Matthew 10:41

Vocabulary (Greek word by word)

ὁ (article sg masc nom) "He that" is the Greek definite article, hos, ("the"), which usually precedes a noun and, without a noun, takes the meaning of "the one" or, in the plural, "the ones."

δεχόμενος (part sg pres mp masc nom) "He that receiveth" is from dechomai, which means "welcome," "accept," and "entertain" when applied to people and "take," "accept," and "receive" when applied to things.

προφήτην (noun sg masc acc) "A prophet" is from prophetes, which means "one who speaks for a god and interprets his will," "interpreter," "keepers of the oracle," "the highest level of priesthood in Egypt," "interpreter," and "herald."

εἰς (prep) "In" is from eis, which means "into (of place)," "up to (of time)," "until (of time)," "as much as (of measure or limit)," "as far as (of measure or limit)," "towards (to express relation)," "in regard to (to express relation)," "of an end or limit," and "for (of purpose or object)."

ὄνομα (noun sg neut acc) "Name" is from onoma, which means "name." It means both the reputation of "fame," and "a name and nothing else," as opposed to a real person. Acting in someone's name means to act on their behalf, as their representative.

προφήτου (noun sg masc gen ) "Of a prophet" is from prophetes, which means "one who speaks for a god and interprets his will," "interpreter," "keepers of the oracle," "the highest level of priesthood in Egypt," "interpreter," and "herald."

μισθὸν (noun sg masc acc) "Reward" is from misthos, which means "wages" in the sense of compensation for work done, "pay," "hire," "fee," "recompense," and "reward."

προφήτου (noun sg masc gen ) "Of a prophet" is from prophetes, which means "one who speaks for a god and interprets his will," "interpreter," "keepers of the oracle," "the highest level of priesthood in Egypt," "interpreter," and "herald."

λήμψεται, [λήψεται] (verb 3rd sg fut ind mid) "Shall Receive" is from lambano means to "take," "take hold of," "grasp," "seize," "catch," "overtake," "find out," "detect," "take as," "take [food or drugs]," "understand," "take in hand," "undertake," "take in," "hold," "get," "receive [things]," "receive hospitably," "receive in marriage," "receive as produce," "profit," "admit," "initiate," "take hold of," "lay hold on," "seize and keep hold of," "obtain possession of," "lay hands upon," "find fault with," "censure," "to apprehend with the senses," "to take hold of," and "to seize." It is also specifically used to mean "seized with emotion." This form is not a standard form. It could be a middle voice or a future prefect form.

καὶ (conj) "And" is from kai, which is the conjunction joining phrases and clauses, "and," or "also." After words implying sameness, "as" (the same opinion as you). Used in series, joins positive with negative "Not only...but also." Also used to give emphasis, "even," "also," and "just."

ὁ (article sg masc nom) "He that" is the Greek definite article, hos, ("the"), which usually precedes a noun and, without a noun, takes the meaning of "the one" or, in the plural, "the ones."

δεχόμενος (part sg pres mp masc nom) "He that receiveth" is from dechomai, which means "welcome," "accept," and "entertain" when applied to people and "take," "accept," and "receive" when applied to things.

δίκαιον (adj sg masc acc) "A righteous man" is from dikaios which means "observant of rules," "observant of customs," "well-ordered," "civilized," and "observant of duty." Later it means "well-balanced," "impartial," and "just."

εἰς (prep) "In" is from eis, which means "into (of place)," "up to (of time)," "until (of time)," "as much as (of measure or limit)," "as far as (of measure or limit)," "towards (to express relation)," "in regard to (to express relation)," "of an end or limit," and "for (of purpose or object)."

ὄνομα (noun sg neut acc ) "The name" is from onoma, which means "name." It means both the reputation or "fame," and "a name and nothing else," as opposed to a real person. Acting in someone's name means to act on their behalf, as their representative.

δικαίου (adj sg masc gen ) "Of a righteous man" is from dikaios which means "observant of rules," "observant of customs," "well-ordered," "civilized," and "observant of duty." Later it means "well-balanced," "impartial," and "just."

μισθὸν (noun sg masc acc ) "Reward" is from misthos, which means "wages" in the sense of compensation for work done, "pay," "hire," "fee," "recompense," and "reward."

δικαίου (adj sg masc gen ) "Of a righteous man" is from dikaios which means "observant of rules," "observant of customs," "well-ordered," "civilized," and "observant of duty." Later it means "well-balanced," "impartial," and "just."

