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Letter of Jeremiah

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αντιγραφον επιστολης_{letter (gen)} ης_{who/whom/which (gen)} απεστειλεν_{he/she/it-SEND-FORTH-ed} Ιερεμιας_{Jeremiah (nom)} προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τους_{the (acc)} αχθησομενους_{going-to-be-LEAD-ed (fut ptcp) (acc)} αιχμαλωτους_{captives (acc); captive (acc)} εις_{into +acc} Βαβυλωνα_{Babylon (acc)} υπο_{under (+acc), by (+gen)} του_{the (gen)} βασιλεως_{king (gen)} των_{the (gen)} Βαβυλωνιων_{Babylonians (gen); Babylonian (gen)} αναγγειλαι_{to-PROCLAIM, be-you(sg)-PROCLAIM-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-PROCLAIM (opt)} αυτοις_{them/same (dat)} καθοτι_{in-as-much-as} επεταγη_{he/she/it-was-ORDER-ed} αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)} υπο_{under (+acc), by (+gen)} του_{the (gen)} θεου_{god (gen)}

EpJer 1:1

A copy of an epistle, which Jeremy sent unto them which were to be led captives into Babylon by the king of the Babylonians, to certify them, as it was commanded him of God.

EpJer 1:1

¶A copy of a letter, which Jeremiah sent to those who were to be led as captives into Babylon by the king of the Babylonians, to testify to them, as it was commanded him by God.

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δια_{because of (+acc), through (+gen)} τας_{the (acc)} αμαρτιας_{sin (gen), sins (acc)} ας_{who/whom/which (acc)} ημαρτηκατε_{you(pl)-have-SIN-ed} εναντιον_{in front of (+gen); contrary (acc, nom|acc|voc)} του_{the (gen)} θεου_{god (gen)} αχθησεσθε_{you(pl)-will-be-LEAD-ed} εις_{into +acc} Βαβυλωνα_{Babylon (acc)} αιχμαλωτοι_{captives (nom|voc); captive (nom|voc)} υπο_{under (+acc), by (+gen)} Ναβουχοδονοσορ_{Nebuchadnezzar (indecl)} βασιλεως_{king (gen)} των_{the (gen)} Βαβυλωνιων_{Babylonians (gen); Babylonian (gen)}

EpJer 1:2

Because of the sins which ye have committed before God, ye shall be led away captives into Babylon by Nabuchodonosor king of the Babylonians.

EpJer 1:2

(2) ¶“Because of the sins which you have committed before God, you shall be led away as captives into Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar king of the Babylonians.

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εισελθοντες_{upon ENTER-ing (nom|voc)} ουν_therefore εις_{into +acc} Βαβυλωνα_{Babylon (acc)} εσεσθε_{you(pl)-will-be} εκει_there ετη_{years (nom|acc|voc)} πλειονα_{more (nom|acc|voc), more (acc)} και_and χρονον_{time (acc)} μακρον_{far (acc, nom|acc|voc)} εως_{until; dawn (nom|voc), dawns (acc)} γενεων_{generations (gen)} επτα_seven μετα_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} τουτο_{this (nom|acc)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} εξαξω_{I-will-BRING/LEAD-OUT} υμας_{you(pl) (acc)} εκειθεν_{from there} μετ’_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} ειρηνης_{peace (gen)}

EpJer 1:3

So when ye be come unto Babylon, ye shall remain there many years, and for a long season, namely, seven generations: and after that I will bring you away peaceably from thence.

EpJer 1:3

(3) So, when you come to Babylon, you shall remain there many years and for a long season, namely, seven generations; and after that I will bring you peaceably away from there.

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νυνι_right-now δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} οψεσθε_{you(pl)-will-be-SEE/BEHOLD-ed} εν_in/with/by Βαβυλωνι_{Babylon (dat)} θεους_{gods (acc)} αργυρους_{silver (acc, nom|voc)} και_and χρυσους_{gold/golden (acc, nom|voc)} και_and ξυλινους_{wooden (acc)} επ’_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} ωμοις_{shoulders (dat)} αιρομενους_{while being-LIFT/PICK-UP-ed (acc)} δεικνυντας_{while SHOW-ing (acc)} φοβον_{fear (acc)} τοις_{the (dat)} εθνεσιν_{nations (dat)}

EpJer 1:4

Now shall ye see in Babylon gods of silver, and of gold, and of wood, borne upon shoulders, which cause the nations to fear.

EpJer 1:4

(4) Now you will see in Babylon gods of silver and of gold and of wood, borne upon shoulders, which cause the nations to fear.

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ευλαβηθητε_{you(pl)-were-TAKE-CARE/CAUTION-ed, be-you(pl)-TAKE-CARE/CAUTION-ed!, you(pl)-should-be-TAKE-CARE/CAUTION-ed} ουν_therefore μη_not και_and υμεις_{you(pl) (nom)} αφομοιωθεντες_{upon being-MAKE-ed-LIKE (nom|voc)} τοις_{the (dat)} αλλοφυλοις_{foreign (dat)} αφομοιωθητε_{be-you(pl)-MAKE-ed-LIKE!, you(pl)-should-be-MAKE-ed-LIKE} και_and φοβος_{fear (nom)} υμας_{you(pl) (acc)} λαβη(ι)_{he/she/it-should-TAKE/RECEIVE, you(sg)-should-be-TAKE/RECEIVE-ed} επ’_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} αυτοις_{them/same (dat)}

EpJer 1:5

Beware therefore that ye in no wise be like to strangers, neither be ye and of them, when ye see the multitude before them and behind them, worshipping them.

EpJer 1:5

~~Beware, therefore, that you in no way become like these strangers, nor associate with them, when you see the multitude before them and behind them, worshipping them.~~(5a) Beware therefore that you in no way become like these foreigners. Don’t let fear take hold of you because of them

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ιδοντας_{upon SEE/BEHOLD-ing (acc)} οχλον_{crowd (acc)} εμπροσθεν_{before/in-front-of} και_and οπισθεν_from-behind αυτων_{them/same (gen)} προσκυνουντας_{while PROSTRATE-ing (acc)} αυτα_{they/them/same (nom|acc)} ειπατε_{you(pl)-SAY-ed, do-SAY-you(pl)!} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} τη(ι)_{the (dat)} διανοια(ι)_{cognition (dat)} σοι_{you(sg) (dat); your/yours(sg) (nom|voc); (fut opt)} δει_{he/she/it-is-BIND-ing, be-you(sg)-BIND-ing!; you(sg)-are-being-NEED/REQUIRE-ed (classical)} προσκυνειν_{to-be-PROSTRATE-ing} δεσποτα_{master (voc)}

EpJer 1:6

But say ye in your hearts, O Lord, we must worship thee.

EpJer 1:6

~~But you, say in your hearts, ‘O Lord, we must worship you.’~~(5b-6) when you see the multitude before them and behind them, worshipping them. But you, say in your hearts, ‘O Lord, we must worship you.’

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ο_{the (nom)} γαρ_for αγγελος_{angel (nom)} μου_{me (gen)} μεθ’_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} υμων_{you(pl) (gen)} εστιν_he/she/it-is αυτος_{he/it/same (nom)} τε_{and [postpositive coordinate]} εκζητων_{while SEEK-ing-OUT (nom)} τας_{the (acc)} ψυχας_{soul-lifes (acc)} υμων_{you(pl) (gen)}

EpJer 1:7

For mine angel is with you, and I myself caring for your souls.

EpJer 1:7

(7) For my angel is with you, and I myself am caring for your souls.

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γλωσσα_{tongue (nom|voc)} γαρ_for αυτων_{them/same (gen)} εστιν_he/she/it-is κατεξυσμενη_{having-been-???-ed (nom|voc)} υπο_{under (+acc), by (+gen)} τεκτονος_{carpenter (gen)} αυτα_{they/them/same (nom|acc)} τε_{and [postpositive coordinate]} περιχρυσα και_and περιαργυρα ψευδη_{lies (nom|acc|voc); false (acc, nom|acc|voc)} δ’_{but/however/moreover/yet} εστιν_he/she/it-is και_and ου_not δυνανται_{they-are-being-ABLE-ed} λαλειν_{to-be-SPEAK-ing}

EpJer 1:8

As for their tongue, it is polished by the workman, and they themselves are gilded and laid over with silver; yet are they but false, and cannot speak.

EpJer 1:8

(8) ¶“‘As for their tongue, it is polished by the workman, and they themselves are gilded and overlain with silver; yet they are only false and cannot speak.

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και_and ωσπερ_{just as} παρθενω(ι)_{virgin (dat)} φιλοκοσμω(ι) λαμβανοντες_{while TAKE/RECEIVE-ing (nom|voc)} χρυσιον_{piece of gold (nom|acc|voc)} κατασκευαζουσιν_{they-are-BUILD-ing, while BUILD-ing (dat)} στεφανους_{wreaths (acc)} επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τας_{the (acc)} κεφαλας_{heads (acc)} των_{the (gen)} θεων_{gods (gen); goddesses (gen)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)}

EpJer 1:9

And taking gold, as it were for a virgin that loveth to go gay, they make crowns for the heads of their gods.

