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Μακκαβαίων Γʹ

3 Maccabees

‎Brenton (1851)

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τότε_then προσκαλεσάμενος_{upon being-SUMMON-ed (nom)} Ἕρμωνα τὸν_{the (acc)} πρὸς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τῇ_{the (dat)} τῶν_{the (gen)} ἐλεφάντων ἐπιμελείᾳ_{care (dat)} βαρείᾳ_{heavy (dat)} μεμεστωμένος_{having-been-FILL-ed (nom)} ὀργῇ_{wrath/anger (dat)} καὶ_and χόλῳ_{he/she/it-happens-to-be-BE-ing-ANGRY (opt)} κατὰ_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} πᾶν_{each, every (nom|acc|voc)} ἀμετάθετος_{unalterable (nom)}

3Mc 5:1

Then he called Hermon, who had charge of the elephants. Full of rage, altogether fixed in his furious design,

3Mc 5:1

¶Then he called Hermon, who had charge of the elephants. Full of rage, altogether fixed in his furious design,

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ἐκέλευσεν_{he/she/it-COMMAND-ed} ὑπὸ_{under (+acc), by (+gen)} τὴν_{the (acc)} ἐπερχομένην_{while being-COME-ed-UPON/APPROACH (acc)} ἡμέραν_{day (acc)} δαψιλέσι δράκεσι λιβανωτοῦ_{ἐξιλάσεται (gen)} καὶ_and οἴνῳ_{wine (dat)} πλείονι_{more (dat)} ἀκράτῳ_{unmixed (dat)} ἅπαντας_{all (acc)} τοὺς_{the (acc)} ἐλέφαντας ποτίσαι_{to-WATER/GIVE-TO-DRINK, be-you(sg)-WATER/GIVE-ed-TO-DRINK!, he/she/it-happens-to-WATER/GIVE-TO-DRINK (opt)} ὄντας_{while being (acc)} τὸν_{the (acc)} ἀριθμὸν_{number (acc)} πεντακοσίους_{five hundred (acc)} καὶ_and ἀγριωθέντας τῇ_{the (dat)} τοῦ_{the (gen)} πόματος_{drink (gen)} ἀφθόνῳ χορηγίᾳ εἰσαγαγεῖν_to-LEAD-INTO πρὸς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} συνάντησιν_{meeting (acc)} τοῦ_{the (gen)} μόρου τῶν_{the (gen)} Ιουδαίων_{Jewish (gen)}

3Mc 5:2

he commanded him, with a quantity of unmixed wine and handfuls of incense infused to drug the elephants early on the following day. These five hundred elephants were, when infuriated by the copious draughts of frankincense, to be led up to the execution of death upon the Jews.

3Mc 5:2

he commanded him, with a quantity of unmixed wine with handfuls of incense infused, to drug the elephants early on the following day. These five hundred elephants were, when infuriated by the copious drinks of frankincense, to be led up to the execution of death upon the Jews.

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ὁ_{the (nom)} μὲν_indeed τάδε_{these (nom|acc)} προστάσσων_{while GIVE-ing-A-DIRECTIVE (nom)} ἐτρέπετο πρὸς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τὴν_{the (acc)} εὐωχίαν συναγαγὼν_{upon GATHER/ASSEMBLE-ing (nom)} τοὺς_{the (acc)} μάλιστα_{more so} τῶν_{the (gen)} φίλων_{friend (gen); while BE-ing-FOND-OF (nom)} καὶ_and τῆς_{the (gen)} στρατιᾶς_{army (gen), armies (acc)} ἀπεχθῶς ἔχοντας_{while HAVE-ing (acc)} πρὸς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τοὺς_{the (acc)} Ιουδαίους_{Jewish (acc)}

3Mc 5:3

The king, after issuing these orders, went to his feasting, and gathered together all those of his friends and of the army who hated the Jews the most.

3Mc 5:3

The king, after issuing these orders, went to his feasting, and gathered together all those of his friends and of the army who hated the Jews the most.

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ὁ_{the (nom)} δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} ἐλεφαντάρχης τὸ_{the (nom|acc)} προσταγὲν_{upon being-GIVE-ed-A-DIRECTIVE (nom|acc|voc)} ἀραρότως Ἕρμων συνετέλει_{he/she/it-was-FINISH/COMPLETE-ing}

3Mc 5:4

The master of the elephants, Hermon, fulfilled his commission punctually.

3Mc 5:4

The master of the elephants, Hermon, fulfilled his commission punctually.

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οἵ_{who/whom/which (nom)} τε_{and [postpositive coordinate]} πρὸς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τούτοις_{these (dat)} λειτουργοὶ_{functionaries (nom|voc); he/she/it-happens-to-be-OFFICIATE-ing (opt)} κατὰ_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} τὴν_{the (acc)} ἑσπέραν_{evening (acc)} ἐξιόντες_{while DEPART-ing (nom|voc)} τὰς_{the (acc)} τῶν_{the (gen)} ταλαιπωρούντων_{let-them-be-SUFFER-ing! (classical), while SUFFER-ing (gen)} ἐδέσμευον_{I-was-BIND-ing, they-were-BIND-ing} χεῖρας_{hands (acc)} τήν_{the (acc)} τε_{and [postpositive coordinate]} λοιπὴν_{remaining (acc)} ἐμηχανῶντο περὶ_{about (+acc,+gen)} αὐτοὺς_{them/same (acc)} ἀσφάλειαν_{security (acc)} ἔννυχον_{at night (acc, nom|acc|voc)} δόξαντες_{upon SUPPOSE-ing (nom|voc)} ὁμοῦ_together λήμψεσθαι_{to-will-be-TAKE/RECEIVE-ed} τὸ_{the (nom|acc)} φῦλον πέρας_{boundary (nom|acc|voc)} τῆς_{the (gen)} ὀλεθρίας

3Mc 5:5

The underlings appointed for the purpose went out about eventide and bound the hands of the miserable victims, and took other precautions for their security at night, thinking that the whole race would perish together.

3Mc 5:5

The servants appointed for the purpose went out about evening and bound the hands of the miserable victims, and took other precautions for their security at night, thinking that the whole race would perish together.

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οἱ_{the (nom)} δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} πάσης_{each, every (gen)} σκέπης_{shelter (gen)} ἔρημοι_{deserted (nom|voc); he/she/it-is-STRIP-BARE-ing, you(sg)-are-being-STRIP-BARE-ed, you(sg)-are-being-STRIP-BARE-ed (classical), he/she/it-should-be-STRIP-BARE-ing, you(sg)-should-be-being-STRIP-BARE-ed, he/she/it-happens-to-be-STRIP-BARE-ing (opt)} δοκοῦντες_{while SUPPOSE-ing (nom|voc)} εἶναι_to-be τοῖς_{the (dat)} ἔθνεσιν_{nations (dat)} Ιουδαῖοι_{Jewish (nom|voc)} διὰ_{because of (+acc), through (+gen)} τὴν_{the (acc)} πάντοθεν_{from everywhere} περιέχουσαν_{while CONTAINED-ing (acc)} αὐτοὺς_{them/same (acc)} μετὰ_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} δεσμῶν_{bundles (gen); restraints (gen); while BIND-ing (nom)} ἀνάγκην_{necessity (acc)}

3Mc 5:6

The heathen believed the Jews to be destitute of all protection; for chains fettered them about.

3Mc 5:6

The heathen believed the Jews to be destitute of all protection, for chains bound them.

