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2 Maccabees

‎Brenton (1851)

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ευρισκεται_{he/she/it-is-being-FIND-ed} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} εν_in/with/by ταις_{the (dat)} απογραφαις_{censuss (dat)} Ιερεμιας_{Jeremiah (nom)} ο_{the (nom)} προφητης_{prophet (nom)} οτι_because/that εκελευσεν_{he/she/it-COMMAND-ed} του_{the (gen)} πυρος_{fire (gen)} λαβειν_{to-TAKE/RECEIVE} τους_{the (acc)} μεταγενομενους ως_as/like σεσημανται_{he/she/it-has-been-INDICATE-ed}

2Mc 2:1

It is also found in the records, that Jeremy the prophet commanded them that were carried away to take of the fire, as it hath been signified:

2Mc 2:1

¶It is also found in the records that Jeremiah the prophet commanded those who were carried away to take some of the fire, as has been mentioned,

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και_and ως_as/like ενετειλατο_{he/she/it-was-COMMAND-ed} τοις_{the (dat)} μεταγενομενοις ο_{the (nom)} προφητης_{prophet (nom)} δους_{upon GIVE-ing (nom|voc)} αυτοις_{them/same (dat)} τον_{the (acc)} νομον_{custom/law (acc)} ινα_{in-order-that} μη_not επιλαθωνται_{they-should-be-FORGET-ed} των_{the (gen)} προσταγματων του_{the (gen)} κυριου_{lord (gen); authoritative (gen)} και_and ινα_{in-order-that} μη_not αποπλανηθωσιν_{they-should-be-MISLEAD-ed} ταις_{the (dat)} διανοιαις_{cognitions (dat)} βλεποντες_{while SEE/LOOK/OBSERVE-ing (nom|voc)} αγαλματα χρυσα_{gold/golden (nom|acc|voc)} και_and αργυρα_{silver (nom|acc|voc, nom|voc)} και_and τον_{the (acc)} περι_{about (+acc,+gen)} αυτα_{they/them/same (nom|acc)} κοσμον_{world (acc)}

2Mc 2:2

And how that the prophet, having given them the law, charged them not to forget the commandments of the Lord, and that they should not err in their minds, when they see images of silver and gold, with their ornaments.

2Mc 2:2

and how that the prophet charged those who were carried away, having given them the law, that they should not forget the statutes of the Lord or be led astray in their minds when they saw images of gold and silver, and their adornment.

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και_and ετερα_{others (nom|acc), other(different/distinct) (nom)} τοιαυτα_{such-as-these (nom|acc)} λεγων_{while SAY-ing (nom)} παρεκαλει_{he/she/it-was-ENTREAT/COMFORT-ing} μη_not αποστηναι_to-DISENGAGE τον_{the (acc)} νομον_{custom/law (acc)} απο_from της_{the (gen)} καρδιας_{heart (gen), hearts (acc)} αυτων_{them/same (gen)}

2Mc 2:3

And with other such speeches exhorted he them, that the law should not depart from their hearts.

2Mc 2:3

With other such words exhorted he them, that the law should not depart from their hearts.

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ην_{he/she/it-was} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} εν_in/with/by τη(ι)_{the (dat)} γραφη(ι)_{writing (dat); you(sg)-are-being-WRITE-ed, he/she/it-should-be-WRITE-ing, you(sg)-should-be-being-WRITE-ed, he/she/it-should-be-WRITE-ed} ως_as/like την_{the (acc)} σκηνην_{tent (acc)} και_and την_{the (acc)} κιβωτον_{ark (acc)} εκελευσεν_{he/she/it-COMMAND-ed} ο_{the (nom)} προφητης_{prophet (nom)} χρηματισμου_{oracular response/answer (gen)} γενηθεντος_{upon being-BECOME-ed (gen)} αυτω(ι)_{him/it/same (dat)} συνακολουθειν_{to-be-FOLLOW-ing-WITH} ως_as/like δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} εξηλθεν_{he/she/it-COME-ed-OUT} εις_{into +acc} το_{the (nom|acc)} ορος_{mount (nom|acc|voc)} ου_{where; who/whom/which (gen)} ο_{the (nom)} Μωυσης_{Moses (nom)} αναβας_{upon ASCEND-ing (nom|voc)} εθεασατο_{he/she/it-was-SEE-ed} την_{the (acc)} του_{the (gen)} θεου_{god (gen)} κληρονομιαν_{inheritance (acc)}

2Mc 2:4

It was also contained in the same writing, that the prophet, being warned of God, commanded the tabernacle and the ark to go with him, as he went forth into the mountain, where Moses climbed up, and saw the heritage of God.

