Matthew 20:15

Greek
οὐκ ἔξεστίν μοι 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

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Preposition meaning “in”.
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The definite article
ἐμοῖς; plugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_big

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The definite article
ὀφθαλμός σου πονηρός ἐστινplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigεἰμί

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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?'
NIV
Don't I have the right to do what I want with my own money? Or are you envious because I am generous?'
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?'
KJV
Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good?

Matthew 20:14 ← Matthew 20:15 → Matthew 20:16

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