EpJer 1:9

(9) And taking gold, as if for a virgin who loves to put herself on display, they make crowns for the heads of their gods.

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εστι_he/she/it-is δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} και_and οτε_when υφαιρουμενοι οι_{the (nom)} ιερεις_{priests (acc, nom|voc)} απο_from των_{the (gen)} θεων_{gods (gen); goddesses (gen)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} χρυσιον_{piece of gold (nom|acc|voc)} και_and αργυριον_{silver (nom|acc|voc)} εις_{into +acc} εαυτους_{selves (acc)} καταναλωσουσιν_{they-will-CONSUME-UTTERLY, going-to-CONSUME (fut ptcp) (dat)} δωσουσιν_{they-will-GIVE, going-to-GIVE (fut ptcp) (dat)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} απ’_from αυτων_{them/same (gen)} και_and ταις_{the (dat)} επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} του_{the (gen)} τεγους πορναις_{prostitutes (female) (dat)}

EpJer 1:10

Sometimes also the priests convey from their gods gold and silver, and bestow it upon themselves.

EpJer 1:10

~~Sometimes also the priests steal gold and silver from their gods and bestow it upon themselves.~~(10-11a) Sometimes also the priests steal gold and silver from their gods and bestow it upon themselves. Yes, they will give from it to the common harlots;

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κοσμουσι_{they-are-SET-IN-ORDER-ing, while SET-IN-ORDER-ing (dat)} τε_{and [postpositive coordinate]} αυτους_{them/same (acc)} ως_as/like ανθρωπους_{persons (acc)} τοις_{the (dat)} ενδυμασιν_{vesture (dat)} θεους_{gods (acc)} αργυρους_{silver (acc, nom|voc)} και_and χρυσους_{gold/golden (acc, nom|voc)} και_and ξυλινους_{wooden (acc)} ουτοι_{these (nom)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} ου_not διασω(ι)ζονται_{they-are-being-PRESERVED-ed} απο_from ιου_{venom/corrosion (gen)} και_and βρωματων_{foods (gen)}

EpJer 1:11

Yea, they will give thereof to the common harlots, and deck them as men with garments, being gods of silver, and gods of gold, and wood.

EpJer 1:11

~~Yes, they will give from it to the common harlots; and they cover them, gods of silver and gods of gold and wood, with garments as if they were men.~~(11b-12a) and they cover them, gods of silver and gods of gold and wood, with garments as if they were men. Yet these gods cannot save themselves from rust and moth,

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περιβεβλημενων_{having-been-ADORN-ed-WITH (gen)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} ιματισμον_{clothing (acc)} πορφυρουν_{purple (acc, nom|acc|voc)} εκμασσονται_{they-are-being-WIPE-ed} το_{the (nom|acc)} προσωπον_{face (nom|acc|voc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} δια_{because of (+acc), through (+gen)} τον_{the (acc)} εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} της_{the (gen)} οικιας_{house (gen), houses (acc)} κονιορτον_{dust (acc)} ος_{who/whom/which (nom)} εστιν_he/she/it-is πλειων_{more (nom)} επ’_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} αυτοις_{them/same (dat)}

EpJer 1:12

Yet cannot these gods save themselves from rust and moth, though they be covered with purple raiment.

EpJer 1:12

~~Yet these gods cannot save themselves from rust and moth, though they be covered with purple attire.~~(12b-13) though they be covered with purple attire. They wipe their faces because of the dust of the temple, when there is much upon them.

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και_and σκηπτρον εχει_{he/she/it-is-HAVE-ing, you(sg)-are-being-HAVE-ed (classical)} ως_as/like ανθρωπος_{person (nom)} κριτης_{judge (nom)} χωρας_{region (gen), regions (acc)} ος_{who/whom/which (nom)} τον_{the (acc)} εις_{into +acc} αυτον_{him/it/same (acc)} αμαρτανοντα_{while SIN-ing (acc, nom|acc|voc)} ουκ_not ανελει_{he/she/it-will-PUT AWAY, you(sg)-will-be-PUT AWAY-ed (classical)}

EpJer 1:13

They wipe their faces because of the dust of the temple, when there is much upon them.

EpJer 1:13

~~They wipe their faces because of the dust of the temple, when there is much upon them.~~(14) And he, who cannot put to death one that offends him, holds a scepter as though he were a judge of the country.

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εχει_{he/she/it-is-HAVE-ing, you(sg)-are-being-HAVE-ed (classical)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} εγχειριδιον εν_in/with/by δεξια(ι)_{right (dat)} και_and πελεκυν εαυτον_{self (acc)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} πολεμου_{war (gen); be-you(sg)-being-WAGE-ed-WAR!} και_and λη(ι)στων_{robbers (gen)} ουκ_not εξελειται_{he/she/it-will-be-RESCUE/TAKE-ed-OUT}

EpJer 1:14

And he that cannot put to death one that offendeth him holdeth a scepter, as though he were a judge of the country.

EpJer 1:14

~~And he, who cannot put to death one that offends him, holds a scepter as though he were a judge of the country.~~(15) He has also in his right hand a dagger and an ax, but he cannot deliver himself from war and thieves.

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οθεν_{from where} γνωριμοι εισιν_{he/she/it-is-BE-ing; they-are} ουκ_not οντες_{while being (nom|voc)} θεοι_{gods (nom|voc)} μη_not ουν_therefore φοβηθητε_{be-you(pl)-FEAR-ed!, you(pl)-should-be-FEAR-ed} αυτους_{them/same (acc)}

EpJer 1:15

He hath also in his right hand a dagger and an axe: but cannot deliver himself from war and thieves.

EpJer 1:15

~~He has also in his right hand a dagger and an ax, but he cannot deliver himself from war and thieves.~~(16) Since they are known not to be gods, therefore fear them not.

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ωσπερ_{just as} γαρ_for σκευος_{vessel (nom|acc|voc)} ανθρωπου_{person (gen)} συντριβεν_{upon being-CRUSH/SHATTER-ed (nom|acc|voc)} αχρειον_{useless (acc, nom|acc|voc)} γινεται_{he/she/it-is-being-BECOME-ed} τοιουτοι_{such-as-these (nom)} υπαρχουσιν_{they-are-TO BE-ing, while TO BE-ing (dat)} οι_{the (nom)} θεοι_{gods (nom|voc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} καθιδρυμενων αυτων_{them/same (gen)} εν_in/with/by τοις_{the (dat)} οικοις_{house/homes (dat); you(sg)-happen-to-be-DWELL-ing (opt)}

EpJer 1:16

Whereby they are known not to be gods: therefore fear them not.

EpJer 1:16

~~Since they are known not to be gods, therefore fear them not.~~(17a) For, just as a vessel which a man uses is worth nothing when it is broken, so also it is with their gods; when they are set up in the temple,

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οι_{the (nom)} οφθαλμοι_{eyes (nom|voc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} πληρεις_{full (acc, nom|voc)} εισιν_{he/she/it-is-BE-ing; they-are} κονιορτου_{dust (gen)} απο_from των_{the (gen)} ποδων_{feet (gen)} των_{the (gen)} εισπορευομενων_{while being-ENTER-ed (gen)}

EpJer 1:17

For like as a vessel that a man useth is nothing worth when it is broken; even so it is with their gods: when they be set up in the temple, their eyes be full of dust through the feet of them that come in.

EpJer 1:17

For, just as a vessel which a man uses is worth nothing when it is broken, so also it is with their gods; when they are set up in the temple, their eyes are full of dust through the feet of those who enter.(17b) their eyes are full of dust through the feet of those who enter.

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και_and ωσπερ_{just as} τινι_{someone/anyone (dat)} ηδικηκοτι_{having DO-HARM/WRONG-ed (dat)} βασιλεα_{king (acc)} περιπεφραγμεναι εισιν_{he/she/it-is-BE-ing; they-are} αι_{the (nom)} αυλαι_{courtyards (nom|voc)} ως_as/like επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} θανατω(ι)_{death (dat)} απηγμενω(ι)_{having-been-LEAD-ed-AWAY (dat)} τους_{the (acc)} οικους_{house/homes (acc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} οχυρουσιν οι_{the (nom)} ιερεις_{priests (acc, nom|voc)} θυρωμασιν τε_{and [postpositive coordinate]} και_and κλειθροις και_and μοχλοις οπως_{how/so that} υπο_{under (+acc), by (+gen)} των_{the (gen)} λη(ι)στων_{robbers (gen)} μη_not συληθωσι_{they-should-be-LOOT-ed}

EpJer 1:18

And as the doors are made sure on every side upon him that offendeth the king, as being committed to suffer death: even so the priests make fast their temples with doors, with locks, and bars, lest their gods be spoiled with robbers.