2Mc 2:4

¶It was in the writing that the prophet, being warned by God, commanded that the tabernacle and the ark should follow with him,^* when he went out to the mountain where Moses had gone up and saw God’s inheritance.

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και_and ελθων_{upon COME-ing (nom)} ο_{the (nom)} Ιερεμιας_{Jeremiah (nom)} ευρεν_{he/she/it-FIND-ed} οικον_{house/home (acc)} αντρωδη και_and την_{the (acc)} σκηνην_{tent (acc)} και_and την_{the (acc)} κιβωτον_{ark (acc)} και_and το_{the (nom|acc)} θυσιαστηριον_{altar (nom|acc|voc)} του_{the (gen)} θυμιαματος_{incense (gen)} εισηνεγκεν_{he/she/it-BRING IN-ed} εκει_there και_and την_{the (acc)} θυραν_{door (acc)} ενεφραξεν

2Mc 2:5

And when Jeremy came thither, he found an hollow cave, wherein he laid the tabernacle, and the ark, and the altar of incense, and so stopped the door.

2Mc 2:5

Jeremiah came and found a cave, he brought the tabernacle, the ark, and the altar of incense into it; then he sealed the entrance.

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και_and προσελθοντες_{upon APPROACH-ing (nom|voc)} τινες_{some/several (nom)} των_{the (gen)} συνακολουθουντων_{let-them-be-FOLLOW-ing-WITH! (classical), while FOLLOW-ing-WITH (gen)} ωστε_{so that} επισημανασθαι την_{the (acc)} οδον_{way/road (acc)} και_and ουκ_not εδυνηθησαν_{they-were-ABLE-ed} ευρειν_to-FIND

2Mc 2:6

And some of those that followed him came to mark the way, but they could not find it.

2Mc 2:6

Some of those who followed with him came there that they might mark the way, and could not find it.

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ως_as/like δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} ο_{the (nom)} Ιερεμιας_{Jeremiah (nom)} εγνω_{he/she/it-KNOW-ed} μεμψαμενος_{upon being-TO BLAME-ed--FIND-FAULT-WITH-A-PERSON-OR-THING (nom)} αυτοις_{them/same (dat)} ειπεν_{he/she/it-SAY-ed} οτι_because/that και_and αγνωστος_{unknown (nom)} ο_{the (nom)} τοπος_{place (nom)} εσται_{he/she/it-will-be} εως_{until; dawn (nom|voc), dawns (acc)} αν_ever συναγαγη(ι)_{he/she/it-should-GATHER/ASSEMBLE, you(sg)-should-be-GATHER/ASSEMBLE-ed} ο_{the (nom)} θεος_{god (nom)} επισυναγωγην_{assembling-together (acc)} του_{the (gen)} λαου_{people (gen)} και_and ιλεως_{merciful (acc, nom|voc)} γενηται_{he/she/it-should-be-BECOME-ed}

2Mc 2:7

Which when Jeremy perceived, he blamed them, saying, As for that place, it shall be unknown until the time that God gather his people again together, and receive them unto mercy.

2Mc 2:7

But when Jeremiah learned about that, he rebuked them, saying, “The place shall be unknown until God gathers the people together again and shows mercy.

