going-to-SET-FREE (fut ptcp) (nom|acc|voc, voc)} τους_{the (acc)} δουλευοντας_{while SERVE(AS SLAVE)-ing (acc)} εν_in/with/by τοις_{the (dat)} εθνεσιν_{nations (dat)} τους_{the (acc)} εξουθενημενους_{having-been-DESPISE/SET-AT-NAUGHT-ed (acc)} και_and βδελυκτους_{abominable (acc)} επιδε_{do-WATCH-you(sg)-OVER!} και_and γνωτωσαν_{let-them-KNOW!} τα_{the (nom|acc)} εθνη_{nations (nom|acc|voc)} οτι_because/that συ_{you(sg) (nom)} ει_{you(sg)-are-GO-ing; you(sg)-are} ο_{the (nom)} θεος_{god (nom)} ημων_{us (gen)}

2Mc 1:27

Gather those together that are scattered from us, deliver them that serve among the heathen, look upon them that are despised and abhorred, and let the heathen know that thou art our God.

2Mc 1:27

Gather together our scattered people, set at liberty those who are in bondage among the heathen, look upon those who are despised and abhorred, and let the heathen know that you are our God.

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βασανισον_{do-TORMENT-you(sg)!, going-to-TORMENT (fut ptcp) (nom|acc|voc, voc)} τους_{the (acc)} καταδυναστευοντας_{while OPPRESS-ing (acc)} και_and εξυβριζοντας εν_in/with/by υπερηφανια(ι)_{pride/arrogance (dat)}

2Mc 1:28

Punish them that oppress us, and with pride do us wrong.

2Mc 1:28

Punish those who oppress us and in arrogance shamefully entreat us.

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καταφυτευσον τον_{the (acc)} λαον_{people (acc)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} εις_{into +acc} τον_{the (acc)} τοπον_{place (acc)} τον_{the (acc)} αγιον_{holy (acc, nom|acc|voc)} σου_{you(sg) (gen); your/yours(sg) (gen)} καθως_{as accordingly} ειπεν_{he/she/it-SAY-ed} Μωυσης_{Moses (nom)}

2Mc 1:29

Plant thy people again in thy holy place, as Moses hath spoken.

2Mc 1:29

Plant your people in your holy place, even as Moses said.”

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οι_{the (nom)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} ιερεις_{priests (acc, nom|voc)} επεψαλλον τους_{the (acc)} υμνους_{hymns (acc)}

2Mc 1:30

And the priests sung psalms of thanksgiving.

2Mc 1:30

¶Then the priests sang the hymns.

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καθως_{as accordingly} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} ανηλωθη_{he/she/it-was-CONSUME-ed} τα_{the (nom|acc)} της_{the (gen)} θυσιας_{sacrifice (gen), sacrifices (acc)} και_and το_{the (nom|acc)} περιλειπομενον_{while being-LEAVE-BEHIND-ALL-AROUND-ed (acc, nom|acc|voc)} υδωρ_{water (nom|acc|voc)} ο_{the (nom)} Νεεμιας εκελευσεν_{he/she/it-COMMAND-ed} λιθους_{stones (acc)} μειζονας_{greater (acc)} καταχειν

2Mc 1:31

Now when the sacrifice was consumed, Neemias commanded the water that was left to be poured on the great stones.

2Mc 1:31

As soon as the sacrifice was consumed, then Nehemiah commanded that the rest of the liquid be poured on large stones.

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ως_as/like δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} τουτο_{this (nom|acc)} εγενηθη_{he/she/it-was-BECOME-ed} φλοξ_{flame (nom|voc)} ανηφθη_{he/she/it-was-KINDLE-ed} του_{the (gen)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} απο_from του_{the (gen)} θυσιαστηριου_{altar (gen)} αντιλαμψαντος φωτος_{light (gen)} εδαπανηθη_{he/she/it-was-EXPEND-ed}

2Mc 1:32

When this was done, there was kindled a flame: but it was consumed by the light that shined from the altar.