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τὸν_{the (acc)} παντοκράτορα_{All-Powerful (acc)} κύριον_{lord (acc); authoritative (acc, nom|acc|voc)} καὶ_and πάσης_{each, every (gen)} δυνάμεως_{ability (gen)} δυναστεύοντα ἐλεήμονα_{merciful (acc, nom|acc|voc)} θεὸν_{god (acc)} αὐτῶν_{them/same (gen)} καὶ_and πατέρα_{father (acc)} δυσκαταπαύστῳ βοῇ_{outcry (dat)} πάντες_{all (nom|voc)} μετὰ_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} δακρύων_{tears (gen); while CRY-ing (nom)} ἐπεκαλέσαντο_{they-were-CALL-UPON-ed} δεόμενοι_{while being-NEED/REQUIRE-ed (nom|voc)}

3Mc 5:7

they invoked the Almighty Lord, and ceaselessly besought with tears their merciful God and Father, Ruler of all, Lord of every power,

3Mc 5:7

They invoked the Almighty Lord, and ceaselessly implored with tears their merciful God and Father, Ruler of all, Lord of every power,

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τὴν_{the (acc)} κατ’_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} αὐτῶν_{them/same (gen)} μεταστρέψαι_{to-CHANGE, be-you(sg)-CHANGE-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-CHANGE (opt)} βουλὴν_{will/plan/intent (acc)} ἀνοσίαν_{unholy (acc)} καὶ_and ῥύσασθαι_{to-be-DELIVER-ed} αὐτοὺς_{them/same (acc)} μετὰ_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} μεγαλομεροῦς ἐπιφανείας_{appearance (gen), appearances (acc); you(sg)-happen-to-SHOW (classical opt)} ἐκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} τοῦ_{the (gen)} παρὰ_{frοm beside (+acc,+gen,+dat)} πόδας_{feet (acc)} ἐν_in/with/by ἑτοίμῳ_{ready (dat)} μόρου

3Mc 5:8

to overthrow the evil purpose which was gone out against them, and to deliver them by extraordinary manifestation from that death which was in store for them.

3Mc 5:8

to overthrow the evil purpose which had gone out against them, and to deliver them by extraordinary manifestation from that death which was in store for them.

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τούτων_{these (gen)} μὲν_indeed οὖν_therefore ἐκτενῶς_exertedly ἡ_{the (nom)} λιτανεία ἀνέβαινεν_{he/she/it-was-ASCEND-ing, he/she/it-ASCEND-ed} εἰς_{into +acc} τὸν_{the (acc)} οὐρανόν_{sky/heaven (acc)}

3Mc 5:9

Their litany so earnest went up to heaven.

3Mc 5:9

Their earnest entreaty went up to heaven.

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ὁ_{the (nom)} δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} Ἕρμων τοὺς_{the (acc)} ἀνηλεεῖς ἐλέφαντας ποτίσας_{upon WATER/GIVE-ing-TO-DRINK (nom|voc)} πεπληρωμένους_{having-been-FILL-ed (acc)} τῆς_{the (gen)} τοῦ_{the (gen)} οἴνου_{wine (gen)} πολλῆς_{much (gen)} χορηγίας καὶ_and τοῦ_{the (gen)} λιβάνου_{frankincense (gen); Lebanon (gen)} μεμεστωμένους_{having-been-FILL-ed (acc)} ὄρθριος_{early in the morning (nom)} ἐπὶ_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τὴν_{the (acc)} αὐλὴν_{courtyard (acc)} παρῆν_{he/she/it-was-BE-ing-PRESENT/NEAR} περὶ_{about (+acc,+gen)} τούτων_{these (gen)} προσαγγεῖλαι τῷ_{the (dat)} βασιλεῖ_{king (dat)}

3Mc 5:10

Then Hermon, who had filled his merciless elephants with copious draughts of mingled wine and frankincense, came early to the palace to certify the kind thereof.

3Mc 5:10

Then Hermon, who had filled his merciless elephants with copious drinks of mixed wine and frankincense, came early to the palace to report on these preparations.

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τὸ_{the (nom|acc)} δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} ἀπ’_from αἰῶνος_{eon (gen)} χρόνου_{time (gen)} κτίσμα_{creature (nom|acc|voc)} καλὸν_{good (acc, nom|acc|voc)} ἐν_in/with/by νυκτὶ_{night (dat)} καὶ_and ἡμέρᾳ_{day (dat)} ἐπιβαλλόμενον_{while being-CAST-ed-UPON (acc, nom|acc|voc)} ὑπὸ_{under (+acc), by (+gen)} τοῦ_{the (gen)} χαριζομένου_{while being-GRANT/GIVE/FAVOR-ed (gen)} πᾶσιν_{all (dat)} οἷς_{who/whom/which (dat)} ἂν_ever αὐτὸς_{he/it/same (nom)} θελήσῃ_{you(sg)-will-be-WANT-ed, he/she/it-should-WANT, you(sg)-should-be-WANT-ed} ὕπνου_{sleep (gen); be-you(sg)-SLEEP-ing!, be-you(sg)-being-SLEEP-ed!, he/she/it-was-SLEEP-ing, you(sg)-were-being-SLEEP-ed} μέρος_{part/piece (nom|acc|voc)} ἀπέστειλεν_{he/she/it-SEND-FORTH-ed} εἰς_{into +acc} τὸν_{the (acc)} βασιλέα_{king (acc)}

3Mc 5:11

He, however, who has sent his good creature sleep from all time by night or by day thus gratifying whom he wills, diffused a portion thereof now upon the king.

3Mc 5:11

He, however, who has sent his good creature sleep from all time by night or by day thus gratifying whom he wills, diffused a portion of it now upon the king.

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καὶ_and ἡδίστῳ_{most pleasant (dat)} καὶ_and βαθεῖ_{depth (dat); deep (dat)} κατεσχέθη_{he/she/it-was-HOLD FAST-ed} τῇ_{the (dat)} ἐνεργείᾳ_{working (dat)} τοῦ_{the (gen)} δεσπότου_{master (gen)} τῆς_{the (gen)} ἀθέσμου_{lawless (gen)} μὲν_indeed προθέσεως_{pre-arrangement (gen)} πολὺ_{much (nom|acc)} διεσφαλμένος τοῦ_{the (gen)} δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} ἀμεταθέτου_{unalterable (gen)} λογισμοῦ_{logic (gen)} μεγάλως_greatly διεψευσμένος_{having-been-???-ed (nom)}

3Mc 5:12

By this sweet and profound influence of the Lord he was held fast, and thus his unjust purpose was quite frustrated, and his unflinching resolve greatly falsified.

3Mc 5:12

By this sweet and profound influence of the Lord, he was held fast, and thus his unjust purpose was quite frustrated, and his unflinching resolve greatly falsified.

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οἵ_{who/whom/which (nom)} τε_{and [postpositive coordinate]} Ιουδαῖοι_{Jewish (nom|voc)} τὴν_{the (acc)} προσημανθεῖσαν ὥραν_{hour (acc)} διαφυγόντες_{upon GET-ing-AWAY (nom|voc)} τὸν_{the (acc)} ἅγιον_{holy (acc, nom|acc|voc)} ᾔνουν_{I-was-PRAISE-ing, they-were-PRAISE-ing} θεὸν_{god (acc)} αὐτῶν_{them/same (gen)} καὶ_and πάλιν_again ἠξίουν_{I-was-DEEM-ing-WORTHY, they-were-DEEM-ing-WORTHY} τὸν_{the (acc)} εὐκατάλλακτον δεῖξαι_{to-SHOW, be-you(sg)-SHOW-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-SHOW (opt)} μεγαλοσθενοῦς ἑαυτοῦ_{self (gen)} χειρὸς_{hand (gen)} κράτος_{might (nom|acc|voc)} ἔθνεσιν_{nations (dat)} ὑπερηφάνοις_{proud/arrogant (dat)}

3Mc 5:13

But the Jews, having escaped the hour which had been fixed, praised their holy God, and again prayed him who is easily reconciled to display the power of his powerful hand to the overweening Gentiles.