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και_and τοτε_then ο_{the (nom)} κυριος_{lord (nom); authoritative (nom)} αναδειξει_{commissioning (dat)} ταυτα_{these (nom|acc)} και_and οφθησεται_{he/she/it-will-be-SEE/BEHOLD-ed} η_{the (nom)} δοξα_{glory/honor (nom|voc)} του_{the (gen)} κυριου_{lord (gen); authoritative (gen)} και_and η_{the (nom)} νεφελη_{cloud (nom|voc)} ως_as/like επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} Μωυση(ι)_{Moses (dat)} εδηλουτο_{he/she/it-was-being-DISCLOSE-ed} ως_as/like και_and ο_{the (nom)} Σαλωμων_{Solomon (indecl), Solomon (nom|voc); Solomon (indecl), Solomon (nom|voc)} ηξιωσεν_{he/she/it-DEEM-ed-WORTHY} ινα_{in-order-that} ο_{the (nom)} τοπος_{place (nom)} καθαγιασθη(ι)_{he/she/it-should-be-???-ed} μεγαλως_greatly

2Mc 2:8

Then shall the Lord shew them these things, and the glory of the Lord shall appear, and the cloud also, as it was shewed under Moses, and as when Solomon desired that the place might be honourably sanctified.

2Mc 2:8

Then the Lord will disclose these things, and the glory of the Lord shall be seen with the cloud, as it was also shown to Moses, also as Solomon implored that the place might be consecrated greatly,

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διεσαφειτο_{he/she/it-was-being-MAKE CLEAR-ed} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} και_and ως_as/like σοφιαν_{wisdom (acc)} εχων_{while HAVE-ing (nom)} ανηνεγκεν_{he/she/it-BRING/OFFER-ed-UP} θυσιαν_{sacrifice (acc)} εγκαινισμου και_and της_{the (gen)} τελειωσεως_{completion (gen)} του_{the (gen)} ιερου_{outer temple (gen); sacred (gen)}

2Mc 2:9

It was also declared, that he being wise offered the sacrifice of dedication, and of the finishing of the temple.

2Mc 2:9

and it was also declared that he, having wisdom, offered a sacrifice of dedication, and of the finishing of the temple.

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καθως_{as accordingly} και_and Μωυσης_{Moses (nom)} προσηυξατο_{he/she/it-was-PRAY-ed} προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} κυριον_{lord (acc); authoritative (acc, nom|acc|voc)} και_and κατεβη_{he/she/it-DESCEND-ed} πυρ_{fire (nom|acc|voc)} εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} του_{the (gen)} ουρανου_{sky/heaven (gen)} και_and τα_{the (nom|acc)} της_{the (gen)} θυσιας_{sacrifice (gen), sacrifices (acc)} εδαπανησεν_{he/she/it-EXPEND-ed} ουτως_{so, thus} και_and Σαλωμων_{Solomon (indecl), Solomon (nom|voc); Solomon (indecl), Solomon (nom|voc)} προσηυξατο_{he/she/it-was-PRAY-ed} και_and καταβαν_{upon DESCEND-ing (nom|acc|voc)} το_{the (nom|acc)} πυρ_{fire (nom|acc|voc)} ανηλωσεν_{he/she/it-CONSUME-ed} τα_{the (nom|acc)} ολοκαυτωματα_{whole-burnt offerings (nom|acc|voc)}

2Mc 2:10

And as when Moses prayed unto the Lord, the fire came down from heaven, and consumed the sacrifices: even so prayed Solomon also, and the fire came down from heaven, and consumed the burnt offerings.

2Mc 2:10

As Moses prayed to the Lord and fire came down out of heaven and consumed the sacrifice, even so Solomon also prayed, and the fire came down and consumed the burnt offerings.

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και_and ειπεν_{he/she/it-SAY-ed} Μωυσης_{Moses (nom)} δια_{because of (+acc), through (+gen)} το_{the (nom|acc)} μη_not βεβρωσθαι_{to-have-been-EAT-ed} το_{the (nom|acc)} περι_{about (+acc,+gen)} της_{the (gen)} αμαρτιας_{sin (gen), sins (acc)} ανηλωθη_{he/she/it-was-CONSUME-ed}

2Mc 2:11

And Moses said, Because the sin offering was not to be eaten, it was consumed.

2Mc 2:11

^*Moses said, ‘Because the sin offering had not been eaten, it was consumed in like manner.’