EpJer 1:18

(18) And, just as the doors are made secure on every side of him who offends the king, as one committed to suffer death, so also do the priests secure their temples with doors, with locks and bars, lest their gods be spoiled by robbers.

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λυχνους_{lamps (acc)} καιουσιν_{they-are-BURN-ing, while BURN-ing (dat)} και_and πλειους_{more (acc, nom|voc)} η_or/than εαυτοις_{selves (dat)} ων_{who/whom/which (gen)} ουδενα_{none (acc)} δυνανται_{they-are-being-ABLE-ed} ιδειν_{to-SEE/BEHOLD}

EpJer 1:19

They light them candles, yea, more than for themselves, whereof they cannot see one.

EpJer 1:19

(19) They light candles for them, yes, more than for themselves, though they cannot see a single one.

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εστιν_he/she/it-is μεν_indeed ωσπερ_{just as} δοκος_{beam (nom)} των_{the (gen)} εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} της_{the (gen)} οικιας_{house (gen), houses (acc)} τας_{the (acc)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} καρδιας_{heart (gen), hearts (acc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} φασιν_{φάσις, an accusation; appearance (φαίνω) φάσις2, a statement, claim, assert (acc); they-are-DECLARE-ing, while DECLARE-ing (dat)} εκλειχεσθαι των_{the (gen)} απο_from της_{the (gen)} γης_{earth/land (gen)} ερπετων_{creeping or crawling things (gen)} κατεσθοντων_{let-them-be-CONSUME-ing! (classical), while CONSUME-ing (gen)} αυτους_{them/same (acc)} τε_{and [postpositive coordinate]} και_and τον_{the (acc)} ιματισμον_{clothing (acc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} ουκ_not αισθανονται_{they-are-being-PERCEIVE/APPREHEND-ed}

EpJer 1:20

They are as one of the beams of the temple, yet they say their hearts are gnawed upon by things creeping out of the earth; and when they eat them and their clothes, they feel it not.

EpJer 1:20

(20) They are like one of the beams of the temple, yet they say their hearts are gnawed upon by things creeping out of the earth; and when they and their clothes are eaten, they feel nothing.

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μεμελανωμενοι το_{the (nom|acc)} προσωπον_{face (nom|acc|voc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} απο_from του_{the (gen)} καπνου_{smoke (gen)} του_{the (gen)} εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} της_{the (gen)} οικιας_{house (gen), houses (acc)}

EpJer 1:21

Their faces are blacked through the smoke that cometh out of the temple.

EpJer 1:21

(21) Their faces are blacked by the smoke which comes out of the temple.

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επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} το_{the (nom|acc)} σωμα_{body (nom|acc|voc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} και_and επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} την_{the (acc)} κεφαλην_{head (acc)} εφιπτανται νυκτεριδες_{bats (nom|voc)} χελιδονες και_and τα_{the (nom|acc)} ορνεα_{birds (nom|acc|voc)} ωσαυτως_likewise δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} και_and οι_{the (nom)} αιλουροι

EpJer 1:22

Upon their bodies and heads sit bats, swallows, and birds, and the cats also.

EpJer 1:22

(22) Upon their bodies and heads sit bats, swallows, and birds, and the cats also.

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οθεν_{from where} γνωσεσθε_{you(pl)-will-be-KNOW-ed} οτι_because/that ουκ_not εισιν_{he/she/it-is-BE-ing; they-are} θεοι_{gods (nom|voc)} μη_not ουν_therefore φοβεισθε_{you(pl)-are-being-FEAR-ed, be-you(pl)-being-FEAR-ed!} αυτα_{they/them/same (nom|acc)}

EpJer 1:23

By this ye may know that they are no gods: therefore fear them not.

EpJer 1:23

(23) By this you may know that they are no gods, therefore fear them not.

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το_{the (nom|acc)} γαρ_for χρυσιον_{piece of gold (nom|acc|voc)} ο_{who/whom/which (nom|acc)} περικεινται_{they-are-being-ENCOMPASS-ed} εις_{into +acc} καλλος εαν_{if haply, therefore} μη_not τις_{someone/anyone (nom)} εκμαξη(ι)_{he/she/it-should-WIPE, you(sg)-should-be-WIPE-ed} τον_{the (acc)} ιον_{venom/corrosion (acc); while BE-ing (nom|acc|voc, voc)} ου_not μη_not στιλψωσιν_{they-should-GLEAM} ουδε_neither/nor γαρ_for οτε_when εχωνευοντο η(ι)σθανοντο_{they-were-being-PERCEIVE/APPREHEND-ed}

EpJer 1:24

Notwithstanding the gold that is about them to make them beautiful, except they wipe off the rust, they will not shine: for neither when they were molten did they feel it.

EpJer 1:24

(24) Notwithstanding the gold which is around them to make them beautiful, and except that they wipe off the rust, they will not shine, because not even when they were molten did they feel it.

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εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} πασης_{each, every (gen)} τιμης_{perceived-value (gen)} ηγορασμενα_{having-been-BUY/PURCHASE-ed (nom|acc|voc)} εστιν_he/she/it-is εν_in/with/by οις_{who/whom/which (dat)} ουκ_not εστιν_he/she/it-is πνευμα_{spirit (nom|acc|voc)}

EpJer 1:25

The things wherein there is no breath are bought for a most high price.

EpJer 1:25

(25) These things wherein there is no breath are bought for a most high price.

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ανευ_without ποδων_{feet (gen)} επ’_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} ωμοις_{shoulders (dat)} φερονται_{they-are-being-CARRY-ed} ενδεικνυμενοι_{while being-DEMONSTRATE-ed (nom|voc)} την_{the (acc)} εαυτων_{selves (gen)} ατιμιαν_{dishonor (acc)} τοις_{the (dat)} ανθρωποις_{persons (dat)} αισχυνονται_{they-are-being-SHAME-ed} τε_{and [postpositive coordinate]} και_and οι_{the (nom)} θεραπευοντες_{while TEND/TREAT/ATTEND-ing-TO (nom|voc)} αυτα_{they/them/same (nom|acc)} δια_{because of (+acc), through (+gen)} το_{the (nom|acc)} μηποτε_never επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} την_{the (acc)} γην_{earth/land (acc)} πεση(ι)_{you(sg)-will-be-FALL-ed, he/she/it-should-FALL, you(sg)-should-be-FALL-ed} δι’_{because of (+acc), through (+gen)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} ανιστασθαι_{to-be-being-STAND-UP-ed}

EpJer 1:26

They are borne upon shoulders, having no feet whereby they declare unto men that they be nothing worth.

EpJer 1:26

~~Having no feet, they are borne upon shoulders, and in this way they declare to men that they are worth nothing.~~(26-27a) Having no feet, they are borne upon shoulders, and in this way they declare to men that they are worth nothing. Even those who serve them are ashamed, for if they fall to the ground at any time, they cannot rise up again of themselves;

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μητε_{and not/neither} εαν_{if haply, therefore} τις_{someone/anyone (nom)} αυτο_{it/same (nom|acc)} ορθον_{straight (acc, nom|acc|voc)} στηση(ι)_{you(sg)-will-be-STAND-ed, he/she/it-should-STAND, you(sg)-should-be-STAND-ed} δι’_{because of (+acc), through (+gen)} εαυτου_{self (gen)} κινηθησεται_{he/she/it-will-be-SET-ed-IN-MOTION} μητε_{and not/neither} εαν_{if haply, therefore} κλιθη(ι)_{he/she/it-should-be-BEND/WANE-ed} ου_not μη_not ορθωθη(ι) αλλ’_but-rather ωσπερ_{just as} νεκροις_{dead (dat)} τα_{the (nom|acc)} δωρα_{gifts (nom|acc|voc)} αυτοις_{them/same (dat)} παρατιθεται_{he/she/it-is-being-COMMIT-ed}

EpJer 1:27

They also that serve them are ashamed: for if they fall to the ground at any time, they cannot rise up again of themselves: neither, if one set them upright, can they move of themselves: neither, if they be bowed down, can they make themselves straight: but they set gifts before them as unto dead men.

EpJer 1:27

¶“‘Even those who serve them are ashamed, for if they fall to the ground at any time, they cannot rise up again of themselves; neither, if one sets them upright, can they move of themselves; neither, if they are bowed down, can they make themselves straight; yet they set gifts before them as before dead men.(27b) neither, if one sets them upright, can they move of themselves; neither, if they are bowed down, can they make themselves straight; yet they set gifts before them as before dead men.

