Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleBe imitators of God, therefore, as beloved children, Young's Literal Translation Become, then, followers of God, as children beloved, King James Bible Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; Greek BeΓίνεσθε (Ginesthe) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. imitators μιμηταὶ (mimētai) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3402: An imitator, follower. From mimeomai; an imitator. of God, Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. therefore, οὖν (oun) Conjunction Strong's 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. as ὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. beloved ἀγαπητά (agapēta) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 27: From agapao; beloved. children, τέκνα (tekna) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 5043: A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child. |