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ωσαυτως_likewise και_and ο_{the (nom)} Σαλωμων_{Solomon (indecl), Solomon (nom|voc); Solomon (indecl), Solomon (nom|voc)} τας_{the (acc)} οκτω_eight ημερας_{day (gen), days (acc)} ηγαγεν_{he/she/it-LEAD-ed}

2Mc 2:12

So Solomon kept those eight days.

2Mc 2:12

Likewise Solomon kept the eight days.”

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εξηγουντο_{they-were-being-EXPOUND-ed} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} και_and εν_in/with/by ταις_{the (dat)} αναγραφαις και_and εν_in/with/by τοις_{the (dat)} υπομνηματισμοις τοις_{the (dat)} κατα_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} τον_{the (acc)} Νεεμιαν τα_{the (nom|acc)} αυτα_{they/them/same (nom|acc)} και_and ως_as/like καταβαλλομενος_{while being-CAST DOWN-ed (nom)} βιβλιοθηκην επισυνηγαγεν_{he/she/it-GATHER-TOGETHER-ed} τα_{the (nom|acc)} περι_{about (+acc,+gen)} των_{the (gen)} βασιλεων_{kings (gen)} βιβλια_{small-scrolls (nom|acc|voc)} και_and προφητων_{prophets (gen)} και_and τα_{the (nom|acc)} του_{the (gen)} Δαυιδ_{David (indecl)} και_and επιστολας_{letters (acc)} βασιλεων_{kings (gen)} περι_{about (+acc,+gen)} αναθεματων_{curses (gen)}

2Mc 2:13

The same things also were reported in the writings and commentaries of Neemias; and how he founding a library gathered together the acts of the kings, and the prophets, and of David, and the epistles of the kings concerning the holy gifts.

2Mc 2:13

¶The same things were reported both in the public archives and in Nehemiah’s records, and also how he, founding a library, gathered together the books about the kings and prophets, and the writings of David, and letters of kings about sacred gifts.

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ωσαυτως_likewise δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} και_and Ιουδας_{Judas/Judah (nom)} τα_{the (nom|acc)} διαπεπτωκοτα δια_{because of (+acc), through (+gen)} τον_{the (acc)} γεγονοτα_{having BECOME-ed (acc, nom|acc|voc)} πολεμον_{war (acc)} ημιν_{us (dat)} επισυνηγαγεν_{he/she/it-GATHER-TOGETHER-ed} παντα_{all (nom|acc|voc), each, every (acc)} και_and εστιν_he/she/it-is παρ’_{frοm beside (+acc,+gen,+dat)} ημιν_{us (dat)}

2Mc 2:14

In like manner also Judas gathered together all those things that were lost by reason of the war we had, and they remain with us,

2Mc 2:14

In like manner Judas also gathered together for us all those books that had been scattered by reason of the war, and they are still with us.

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ων_{who/whom/which (gen)} ουν_therefore εαν_{if haply, therefore} χρειαν_{need (acc)} εχητε_{you(pl)-should-be-HAVE-ing} τους_{the (acc)} αποκομιουντας υμιν_{you(pl) (dat)} αποστελλετε_{you(pl)-are-SEND-FORTH-ing, be-you(pl)-SEND-FORTH-ing!}

2Mc 2:15

Wherefore if ye have need thereof, send some to fetch them unto you.

2Mc 2:15

If therefore you have need of them, send some people to bring them to you.

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μελλοντες_{while IMPEND/INTEND-ing (nom|voc)} ουν_therefore αγειν_{to-be-LEAD-ing} τον_{the (acc)} καθαρισμον_{purification (acc)} εγραψαμεν_we-WRITE-ed υμιν_{you(pl) (dat)} καλως_ideally ουν_therefore ποιησετε_{you(pl)-will-DO/MAKE} αγοντες_{while LEAD-ing (nom|voc)} τας_{the (acc)} ημερας_{day (gen), days (acc)}

2Mc 2:16

Whereas we then are about to celebrate the purification, we have written unto you, and ye shall do well, if ye keep the same days.

2Mc 2:16

¶Seeing then that we are about to celebrate the purification, we write to you. You will therefore do well if you celebrate the days.

