Acts 26:25
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©GreekStrong'sOrigin
But PaulΠαῦλος
(paulos)
3972: (Sergius) Paulus (a Rom. proconsul), also Paul (an apostle)of Latin origin
said,φησίν
(phēsin)
5346: to declare, sayfrom a prim. root pha-
"I am not out of my mind,μαίνομαι
(mainomai)
3105: to rage, be madfrom the root man-
most excellentκράτιστε
(kratiste)
2903: strongest, noblestsuperl. from kratus (strong)
Festus,Φῆστε
(phēste)
5347: Festus, a governor of Judeaof Latin origin
but I utterἀποφθέγγομαι
(apophthengomai)
669: to speak forthfrom apo and phtheggomai
wordsῥήματα
(rēmata)
4487: a word, by impl. a matterfrom a modified form of ereó
of soberσωφροσύνης
(sōphrosunēs)
4997: soundness of mind, self-controlfrom sóphrón
truth.ἀληθείας
(alētheias)
225: truthfrom aléthés


















KJV Lexicon
ο  definite article - nominative 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.
δε  conjunction
de  deh:  but, and, etc. -- also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
ου  particle - nominative
ou  oo:  no or not -- + long, nay, neither, never, no (man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but.
μαινομαι  verb - present middle or passive deponent indicative - first person singular
mainomai  mah'-ee-nom-ahee:  through the idea of insensate craving); to rave as a maniac -- be beside self (mad).
φησιν  verb - present indicative - third person singular
phemi  fay-mee':  to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. speak or say -- affirm, say.
κρατιστε  adjective - vocative singular masculine
kratistos  krat'-is-tos:  strongest, i.e. (in dignity) very honorable -- most excellent (noble).
φηστε  noun - vocative singular masculine
Phestos  face'-tos:  festal; Phestus (i.e. Festus), a Roman -- Festus.
αλλα  conjunction
alla  al-lah':  other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) -- and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
αληθειας  noun - genitive singular feminine
aletheia  al-ay'-thi-a:  truth -- true, truly, truth, verity.
και  conjunction
kai  kahee:  and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
σωφροσυνης  noun - genitive singular feminine
sophrosune  so-fros-oo'-nay:  soundness of mind, i.e. (literally) sanity or (figuratively) self-control -- soberness, sobriety.
ρηματα  noun - accusative plural neuter
rhema  hray'-mah:  an utterance (individually, collectively or specially); by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute); with a negative naught whatever
αποφθεγγομαι  verb - present middle or passive deponent indicative - first person singular
apophtheggomai  ap-of-theng'-om-ahee:  to enunciate plainly, i.e. declare -- say, speak forth, utterance.
Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
But Paul said, "I am not out of my mind, most excellent Festus, but I utter words of sober truth.

King James Bible
But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But Paul replied, "I'm not out of my mind, most excellent Festus. On the contrary, I'm speaking words of truth and good judgment.

International Standard Version
But Paul said, "I'm not out of my mind, Your Excellency Festus. I'm reporting what is absolutely true.

NET Bible
But Paul replied, "I have not lost my mind, most excellent Festus, but am speaking true and rational words.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Paulus said, “I am not insane, excellent Festus, but I am speaking words of truth and integrity.”

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Paul replied, "I'm not crazy, Your Excellency Festus. What I'm saying is true and sane.

King James 2000 Bible
But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and good sense.
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