John 19:31
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©GreekStrong'sOrigin
Thenοὖν
(oun)
3767: therefore, then, (and) soa prim. word
the Jews,Ἰουδαῖοι
(ioudaioi)
2453: Jewish, a Jew, Judeafrom Ioudas
because 
 
1893: when, becausefrom epi and ei
it was the day of preparation,παρασκευὴ
(paraskeuē)
3904: preparation, the day of preparation (for a Sabbath or feast)from paraskeuazó
soἵνα
(ina)
2443: in order that, that, so thata prim. conjunction denoting purpose, definition or result
that the bodiesσώματα
(sōmata)
4983: a bodyof uncertain origin
would not remainμείνῃ
(meinē)
3306: to stay, abide, remaina prim. verb
on the crossσταυροῦ
(staurou)
4716: an upright stake, hence a cross (the Rom. instrument of crucifixion)from the same as histémi
on the Sabbathσαββάτῳ
(sabbatō)
4521: the Sabbath, i.e. the seventh day (of the week)of Hebrew origin shabbath
(for that Sabbathσαββάτου
(sabbatou)
4521: the Sabbath, i.e. the seventh day (of the week)of Hebrew origin shabbath
was a highμεγάλη
(megalē)
3173: greata prim. word
day), 
 
3904: preparation, the day of preparation (for a Sabbath or feast)from paraskeuazó
askedἠρώτησαν
(ērōtēsan)
2065: to ask, questionakin to eromai (to ask)
PilateΠιλᾶτον
(pilaton)
4091: Pilate, a Rom. procurator of Judeaof Latin origin
that their legsσκέλη
(skelē)
4628: the leg (from the hip down)a prim. word
might be broken,κατέαγωσιν
(kateagōsin)
2608a: to break in piecesfrom kata and agnumi (to break, splinter)
and [that] they might be taken away.ἀρθῶσιν
(arthōsin)
142: to raise, take up, lifta prim. verb


















KJV Lexicon
οι  definite article - nominative plural masculine
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
ουν  conjunction
oun  oon:  (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly -- and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore.
ιουδαιοι  adjective - nominative plural masculine
Ioudaios  ee-oo-dah'-yos:  Judaean, i.e. belonging to Jehudah -- Jew(-ess), of Judaea.
ινα  conjunction
hina  hin'-ah:  in order that (denoting the purpose or the result) -- albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to.
μη  particle - nominative
me  may:  any but (that), forbear, God forbid, lack, lest, neither, never, no (wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without.
μεινη  verb - aorist active subjunctive - third person singular
meno  men'-o:  to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy) -- abide, continue, dwell, endure, be present, remain, stand, tarry (for), thine own.
επι  preposition
epi  ep-ee':  meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.
του  definite article - genitive singular masculine
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
σταυρου  noun - genitive singular masculine
stauros  stow-ros':  a stake or post (as set upright), i.e. (specially), a pole or cross; figuratively, exposure to death, i.e. self-denial; by implication, the atonement of Christ -- cross.
τα  definite article - nominative plural neuter
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
σωματα  noun - nominative plural neuter
soma  so'-mah:  the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively -- bodily, body, slave.
εν  preposition
en  en:  in, at, (up-)on, by, etc.
τω  definite article - dative singular neuter
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
σαββατω  noun - dative singular neuter
sabbaton  sab'-bat-on:  sabbath (day), week.
επει  conjunction
existemi  ex-is'-tay-mee:  to put (stand) out of wits, i.e. astound, or (reflexively) become astounded, insane -- amaze, be (make) astonished, be beside self (selves), bewitch, wonder.
παρασκευη  noun - nominative singular feminine
paraskeue  par-ask-yoo-ay':  readiness -- preparation.
ην  verb - imperfect indicative - third person singular
en  ane:  I (thou, etc.) was (wast or were) -- + agree, be, have (+ charge of), hold, use, was(-t), were.
ην  verb - imperfect indicative - third person singular
en  ane:  I (thou, etc.) was (wast or were) -- + agree, be, have (+ charge of), hold, use, was(-t), were.
γαρ  conjunction
gar  gar:  assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
μεγαλη  adjective - nominative singular feminine
megas  meg'-as:  big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application) -- (+ fear) exceedingly, great(-est), high, large, loud, mighty, + (be) sore (afraid), strong, to years.
η  definite article - nominative singular feminine
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
ημερα  noun - nominative singular feminine
hemera  hay-mer'-ah:  age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years.
εκεινου  demonstrative pronoun - genitive singular neuter
ekeinos  ek-i'-nos:  that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed -- he, it, the other (same), selfsame, that (same, very), their, them, they, this, those.
του  definite article - genitive singular neuter
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
σαββατου  noun - genitive singular neuter
sabbaton  sab'-bat-on:  sabbath (day), week.
ηρωτησαν  verb - aorist active indicative - third person
erotao  er-o-tah'-o:  to interrogate; by implication, to request -- ask, beseech, desire, intreat, pray.
τον  definite article - accusative singular masculine
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
πιλατον  noun - accusative singular masculine
Pilatos  pil-at'-os:  close-pressed, i.e. firm; Pilatus, a Roman -- Pilate.
ινα  conjunction
hina  hin'-ah:  in order that (denoting the purpose or the result) -- albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to.
κατεαγωσιν  verb - second aorist passive subjunctive - third person
katagnumi  kat-ag'-noo-mee:  to rend in pieces, i.e. crack apart -- break.
αυτων  personal pronoun - genitive plural masculine
autos  ow-tos':  the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
τα  definite article - nominative plural neuter
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
σκελη  noun - nominative plural neuter
skelos  skel'-os:  through the idea of leanness); the leg (as lank) -- leg.
και  conjunction
kai  kahee:  and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
αρθωσιν  verb - aorist passive subjunctive - third person
airo  ah'-ee-ro:  to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (the mind), specially, to sail away (i.e. weigh anchor); by Hebraism to expiate sin
Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Then the Jews, because it was the day of preparation, so that the bodies would not remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a high day), asked Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.

King James Bible
The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Since it was the preparation day, the Jews did not want the bodies to remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a special day). They requested that Pilate have the men's legs broken and that their bodies be taken away.

International Standard Version
Since it was the Preparation Day, the Jewish leaders did not want to leave the bodies on the crosses during the Sabbath, because that was a particularly important Sabbath. So they asked Pilate to have the men's legs broken and the bodies removed.

NET Bible
Then, because it was the day of preparation, so that the bodies should not stay on the crosses on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was an especially important one), the Jewish leaders asked Pilate to have the victims' legs broken and the bodies taken down.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But the Judeans, because it was evening, they were saying, “These bodies will not pass the night on their crosses, because the Sabbath day is approaching”, for it was a great Sabbath day. And they sought from Pilate to break the legs of those who had been crucified, and they would be taken away.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Since it was Friday and the next day was an especially important day of worship, the Jews didn't want the bodies to stay on the crosses. So they asked Pilate to have the men's legs broken and their bodies removed.

King James 2000 Bible
The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was a high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.
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