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by James Strong (S.T.D.) (LL.D.) 1890.
Bible Verse Dictionary
Hebrews 7:23 - Many
Hebrews 7:23 - And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:
| Verse | Strongs No. | Greek | |
|---|---|---|---|
| And | G2532 | καί |
[Conjunction] and also: even so: then too etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words |
| they | G3588 | ὁ |
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied at others omitted in English idiom) |
| truly | G3303 | μέν |
properly indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with G1161 (this one the former etc. |
| were | G1526 | εἰσί |
[Verb] they are |
| many | G4119 | πλείων |
[Adjective] more in quantity number or quality; also (in plural) the major portion |
| priests | G2409 | ἱερεύς |
[Noun Masculine] a priest (literally or figuratively) |
| because they | G3588 | ὁ |
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied at others omitted in English idiom) |
| were | G1526 | εἰσί |
[Verb] they are |
| not suffered | G2967 | κωλύω |
[Verb] to estop that is prevent (by word or act) |
| to continue | G3887 | παραμένω |
[Verb] to stay near that is remain (literally tarry; or figuratively be permanent persevere) |
| by reason of death | G2288 | θάνατος |
[Noun Masculine] (properly an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively) |
Definitions are taken from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
by James Strong (S.T.D.) (LL.D.) 1890.