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Matthew 19:9 in Greek

λέγω δὲ ὑμῖν ὅτι ὃς ἂν ἀπολύσῃ τὴν γυναῖκα αὐτοῦ μὴ ἐπὶ πορνείᾳ καὶ γαμήσῃ ἄλλην, μοιχᾶται· καὶ ὁ ἀπολελυμένην γαμήσας μοιχᾶται.

Focus Topic: Conditional Construction with ἂν and Subjunctive + Present Indicative Result

This verse illustrates a conditional sentence formed with the particle ἂν and a subjunctive verb in the protasis, followed by a present indicative in the apodosis. It also highlights syntactical exceptions and participial usage with theological implications regarding marriage and divorce.

Conditional Clause: ὃς ἂν ἀπολύσῃ…καὶ γαμήσῃ

The construction ὃς ἂν + subjunctive forms a general condition or indefinite relative clause (“whoever divorces…”).… Learn Koine Greek