3Mc 5:13

But the Jews, having escaped the hour which had been fixed, praised their holy God, and again prayed him who is easily reconciled to display the power of his powerful hand to the arrogant Gentiles.

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μεσούσης_{while BE-ing-HALF-DONE (gen)} δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} ἤδη_already δεκάτης_{tenth (gen)} ὥρας_{hour (gen), hours (acc)} σχεδὸν_{nearly/well-nigh} ὁ_{the (nom)} πρὸς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} ταῖς_{the (dat)} κλήσεσιν_{callings (dat)} τεταγμένος_{having-been-APPOINT-ed (nom)} ἀθρόους τοὺς_{the (acc)} κλητοὺς_{called (acc)} ἰδὼν_{upon SEE/BEHOLD-ing (nom)} ἔνυξεν_{he/she/it-POKE-ed} προσελθὼν_{upon APPROACH-ing (nom)} τὸν_{the (acc)} βασιλέα_{king (acc)}

3Mc 5:14

The middle of the tenth hour had well nigh arrived, when the master-bidder, seeing the guests who were bidden collected, came and shook the king.

3Mc 5:14

The middle of the tenth hour had nearly arrived, when the person who sent invitations, seeing the guests who were invited present, came and shook the king.

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καὶ_and μόλις_{with difficulty} διεγείρας_{upon AROUSE-ing (nom|voc)} ὑπέδειξε_{he/she/it-MAKE KNOWN-ed} τὸν_{the (acc)} τῆς_{the (gen)} συμποσίας καιρὸν_{period-of-time (acc)} ἤδη_already παρατρέχοντα τὸν_{the (acc)} περὶ_{about (+acc,+gen)} τούτων_{these (gen)} λόγον_{word (acc)} ποιούμενος_{while being-DO/MAKE-ed (nom)}

3Mc 5:15

He gained his attention with difficulty, and hinting that the mealtime was getting past, talked the matter over with him.

3Mc 5:15

He gained his attention with difficulty, and hinting that the mealtime was getting past, talked the matter over with him.

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ὃν_{who/whom/which (acc); while being (nom|acc|voc, voc)} ὁ_{the (nom)} βασιλεὺς_{king (nom)} λογισάμενος_{upon being-RECKON-ed (nom)} καὶ_and τραπεὶς εἰς_{into +acc} τὸν_{the (acc)} πότον_{drinking party (acc); drinking-party (nom|acc|voc)} ἐκέλευσεν_{he/she/it-COMMAND-ed} τοὺς_{the (acc)} παραγεγονότας_{having BECOME-PRESENT-ed (acc)} ἐπὶ_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τὴν_{the (acc)} συμποσίαν ἄντικρυς_??? ἀνακλῖναι_{to-RECLINE, be-you(sg)-RECLINE-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-RECLINE (opt)} αὐτοῦ_{him/it/same (gen)}

3Mc 5:16

The king listened to this, and then turning aside to his potations, commanded the guests to sit down before him.

3Mc 5:16

The king listened to this, and then turning aside to his drinking, commanded the guests to sit down before him.

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οὗ_{where; who/whom/which (gen)} καὶ_and γενομένου_{upon being-BECOME-ed (gen)} παρῄνει_{he/she/it-was-URGE-ing} εἰς_{into +acc} εὐωχίαν δόντας_{upon GIVE-ing (acc)} ἑαυτοὺς_{selves (acc)} τὸ_{the (nom|acc)} παρὸν_{while BE-ing-PRESENT/NEAR (nom|acc|voc, voc)} τῆς_{the (gen)} συμποσίας ἐπὶ_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} πολὺ_{much (nom|acc)} γεραιρομένους εἰς_{into +acc} εὐφροσύνην_{gladness (acc)} καταθέσθαι_{to-be-LAY (DOWN)-ed} μέρος_{part/piece (nom|acc|voc)}

3Mc 5:17

This done, he asked them to enjoy themselves, and to indulge in mirth at this somewhat late hour of the banquet.

3Mc 5:17

This done, he asked them to enjoy themselves, and to indulge in mirth at this somewhat late hour of the banquet.

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ἐπὶ_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} πλεῖον_{more (nom|acc|voc, voc)} δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} προβαινούσης_{while ADVANCE-ing (gen)} τῆς_{the (gen)} ὁμιλίας_{association (gen), associations (acc)} τὸν_{the (acc)} Ἕρμωνα προσκαλεσάμενος_{upon being-SUMMON-ed (nom)} ὁ_{the (nom)} βασιλεὺς_{king (nom)} μετὰ_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} πικρᾶς_{bitter (acc, gen)} ἀπειλῆς_{threat (gen)} ἐπυνθάνετο_{he/she/it-was-being-INQUIRE-ed} τίνος_{who (gen)} ἕνεκεν_{for-cause/reason-of} αἰτίας_{charge (gen), charges (acc); cause (acc, gen)} εἰάθησαν_{they-were-ALLOW-ed} οἱ_{the (nom)} Ιουδαῖοι_{Jewish (nom|voc)} τὴν_{the (acc)} περιοῦσαν ἡμέραν_{day (acc)} περιβεβιωκότες

3Mc 5:18

Conversation grew on, and the king sent for Hermon, and enquired of him, with fierce denunciations, why the Jews had been allowed to outlive that day.

3Mc 5:18

Conversation grew on, and the king sent for Hermon, and inquired of him, with fierce denunciations, why the Jews had been allowed to outlive that day.

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τοῦ_{the (gen)} δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} ὑποδείξαντος_{upon MAKE KNOWN-ing (gen)} ἔτι_{yet/still/ while} νυκτὸς_{night (gen)} τὸ_{the (nom|acc)} προσταγὲν_{upon being-GIVE-ed-A-DIRECTIVE (nom|acc|voc)} ἐπὶ_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τέλος_{end (nom|acc|voc)} ἀγειοχέναι_{to-have-LEAD-ed} καὶ_and τῶν_{the (gen)} φίλων_{friend (gen); while BE-ing-FOND-OF (nom)} αὐτῷ_{him/it/same (dat)} προσμαρτυρησάντων

3Mc 5:19

Hermon explained that he had done his bidding over night; and in this he was confirmed by his friends.

3Mc 5:19

Hermon explained that he had done his bidding over night; and in this he was confirmed by his friends.