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τας_{the (acc)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} θυσιας_{sacrifice (gen), sacrifices (acc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} αποδομενοι_{upon being-GIVE-BACK-ed (nom|voc)} οι_{the (nom)} ιερεις_{priests (acc, nom|voc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} καταχρωνται_{they-are-being-MISUSE-ed, they-should-be-being-MISUSE-ed} ωσαυτως_likewise δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} και_and αι_{the (nom)} γυναικες_{women/wives (nom|voc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} απ’_from αυτων_{them/same (gen)} ταριχευουσαι ουτε_nor πτωχω(ι)_{beggarly-poor (dat)} ουτε_nor αδυνατω(ι)_{impossible (dat)} μεταδιδοασιν_{they-are-IMPART/GRANT-ing-A-SHARE-OF} των_{the (gen)} θυσιων_{sacrifices (gen)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} αποκαθημενη και_and λεχω απτονται_{they-are-being-TOUCH-ed}

EpJer 1:28

As for the things that are sacrificed unto them, their priests sell and abuse; in like manner their wives lay up part thereof in salt; but unto the poor and impotent they give nothing of it.

EpJer 1:28

(28) As for the things which are sacrificed to them, their priests sell and abuse; in the same way their wives store up part of it in salt; but to the poor and powerless they give none of it.

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γνοντες_{upon KNOW-ing (nom|voc)} ουν_therefore απο_from τουτων_{these (gen)} οτι_because/that ουκ_not εισιν_{he/she/it-is-BE-ing; they-are} θεοι_{gods (nom|voc)} μη_not φοβηθητε_{be-you(pl)-FEAR-ed!, you(pl)-should-be-FEAR-ed} αυτους_{them/same (acc)}

EpJer 1:29

Menstruous women and women in childbed eat their sacrifices: by these things ye may know that they are no gods: fear them not.

EpJer 1:29

~~Menstruous women and women in childbed eat their sacrifices; by these things you may know that they are no gods; fear them not.~~(29b) by these things you may know that they are no gods; fear them not.

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ποθεν_{whence; upon being-DRINK-ed (nom|acc|voc)} γαρ_for κληθειησαν_{they-happen-to-be-CALL-ed (opt)} θεοι_{gods (nom|voc)} οτι_because/that γυναικες_{women/wives (nom|voc)} παρατιθεασιν_{they-are-COMMIT-ing} θεοις_{gods (dat)} αργυροις_{silver (dat)} και_and χρυσοις_{gold/golden (dat); you(sg)-are-GILD-ing, you(sg)-should-be-GILD-ing, you(sg)-happen-to-be-GILD-ing (opt)} και_and ξυλινοις_{wooden (dat)}

EpJer 1:30

For how can they be called gods? because women set meat before the gods of silver, gold, and wood.

EpJer 1:30

(30) For how can they be called gods? Is it because women set meat before the gods of silver, gold, and wood,

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και_and εν_in/with/by τοις_{the (dat)} οικοις_{house/homes (dat); you(sg)-happen-to-be-DWELL-ing (opt)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} οι_{the (nom)} ιερεις_{priests (acc, nom|voc)} διφρευουσιν εχοντες_{while HAVE-ing (nom|voc)} τους_{the (acc)} χιτωνας_{long belted tunics (acc)} διερρωγοτας_{having TEAR/RIP-ed-ASUNDER (acc)} και_and τας_{the (acc)} κεφαλας_{heads (acc)} και_and τους_{the (acc)} πωγωνας εξυρημενους_{having-been-SHAVE-ed (acc)} ων_{who/whom/which (gen)} αι_{the (nom)} κεφαλαι_{heads (nom|voc)} ακαλυπτοι εισιν_{he/she/it-is-BE-ing; they-are}

EpJer 1:31

And the priests sit in their temples, having their clothes rent, and their heads and beards shaven, and nothing upon their heads.

EpJer 1:31

(31) and the priests sit in their temples, having their clothes torn, and their heads and beards shaven, and nothing upon their heads?

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ωρυονται_{they-are-being-SCREAMING-ed-} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} βοωντες_{while BELLOW-ing (nom|voc)} εναντιον_{in front of (+gen); contrary (acc, nom|acc|voc)} των_{the (gen)} θεων_{gods (gen); goddesses (gen)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} ωσπερ_{just as} τινες_{some/several (nom)} εν_in/with/by περιδειπνω(ι) νεκρου_{dead (gen)}

EpJer 1:32

They roar and cry before their gods, as men do at the feast when one is dead.

EpJer 1:32

(32) They roar and cry before their gods, as men do at the feast when one is dead.

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απο_from του_{the (gen)} ιματισμου_{clothing (gen)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} αφελομενοι_{upon being-TAKE-AWAY-ed (nom|voc)} οι_{the (nom)} ιερεις_{priests (acc, nom|voc)} ενδυουσιν_{they-are-CLOTHE-ing, while CLOTHE-ing (dat)} τας_{the (acc)} γυναικας_{women/wives (acc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} και_and τα_{the (nom|acc)} παιδια_{children (nom|acc|voc)}

EpJer 1:33

The priests also take off their garments, and clothe their wives and children.

EpJer 1:33

(33) The priests also take off their garments, and clothe their wives and children.

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ουτε_nor εαν_{if haply, therefore} κακον_{wicked (acc, nom|acc|voc)} παθωσιν_{they-should-SUFFER} υπο_{under (+acc), by (+gen)} τινος_{someone/anyone (gen)} ουτε_nor εαν_{if haply, therefore} αγαθον_{good (acc, nom|acc|voc)} δυνησονται_{they-will-be-ABLE-ed} ανταποδουναι_to-PAY-BACK ουτε_nor καταστησαι_{to-APPOINT/ESTABLISH, be-you(sg)-APPOINT/ESTABLISH-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-APPOINT/ESTABLISH (opt)} βασιλεα_{king (acc)} δυνανται_{they-are-being-ABLE-ed} ουτε_nor αφελεσθαι_{to-be-TAKE-AWAY-ed}

EpJer 1:34

Whether it be evil that one doeth unto them, or good, they are not able to recompense it: they can neither set up a king, nor put him down.

EpJer 1:34

~~¶“‘Whether one does evil or good to them, they are not able to repay it; neither can they set up a king or put him down.~~(34) 'Whether one does evil or good to them, they are not able to repay it; neither can they set up a king or put him down.

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ωσαυτως_likewise ουτε_nor πλουτον_{wealth/abundance (acc)} ουτε_nor χαλκον_{copper or bronze (acc)} ου_not μη_not δυνωνται_{they-should-be-being-SINK-ed; they-should-be-being-ABLE-ed} διδοναι_{to-be-GIVE-ing} εαν_{if haply, therefore} τις_{someone/anyone (nom)} αυτοις_{them/same (dat)} ευχην_{vow (acc)} ευξαμενος_{upon being-PRAY-ed (nom)} μη_not αποδω(ι)_{he/she/it-should-GIVE-BACK, you(sg)-should-be-GIVE-BACK-ed} ου_not μη_not επιζητησωσιν_{they-should-EARNESTLY SEEK}

EpJer 1:35

In like manner, they can neither give riches nor money: though a man make a vow unto them, and keep it not, they will not require it.

EpJer 1:35

~~In the same way, they can neither give riches nor money; though a man might make a vow to them and not keep it, they will not require it.~~(35) In the same way, they can neither give riches nor money; though a man might make a vow to them and not keep it, they will not require it.

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εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} θανατου_{death (gen); be-you(sg)-PUT-TO-DEATH-ing!, be-you(sg)-being-PUT-TO-DEATH-ed!} ανθρωπον_{person (acc)} ου_not μη_not ρυσωνται_{they-should-be-DELIVER-ed} ουτε_nor ηττονα_{lesser (acc, nom|acc|voc)} απο_from ισχυρου_{strong (gen)} ου_not μη_not εξελωνται_{they-should-be-RESCUE/TAKE-ed-OUT}

EpJer 1:36

They can save no man from death, neither deliver the weak from the mighty.

EpJer 1:36

~~They can save no man from death, nor deliver the weak from the mighty.~~(36) They can save no man from death, nor deliver the weak from the mighty.

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ανθρωπον_{person (acc)} τυφλον_{blind (acc, nom|acc|voc)} εις_{into +acc} ορασιν_{vision (acc)} ου_not μη_not περιστησωσιν_{they-should-STAND-AROUND} εν_in/with/by αναγκη(ι)_{necessity (dat)} ανθρωπον_{person (acc)} οντα_{while being (acc, nom|acc|voc)} ου_not μη_not εξελωνται_{they-should-be-RESCUE/TAKE-ed-OUT}

EpJer 1:37

They cannot restore a blind man to his sight, nor help any man in his distress.

EpJer 1:37

~~They cannot restore a blind man to his sight, nor help any man in his distress.~~(37) They cannot restore a blind man to his sight, nor help any man in his distress.

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χηραν_{widow (acc)} ου_not μη_not ελεησωσιν_{they-should-HAVE MERCY ON} ουτε_nor ορφανον_{orphaned (acc, nom|acc|voc)} ευ_well ποιησουσιν_{they-will-DO/MAKE, going-to-DO/MAKE (fut ptcp) (dat)}

EpJer 1:38

They can shew no mercy to the widow, nor do good to the fatherless.

EpJer 1:38

~~They can show no mercy to the widow, nor do good to the fatherless.~~(38) They can show no mercy to the widow, nor do good to the fatherless.

