Matthew 23:28
King James Version
7 Jun 2026
“Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.”
μέν
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with G1161 (δέ) (this one, the former, etc.)
δίκαιος
righteous,
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δίκαιος
equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)
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φαίνω
appear
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φαίνω
to lighten (shine), i.e. show (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative)
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ὑπόκρισις
of hypocrisy
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ὑπόκρισις
acting under a feigned part, i.e. (figuratively) deceit ("hypocrisy")
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ἔσωθεν
inwardly
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ἔσωθεν
from inside; also used as equivalent to G2080 (ἔσω) (inside)
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μεστός
full
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μεστός
replete (literally or figuratively)
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εἰμί
you are
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εἰμί
I exist (used only when emphatic)
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ἔξωθεν
outside
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ἔξωθεν
external(-ly)
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