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τὴν_{the (acc)} ὠμότητα χείρονα_{worse (acc, nom|acc|voc)} Φαλάριδος ἐσχηκὼς_{having HAVE-ed (nom)} ἔφη_{he/she/it-was-DECLARE-ing} τῷ_{the (dat)} τῆς_{the (gen)} σήμερον_today ὕπνῳ_{sleep (dat)} χάριν_{for the sake of; favor/grace (acc)} ἔχειν_{to-be-HAVE-ing} αὐτούς_{them/same (acc)} ἀνυπερθέτως δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} εἰς_{into +acc} τὴν_{the (acc)} ἐπιτελοῦσαν_{while ACCOMPLISH-ing (acc)} ἡμέραν_{day (acc)} κατὰ_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} τὸ_{the (nom|acc)} ὅμοιον_{similar (acc, nom|acc|voc)} ἑτοίμασον_{do-PREPARE/MAKE-READY-you(sg)!, going-to-PREPARE/MAKE-READY (fut ptcp) (nom|acc|voc, voc)} τοὺς_{the (acc)} ἐλέφαντας ἐπὶ_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τὸν_{the (acc)} τῶν_{the (gen)} ἀθεμίτων_{unacceptable (gen)} Ιουδαίων_{Jewish (gen)} ἀφανισμόν_{obliteration/obscurity (acc)}

3Mc 5:20

The king, then, with a barbarity exceeding that of Phalaris, said, That they might thank his sleep of that day. Lose no time, and get ready the elephants against tomorrow, as you did before, for the destruction of these accursed Jews.

3Mc 5:20

The king, then, with a barbarity exceeding that of Phalaris, said, “They might thank his sleep of that day. Lose no time, and get ready the elephants against tomorrow, as you did before, for the destruction of these accursed Jews.”

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εἰπόντος_{upon SAY-ing (gen)} δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} τοῦ_{the (gen)} βασιλέως_{king (gen)} ἀσμένως_gladly πάντες_{all (nom|voc)} μετὰ_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} χαρᾶς_{joy (gen)} οἱ_{the (nom)} παρόντες_{while BE-ing-PRESENT/NEAR (nom|voc)} ὁμοῦ_together συναινέσαντες_{upon TO JOIN IN PRAISING; TO CONSENT-ing (nom|voc)} εἰς_{into +acc} τὸν_{the (acc)} ἴδιον_{own (acc, nom|acc|voc)} οἶκον_{house/home (acc)} ἕκαστος_{each-separately (nom)} ἀνέλυσεν_{he/she/it-DETACH/BREAK-ed-FREE}

3Mc 5:21

When the king said this, the company present were glad, and approved; and then each man went to his own home.

3Mc 5:21

When the king said this, the company present were glad, and approved. Then each man went to his own home.

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καὶ_and οὐχ_not οὕτως_{so, thus} εἰς_{into +acc} ὕπνον_{sleep (acc)} κατεχρήσαντο_{they-were-MISUSE-ed} τὸν_{the (acc)} χρόνον_{time (acc)} τῆς_{the (gen)} νυκτός_{night (gen)} ὡς_as/like εἰς_{into +acc} τὸ_{the (nom|acc)} παντοίους μηχανᾶσθαι τοῖς_{the (dat)} ταλαιπώροις_{miserable (dat); you(sg)-happen-to-be-SUFFER-ing (opt)} δοκοῦσιν_{they-are-SUPPOSE-ing, while SUPPOSE-ing (dat)} ἐμπαιγμούς_{derisions (acc)}

3Mc 5:22

Nor did they employ the night in sleep, so much as in contriving cruel mockeries for those deemed miserable.

3Mc 5:22

They didn’t employ the night in sleep, but in contriving cruel mockeries for those deemed miserable.

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3Mc 5:23

The morning cock had just crowed, and Hermon, having harnessed the brutes, was stimulating them in the great colonnade.

3Mc 5:23

The morning cock had just crowed, and Hermon, having harnessed the brutes, was stimulating them in the great colonnade.

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τὰ_{the (nom|acc)} δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} κατὰ_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} τὴν_{the (acc)} πόλιν_{city (acc)} πλήθη_{multitudes (nom|acc|voc)} συνήθροιστο_{he/she/it-had-been-GATHER TOGETHER-ed!} πρὸς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τὴν_{the (acc)} οἰκτροτάτην θεωρίαν_{spectacle (acc)} προσδοκῶντα_{while EXPECT-ing (acc, nom|acc|voc)} τὴν_{the (acc)} πρωίαν_{morning (acc)} μετὰ_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} σπουδῆς_{diligence/haste (gen)}

3Mc 5:24

The city crowds were collected together to see the hideous spectacle, and waited impatiently for the dawn.

3Mc 5:24

The city crowds were collected together to see the hideous spectacle, and waited impatiently for the dawn.

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οἱ_{the (nom)} δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} Ιουδαῖοι_{Jewish (nom|voc)} κατὰ_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} τὸν_{the (acc)} ἀμερῆ ψυχουλκούμενοι χρόνον_{time (acc)} πολύδακρυν ἱκετείαν ἐν_in/with/by μέλεσιν_{members (dat)} γοεροῖς τείνοντες τὰς_{the (acc)} χεῖρας_{hands (acc)} εἰς_{into +acc} τὸν_{the (acc)} οὐρανὸν_{sky/heaven (acc)} ἐδέοντο_{they-were-being-NEED/REQUIRE-ed} τοῦ_{the (gen)} μεγίστου_{greatest (gen)} θεοῦ_{god (gen)} πάλιν_again αὐτοῖς_{them/same (dat)} βοηθῆσαι_{to-HELP, be-you(sg)-HELP-ed!, he/she/it-happens-to-HELP (opt)} συντόμως_briefly

3Mc 5:25

The Jews, breathless with momentary suspense, stretched forth their hands, and prayed the Greatest God, in mournful strains, again to help them speedily.

3Mc 5:25

The Jews, breathless with momentary suspense, stretched out their hands and prayed the Greatest God, in mournful strains, again to help them speedily.

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οὔπω_{not yet} δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} ἡλίου_{Elijah (gen); sun (gen)} βολαὶ_{throw befores (nom|voc)} κατεσπείροντο_{they-were-being-???-ed} καὶ_and τοῦ_{the (gen)} βασιλέως_{king (gen)} τοὺς_{the (acc)} φίλους_{friend (acc)} ἐκδεχομένου_{while being-WAIT-FOR-ed (gen)} ὁ_{the (nom)} Ἕρμων παραστὰς_{upon STAND-WITH/BESIDE-ing (nom|voc)} ἐκάλει_{he/she/it-was-CALL-ing} πρὸς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τὴν_{the (acc)} ἔξοδον_{exodus (acc)} ὑποδεικνύων τὸ_{the (nom|acc)} πρόθυμον_{dispositioned/predisposed (acc, nom|acc|voc)} τοῦ_{the (gen)} βασιλέως_{king (gen)} ἐν_in/with/by ἑτοίμῳ_{ready (dat)} κεῖσθαι_{to-be-being-LIE-ed}

3Mc 5:26

The sun's rays were not yet shed abroad, and the king was waiting for his friends, when Hermon came to him, calling him out, and saying, That his desires could now be realized.

3Mc 5:26

The sun’s rays were not yet shining and the king was waiting for his friends when Hermon came to him, calling him out, and saying that his desires could now be realized.

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τοῦ_{the (gen)} δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} ἀποδεξαμένου_{upon being-WELCOME-ed (gen)} καὶ_and καταπλαγέντος ἐπὶ_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τῇ_{the (dat)} παρανόμῳ ἐξόδῳ_{exodus (dat)} κατὰ_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} πᾶν_{each, every (nom|acc|voc)} ἀγνωσίᾳ_{ignorance (dat)} κεκρατημένος_{having-been-SEIZE/TAKE-HOLD-ed (nom)} ἐπυνθάνετο_{he/she/it-was-being-INQUIRE-ed} τί_{who (nom|acc)} τὸ_{the (nom|acc)} πρᾶγμα_{matter (nom|acc|voc)} ἐφ’_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} οὗ_{where; who/whom/which (gen)} τοῦτο_{this (nom|acc)} αὐτῷ_{him/it/same (dat)} μετὰ_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} σπουδῆς_{diligence/haste (gen)} τετέλεσται_{he/she/it-has-been-END-ed}

3Mc 5:27

The king, receiving him, was astonished at his unwonted exit; and, overwhelmed with a spirit of oblivion about everything, enquired the object of this earnest preparation.