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ο_{the (nom)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} θεος_{god (nom)} ο_{the (nom)} σωσας_{upon DELIVER/SAVE-ing (nom|voc)} τον_{the (acc)} παντα_{all (nom|acc|voc), each, every (acc)} λαον_{people (acc)} αυτου_{him/it/same (gen)} και_and αποδους_{upon GIVE-BACK-ing (nom|voc)} την_{the (acc)} κληρονομιαν_{inheritance (acc)} πασιν_{all (dat)} και_and το_{the (nom|acc)} βασιλειον_{royal (acc, nom|acc|voc)} και_and το_{the (nom|acc)} ιερατευμα_{priesthood (nom|acc|voc)} και_and τον_{the (acc)} αγιασμον_{sanctification (acc)}

2Mc 2:17

We hope also, that the God, that delivered all his people, and gave them all an heritage, and the kingdom, and the priesthood, and the sanctuary,

2Mc 2:17

Now God, who saved all his people, and restored the heritage to all, with the kingdom, the priesthood, and the consecration,

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καθως_{as accordingly} επηγγειλατο_{he/she/it-was-PROMISE/PROCLAIM-ed} δια_{because of (+acc), through (+gen)} του_{the (gen)} νομου_{custom/law (gen)} ελπιζομεν_{we-are-HOPE-ing} γαρ_for επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τω(ι)_{the (dat)} θεω(ι)_{god (dat)} οτι_because/that ταχεως_{quickly; quick (gen)} ημας_{us (acc)} ελεησει_{he/she/it-will-HAVE MERCY ON, you(sg)-will-be-HAVE MERCY ON-ed (classical)} και_and επισυναξει_{he/she/it-will-GATHER-TOGETHER, you(sg)-will-be-GATHER-TOGETHER-ed (classical)} εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} της_{the (gen)} υπο_{under (+acc), by (+gen)} τον_{the (acc)} ουρανον_{sky/heaven (acc)} εις_{into +acc} τον_{the (acc)} αγιον_{holy (acc, nom|acc|voc)} τοπον_{place (acc)} εξειλετο_{he/she/it-was-RESCUE/TAKE-ed-OUT} γαρ_for ημας_{us (acc)} εκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} μεγαλων_{great (gen)} κακων_{wicked (gen); while BADLY-AFFECT-ing (nom)} και_and τον_{the (acc)} τοπον_{place (acc)} εκαθαρισεν_{he/she/it-PURIFY-ed}

2Mc 2:18

As he promised in the law, will shortly have mercy upon us, and gather us together out of every land under heaven into the holy place: for he hath delivered us out of great troubles, and hath purified the place.

2Mc 2:18

even as he promised through the law— in God have we hope, that he will soon have mercy upon us, and gather us together out of everywhere under heaven into his holy place; for he delivered us out of great evils, and purified the place. ¶———————

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τα_{the (nom|acc)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} κατα_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} τον_{the (acc)} Ιουδαν_{Judas/Judah (acc)} τον_{the (acc)} Μακκαβαιον και_and τους_{the (acc)} τουτου_{this (gen)} αδελφους_{brothers (acc)} και_and τον_{the (acc)} του_{the (gen)} ιερου_{outer temple (gen); sacred (gen)} του_{the (gen)} μεγιστου_{greatest (gen)} καθαρισμον_{purification (acc)} και_and τον_{the (acc)} του_{the (gen)} βωμου_{altar (gen)} εγκαινισμον

2Mc 2:19

Now as concerning Judas Maccabeus, and his brethren, and the purification of the great temple, and the dedication of the altar,

2Mc 2:19

¶Now the things concerning Judas Maccabaeus and his brothers, the purification of the greatest temple, the dedication of the altar,

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ετι_{yet/still/ while} τε_{and [postpositive coordinate]} τους_{the (acc)} προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} Αντιοχον τον_{the (acc)} Επιφανη_{in-full-view (acc, nom|acc|voc)} και_and τον_{the (acc)} τουτου_{this (gen)} υιον_{son (acc)} Ευπατορα_{Eupator (acc)} πολεμους_{wars (acc)}