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τοις_{the (dat)} απο_from του_{the (gen)} ορους_{mount (gen)} λιθοις_{stones (dat)} ωμοιωμενοι_{having-been-LIKEN-ed (nom|voc)} εισιν_{he/she/it-is-BE-ing; they-are} τα_{the (nom|acc)} ξυλινα_{wooden (nom|acc|voc)} και_and τα_{the (nom|acc)} περιχρυσα και_and τα_{the (nom|acc)} περιαργυρα οι_{the (nom)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} θεραπευοντες_{while TEND/TREAT/ATTEND-ing-TO (nom|voc)} αυτα_{they/them/same (nom|acc)} καταισχυνθησονται_{they-will-be-HUMILIATE-ed}

EpJer 1:39

Their gods of wood, and which are overlaid with gold and silver, are like the stones that be hewn out of the mountain: they that worship them shall be confounded.

EpJer 1:39

~~Their gods of wood, which are overlaid with gold and silver, are like the stones which are hewn out of the mountain; those who worship them shall be confounded.~~(39) Their gods of wood, which are overlaid with gold and silver, are like the stones which are hewn out of the mountain; those who worship them shall be confounded.

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πως_how ουν_therefore νομιστεον η_or/than κλητεον αυτους_{them/same (acc)} υπαρχειν_{to-be-TO BE-ing} θεους_{gods (acc)}

EpJer 1:40

How should a man then think and say that they are gods, when even the Chaldeans themselves dishonour them?

EpJer 1:40

~~Why then would a man think and say that they are gods, when even the Chaldeans themselves dishonor them?~~(40a) Why then would a man think and say that they are gods,

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ετι_{yet/still/ while} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} και_and αυτων_{them/same (gen)} των_{the (gen)} Χαλδαιων_{Chaldeans (gen)} ατιμαζοντων_{let-them-be-DISHONOR-ing! (classical), while DISHONOR-ing (gen)} αυτα_{they/them/same (nom|acc)} οι_{who/whom/which (nom)} οταν_whenever ιδωσιν_{they-should-SEE/BEHOLD} ενεον_{speechless (acc, nom|acc|voc)} ου_not δυναμενον_{while being-ABLE-ed (acc, nom|acc|voc)} λαλησαι_{to-SPEAK, be-you(sg)-SPEAK-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-SPEAK (opt)} προσενεγκαμενοι_{upon being-PRESENT/OFFER-ed (nom|voc)} τον_{the (acc)} Βηλον αξιουσιν_{they-are-DEEM-ing-WORTHY, while DEEM-ing-WORTHY (dat)} φωνησαι_{to-SOUND, be-you(sg)-SOUND-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-SOUND (opt)} ως_as/like δυνατου_{capable (gen); be-you(sg)-being-BE-CAPABLE-ed!} οντος_{while being (gen)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} αισθεσθαι_{to-be-PERCEIVE/APPREHEND-ed}

EpJer 1:41

Who if they shall see one dumb that cannot speak, they bring him, and intreat Bel that he may speak, as though he were able to understand.

EpJer 1:41

~~Who, if they saw someone mute and unable to speak, would bring him and entreat Bel, so that he may speak, as if he were able to understand.~~(40b-41) when even the Chaldeans themselves dishonor them? Who, if they saw someone mute and unable to speak, would bring him and entreat Bel, so that he may speak, as if he were able to understand.

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και_and ου_not δυνανται_{they-are-being-ABLE-ed} αυτοι_{they/same (nom)} νοησαντες_{upon PERCEIVE-ing (nom|voc)} καταλιπειν_{to-LEAVE-BEHIND} αυτα_{they/them/same (nom|acc)} αισθησιν_{discretion (acc)} γαρ_for ουκ_not εχουσιν_{they-are-HAVE-ing, while HAVE-ing (dat)}

EpJer 1:42

Yet they cannot understand this themselves, and leave them: for they have no knowledge.

EpJer 1:42

~~Yet they cannot understand this themselves, and so leave them, for they have no knowledge.~~(42) Yet they cannot understand this themselves, and so leave them, for they have no knowledge.

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αι_{the (nom)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} γυναικες_{women/wives (nom|voc)} περιθεμεναι_{upon being-PLACE-ed-AROUND (nom|voc)} σχοινια_{ropes (nom|acc|voc)} εν_in/with/by ταις_{the (dat)} οδοις_{ways/roads (dat)} εγκαθηνται θυμιωσαι_{while BURN-ing-INCENSE (nom|voc)} τα_{the (nom|acc)} πιτυρα

EpJer 1:43

The women also with cords about them, sitting in the ways, burn bran for perfume: but if any of them, drawn by some that passeth by, lie with him, she reproacheth her fellow, that she was not thought as worthy as herself, nor her cord broken.

EpJer 1:43

The women also, sitting in the ways with cords around themselves, burn bran for perfume; but if any of them, drawn by someone who passes by, should lie with him, she reproaches her peer, because she was not thought as worthy as herself, nor her cord broken.(43a) The women also, sitting in the ways with cords around themselves, burn bran for perfume;

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οταν_whenever δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} τις_{someone/anyone (nom)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} εφελκυσθεισα υπο_{under (+acc), by (+gen)} τινος_{someone/anyone (gen)} των_{the (gen)} παραπορευομενων_{while being-GO BESIDE/ PASS BY-ed (gen)} κοιμηθη(ι)_{he/she/it-should-be-LIE/REPOSE-ed} την_{the (acc)} πλησιον_{neighbor; near (acc, nom|acc|voc)} ονειδιζει_{he/she/it-is-REPROACH-ing, you(sg)-are-being-REPROACH-ed (classical)} οτι_because/that ουκ_not ηξιωται_{he/she/it-has-been-DEEM-ed-WORTHY} ωσπερ_{just as} και_and αυτη_{she/it/same (nom)} ουτε_nor το_{the (nom|acc)} σχοινιον_{cordage (nom|acc|voc)} αυτης_{her/it/same (gen)} διερραγη_{he/she/it-was-TEAR/RIP-ed-ASUNDER}

EpJer 1:44

Whatsoever is done among them is false: how may it then be thought or said that they are gods?

EpJer 1:44

~~Whatsoever is done among them is false; so then, how can it be thought or said that they are gods?~~(43b) but if any of them, drawn by someone who passes by, should lie with him, she reproaches her peer, because she was not thought as worthy as herself, nor her cord broken.

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παντα_{all (nom|acc|voc), each, every (acc)} τα_{the (nom|acc)} γινομενα_{while being-BECOME-ed (nom|acc|voc)} αυτοις_{them/same (dat)} εστιν_he/she/it-is ψευδη_{lies (nom|acc|voc); false (acc, nom|acc|voc)} πως_how ουν_therefore νομιστεον η_or/than κλητεον ωστε_{so that} θεους_{gods (acc)} αυτους_{them/same (acc)} υπαρχειν_{to-be-TO BE-ing}

EpJer 1:45

They are made of carpenters and goldsmiths: they can be nothing else than the workmen will have them to be.

EpJer 1:45

~~¶“‘They are made by carpenters and goldsmiths; they can be nothing other than what the workmen will have them be.~~(44) Whatsoever is done among them is false; so then, how can it be thought or said that they are gods?

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υπο_{under (+acc), by (+gen)} τεκτονων_{carpenters (gen)} και_and χρυσοχοων κατεσκευασμενα_{having-been-BUILD-ed (nom|acc|voc)} εισιν_{he/she/it-is-BE-ing; they-are} ουθεν_{none (nom|acc)} αλλο_{other(of similar kind) (nom|acc)} μη_not γενωνται_{they-should-be-BECOME-ed} η_or/than ο_{who/whom/which (nom|acc)} βουλονται_{they-are-being-INTEND/PLAN-ed} οι_{the (nom)} τεχνιται_{designers (nom|voc)} αυτα_{they/them/same (nom|acc)} γενεσθαι_{to-be-BECOME-ed}

EpJer 1:46

And they themselves that made them can never continue long; how should then the things that are made of them be gods?

EpJer 1:46

~~And they themselves who made them can never continue long; why then would the things which are made by them be gods?~~(45) 'They are made by carpenters and goldsmiths; they can be nothing other than what the workmen will have them be.

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αυτοι_{they/same (nom)} τε_{and [postpositive coordinate]} οι_{the (nom)} κατασκευαζοντες_{while BUILD-ing (nom|voc)} αυτα_{they/them/same (nom|acc)} ου_not μη_not γενωνται_{they-should-be-BECOME-ed} πολυχρονιοι πως_how τε_{and [postpositive coordinate]} δη_indeed μελλει_{he/she/it-is-IMPEND/INTEND-ing, you(sg)-are-being-IMPEND/INTEND-ed (classical)} τα_{the (nom|acc)} υπ’_{under (+acc), by (+gen)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} κατασκευασθεντα_{upon being-BUILD-ed (acc, nom|acc|voc)} ειναι_to-be θεοι_{gods (nom|voc)}

EpJer 1:47

For they left lies and reproaches to them that come after.

