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ἢ οὐκ ἔξεστίν μοι ὃ θέλω ποιῆσαιplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigποιέω Meaning: * To do * To make This verb - to do or make - is used in connection with a large range of activities including creation, covenant formation, obedience, miracles, sin and worship. Verb forms Present tense Person Greek Form ἐνplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigἐν greek Preposition meaning “in”. τοῖςplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigὁ greek The definite article ἐμοῖς; ἢ ὁplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigὁ greek The definite article ὀφθαλμός σου πονηρός ἐστινplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigεἰμί greek εἰμί is the first person singular verb for “to be” (εἶναι [the infinitive form] = “to be”). It an irregular verb, and, like English, changes significantly between person and tense. For example εἰμί is the word for am and ἦν is the word for was, e.g. ὅτι ἐγὼ ἀγαθός εἰμι;plugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigεἰμί greek εἰμί is the first person singular verb for “to be” (εἶναι [the infinitive form] = “to be”). It an irregular verb, and, like English, changes significantly between person and tense. For example εἰμί is the word for am and ἦν is the word for was, e.g. |
| ESV |
Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or do you begrudge my generosity?'
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| NIV |
Don't I have the right to do what I want with my own money? Or are you envious because I am generous?'
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| NLT |
Is it against the law for me to do what I want with my money? Should you be jealous because I am kind to others?'
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| KJV |
Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good?
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