Hebrews
Hebrews 9:9
9It is an illustration for the present time, because the gifts and sacrifices being offered were unable to cleanse the conscience of the worshiper.
Word by word
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| English | Greek | Sounds like | Grammar | Word study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| an illustration | παραβολὴ | parabolē | Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular | G3850 a parable, comparison |
| for | εἰς | eis | Preposition | G1519 into, in, among, till, for |
| the | τὸν | ton | Article - Accusative Masculine Singular | G3588 the |
| present | ἐνεστηκότα | enestēkota | Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular | G1764 I place in or upon, am at hand, am present, threaten |
| time | καιρὸν | kairon | Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular | G2540 fitting season, opportunity, time |
| because | καθ’ | kath’ | Preposition | G2596 down from, against, according to, throughout, during |
| gifts | δῶρά | dōra | Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural | G1435 a gift, present |
| and | καὶ | kai | Conjunction | G2532 and, even, also, namely |
| sacrifices | θυσίαι | thysiai | Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural | G2378 a sacrifice |
| being offered | προσφέρονται | prospherontai | Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural | G4374 I bring to, offer |
| were unable | δυνάμεναι | dynamenai | Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Feminine Plural | G1410 I am powerful, am able |
| to cleanse | τελειῶσαι | teleiōsai | Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active | G5048 I complete, accomplish, make perfect |
| conscience | συνείδησιν | syneidēsin | Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular | G4893 the conscience |
| of the | τὸν | ton | Article - Accusative Masculine Singular | G3588 the |
| worshiper | λατρεύοντα | latreuonta | Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular | G3000 I serve, worship |
Cross-references
Other passages that speak to the same thing. Point at one to read it.
1 Peter 3:21 · Hebrews 5:1 · Hebrews 10:11 · Psalm 51:16–19 · Romans 5:14
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Scripture text: Berean Standard Bible.