2Mc 2:20

And the wars against Antiochus Epiphanes, and Eupator his son,

2Mc 2:20

and further the wars against Antiochus Epiphanes and Eupator his son,

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και_and τας_{the (acc)} εξ_{from-out-of (+gen)} ουρανου_{sky/heaven (gen)} γενομενας_{upon being-BECOME-ed (acc)} επιφανειας_{appearance (gen), appearances (acc); you(sg)-happen-to-SHOW (classical opt)} τοις_{the (dat)} υπερ_{above (+acc), on behalf of (+gen)} του_{the (gen)} Ιουδαισμου_{Judaism (gen)} φιλοτιμως ανδραγαθησασιν ωστε_{so that} την_{the (acc)} ολην_{whole (acc)} χωραν_{region (acc)} ολιγους_{few (acc)} οντας_{while being (acc)} λεηλατειν και_and τα_{the (nom|acc)} βαρβαρα_{barbaric (nom|acc|voc)} πληθη_{multitudes (nom|acc|voc)} διωκειν_{to-be-PERSECUTE / PURSUE-ing}

2Mc 2:21

And the manifest signs that came from heaven unto those that behaved themselves manfully to their honour for Judaism: so that, being but a few, they overcame the whole country, and chased barbarous multitudes,

2Mc 2:21

and the manifestations that came from heaven to those who fought with one another in brave deeds for the religion of the Jews; so that, being but a few, they seized the whole country, chased the barbarous multitudes,

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και_and το_{the (nom|acc)} περιβοητον καθ’_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} ολην_{whole (acc)} την_{the (acc)} οικουμενην_{inhabited-region (acc); while being-DWELL-ed (acc)} ιερον_{outer temple (nom|acc|voc); sacred (acc, nom|acc|voc)} ανακομισασθαι και_and την_{the (acc)} πολιν_{city (acc)} ελευθερωσαι_{to-SET-FREE, be-you(sg)-SET-FREE-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-SET-FREE (opt)} και_and τους_{the (acc)} μελλοντας_{while IMPEND/INTEND-ing (acc)} καταλυεσθαι_{to-be-being-TEAR-DOWN-ed} νομους_{custom/laws (acc)} επανορθωσαι του_{the (gen)} κυριου_{lord (gen); authoritative (gen)} μετα_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} πασης_{each, every (gen)} επιεικειας_{equity/clemency (gen), equity/clemencies (acc)} ιλεω_{merciful (gen)} γενομενου_{upon being-BECOME-ed (gen)} αυτοις_{them/same (dat)}

2Mc 2:22

And recovered again the temple renowned all the world over, and freed the city, and upheld the laws which were going down, the Lord being gracious unto them with all favour:

2Mc 2:22

recovered again the temple renowned all the world over, freed the city, and restored the laws which were about to be overthrown, seeing the Lord became gracious to them with all kindness.

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υπο_{under (+acc), by (+gen)} Ιασωνος_{Jason (gen)} του_{the (gen)} Κυρηναιου_{Cyrenian (gen)} δεδηλωμενα_{having-been-DISCLOSE-ed (nom|acc|voc)} δια_{because of (+acc), through (+gen)} πεντε_five βιβλιων_{small-scrolls (gen)} πειρασομεθα_{we-will-be-TRY/ATTEMPT-ed; we-will-be-TRY-ed} δι’_{because of (+acc), through (+gen)} ενος_{one (gen)} συνταγματος επιτεμειν

2Mc 2:23

All these things, I say, being declared by Jason of Cyrene in five books, we will assay to abridge in one volume.

2Mc 2:23

These things which have been declared by Jason of Cyrene in five books, we will attempt to abridge in one book.