3Mc 5:27

The king, receiving him, was astonished at his unusual invitation. Overwhelmed with a spirit of oblivion about everything, inquired about the object of this earnest preparation.

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τοῦτο_{this (nom|acc)} δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} ἦν_{he/she/it-was} ἡ_{the (nom)} ἐνέργεια_{working (nom|voc)} τοῦ_{the (gen)} πάντα_{all (nom|acc|voc), each, every (acc)} δεσποτεύοντος θεοῦ_{god (gen)} τῶν_{the (gen)} πρὶν_before αὐτῷ_{him/it/same (dat)} μεμηχανημένων λήθην_{forgetfulness (acc)} κατὰ_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} διάνοιαν_{cognition (acc)} ἐντεθεικότος

3Mc 5:28

But this was the working of that Almighty God who had made him forget all his purpose.

3Mc 5:28

But this was the working of that Almighty God who had made him forget all his purpose.

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ὑπεδείκνυεν ὁ_{the (nom)} Ἕρμων καὶ_and πάντες_{all (nom|voc)} οἱ_{the (nom)} φίλοι_{friend (nom|voc); he/she/it-happens-to-be-BE-ing-FOND-OF (opt)} τὰ_{the (nom|acc)} θηρία_{beasts (nom|acc|voc)} καὶ_and τὰς_{the (acc)} δυνάμεις_{abilities (acc, nom|voc)} ἡτοιμάσθαι_{to-have-been-PREPARE/MAKE-READY-ed} βασιλεῦ_{king (voc)} κατὰ_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} τὴν_{the (acc)} σὴν_{your/yours(sg) (acc)} ἐκτενῆ_{extended (acc, nom|acc|voc)} πρόθεσιν_{pre-arrangement (acc)}

3Mc 5:29

Hermon, and all his friends, pointed out the preparation of the animals. They are ready, O king, according to your own strict injunction.

3Mc 5:29

Hermon and all his friends pointed out the preparation of the animals. They are ready, O king, according to your own strict injunction.

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ὁ_{the (nom)} δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} ἐπὶ_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τοῖς_{the (dat)} ῥηθεῖσιν_{upon being-SAY-ed (dat)} πληρωθεὶς_{upon being-FILL-ed (nom|voc)} βαρεῖ_{weight (dat); heavy (dat); he/she/it-is-WEIGH-ing-DOWN, you(sg)-are-being-WEIGH-ed-DOWN (classical), be-you(sg)-WEIGH-ing-DOWN!} χόλῳ_{he/she/it-happens-to-be-BE-ing-ANGRY (opt)} διὰ_{because of (+acc), through (+gen)} τὸ_{the (nom|acc)} περὶ_{about (+acc,+gen)} τούτων_{these (gen)} προνοίᾳ_{provision (dat)} θεοῦ_{god (gen)} διεσκεδάσθαι πᾶν_{each, every (nom|acc|voc)} αὐτοῦ_{him/it/same (gen)} τὸ_{the (nom|acc)} νόημα_{understanding (nom|acc|voc)} ἐνατενίσας μετὰ_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} ἀπειλῆς_{threat (gen)} εἶπεν_{he/she/it-SAY-ed}

3Mc 5:30

The king was filled with fierce anger at these words; for, by the Providence of God regarding these things, his mind had become entirely confused. He looked hard at Hermon, and threatened him as follows:

3Mc 5:30

The king was filled with fierce anger at these words, for, by the Providence of God regarding these things, his mind had become entirely confused. He looked hard at Hermon, and threatened him as follows:

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ὅσοι_{as much/many as (nom)} γονεῖς_{parents (acc, nom|voc)} παρῆσαν_{they-were-BE-ing-PRESENT/NEAR; upon HAVE-ing-NOTHING-TO-DO-WITH (nom|acc|voc)} ἢ_or/than παίδων_{children/servants (gen)} γόνοι τήνδε_{this (acc)} θηρσὶν_{wild beasts (dat)} ἀγρίοις_{wild (dat)} ἐσκεύασα_I-PREPARE-ed ἂν_ever δαψιλῆ θοῖναν ἀντὶ_{against/instead (+gen)} τῶν_{the (gen)} ἀνεγκλήτων_{blameless (gen)} ἐμοὶ_{me (dat); my/mine (nom|voc)} καὶ_and προγόνοις_{fore-born (dat)} ἐμοῖς_{my/mine (dat)} ἀποδεδειγμένων_{having-been-PROCLAIM-ed (gen)} ὁλοσχερῆ βεβαίαν_{absolutely certain (acc)} πίστιν_{faith/faithfulness (acc)} ἐξόχως Ιουδαίων_{Jewish (gen)}

3Mc 5:31

Your parents, or your children, were they here, to these wild beasts a large repast they should have furnished; not these innocent Jews, who me and my forefathers loyally have served.

3Mc 5:31

“Your parents, or your children, were they here, would have given a large meal to these wild animals, not these innocent Jews, who have loyally served me and my forefathers.

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καίπερ_although εἰ_if μὴ_not διὰ_{because of (+acc), through (+gen)} τὴν_{the (acc)} τῆς_{the (gen)} συντροφίας στοργὴν καὶ_and τῆς_{the (gen)} χρείας_{need (gen), needs (acc)} τὸ_{the (nom|acc)} ζῆν_{to-be-LIVE-ing} ἀντὶ_{against/instead (+gen)} τούτων_{these (gen)} ἐστερήθης

3Mc 5:32

Had it not been for familiar friendship, and the claims of your office, your life should have gone for theirs.

3Mc 5:32

Had it not been for familiar friendship, and the claims of your office, your life should have gone for theirs.”

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οὕτως_{so, thus} ὁ_{the (nom)} Ἕρμων ἀπροσδόκητον ἐπικίνδυνον ὑπήνεγκεν_{he/she/it-BEAR-ed} ἀπειλὴν_{threat (acc)} καὶ_and τῇ_{the (dat)} ὁράσει_{vision (dat)} καὶ_and τῷ_{the (dat)} προσώπῳ_{face (dat)} συνεστάλη_{he/she/it-was-RETRACT-ed}

3Mc 5:33

Hermon, being threatened in this unexpected and alarming manner, was troubled in visage, and depressed in countenance.

3Mc 5:33

¶Hermon, being threatened in this unexpected and alarming manner, was troubled in his eyes, and his face fell.

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ὁ_{the (nom)} καθεῖς_{each one/one-by-one (nom); you(sg)-are-SET-ing, upon SET-ing (nom|voc)} δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} τῶν_{the (gen)} φίλων_{friend (gen); while BE-ing-FOND-OF (nom)} σκυθρωπῶς ὑπεκρέων τοὺς_{the (acc)} συνηθροισμένους_{having-been-GATHER TOGETHER-ed (acc)} ἀπέλυσαν_{they-RELEASE-ed} ἕκαστον_{each-separately (acc, nom|acc|voc)} ἐπὶ_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τὴν_{the (acc)} ἰδίαν_{own (acc)} ἀσχολίαν

3Mc 5:34

The friends, too, stole out one by one, and dismissed the assembled multitudes to their respective occupations.