EpJer 1:47

~~For they left lies and reproaches for those who would succeed them.~~(46) And they themselves who made them can never continue long; why then would the things which are made by them be gods?

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κατελιπον_{I-LEAVE-BEHIND-ed, they-LEAVE-BEHIND-ed} γαρ_for ψευδη_{lies (nom|acc|voc); false (acc, nom|acc|voc)} και_and ονειδος_{reproach (nom|acc|voc)} τοις_{the (dat)} επιγινομενοις_{while being-OF TIME-ed--COME-INTO-BEING-AFTER (dat)}

EpJer 1:48

For when there cometh any war or plague upon them, the priests consult with themselves, where they may be hidden with them.

EpJer 1:48

~~For when any war or plague comes upon them, the priests consult among themselves, as to where they may be hidden with them.~~(47) For they left lies and reproaches for those who would succeed them.

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οταν_whenever γαρ_for επελθη(ι)_{he/she/it-should-COME-UPON/APPROACH} επ’_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} αυτα_{they/them/same (nom|acc)} πολεμος_{war (nom)} και_and κακα_{wicked (nom|acc|voc)} βουλευονται_{they-are-being-DECIDE-ed} προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} εαυτους_{selves (acc)} οι_{the (nom)} ιερεις_{priests (acc, nom|voc)} που_where συναποκρυβωσι_{they-should-be-JOIN IN CONCEALING-ed--CONCEAL-TOGETHER} μετ’_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)}

EpJer 1:49

How then cannot men perceive that they be no gods, which can neither save themselves from war, nor from plague?

EpJer 1:49

~~Why then cannot men perceive that they are no gods, who can neither save themselves from war, nor from plague?~~(48) For when any war or plague comes upon them, the priests consult among themselves, as to where they may be hidden with them.

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πως_how ουν_therefore ουκ_not εστιν_he/she/it-is αισθεσθαι_{to-be-PERCEIVE/APPREHEND-ed} οτι_because/that ουκ_not εισιν_{he/she/it-is-BE-ing; they-are} θεοι_{gods (nom|voc)} οι_{who/whom/which (nom)} ουτε_nor σω(ι)ζουσιν_{they-are-DELIVER/SAVE-ing, while DELIVER/SAVE-ing (dat)} εαυτους_{selves (acc)} εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} πολεμου_{war (gen); be-you(sg)-being-WAGE-ed-WAR!} ουτε_nor εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} κακων_{wicked (gen); while BADLY-AFFECT-ing (nom)}

EpJer 1:50

For seeing they be but of wood, and overlaid with silver and gold, it shall be known hereafter that they are false:

EpJer 1:50

~~For, seeing they are only wood, overlaid with silver and gold, it shall be known hereafter that they are false;~~(49) Why then cannot men perceive that they are no gods, who can neither save themselves from war, nor from plague?

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υπαρχοντα_{while TO BE-ing (acc, nom|acc|voc)} γαρ_for ξυλινα_{wooden (nom|acc|voc)} και_and περιχρυσα και_and περιαργυρα γνωσθησεται_{he/she/it-will-be-KNOW-ed} μετα_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} ταυτα_{these (nom|acc)} οτι_because/that εστιν_he/she/it-is ψευδη_{lies (nom|acc|voc); false (acc, nom|acc|voc)} τοις_{the (dat)} εθνεσι_{nations (dat)} πασι_{all (dat)} τοις_{the (dat)} τε_{and [postpositive coordinate]} βασιλευσι_{kings (dat)} φανερον_{manifest (acc, nom|acc|voc)} εσται_{he/she/it-will-be} οτι_because/that ουκ_not εισι_{he/she/it-is-BE-ing; they-are} θεοι_{gods (nom|voc)} αλλα_but-rather εργα_{works (nom|acc|voc)} χειρων_{hands (gen); worse (nom)} ανθρωπων_{persons (gen)} και_and ουδεν_{none (nom|acc)} θεου_{god (gen)} εργον_{work (nom|acc|voc)} εν_in/with/by αυτοις_{them/same (dat)} εστιν_he/she/it-is

EpJer 1:51

And it shall manifestly appear to all nations and kings that they are no gods, but the works of men's hands, and that there is no work of God in them.

EpJer 1:51

~~and it shall manifestly appear to all nations and kings that they are no gods, but are the works of men’s hands, and that there is no work of God in them.~~(50-51) For, seeing they are only wood, overlaid with silver and gold, it shall be known hereafter that they are false; and it shall manifestly appear to all nations and kings that they are no gods, but are the works of men's hands, and that there is no work of God in them.

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τινι_{who (dat)} ουν_therefore γνωστεον εστιν_he/she/it-is οτι_because/that ουκ_not εισιν_{he/she/it-is-BE-ing; they-are} θεοι_{gods (nom|voc)}

EpJer 1:52

Who then may not know that they are no gods?

EpJer 1:52

(52) Who then will not know that they are no gods?

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βασιλεα_{king (acc)} γαρ_for χωρας_{region (gen), regions (acc)} ου_not μη_not αναστησωσιν_{they-should-STAND-UP} ουτε_nor υετον_{rain (acc)} ανθρωποις_{persons (dat)} ου_not μη_not δωσιν_{they-should-GIVE; they-should-be-BIND-ing}

EpJer 1:53

For neither can they set up a king in the land, nor give rain unto men.

EpJer 1:53

(53) For they can neither set up a king in the land, nor give rain to men.

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κρισιν_{judgment (acc)} τε_{and [postpositive coordinate]} ου_not μη_not διακρινωσιν_{they-should-be-DISCRIMINATE(POS)-ing--DOUBT(NEG), they-should-DISCRIMINATE(POS)--DOUBT(NEG)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} ουδε_neither/nor μη_not ρυσωνται_{they-should-be-DELIVER-ed} αδικουμενον_{while being-DO-HARM/WRONG-ed (acc, nom|acc|voc)} αδυνατοι_{impossible (nom|voc); he/she/it-happens-to-be-BE-INCAPABLE-ing (opt)} οντες_{while being (nom|voc)} ωσπερ_{just as} γαρ_for κορωναι ανα_{up/each/by (+acc)} μεσον_{middle (acc, nom|acc|voc)} του_{the (gen)} ουρανου_{sky/heaven (gen)} και_and της_{the (gen)} γης_{earth/land (gen)}

EpJer 1:54

Neither can they judge their own cause, nor redress a wrong, being unable: for they are as crows between heaven and earth.

EpJer 1:54

(54) They can neither judge their own case, nor redress a wrong; they are unable because they are like crows, between heaven and earth.

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και_and γαρ_for οταν_whenever εμπεση(ι)_{you(sg)-will-be-FALL-ed, he/she/it-should-FALL, you(sg)-should-be-FALL-ed} εις_{into +acc} οικιαν_{house (acc)} θεων_{gods (gen); goddesses (gen)} ξυλινων_{wooden (gen)} η_or/than περιχρυσων η_or/than περιαργυρων πυρ_{fire (nom|acc|voc)} οι_{the (nom)} μεν_indeed ιερεις_{priests (acc, nom|voc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} φευξονται_{they-will-be-FLEE-ed} και_and διασωθησονται_{they-will-be-PRESERVED-ed} αυτοι_{they/same (nom)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} ωσπερ_{just as} δοκοι_{beams (nom|voc); he/she/it-happens-to-be-SUPPOSE-ing (opt)} μεσοι_{middle (nom|voc); he/she/it-is-BE-ing-HALF-DONE, you(sg)-are-being-BE-ed-HALF-DONE, you(sg)-are-being-BE-ed-HALF-DONE (classical), he/she/it-should-be-BE-ing-HALF-DONE, you(sg)-should-be-being-BE-ed-HALF-DONE, he/she/it-happens-to-be-BE-ing-HALF-DONE (opt)} κατακαυθησονται_{they-will-be-BURN-UP-ed}

EpJer 1:55

Whereupon when fire falleth upon the house of gods of wood, or laid over with gold or silver, their priests will flee away, and escape; but they themselves shall be burned asunder like beams.

EpJer 1:55

(55) When it happens that fire falls upon the house of gods of wood, overlaid with gold or silver, their priests will flee away and escape; but they themselves shall be burned asunder like beams.

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βασιλει_{king (dat)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} και_and πολεμιοις ου_not μη_not αντιστωσιν_{they-should-OPPOSE}

EpJer 1:56

Moreover they cannot withstand any king or enemies: how can it then be thought or said that they be gods?

EpJer 1:56

~~Moreover they cannot withstand any king or enemies; so how then can it be thought or said that they are gods?~~(56a) Moreover they cannot withstand any king or enemies;

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πως_how ουν_therefore εκδεκτεον η_or/than νομιστεον οτι_because/that εισιν_{he/she/it-is-BE-ing; they-are} θεοι_{gods (nom|voc)}

EpJer 1:57

Neither are those gods of wood, and laid over with silver or gold, able to escape either from thieves or robbers.