λήμψεται. (3rd fut act) "Shall Receive" is from lambano means to "take," "take hold of," "grasp," "seize," "catch," "overtake," "find out," "detect," "take as," "take [food or drugs]," "understand," "take in hand," "undertake," "take in," "hold," "get," "receive [things]," "receive hospitably," "receive in marriage," "receive as produce," "profit," "admit," "initiate," "take hold of," "lay hold on," "seize and keep hold of," "obtain possession of," "lay hands upon," "find fault with," "censure," "to apprehend with the senses," "to take hold of," and "to seize." It is also specifically used to mean "seized with emotion."

KJV — word by word

He that --  The word translated as "he that"  is the Greek definite article, "the"which usually precedes a noun and, without a noun as here, takes the meaning of "the one." The Greek article is much closer to our demonstrative pronouns ("this," "that," "these," "those"). See this article for more. 

receiveth -- (CW) The "receiveth" is a Greek verb, which, when applied to people means "to welcome," "to grant access," or "to receive with hospitality.

a -- There is no indefinite article in Greek, but when a word doesn't have a definite article, the indefinite article can be added in English translation.

prophet -- "A prophet" is a Greek that means "an oracle," "interpreter," and "one moved by the spirit of God."

in -- The word translated as "in" means "into" a place, "towards" as a direction, "in regards to" a subject, and "up to" limits in time and measure.

the -- (IW) There is nothing that can be translated as "the" in the Greek source.

name -- The Greek word translated as "name" is much more complicated than it might at first appear. It can simply mean a "name" as in English, but this can be many things. For example, it can mean representing another person's authority, as we say, "he is acting in the name of the boss" and it can be a person's reputation as in "their good name." However, in Greek It doesn't mean the thing itself, but what people call it. For example, it can mean a "false name," or "a pretense" as we say "this is a marriage in name only." Read this article about Jesus's use of various "name of" phrases.

of  -- This word "of"  comes from the genitive case of the following word that requires the addition of a preposition in English.  The most common is the "of" of possession.

a -- There is no indefinite article in Greek, but when a word doesn't have a definite article, the indefinite article can be added in English translation.

prophet -- "A prophet" is a Greek that means "an oracle," "interpreter," and "one moved by the spirit of God."

shall -- This helping verb "shall" indicates that the verb is the future tense. Helping or auxiliary verbs are needed to translate the Greek verb forms into English.

receive -- The Greek verb translated as "receive" is different from the "receive" above. It primarily means "take," but it works more like our word "to get" since it has many different uses as we use "get" in English. Among these are the ideas of "understanding" and "possessing." The Greek source has a alternate spelling of this common word.

missing "by/for himself"-- (WV) A phrase is necessary because the form of the previous verb is a middle voice, which means that the subject is to  act "for himself" or "by himself."

a -- There is no indefinite article in Greek, but when a word doesn't have a definite article, the indefinite article can be added in English translation.

prophet's -- "A prophet" is a Greek that means "an oracle," "interpreter," and "one moved by the spirit of God."

reward; -- "Reward" is from a word that means "wages paid for hire," the benefits of work, not something given as a prize.

and -- The Greek word translated as "and" is used as the conjunction "and," but it also is used to add emphasis ("also"). In a series, it is can be translated as "not only...but also." After words implying sameness "as."

he that --  The word translated as "he that"  is the Greek definite article, "the"which usually precedes a noun and, without a noun as here, takes the meaning of "the one." The Greek article is much closer to our demonstrative pronouns ("this," "that," "these," "those"). See this article for more. 

receiveth -- (CW) The "receiveth" is a Greek verb, which, when applied to people means "to welcome," "to grant access," or "to receive with hospitality.

a -- There is no indefinite article in Greek, but when a word doesn't have a definite article, the indefinite article can be added in English translation.

righteous man The term translated as "a righteous man" means "those who observe the laws," "well-balanced," and "meet and fitting."

in -- The word translated as "in" means "into" a place, "towards" as a direction, "in regards to" a subject, and "up to" limits in time and measure.

the -- (IW) There is nothing that can be translated as "the" in the Greek source.

name -- The Greek word translated as "name" is much more complicated than it might at first appear. It can simply mean a "name" as in English, but this can be many things. For example, it can mean representing another person's authority, as we say, "he is acting in the name of the boss" and it can be a person's reputation as in "their good name." However, in Greek It doesn't mean the thing itself, but what people call it. For example, it can mean a "false name," or "a pretense" as we say "this is a marriage in name only." Read this article about Jesus's use of various "name of" phrases.