3Mc 5:34

The friends, too, stole out one by one, and dismissed the assembled multitudes to their respective occupations.

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οἵ_{who/whom/which (nom)} τε_{and [postpositive coordinate]} Ιουδαῖοι_{Jewish (nom|voc)} τὰ_{the (nom|acc)} παρὰ_{frοm beside (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τοῦ_{the (gen)} βασιλέως_{king (gen)} ἀκούσαντες_{upon HEAR-ing (nom|voc)} τὸν_{the (acc)} ἐπιφανῆ_{in-full-view (acc, nom|acc|voc)} θεὸν_{god (acc)} κύριον_{lord (acc); authoritative (acc, nom|acc|voc)} βασιλέα_{king (acc)} τῶν_{the (gen)} βασιλέων_{kings (gen)} ᾔνουν_{I-was-PRAISE-ing, they-were-PRAISE-ing} καὶ_and τῆσδε_{this (gen)} τῆς_{the (gen)} βοηθείας_{help (gen), helps (acc)} αὐτοῦ_{him/it/same (gen)} τετευχότες_{having CHANCE-ed-UPON (nom|voc); having TO MAKE READY-ed--WORK (nom|voc)}

3Mc 5:35

The Jews, having heard of these events, praised the glorious God and King of kings, because they had obtained this help, too, from him.

3Mc 5:35

The Jews, having heard of these events, praised the glorious God and King of kings, because they had obtained this help, too, from him.

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κατὰ_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} τοὺς_{the (acc)} αὐτοὺς_{them/same (acc)} νόμους_{custom/laws (acc)} ὁ_{the (nom)} βασιλεὺς_{king (nom)} συστησάμενος_{upon being-STAND-ed-WITH (nom)} πᾶν_{each, every (nom|acc|voc)} τὸ_{the (nom|acc)} συμπόσιον_{feast (nom|acc|voc)} εἰς_{into +acc} εὐφροσύνην_{gladness (acc)} τραπῆναι παρεκάλει_{he/she/it-was-ENTREAT/COMFORT-ing}

3Mc 5:36

Now the king arranged another banquet after the same manner, and proclaimed an invitation to mirth.

3Mc 5:36

Now the king arranged another banquet in the same way, and proclaimed an invitation to mirth.

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τὸν_{the (acc)} δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} Ἕρμωνα προσκαλεσάμενος_{upon being-SUMMON-ed (nom)} μετὰ_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} ἀπειλῆς_{threat (gen)} εἶπεν_{he/she/it-SAY-ed} ποσάκις_{how many times} δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} δεῖ_{he/she/it-is-BIND-ing, be-you(sg)-BIND-ing!; you(sg)-are-being-NEED/REQUIRE-ed (classical)} σοι_{you(sg) (dat); your/yours(sg) (nom|voc); (fut opt)} περὶ_{about (+acc,+gen)} τούτων_{these (gen)} αὐτῶν_{them/same (gen)} προστάττειν_{to-be-GIVE-ing-A-DIRECTIVE} ἀθλιώτατε

3Mc 5:37

And he summoned Hermon to his presence, and said, with threats, How often, O wretch, must I repeat my orders to thee about these same persons?

3Mc 5:37

He summoned Hermon to his presence, and said, with threats, “How often, O wretch, must I repeat my orders to you about these same persons?

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τοὺς_{the (acc)} ἐλέφαντας ἔτι_{yet/still/ while} καὶ_and νῦν_now καθόπλισον_{do-FULLY ARM-you(sg)!} εἰς_{into +acc} τὴν_{the (acc)} αὔριον_{next day/tomorrow} ἐπὶ_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τὸν_{the (acc)} τῶν_{the (gen)} Ιουδαίων_{Jewish (gen)} ἀφανισμόν_{obliteration/obscurity (acc)}

3Mc 5:38

Once more, arm the elephants against the morrow for the extermination of the Jews.

3Mc 5:38

Once more, arm the elephants for the extermination of the Jews tomorrow!”

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οἱ_{the (nom)} δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} συνανακείμενοι_{while being-SIT-TOGETHER-ed (nom|voc)} συγγενεῖς_{relative (acc, nom|voc)} τὴν_{the (acc)} ἀσταθῆ διάνοιαν_{cognition (acc)} αὐτοῦ_{him/it/same (gen)} θαυμάζοντες_{while MARVEL-ing (nom|voc)} προεφέροντο_{they-were-being-BRING-ed-FORWARD} τάδε_{these (nom|acc)}

3Mc 5:39

His kinsmen, who were reclining with him, wondered at his instability, and thus expressed themselves:

3Mc 5:39

His kinsmen, who were reclining with him, wondered at his instability, and thus expressed themselves:

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βασιλεῦ_{king (voc)} μέχρι_until τίνος_{who (gen)} ὡς_as/like ἀλόγους_{unreasoning/speechless (acc)} ἡμᾶς_{us (acc)} διαπειράζεις προστάσσων_{while GIVE-ing-A-DIRECTIVE (nom)} ἤδη_already τρίτον_{third (acc, nom|acc|voc)} αὐτοὺς_{them/same (acc)} ἀφανίσαι_{to-DISAPPEAR/BLOT-OUT, be-you(sg)-DISAPPEAR/BLOT-ed-OUT!, he/she/it-happens-to-DISAPPEAR/BLOT-OUT (opt)} καὶ_and πάλιν_again ἐπὶ_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τῶν_{the (gen)} πραγμάτων_{matters (gen)} ἐκ_{from-out-of (+gen)} μεταβολῆς ἀναλύων_{while DETACH/BREAK-ing-FREE (nom)} τὰ_{the (nom|acc)} σοὶ_{you(sg) (dat); your/yours(sg) (nom|voc); (fut opt)} δεδογμένα_{having-been-SUPPOSE-ed (nom|acc|voc)}

3Mc 5:40

O king, how long dost thou make trial of us, as of men bereft of reason? This is the third time that thou hast ordered their destruction. When the thing is to be done, thou changest thy mind, and recallest thy instructions.

3Mc 5:40

“O king, how long do you test us, as of men bereft of reason? This is the third time that you have ordered their destruction. When the thing is to be done, you change your mind, and recall your instructions.

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ὧν_{who/whom/which (gen)} χάριν_{for the sake of; favor/grace (acc)} ἡ_{the (nom)} πόλις_{city (nom)} διὰ_{because of (+acc), through (+gen)} τὴν_{the (acc)} προσδοκίαν_{expectation (acc)} ὀχλεῖ_{he/she/it-is-DISTURB-ing, you(sg)-are-being-DISTURB-ed (classical), be-you(sg)-DISTURB-ing!} καὶ_and πληθύουσα_{while TO BE OR BECOME FULL-ing (nom|voc)} συστροφαῖς_{collections (dat)} ἤδη_already καὶ_and κινδυνεύει_{he/she/it-is-ENDANGER-ing, you(sg)-are-being-ENDANGER-ed (classical)} πολλάκις_{many times} διαρπασθῆναι_{to-be-SPOLIATE-ed}

3Mc 5:41

For this cause the feeling of expectation causes tumult in the city: it swarms with factions; and is continually on the point of being plundered.

3Mc 5:41

Because of this, the feeling of expectation causes tumult in the city. It swarms with factions, and is continually on the point of being plundered.”