EpJer 1:57

~~Neither are those gods of wood, overlain with silver or gold, able to escape from thieves or robbers.~~(56b) so how then can it be thought or said that they are gods?

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ουτε_nor απο_from κλεπτων_{thiefs (gen); while STEAL-ing (nom)} ουτε_nor απο_from λη(ι)στων_{robbers (gen)} ου_not μη_not διασωθωσιν_{they-should-be-PRESERVED-ed} θεοι_{gods (nom|voc)} ξυλινοι_{wooden (nom|voc)} και_and περιαργυροι και_and περιχρυσοι ων_{who/whom/which (gen)} οι_{the (nom)} ισχυοντες_{while STRENGTHEN-ing (nom|voc)} περιελουνται_{they-will-be-TAKING OFF-ed} το_{the (nom|acc)} χρυσιον_{piece of gold (nom|acc|voc)} και_and το_{the (nom|acc)} αργυριον_{silver (nom|acc|voc)} και_and τον_{the (acc)} ιματισμον_{clothing (acc)} τον_{the (acc)} περικειμενον_{while being-ENCOMPASS-ed (acc, nom|acc|voc)} αυτοις_{them/same (dat)} απελευσονται_{they-will-be-DEPART-ed} εχοντες_{while HAVE-ing (nom|voc)} ουτε_nor εαυτοις_{selves (dat)} ου_not μη_not βοηθησωσιν_{they-should-HELP}

EpJer 1:58

Whose gold, and silver, and garments wherewith they are clothed, they that are strong take, and go away withal: neither are they able to help themselves.

EpJer 1:58

~~Whose gold and silver and garments wherewith they are clothed, those who are strong take it, and go away with all; neither are they able to help themselves.~~(57-58) Neither are those gods of wood, overlain with silver or gold, able to escape from thieves or robbers. Whose gold and silver and garments wherewith they are clothed, those who are strong take it, and go away with all; neither are they able to help themselves.

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ωστε_{so that} κρεισσον_{better/superior (nom|acc|voc, voc)} ειναι_to-be βασιλεα_{king (acc)} επιδεικνυμενον_{while being-SHOW-ed (acc, nom|acc|voc)} την_{the (acc)} εαυτου_{self (gen)} ανδρειαν_{manly (acc)} η_or/than σκευος_{vessel (nom|acc|voc)} εν_in/with/by οικια(ι)_{house (dat)} χρησιμον_{able to be availed (acc, nom|acc|voc)} εφ’_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} ω(ι)_{who/whom/which (dat)} χρησεται_{he/she/it-will-be-USE/TREAT-ed} ο_{the (nom)} κεκτημενος_{having-been-ACQUIRE-ed (nom)} η_or/than οι_{the (nom)} ψευδεις_{false (acc, nom|voc)} θεοι_{gods (nom|voc)} η_or/than και_and θυρα_{door (nom|voc)} εν_in/with/by οικια(ι)_{house (dat)} διασω(ι)ζουσα_{while PRESERVED-ing (nom|voc)} τα_{the (nom|acc)} εν_in/with/by αυτη(ι)_{her/it/same (dat)} οντα_{while being (acc, nom|acc|voc)} η_or/than οι_{the (nom)} ψευδεις_{false (acc, nom|voc)} θεοι_{gods (nom|voc)} και_and ξυλινος_{wooden (nom)} στυλος_{pillar (nom)} εν_in/with/by βασιλειοις_{royal (dat)} η_or/than οι_{the (nom)} ψευδεις_{false (acc, nom|voc)} θεοι_{gods (nom|voc)}

EpJer 1:59

Therefore it is better to be a king that sheweth his power, or else a profitable vessel in an house, which the owner shall have use of, than such false gods; or to be a door in an house, to keep such things therein, than such false gods. or a pillar of wood in a palace, than such false gods.

EpJer 1:59

(59) ¶“‘Therefore it is better to be a king who displays his power, or else a profitable vessel in a house, which the owner shall have use of, than such false gods, or to be a door in an house, to keep such things therein, than such false gods, or a pillar of wood in a palace, than such false gods.

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ηλιος_{sun (nom)} μεν_indeed γαρ_for και_and σεληνη_{moon (nom|voc)} και_and αστρα_{stars (nom|acc|voc)} οντα_{while being (acc, nom|acc|voc)} λαμπρα_{bright (nom|acc|voc, nom|voc)} και_and αποστελλομενα_{while being-SEND-FORTH-ed (nom|acc|voc)} επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} χρειας_{need (gen), needs (acc)} ευηκοα εισιν_{he/she/it-is-BE-ing; they-are}

EpJer 1:60

For sun, moon, and stars, being bright and sent to do their offices, are obedient.

EpJer 1:60

(60) For sun, moon, and stars, being bright and sent to perform their duties, are obedient.

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ωσαυτως_likewise και_and αστραπη_{lightning (nom|voc)} οταν_whenever επιφανη(ι)_{you(sg)-will-be-SHOW-ed, he/she/it-should-SHOW, you(sg)-should-be-SHOW-ed, he/she/it-should-be-SHOW-ed} ευοπτος εστιν_he/she/it-is το_{the (nom|acc)} δ’_{but/however/moreover/yet} αυτο_{it/same (nom|acc)} και_and πνευμα_{spirit (nom|acc|voc)} εν_in/with/by παση(ι)_{each, every (dat); he/she/it-should-SPRINKLE, you(sg)-should-be-SPRINKLE-ed} χωρα(ι)_{region (dat)} πνει_{he/she/it-is-BLOW-ing}

EpJer 1:61

In like manner the lightning when it breaketh forth is easy to be seen; and after the same manner the wind bloweth in every country.

EpJer 1:61

~~In the same way, the lightning, when it breaks forth, is easy to be seen; and in the same way the wind blows in every country.~~(61) In the same way, the lightning, when it breaks forth, is easy to be seen; and in the same way the wind blows in every country.

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και_and νεφελαις_{clouds (dat)} οταν_whenever επιταγη(ι)_{command (dat); he/she/it-should-be-ORDER-ed} υπο_{under (+acc), by (+gen)} του_{the (gen)} θεου_{god (gen)} επιπορευεσθαι_{to-be-being-TRAVEL-ed--MARCH;-GO-OR-RUN-THROUGH} εφ’_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} ολην_{whole (acc)} την_{the (acc)} οικουμενην_{inhabited-region (acc); while being-DWELL-ed (acc)} συντελουσι_{they-are-FINISH/COMPLETE-ing, while FINISH/COMPLETE-ing (dat)} το_{the (nom|acc)} ταχθεν_{upon being-APPOINT-ed (nom|acc|voc)} το_{the (nom|acc)} τε_{and [postpositive coordinate]} πυρ_{fire (nom|acc|voc)} εξαποσταλεν_{upon being-SEND-FORTH-ed (nom|acc|voc)} ανωθεν_{from above} εξαναλωσαι_{to-CONSUME, be-you(sg)-CONSUME-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-CONSUME (opt)} ορη_{mounts (nom|acc|voc)} και_and δρυμους ποιει_{he/she/it-is-DO/MAKE-ing, you(sg)-are-being-DO/MAKE-ed (classical), be-you(sg)-DO/MAKE-ing!} το_{the (nom|acc)} συνταχθεν_{upon being-ARRANGE-ed (nom|acc|voc)}

EpJer 1:62

And when God commandeth the clouds to go over the whole world, they do as they are bidden.

EpJer 1:62

~~And when God commands the clouds to go over the whole world, they do as they are directed.~~(62-63a) And when God commands the clouds to go over the whole world, they do as they are directed. And the fire, sent from above to consume hills and woods, does as it is commanded;

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ταυτα_{these (nom|acc)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} ουτε_nor ταις_{the (dat)} ιδεαις_{appearances (dat)} ουτε_nor ταις_{the (dat)} δυναμεσιν_{abilities (dat)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} αφωμοιωμενα_{having-been-MAKE-ed-LIKE (nom|acc|voc)} εστιν_he/she/it-is

EpJer 1:63

And the fire sent from above to consume hills and woods doeth as it is commanded: but these are like unto them neither in shew nor power.

EpJer 1:63

~~And the fire, sent from above to consume hills and woods, does as it is commanded; but these are like them neither in appearance nor in power.~~(63b) but these are like them neither in appearance nor in power.

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οθεν_{from where} ουτε_nor νομιστεον ουτε_nor κλητεον υπαρχειν_{to-be-TO BE-ing} αυτους_{them/same (acc)} θεους_{gods (acc)} ου_not δυνατων_{capable (gen); while BE-CAPABLE-ing (nom)} οντων_{let-them-be! (classical), while being (gen)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} ουτε_nor κρισιν_{judgment (acc)} κριναι_{to-JUDGE, be-you(sg)-JUDGE-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-JUDGE (opt)} ουτε_nor ευ_well ποιειν_{to-be-DO/MAKE-ing} ανθρωποις_{persons (dat)}

EpJer 1:64

Wherefore it is neither to be supposed nor said that they are gods, seeing, they are able neither to judge causes, nor to do good unto men.