2Mc 1:32

When this was done, a flame was kindled; but when the light from the altar shone back, it went out.

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ως_as/like δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} φανερον_{manifest (acc, nom|acc|voc)} εγενηθη_{he/she/it-was-BECOME-ed} το_{the (nom|acc)} πραγμα_{matter (nom|acc|voc)} και_and διηγγελη_{he/she/it-was-PROCLAIM-ed} τω(ι)_{the (dat)} βασιλει_{king (dat)} των_{the (gen)} Περσων οτι_because/that εις_{into +acc} τον_{the (acc)} τοπον_{place (acc)} ου_{where; who/whom/which (gen)} το_{the (nom|acc)} πυρ_{fire (nom|acc|voc)} εκρυψαν_they-HIDE-ed οι_{the (nom)} μεταχθεντες_{upon being-GUIDE-ed (nom|voc)} ιερεις_{priests (acc, nom|voc)} το_{the (nom|acc)} υδωρ_{water (nom|acc|voc)} εφανη_{he/she/it-was-APPEAR-ed} αφ’_from ου_{where; who/whom/which (gen)} και_and οι_{the (nom)} περι_{about (+acc,+gen)} τον_{the (acc)} Νεεμιαν ηγνισαν_{they-CLEANSE-ed} τα_{the (nom|acc)} της_{the (gen)} θυσιας_{sacrifice (gen), sacrifices (acc)}

2Mc 1:33

So when this matter was known, it was told the king of Persia, that in the place, where the priests that were led away had hid the fire, there appeared water, and that Neemias had purified the sacrifices therewith.

2Mc 1:33

When the matter became known, and it was told the king of the Persians that, in the place where the priests who were led away had hid the fire, the liquid appeared which Nehemiah and those who were with him purified the sacrifice,

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περιφραξας δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} ο_{the (nom)} βασιλευς_{king (nom)} ιερον_{outer temple (nom|acc|voc); sacred (acc, nom|acc|voc)} εποιησεν_{he/she/it-DO/MAKE-ed} δοκιμασας_{upon VET/SCRUTINIZE-ing (nom|voc)} το_{the (nom|acc)} πραγμα_{matter (nom|acc|voc)}

2Mc 1:34

Then the king, inclosing the place, made it holy, after he had tried the matter.

2Mc 1:34

then the king enclosed the place and made it sacred after he had investigated the matter.

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και_and οις_{who/whom/which (dat)} εχαριζετο_{he/she/it-was-being-GRANT/GIVE/FAVOR-ed} ο_{the (nom)} βασιλευς_{king (nom)} πολλα_{many (nom|acc)} διαφορα_{differing (nom|acc|voc)} ελαμβανεν_{he/she/it-was-TAKE/RECEIVE-ing} και_and μετεδιδου_{he/she/it-was-IMPART/GRANT-ing-A-SHARE-OF}

2Mc 1:35

And the king took many gifts, and bestowed thereof on those whom he would gratify.

2Mc 1:35

When the king would show favor to any, he would exchange many presents and give them some of this liquid.

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προσηγορευσαν_{they-DESIGNATE-ed} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} οι_{the (nom)} περι_{about (+acc,+gen)} τον_{the (acc)} Νεεμιαν τουτο_{this (nom|acc)} νεφθαρ ο_{who/whom/which (nom|acc)} διερμηνευεται_{he/she/it-is-being-INTERPRET-ed} καθαρισμος_{purification (nom)} καλειται_{he/she/it-is-being-CALL-ed} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} παρα_{frοm beside (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τοις_{the (dat)} πολλοις_{many (dat)} νεφθαι

2Mc 1:36

And Neemias called this thing Naphthar, which is as much as to say, a cleansing: but many men call it Nephi.

2Mc 1:36

Nehemiah and those who were with him called this thing “Nephthar”, which is by interpretation, “Cleansing”; but most men call it Nephthai.

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