Galatians 2:9
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©GreekStrong'sOrigin
and recognizingγνόντες
(gnontes)
1097: to come to know, recognize, perceivefrom a prim. root gnó-
the graceχάριν
(charin)
5485: grace, kindnessa prim. word
that had been givenδοθεῖσαν
(dotheisan)
1325: to give (in various senses lit. or fig.)redupl. from the root do-
to me, JamesἸάκωβος
(iakōbos)
2385: James, the name of several Isr.from the same as Iakób
and CephasΚηφᾶς
(kēphas)
2786: "a rock," Cephas, a name given to the apostle Peterof Aramaic origin
and John,Ἰωάννης
(iōannēs)
2491: John, the name of several Isr.of Hebrew origin Yochanan
who were reputedδοκοῦντες
(dokountes)
1380: to have an opinion, to seemfrom dokos (opinion)
to be pillars,στῦλοι
(stuloi)
4769: a pillara prim. word
gaveἔδωκαν
(edōkan)
1325: to give (in various senses lit. or fig.)redupl. from the root do-
to me and Barnabasβαρναβᾷ
(barnaba)
921: Barnabas, an Isr. companion of Paulprobably of Aramaic origin
the right handδεξιὰς
(dexias)
1188: the right hand or sideperhaps a prim. word
of fellowship,κοινωνίας
(koinōnias)
2842: fellowshipfrom koinónos
soἵνα
(ina)
2443: in order that, that, so thata prim. conjunction denoting purpose, definition or result
that we [might] [go] to the Gentilesἔθνη
(ethnē)
1484: a race, a nation, pl. the nations (as distinct from Isr.)probably from a prim. root
and they to the circumcised.περιτομήν
(peritomēn)
4061: circumcisionfrom peritemnó


















KJV Lexicon
και  conjunction
kai  kahee:  and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
γνοντες  verb - second aorist active participle - nominative plural masculine
ginosko  ghin-oce'-ko:  to know (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
την  definite article - accusative 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.
χαριν  noun - accusative singular feminine
charis  khar'-ece:  acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace(-ious), joy, liberality, pleasure, thank(-s, -worthy).
την  definite article - accusative 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.
δοθεισαν  verb - aorist passive participle - accusative singular feminine
didomi  did'-o-mee:  to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
μοι  personal pronoun - first person dative singular
moi  moy:  to me -- I, me, mine, my.
ιακωβος  noun - nominative singular masculine
Iakobos  ee-ak'-o-bos:  Jacobus, the name of three Israelites -- James.
και  conjunction
kai  kahee:  and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
κηφας  noun - nominative singular masculine
Kephas  kay-fas':  the Rock; Cephas (i.e. Kepha), a surname of Peter -- Cephas.
και  conjunction
kai  kahee:  and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ιωαννης  noun - nominative singular masculine
Ioannes  ee-o-an'-nace:  Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites -- John.
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.
δοκουντες  verb - present active participle - nominative plural masculine
dokeo  dok-eh'-o:  to think; by implication, to seem (truthfully or uncertainly) -- be accounted, (of own) please(-ure), be of reputation, seem (good), suppose, think, trow.
στυλοι  noun - nominative plural masculine
stulos  stoo'-los:  a post (style), i.e. (figuratively) support -- pillar.
ειναι  verb - present infinitive
einai  i'-nahee:  to exist -- am, was. come, is, lust after, please well, there is, to be, was.
δεξιας  adjective - accusative plural feminine
dexios  dex-ee-os':  the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes) -- right (hand, side).
εδωκαν  verb - aorist active indicative - third person
didomi  did'-o-mee:  to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
εμοι  personal pronoun - first person dative singular
emoi  em-oy':  to me -- I, me, mine, my.
και  conjunction
kai  kahee:  and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
βαρναβα  noun - dative singular masculine
Barnabas  bar-nab'-as:  son of Nabas (i.e. prophecy); Barnabas, an Israelite -- Barnabas.
κοινωνιας  noun - genitive singular feminine
koinonia  koy-nohn-ee'-ah:  partnership, i.e. (literally) participation, or (social) intercourse, or (pecuniary) benefaction -- (to) communicate(-ation), communion, (contri-)distribution, fellowship.
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.
ημεις  personal pronoun - first person nominative plural
hemeis  hay-mice':  we (only used when emphatic) -- us, we (ourselves).
[μεν]  particle
men  men:  indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause (this one, the former, etc.)
εις  preposition
eis  ice:  to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
τα  definite article - accusative 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.
εθνη  noun - accusative plural neuter
ethnos  eth'-nos:  a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan) -- Gentile, heathen, nation, people.
αυτοι  personal pronoun - nominative plural masculine
autos  ow-tos':  the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
δε  conjunction
de  deh:  but, and, etc. -- also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
εις  preposition
eis  ice:  to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
την  definite article - accusative 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.
περιτομην  noun - accusative singular feminine
peritome  per-it-om-ay':  circumcision (the rite, the condition or the people, literally or figuratively) -- circumcised, circumcision.
Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
and recognizing the grace that had been given to me, James and Cephas and John, who were reputed to be pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, so that we might go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised.

King James Bible
And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When James, Cephas, and John, recognized as pillars, acknowledged the grace that had been given to me, they gave the right hand of fellowship to me and Barnabas, agreeing that we should go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised.

International Standard Version
So when James, Cephas, and John (who were reputed to be leaders) recognized the grace that had been given me, they gave Barnabas and me the right hand of fellowship, agreeing that we should go to the gentiles and they to the circumcised.

NET Bible
and when James, Cephas, and John, who had a reputation as pillars, recognized the grace that had been given to me, they gave to Barnabas and me the right hand of fellowship, agreeing that we would go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And when they recognized the grace that is given to me, Jacob and Kaypha and Yohannan, those who were esteemed to be pillars, gave me and BarNaba the right hand of fellowship, because we are among the Gentiles and those are among the circumcision,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
James, Cephas, and John (who were recognized as the most important people) acknowledged that God had given me this special gift. So they shook hands with Barnabas and me, agreeing to be our partners. It was understood that we would work among the people who are not Jewish and they would work among Jewish people.

King James 2000 Bible
And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship; that we should go unto the Gentiles, and they unto the circumcision.
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