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ὅθεν_{from where} ὁ_{the (nom)} κατὰ_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} πάντα_{all (nom|acc|voc), each, every (acc)} Φάλαρις βασιλεὺς_{king (nom)} ἐμπληθυνθεὶς ἀλογιστίας καὶ_and τὰς_{the (acc)} γινομένας_{while being-BECOME-ed (acc)} πρὸς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} ἐπισκοπὴν_{oversight (acc)} τῶν_{the (gen)} Ιουδαίων_{Jewish (gen)} ἐν_in/with/by αὐτῷ_{him/it/same (dat)} μεταβολὰς τῆς_{the (gen)} ψυχῆς_{soul-life (gen)} παρ’_{frοm beside (+acc,+gen,+dat)} οὐδὲν_{none (nom|acc)} ἡγούμενος_{while being-REGARD/DEEM/GUIDE-ed (nom)} ἀτελέστατον βεβαίως ὅρκον_{oath (acc)} ὁρισάμενος_{upon being-SET-BOUNDARY/ORDAIN-ed (nom)} τούτους_{these (acc)} μὲν_indeed ἀνυπερθέτως πέμψειν_to-will-SEND εἰς_{into +acc} ᾅδην_{Hades (acc)} ἐν_in/with/by γόνασιν_{knees (dat)} καὶ_and ποσὶν_{drink (acc); feet (dat)} θηρίων_{beasts (gen)} ᾐκισμένους_{having-been-TORTURE-ed (acc)}

3Mc 5:42

The king, just like another Phalaris, a prey to thoughtlessness, made no account of the changes which his own mind had undergone, issuing in the deliverance of the Jews. He swore a fruitless oath, and determined forthwith to send them to hades, crushed by the knees and feet of the elephants.

3Mc 5:42

¶The king, just like another Phalaris, a prey to thoughtlessness, made no account of the changes which his own mind had undergone, issuing in the deliverance of the Jews. He swore a fruitless oath, and determined immediately to send them to hades, crushed by the knees and feet of the elephants.

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ἐπιστρατεύσαντα δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} ἐπὶ_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τὴν_{the (acc)} Ιουδαίαν_{Judea (acc); Jewish (acc)} ἰσόπεδον πυρὶ_{fire (dat)} καὶ_and δόρατι_{spear (dat)} θήσεσθαι_{to-will-be-PUT-ed} διὰ_{because of (+acc), through (+gen)} τάχους_{speed (gen)} καὶ_and τὸν_{the (acc)} ἄβατον ἡμῖν_{us (dat)} αὐτῶν_{them/same (gen)} ναὸν_{inner temple (acc)} πυρὶ_{fire (dat)} πρηνέα_{prostrate? (acc, nom|acc|voc)} ἐν_in/with/by τάχει_{speed (dat); quick (dat)} τῶν_{the (gen)} συντελούντων_{let-them-be-FINISH/COMPLETE-ing! (classical), while FINISH/COMPLETE-ing (gen)} ἐκεῖ_there θυσίας_{sacrifice (gen), sacrifices (acc)} ἔρημον_{deserted (acc, nom|acc|voc)} εἰς_{into +acc} τὸν_{the (acc)} ἅπαντα_{all (nom|acc|voc), every (acc); be-you(sg)-ENCOUNTER-ing!} χρόνον_{time (acc)} καταστήσειν_{to-will-APPOINT/ESTABLISH}

3Mc 5:43

He would also invade Judea, and level its towns with fire and the sword; and destroy that temple which the heathen might not enter, and prevent sacrifices ever after being offered up there.

3Mc 5:43

He would also invade Judea, level its towns with fire and the sword, destroy that temple which the heathen might not enter, and prevent sacrifices ever after being offered up there.

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τότε_then περιχαρεῖς ἀναλύσαντες_{upon DETACH/BREAK-ing-FREE (nom|voc)} οἱ_{the (nom)} φίλοι_{friend (nom|voc); he/she/it-happens-to-be-BE-ing-FOND-OF (opt)} καὶ_and συγγενεῖς_{relative (acc, nom|voc)} μετὰ_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} πίστεως_{faith/faithfulness (gen)} διέτασσον_{I-was-SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCT-ing, they-were-SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCT-ing} τὰς_{the (acc)} δυνάμεις_{abilities (acc, nom|voc)} ἐπὶ_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τοὺς_{the (acc)} εὐκαιροτάτους_{good season, opportunity (acc)} τόπους_{places (acc)} τῆς_{the (gen)} πόλεως_{city (gen)} πρὸς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τὴν_{the (acc)} τήρησιν_{keep (acc)}

3Mc 5:44

Joyfully his friends broke up, together with his kinsmen; and, trusting in his determination, arranged their forces in guard at the most convenient places of the city.

3Mc 5:44

Joyfully his friends broke up, together with his kinsmen; and, trusting in his determination, arranged their forces in guard at the most convenient places of the city.

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ὁ_{the (nom)} δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} ἐλεφαντάρχης τὰ_{the (nom|acc)} θηρία_{beasts (nom|acc|voc)} σχεδὸν_{nearly/well-nigh} ὡς_as/like εἰπεῖν_to-SAY εἰς_{into +acc} κατάστεμα μανιῶδες ἀγειοχὼς_{having LEAD-ed (nom)} εὐωδεστάτοις πόμασιν_{drinks (dat)} οἴνου_{wine (gen)} λελιβανωμένου φοβερῶς κεκοσμημένα_{having-been-SET-IN-ORDER-ed (nom|acc|voc)} κατασκευαῖς

3Mc 5:45

And the master of the elephants urged the beasts into an almost maniacal state, drenched them with incense and wine, and decked them with frightful instruments.

3Mc 5:45

The master of the elephants urged the animals into an almost maniacal state, drenched them with incense and wine, and decked them with frightful devices.

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περὶ_{about (+acc,+gen)} τὴν_{the (acc)} ἕω_{dawn (acc, gen); I-am-ALLOW-ing, be-you(sg)-being-ALLOW-ed!, I-should-be-ALLOW-ing} τῆς_{the (gen)} πόλεως_{city (gen)} ἤδη_already πλήθεσιν_{multitudes (dat)} ἀναριθμήτοις_{innumerable (dat)} κατὰ_{down/according to/as per (+acc), against (+gen)} τοῦ_{the (gen)} ἱπποδρόμου καταμεμεστωμένης εἰσελθὼν_{upon ENTER-ing (nom)} εἰς_{into +acc} τὴν_{the (acc)} αὐλὴν_{courtyard (acc)} ἐπὶ_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τὸ_{the (nom|acc)} προκείμενον_{while being-SET-FORTH-ed (acc, nom|acc|voc)} ὤτρυνε τὸν_{the (acc)} βασιλέα_{king (acc)}

3Mc 5:46

About early morning, when the city was now filled with an immense number of people at the hippodrome, he entered the palace, and called the king to the business in hand.

3Mc 5:46

About early morning, when the city was filled with an immense number of people at the hippodrome, he entered the palace and called the king to the business in hand.