EpJer 1:64

(64) Therefore, it is neither to be supposed nor said that they are gods, since they are able neither to judge cases, nor to do good to men.

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γνοντες_{upon KNOW-ing (nom|voc)} ουν_therefore οτι_because/that ουκ_not εισιν_{he/she/it-is-BE-ing; they-are} θεοι_{gods (nom|voc)} μη_not φοβηθητε_{be-you(pl)-FEAR-ed!, you(pl)-should-be-FEAR-ed} αυτους_{them/same (acc)}

EpJer 1:65

Knowing therefore that they are no gods, fear them not,

EpJer 1:65

(65) Knowing therefore that they are no gods, do not fear them,

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ουτε_nor γαρ_for βασιλευσιν_{kings (dat)} ου_not μη_not καταρασωνται_{they-should-be-CURSE (CURSE DOWN)-ed} ουτε_nor μη_not ευλογησωσι_{they-should-SPEAK-WELL-OF}

EpJer 1:66

For they can neither curse nor bless kings:

EpJer 1:66

(66) for they can neither curse nor bless kings;

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σημεια_{signs (nom|acc|voc); sign (nom|voc)} τε_{and [postpositive coordinate]} εν_in/with/by εθνεσιν_{nations (dat)} εν_in/with/by ουρανω(ι)_{sky/heaven (dat)} ου_not μη_not δειξωσιν_{they-should-SHOW} ουδε_neither/nor ως_as/like ο_{the (nom)} ηλιος_{sun (nom)} λαμψουσιν_{they-will-RADIANT, going-to-RADIANT (fut ptcp) (dat)} ουδε_neither/nor φωτισουσιν_{they-will-ILLUMINE, going-to-ILLUMINE (fut ptcp) (dat)} ως_as/like σεληνη_{moon (nom|voc)}

EpJer 1:67

Neither can they shew signs in the heavens among the heathen, nor shine as the sun, nor give light as the moon.

EpJer 1:67

(67) neither can they show signs in the heavens among the heathen, nor shine as the sun, nor give light as the moon.

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τα_{the (nom|acc)} θηρια_{beasts (nom|acc|voc)} εστιν_he/she/it-is κρειττω_{better/superior (acc, nom|acc|voc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} α_{who/whom/which (nom|acc)} δυνανται_{they-are-being-ABLE-ed} εκφυγοντα_{upon ESCAPE/FLEE-FROM-ing (acc, nom|acc|voc)} εις_{into +acc} σκεπην_{shelter (acc)} εαυτα_{selves (acc)} ωφελησαι_{to-PROFIT, be-you(sg)-PROFIT-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-PROFIT (opt)}

EpJer 1:68

The beasts are better than they: for they can get under a cover and help themselves.

EpJer 1:68

(68) The beasts are better than they, for they can get under a cover and help themselves.

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κατ’_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} ουδενα_{none (acc)} ουν_therefore τροπον_{manner (acc)} εστιν_he/she/it-is ημιν_{us (dat)} φανερον_{manifest (acc, nom|acc|voc)} οτι_because/that εισιν_{he/she/it-is-BE-ing; they-are} θεοι_{gods (nom|voc)} διο_therefore μη_not φοβηθητε_{be-you(pl)-FEAR-ed!, you(pl)-should-be-FEAR-ed} αυτους_{them/same (acc)}

EpJer 1:69

It is then by no means manifest unto us that they are gods: therefore fear them not.

EpJer 1:69

(69) It is then by no means manifest to us that they are gods, therefore do not fear them.

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ωσπερ_{just as} γαρ_for εν_in/with/by σικυηρατω(ι) προβασκανιον ουδεν_{none (nom|acc)} φυλασσον_{while GUARD-ing (nom|acc|voc, voc)} ουτως_{so, thus} οι_{the (nom)} θεοι_{gods (nom|voc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} εισιν_{he/she/it-is-BE-ing; they-are} ξυλινοι_{wooden (nom|voc)} και_and περιχρυσοι και_and περιαργυροι

EpJer 1:70

For as a scarecrow in a garden of cucumbers keepeth nothing: so are their gods of wood, and laid over with silver and gold.

EpJer 1:70

(70) For as a scarecrow in a garden of cucumbers keeps nothing, so are their gods of wood, overlain with silver and gold.

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τον_{the (acc)} αυτον_{him/it/same (acc)} τροπον_{manner (acc)} και_and τη(ι)_{the (dat)} εν_in/with/by κηπω(ι)_{garden (dat)} ραμνω(ι) εφ’_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} ης_{who/whom/which (gen)} παν_{each, every (nom|acc|voc)} ορνεον_{bird (nom|acc|voc)} επικαθηται ωσαυτως_likewise δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} και_and νεκρω(ι)_{dead (dat)} ερριμμενω(ι)_{having-been-TOSS/FLING/DUMP-ed (dat)} εν_in/with/by σκοτει_{darkness (dat)} αφωμοιωνται_{they-have-been-MAKE-ed-LIKE} οι_{the (nom)} θεοι_{gods (nom|voc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)} ξυλινοι_{wooden (nom|voc)} και_and περιχρυσοι και_and περιαργυροι

EpJer 1:71

And likewise their gods of wood, and laid over with silver and gold, are like to a white thorn in an orchard, that every bird sitteth upon; as also to a dead body, that is east into the dark.

EpJer 1:71

(71) And likewise their gods of wood, overlain with silver and gold, are like a white thorn in an orchard, which every bird sits upon; and also like a dead body, which is cast into the dark.

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απο_from τε_{and [postpositive coordinate]} της_{the (gen)} πορφυρας_{purple (gen); purple (acc, gen)} και_and της_{the (gen)} μαρμαρου_{marble (gen)} της_{the (gen)} επ’_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} αυτοις_{them/same (dat)} σηπομενης_{while being-ROT-ed (gen)} γνωσεσθε_{you(pl)-will-be-KNOW-ed} οτι_because/that ουκ_not εισιν_{he/she/it-is-BE-ing; they-are} θεοι_{gods (nom|voc)} αυτα_{they/them/same (nom|acc)} τε_{and [postpositive coordinate]} εξ_{from-out-of (+gen)} υστερου_{latter (gen); be-you(sg)-being-LACK-ed!, you(sg)-were-being-LACK-ed} βρωθησονται_{they-will-be-EAT-ed} και_and εσται_{he/she/it-will-be} ονειδος_{reproach (nom|acc|voc)} εν_in/with/by τη(ι)_{the (dat)} χωρα(ι)_{region (dat)}

EpJer 1:72

And ye shall know them to be no gods by the bright purple that rotteth upon them: and they themselves afterward shall be eaten, and shall be a reproach in the country.

EpJer 1:72

(72) And you shall know them to be no gods by the bright purple that rots upon them, and they themselves afterward shall be eaten and shall be a reproach in the country.

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κρεισσων_{better/superior (nom)} ουν_therefore ανθρωπος_{person (nom)} δικαιος_{righteous (nom)} ουκ_not εχων_{while HAVE-ing (nom)} ειδωλα_{idols (nom|acc|voc)} εσται_{he/she/it-will-be} γαρ_for μακραν_{far; far (acc)} απο_from ονειδισμου_{reproach (gen)}

EpJer 1:73

Better therefore is the just man that hath none idols: for he shall be far from reproach.

EpJer 1:73

(73) Better, therefore, is the just man who has no idols, for he shall be far from reproach.’”

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α	β	γ	δ	ε	ζ	η	θ	ι	κ	λ	μ
n	x	o	p	r	s	t	u	f	c	y	w
ν	ξ	ο	π	ρ	σ	τ	υ	φ	χ	ψ	ω
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a	b	g	d	e	z	h	q	i	k	l	m
α	β	γ	δ	ε	ζ	η	θ	ι	κ	λ	μ
n	x	o	p	r	s	t	u	f	c	y	w
ν	ξ	ο	π	ρ	σ	τ	υ	φ	χ	ψ	ω
)	(	/	\	=	\|	+	'	v	@	#	*
᾿	῾	´	`	῀	ͺ	¨	’	ϝ	ϛ	ʹ	%

Kata BiblonGreek Septuagint and Wiki English Translation

Επιστολη Ιερεμιου

Letter of Jeremiah

Kata Biblon
Greek Septuagint and Wiki English Translation

a	b	g	d	e	z	h	q	i	k	l	m
α	β	γ	δ	ε	ζ	η	θ	ι	κ	λ	μ
n	x	o	p	r	s	t	u	f	c	y	w
ν	ξ	ο	π	ρ	σ	τ	υ	φ	χ	ψ	ω
)	(	/	\	=	\|	+	'	v	@	#	*
᾿	῾	´	`	῀	ͺ	¨	’	ϝ	ϛ	ʹ	%