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συνορωντες_{while COMPREHEND-ing (nom|voc)} γαρ_for το_{the (nom|acc)} χυμα των_{the (gen)} αριθμων_{numbers (gen); while COUNT-ing (nom)} και_and την_{the (acc)} ουσαν_{while being (acc)} δυσχερειαν τοις_{the (dat)} θελουσιν_{they-are-WANT-ing, while WANT-ing (dat)} εισκυκλεισθαι τοις_{the (dat)} της_{the (gen)} ιστοριας_{inquiry (gen), inquiries (acc)} διηγημασιν δια_{because of (+acc), through (+gen)} το_{the (nom|acc)} πληθος_{multitude (nom|acc|voc)} της_{the (gen)} υλης_{material, forest (gen)}

2Mc 2:24

For considering the infinite number, and the difficulty which they find that desire to look into the narrations of the story, for the variety of the matter,

2Mc 2:24

For having in view the confused mass of the numbers, and the^* difficulty which awaits those who would enter into the narratives of the history, by reason of the abundance of the matter,

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εφροντισαμεν_{we-CONSIDER-ed} τοις_{the (dat)} μεν_indeed βουλομενοις_{while being-INTEND/PLAN-ed (dat)} αναγινωσκειν_{to-be-RE-READ-ing} ψυχαγωγιαν τοις_{the (dat)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} φιλοφρονουσιν εις_{into +acc} το_{the (nom|acc)} δια_{because of (+acc), through (+gen)} μνημης_{recollection (gen)} αναλαβειν_to-TAKE-UP ευκοπιαν πασιν_{all (dat)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} τοις_{the (dat)} εντυγχανουσιν_{they-are-APPEAL/INTERCEDE-ing, while APPEAL/INTERCEDE-ing (dat)} ωφελειαν_{benefit (acc)}

2Mc 2:25

We have been careful, that they that will read may have delight, and that they that are desirous to commit to memory might have ease, and that all into whose hands it comes might have profit.

2Mc 2:25

we were careful that those who choose to read may be attracted, and that those who wish us well may find it easy to recall, and that all readers may benefit.

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και_and ημιν_{us (dat)} μεν_indeed τοις_{the (dat)} την_{the (acc)} κακοπαθειαν_{suffering (acc)} επιδεδεγμενοις_{having-been-RECEIVE-ed (dat)} της_{the (gen)} επιτομης ου_not ρα(ι)διον ιδρωτος_{sweat (gen)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} και_and αγρυπνιας_{sleeplessness (gen), sleeplessnesss (acc)} το_{the (nom|acc)} πραγμα_{matter (nom|acc|voc)}

2Mc 2:26

Therefore to us, that have taken upon us this painful labour of abridging, it was not easy, but a matter of sweat and watching;

2Mc 2:26

Although to us, who have taken upon ourselves the painful labor of the abridgement, the task is not easy, but a matter of sweat and sleeplessness,

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καθαπερ_{even as} τω(ι)_{the (dat)} παρασκευαζοντι_{while PREPARE-ing (dat)} συμποσιον_{feast (nom|acc|voc)} και_and ζητουντι_{while SEEK-ing (dat)} την_{the (acc)} ετερων_{others (gen)} λυσιτελειαν ουκ_not ευχερες ομως_likewise δια_{because of (+acc), through (+gen)} την_{the (acc)} των_{the (gen)} πολλων_{many (gen)} ευχαριστιαν_{gratitude (acc)} ηδεως_{gladly; pleasant (gen)} την_{the (acc)} κακοπαθειαν_{suffering (acc)} υποισομεν_we-will-BEAR

2Mc 2:27

Even as it is no ease unto him that prepareth a banquet, and seeketh the benefit of others: yet for the pleasuring of many we will undertake gladly this great pains;

2Mc 2:27

even as it is no light thing to him who prepares a banquet, and seeks the benefit of others. Nevertheless, for the sake of the gratitude of the many we will gladly endure the painful labor,

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το_{the (nom|acc)} μεν_indeed διακριβουν περι_{about (+acc,+gen)} εκαστων_{each-separately (gen)} τω(ι)_{the (dat)} συγγραφει παραχωρησαντες το_{the (nom|acc)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} επιπορευεσθαι_{to-be-being-TRAVEL-ed--MARCH;-GO-OR-RUN-THROUGH} τοις_{the (dat)} υπογραμμοις_{examples (dat)} της_{the (gen)} επιτομης διαπονουντες_{while BE ANNOYED-ing (nom|voc)}

2Mc 2:28

Leaving to the author the exact handling of every particular, and labouring to follow the rules of an abridgement.