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47

47

ὁ_{the (nom)} δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} ὀργῇ_{wrath/anger (dat)} βαρείᾳ_{heavy (dat)} γεμίσας_{upon FILL-ing (nom|voc)} δυσσεβῆ φρένα_{mind (acc)} παντὶ_{each, every (dat)} τῷ_{the (dat)} βάρει_{weight (dat); heavy (dat); he/she/it-is-WEIGH-ing-DOWN, you(sg)-are-being-WEIGH-ed-DOWN (classical), be-you(sg)-WEIGH-ing-DOWN!} σὺν_{together with/including (+dat)} τοῖς_{the (dat)} θηρίοις_{beasts (dat)} ἐξώρμησε βουλόμενος_{while being-INTEND/PLAN-ed (nom)} ἀτρώτῳ καρδίᾳ_{heart (dat)} καὶ_and κόραις ὀφθαλμῶν_{eyes (gen)} θεάσασθαι_to-be-SEE-ed τὴν_{the (acc)} ἐπίπονον καὶ_and ταλαίπωρον_{miserable (acc, nom|acc|voc)} τῶν_{the (gen)} προσεσημαμμένων καταστροφήν_{catastrophe (acc)}

3Mc 5:47

The king's heart teemed with impious rage; and he rushed forth with the mass, along with the elephants. With feelings unsoftened, and eyes pitiless, he longed to gaze at the hard and wretched doom of the abovementioned Jews.

3Mc 5:47

The king’s heart teemed with impious rage; and he rushed forth with the mass, along with the elephants. With unsoftened feelings and pitiless eyes, he longed to gaze at the hard and wretched doom of the previously mentioned Jews.

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48

ὡς_as/like δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} τῶν_{the (gen)} ἐλεφάντων ἐξιόντων_{let-them-be-DEPART-ing!, while DEPART-ing (gen)} περὶ_{about (+acc,+gen)} πύλην_{gate (acc)} καὶ_and τῆς_{the (gen)} συνεπομένης_{while being-???-ed (gen)} ἐνόπλου δυνάμεως_{ability (gen)} τῆς_{the (gen)} τε_{and [postpositive coordinate]} τοῦ_{the (gen)} πλήθους_{multitude (gen)} πορείας_{going (gen), goings (acc)} κονιορτὸν_{dust (acc)} ἰδόντες_{upon SEE/BEHOLD-ing (nom|voc)} καὶ_and βαρυηχῆ θόρυβον_{tumult/clamor (acc)} ἀκούσαντες_{upon HEAR-ing (nom|voc)} οἱ_{the (nom)} Ιουδαῖοι_{Jewish (nom|voc)}

3Mc 5:48

But the Jews, when the elephants went out at the gate, followed by the armed force; and when they saw the dust raised by the throng, and heard the loud cries of the crowd,

3Mc 5:48

But the Jews, when the elephants went out at the gate, followed by the armed force. When they saw the dust raised by the throng, and heard the loud cries of the crowd,

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49

49

ὑστάτην_{last (acc)} βίου_{life/livelihood (gen); be-you(sg)-LIVE-ing!, be-you(sg)-being-LIVE-ed!} ῥοπὴν αὐτοῖς_{them/same (dat)} ἐκείνην_{that (acc)} δόξαντες_{upon SUPPOSE-ing (nom|voc)} εἶναι_to-be τὸ_{the (nom|acc)} τέλος_{end (nom|acc|voc)} τῆς_{the (gen)} ἀθλιωτάτης προσδοκίας_{expectation (gen), expectations (acc)} εἰς_{into +acc} οἶκτον καὶ_and γόους τραπέντες κατεφίλουν_{I-was-KISS-ing, they-were-KISS-ing} ἀλλήλους_{one another (acc)} περιπλεκόμενοι τοῖς_{the (dat)} συγγενέσιν_{relative (dat)} ἐπὶ_{upon/over (+acc,+gen,+dat)} τοὺς_{the (acc)} τραχήλους_{throats (acc)} ἐπιπίπτοντες_{while FALL-UPON-ing (nom|voc)} γονεῖς_{parents (acc, nom|voc)} παισὶν_{children/servants (dat)} καὶ_and μητέρες_{mothers (nom|voc)} νεάνισιν ἕτεραι_{others (nom)} δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} νεογνὰ πρὸς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} μαστοὺς_{breasts (acc)} ἔχουσαι_{while HAVE-ing (nom|voc)} βρέφη_{babies (nom|acc|voc)} τελευταῖον ἕλκοντα_{while PULL/DRAG-ing (acc, nom|acc|voc)} γάλα_{milk (nom|acc|voc)}

3Mc 5:49

thought that they had come to the last moment of their lives, to the end of what they had tremblingly expected. They gave way, therefore, to lamentations and moans: they kissed each other: those nearest of kin to each other hung about one another's necks: fathers about their sons, mother their daughters: other women held their infants to their breasts, which drew what seemed their last milk.

3Mc 5:49

thought that they had come to the last moment of their lives, to the end of what they had tremblingly expected. They gave way, therefore, to lamentations and moans. They kissed each other. Those nearest of kin to each other hung around one another’s necks—fathers hugging their sons and mothers their daughters. Other women held their infants to their breasts, which drew what seemed their last milk.

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50

οὐ_not μὴν_{verily; month (nom|voc)} δὲ_{but/however/moreover/yet} ἀλλὰ_but-rather καὶ_and τὰς_{the (acc)} ἔμπροσθεν_{before/in-front-of} αὐτῶν_{them/same (gen)} γεγενημένας_{having-been-BECOME-ed (acc)} ἀντιλήμψεις_{helps (acc, nom|voc); you(sg)-will-LAY HOLD/ RECEIVE INSTEAD} ἐξ_{from-out-of (+gen)} οὐρανοῦ_{sky/heaven (gen)} συνιδόντες_{upon COMPREHEND-ing (nom|voc)} πρηνεῖς_{prostrate? (acc, nom|voc)} ὁμοθυμαδὸν_{in-one-accord/conguently} ῥίψαντες_{upon TOSS/FLING/DUMP-ing (nom|voc)} ἑαυτοὺς_{selves (acc)} καὶ_and τὰ_{the (nom|acc)} νήπια_{infant (nom|acc|voc, nom|voc)} χωρίσαντες_{upon SEPARATE-ing (nom|voc)} τῶν_{the (gen)} μαστῶν_{breasts (gen)}

3Mc 5:50

Nevertheless, when they reflected upon the succour before granted them from heaven, they prostrated themselves with one accord; removed even the sucking children from the breasts, and

3Mc 5:50

Nevertheless, when they reflected upon the help previously granted them from heaven, they prostrated themselves with one accord, removed even the sucking children from the breasts, and

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51

51

ἀνεβόησαν_{they-CRY-ed-OUT} φωνῇ_{sound/voice (dat); you(sg)-are-being-SOUND-ed, he/she/it-should-be-SOUND-ing, you(sg)-should-be-being-SOUND-ed} μεγάλῃ_{great (dat)} σφόδρα_exceedingly τὸν_{the (acc)} τῆς_{the (gen)} ἁπάσης_{every (gen)} δυνάμεως_{ability (gen)} δυνάστην_{sovereign (acc)} ἱκετεύοντες οἰκτῖραι_{to-COMPASSION, he/she/it-happens-to-COMPASSION (opt), be-you(sg)-COMPASSION-ed!} μετὰ_{after/against(+acc), with(+gen)} ἐπιφανείας_{appearance (gen), appearances (acc); you(sg)-happen-to-SHOW (classical opt)} αὐτοὺς_{them/same (acc)} ἤδη_already πρὸς_{toward (+acc,+gen,+dat)} πύλαις_{gates (dat)} ᾅδου_{Hades (gen); be-you(sg)-being-SING-ed!} καθεστῶτας_{having APPOINT/ESTABLISH-ed (acc)}

3Mc 5:51

sent up an exceeding great cry entreating the Lord of all power to reveal himself, and have mercy upon those who now lay at the gates of hades.

3Mc 5:51

sent up an exceedingly great cry asking the Lord of all power to reveal himself, and have mercy upon those who now lay at the gates of hades.

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