Matthew 9:4
King James Version
9 Jun 2026
“And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?”
ἵνα
That, in order that, so that. Hina. For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son in order that whoever believes in Him should not perish. The purpose of the cross is clear.
πονηρός
evil
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πονηρός
Evil, wicked, bad. Poneros. Deliver us from the evil one. The evil one has a name but no ultimate power. He operates only within the limits God permits. His defeat is certain.
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καρδία
hearts
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καρδία
Heart, inner self, the seat of life. Kardia. Create in me a pure heart O God. The heart is the control centre of life. What God changes in the heart changes everything else.
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Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
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Ἰησοῦς
Jesus. Iesous. The Greek form of Yeshua meaning the LORD saves. The name given before His birth. In His name is salvation healing and authority over every power of darkness.
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εἴδω
seeing
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εἴδω
To know, to see, to perceive. Paul said I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.
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ἔπω
He said;
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ἔπω
to speak or say (by word or writing)
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ἐνθυμέομαι
think
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ἐνθυμέομαι
to be inspirited, i.e. ponder
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ἐνθύμησις
thoughts
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ἐνθύμησις
deliberation
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