2Mc 2:28

leaving to the historian the exact handling of every particular, and again having no strength to fill in the outlines of our abridgement.

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καθαπερ_{even as} γαρ_for της_{the (gen)} καινης_{new (gen)} οικιας_{house (gen), houses (acc)} αρχιτεκτονι_{architect (dat)} της_{the (gen)} ολης_{whole (gen)} καταβολης_{deposit (gen)} φροντιστεον_{one must take heed} τω(ι)_{the (dat)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} εγκαιειν και_and ζωγραφειν επιχειρουντι_{while UNDERTAKE-ing (dat)} τα_{the (nom|acc)} επιτηδεια_{appropriate (nom|acc|voc, nom|voc)} προς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} διακοσμησιν εξεταστεον_??? ουτως_{so, thus} δοκω_{I-am-SUPPOSE-ing, I-should-be-SUPPOSE-ing} και_and επι_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} ημων_{us (gen)}

2Mc 2:29

For as the master builder of a new house must care for the whole building; but he that undertaketh to set it out, and paint it, must seek out fit things for the adorning thereof: even so I think it is with us.

2Mc 2:29

For as the masterbuilder of a new house must care for the whole structure, and again he who undertakes to decorate and paint it must seek out the things fit for its adorning; even so I think it is also with us.

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το_{the (nom|acc)} μεν_indeed εμβατευειν_{to-be-ENTER-ing-IN} και_and περιπατον_{walk (acc)} ποιεισθαι_{to-be-being-DO/MAKE-ed} λογων_{words (gen)} και_and πολυπραγμονειν εν_in/with/by τοις_{the (dat)} κατα_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} μερος_{part/piece (nom|acc|voc)} τω(ι)_{the (dat)} της_{the (gen)} ιστοριας_{inquiry (gen), inquiries (acc)} αρχηγετη(ι) καθηκει_{he/she/it-is-BE-ing-FITTING/APPROPRIATE, you(sg)-are-being-BE-ed-FITTING/APPROPRIATE (classical)}

2Mc 2:30

To stand upon every point, and go over things at large, and to be curious in particulars, belongeth to the first author of the story:

2Mc 2:30

To occupy the ground, and to indulge in long discussions, and to be curious in particulars, is fitting for the first author of the history;

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το_{the (nom|acc)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} συντομον της_{the (gen)} λεξεως μεταδιωκειν και_and το_{the (nom|acc)} εξεργαστικον της_{the (gen)} πραγματειας_{practical matter (gen), practical matters (acc)} παραιτεισθαι_{to-be-being-REJECT-ed} τω(ι)_{the (dat)} την_{the (acc)} μεταφρασιν ποιουμενω(ι)_{while being-DO/MAKE-ed (dat)} συγχωρητεον

2Mc 2:31

But to use brevity, and avoid much labouring of the work, is to be granted to him that will make an abridgment.

2Mc 2:31

but to strive after brevity of expression, and to avoid a labored fullness in the treatment, is to be granted to him who would bring a writing into a new form.

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εντευθεν_{from here} ουν_therefore αρξωμεθα_{we-should-be-BEGIN/RULE-ed} της_{the (gen)} διηγησεως_{narrative (gen)} τοις_{the (dat)} προειρημενοις_{having-been-PROCLAIM-ed (dat)} τοσουτον_{this-much (acc, nom|acc)} επιζευξαντες ευηθες γαρ_for το_{the (nom|acc)} μεν_indeed προ_{before (+gen)} της_{the (gen)} ιστοριας_{inquiry (gen), inquiries (acc)} πλεοναζειν_{to-be-INCREASE/MAKE-ing-MORE} την_{the (acc)} δε_{but/however/moreover/yet} ιστοριαν_{inquiry (acc)} επιτεμειν

2Mc 2:32

Here then will we begin the story: only adding thus much to that which hath been said, that it is a foolish thing to make a long prologue, and to be short in the story itself.

2Mc 2:32

Here then let’s begin the narration, only adding this much to that which has already been said; for it is a foolish thing to make a long prologue to the history, and to abridge the history itself.

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