Bible Verse Dictionary
Matthew 25:1 - Likened
| Verse | Strongs No. | Greek | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Then | G5119 | τότε |
[Adverb] the when that is at the time that (of the past or future also in consecution) |
| shall the | G3588 | ὁ |
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied at others omitted in English idiom) |
| kingdom | G932 | βασιλεία |
[Noun Feminine] properly royalty that is (abstractly) rule or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively) |
| of heaven | G3772 | οὐρανός |
[Noun Masculine] the sky; by extension heaven (as the abode of God); by implication happiness power: eternity; specifically the Gospel (Christianity) |
| be likened unto | G3666 | ὁμοιόω |
[Verb] to assimilate that is compare; passively to become similar |
| ten | G1176 | δέκα |
[Noun] ten |
| virgins | G3933 | παρθένος |
[Noun Feminine] a maiden; by implication an unmarried daughter |
| which | G3748 | ὅστις |
which some that is any that; also (definitely) which same |
| took | G2983 | λαμβάνω |
[Verb] to take (in very many applications literally and figuratively [probably objective or active to get hold of; whereas G1209 is rather subjective or passive to have offered to one; while G138 is more violent to seize or remove]) |
| their | G848 | αὑτοῦ |
self (in some oblique case or reflexive relation) |
| lamps | G2985 | λαμπάς |
[Noun Feminine] a |
| and went forth | G1831 | ἐξέρχομαι |
[Verb] to issue (literally or figuratively) |
| to meet | G1519 | εἰς |
[Preposition] to or into (indicating the point reached or entered) of place time or (figuratively) purpose (result etc.); also in adverbial phrases. |
| the | G3588 | ὁ |
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied at others omitted in English idiom) |
| bridegroom | G3566 | νυμφίος |
[Noun Masculine] a bride groom (literally or figuratively) |
Definitions are taken from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
by James Strong (S.T.D.) (LL.D.) 1890.