used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
anew
From this reading Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
brought into existence
From this reading Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
cannot
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From this reading Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
doest
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From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
to come or go into
From this reading Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?
apart from; not including
From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?
How
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From this reading Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
JewsnounUS /dʒuːz/
plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
miraclesnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəlz/
plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
NICODEMUS
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From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
not any; not one
From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?
PhariseesnounUS /ˈfɑːrɪsiːz/
plural of “pharisee” — a self-righteous or sanctimonious person
From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
RabbinounUS /ˈræbaɪ/
spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation; qualified to expound and apply Jewish law
From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
rulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
saith
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From this reading Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?
Identical; not different.
From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
express in words
From this reading Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
in or at that place or location
From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
Verilyadverb
in truth; certainly
From this reading Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
at the time that
From this reading Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading NICODEMUS COMES TO JESUS BY NIGHT THERE was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
wombnounUS /wuːm/
a hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of females; contains the developing fetus
From this reading Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?
