√ πῶς — an interrogative particle of mannerAdverb
pōs: how? A rhetorical question of impossibility.
δύνασαιdynasaican youG1410 √ δύναμαι — to be able or possibleVerbPresent Indicative Middle or Passive2nd Person Singular
√ λέγω — properly, to "lay" forth, iVerbPresent Infinitive Active
√ ὁ — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)ArticleDative Masculine Singular
√ σύ — thouPersonal / Possessive PronounGenitive 2nd Person Singular
√ ἀδελφός — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G1 (Α))NounDative Masculine Singular
√ ἀδελφός — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G1 (Α))NounVocative Masculine Singular
adelphos, vocative “Brother!”: affectionate address that the rest of the sentence shows to be a pose. Gill: “pretending great affection and sincerity.”
√ ἀφίημι — an intensive form of , to go)VerbAorist Imperative Active2nd Person Singular
aphiēmi: to send away, let, permit (G863) Here an idiomatic “allow.” The same verb means “forgive” in Luke 11:4; the hypocrite asks permission to correct but does not offer release.
√ ἐκβάλλω — to eject (literally or figuratively)VerbAorist Subjunctive Active1st Person Singular
ekballō: to cast out (G1544) Aorist subjunctive, hortatory: “let me cast out.” The same verb returns in the commands “cast out first” and “to cast out,” so all three uses of the verb in v. 42 move from the hypocrite’s offer to Christ’s order.
√ ὁ — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)ArticleAccusative Neuter Singular
√ κάρφος — a dry twig or strawNounAccusative Neuter Singular
√ ὁ — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)ArticleAccusative Neuter Singular
√ ἐν — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etcPreposition
√ ὁ — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)ArticleDative Masculine Singular
√ σύ — thouPersonal / Possessive PronounGenitive 2nd Person Singular
√ ὀφθαλμός — the eye (literally or figuratively)NounDative Masculine Singular
αὐτὸςautos[while] you yourselfG846 √ αὐτός — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other personsPersonal / Possessive PronounNominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
√ οὐ — the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverbAdverb
βλέπωνblepōnfail to seeG991 √ βλέπω — to look at (literally or figuratively)VerbPresent Participle ActiveNominative Masculine Singular
blepō, present participle with ou “Not seeing”: the man is blind to his own beam. This ties v. 42 back to the blind guide of v. 39.
δοκὸνdokon[the] beamG1385 √ δοκός — a stick of timberNounAccusative Feminine Singular
√ ὁ — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)ArticleAccusative Feminine Singular
√ ἐν — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etcPreposition
√ ὁ — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)ArticleDative Masculine Singular
√ σύ — thouPersonal / Possessive PronounGenitive 2nd Person Singular
√ ὀφθαλμός — the eye (literally or figuratively)NounDative Masculine Singular
ὑποκριτάhypokrita[You] hypocriteG5273 √ ὑποκριτής — an actor under an assumed character (stage-player), iNounVocative Masculine Singular
hypokritēs: actor, play-actor (G5273) Originally a stage actor speaking behind a mask. The charge is that he performs a role (the brother who helps) while hiding the truth about himself. Cambridge cites Romans 2:1: “Wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself.”
√ πρῶτον — firstly (in time, place, order, or importance)AdverbSuperlative
prōton: first (G4412) The order is the command: first self, then brother. Correction of a brother is not forbidden; it is put in second place.
√ ἐκβάλλω — to eject (literally or figuratively)VerbAorist Imperative Active2nd Person Singular
ekballō, aorist imperative A single decisive act: cast it out. The command is aimed at the judge himself.
√ ὁ — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)ArticleAccusative Feminine Singular
√ δοκός — a stick of timberNounAccusative Feminine Singular
√ ἐκ — literal or figurativePreposition
√ σύ — thouPersonal / Possessive PronounGenitive 2nd Person Singular
√ ὁ — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)ArticleGenitive Masculine Singular
ὀφθαλμοῦophthalmoueyeG3788 √ ὀφθαλμός — the eye (literally or figuratively)NounGenitive Masculine Singular
√ καί — and, also, even, so then, too, etcConjunction
√ τότε — the when, iAdverb
διαβλέψειςdiablepseisyou will see clearlyG1227 √ διαβλέπω — to look through, iVerbFuture Indicative Active2nd Person Singular
diablepō: to see clearly, see through (G1227) Very rare (3 vv). Outside this saying it appears only at Mark 8:25, where the blind man after Jesus’ second touch “saw clearly.” The clear sight that makes a man fit to help his brother is the same word used for sight restored by Christ.
ἐκβαλεῖνekbaleinto removeG1544 √ ἐκβάλλω — to eject (literally or figuratively)VerbAorist Infinitive Active
ekballō, aorist infinitive Purpose: the clear sight is given in order to help. The verse ends with the brother’s eye actually being helped.
√ ὁ — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)ArticleAccusative Neuter Singular
√ κάρφος — a dry twig or strawNounAccusative Neuter Singular
√ ὁ — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)ArticleAccusative Neuter Singular
√ ἐν — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etcPreposition
√ ὁ — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)ArticleDative Masculine Singular
√ ὁ — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)ArticleGenitive Masculine Singular
√ σύ — thouPersonal / Possessive PronounGenitive 2nd Person Singular
ἀδελφοῦadelphoubrother’sG80 √ ἀδελφός — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G1 (Α))NounGenitive Masculine Singular
√ ὀφθαλμός — the eye (literally or figuratively)NounDative Masculine Singular