of  -- This word "of"  comes from the genitive case of the following word that requires the addition of a preposition in English.  The most common is the "of" of possession.

a -- There is no indefinite article in Greek, but when a word doesn't have a definite article, the indefinite article can be added in English translation.

righteous man -- The term translated as "a righteous man" means "those who observe the laws," "well-balanced," and "meet and fitting."

shall -- This helping verb "shall" indicates that the verb is the future tense. Helping or auxiliary verbs are needed to translate the Greek verb forms into English.

receive -- The Greek verb translated as "receive" is different from the "receive" above. It primarily means "take," but it works more like our word "to get" since it has many different uses as we use "get" in English. Among these are the ideas of "understanding" and "possessing." The Greek source has an alternate spelling of this common word.

a -- There is no indefinite article in Greek, but when a word doesn't have a definite article, the indefinite article can be added in English translation.

righteous man's -- The term translated as "a righteous man" means "those who observe the laws," "well-balanced," and "meet and fitting." The 's comes from the genitive form indicating possession.

reward. -- - "Reward" is from a word that means "wages paid for hire," the benefits of work, not something given as a prize.

NIV — word by word

Whoever --  The word translated as "whoever "  is the Greek definite article, "the"which usually precedes a noun and, without a noun as here, takes the meaning of "the one." The Greek article is much closer to our demonstrative pronouns ("this," "that," "these," "those"). See this article for more. 

welcomes --  The "welcomes" is a Greek verb, which, when applied to people means "to welcome," "to grant access," or "to receive with hospitality.

a -- There is no indefinite article in Greek, but when a word doesn't have a definite article, the indefinite article can be added in English translation.

prophet -- "A prophet" is a Greek that means "an oracle," "interpreter," and "one moved by the spirit of God."

as -- (IW) There is nothing that can be translated as "as" in the Greek source.

missing "in"-- (MW) The untranslated word "in" means "into" a place, "towards" as a direction, "in regards to" a subject, and "up to" limits in time and measure.

missing "name"-- (MW) The untranslated word "name" is much more complicated than it might at first appear. It can simply mean a "name" as in English, but this can be many things. For example, it can mean representing another person's authority, as we say, "he is acting in the name of the boss" and it can be a person's reputation as in "their good name." However, in Greek It doesn't mean the thing itself, but what people call it. For example, it can mean a "false name," or "a pretense" as we say "this is a marriage in name only." Read this article about Jesus's use of various "name of" phrases.

a -- There is no indefinite article in Greek, but when a word doesn't have a definite article, the indefinite article can be added in English translation.

prophet -- "A prophet" is a Greek that means "an oracle," "interpreter," and "one moved by the spirit of God."

will -- This helping verb "will" indicates that the verb is the future tense. Helping or auxiliary verbs are needed to translate the Greek verb forms into English.

receive -- The Greek verb translated as "receive" is different from the "receive" above. It primarily means "take," but it works more like our word "to get" since it has many different uses as we use "get" in English. Among these are the ideas of "understanding" and "possessing." The Greek source has a alternate spelling of this common word.

missing "by/for himself"-- (WV) A phrase is necessary because the form of the previous verb is a middle voice, which means that the subject is to  act "for himself" or "by himself."

a -- There is no indefinite article in Greek, but when a word doesn't have a definite article, the indefinite article can be added in English translation.

prophet's -- "A prophet" is a Greek that means "an oracle," "interpreter," and "one moved by the spirit of God."

reward; -- "Reward" is from a word that means "wages paid for hire," the benefits of work, not something given as a prize.

and -- The Greek word translated as "and" is used as the conjunction "and," but it also is used to add emphasis ("also"). In a series, it is can be translated as "not only...but also." After words implying sameness "as."

whoever --  The word translated as "whoever"  is the Greek definite article, "the"which usually precedes a noun and, without a noun as here, takes the meaning of "the one." The Greek article is much closer to our demonstrative pronouns ("this," "that," "these," "those"). See this article for more. 

welcomes --  The "welcomes " is a Greek verb, which, when applied to people means "to welcome," "to grant access," or "to receive with hospitality.

a -- There is no indefinite article in Greek, but when a word doesn't have a definite article, the indefinite article can be added in English translation.

righteous person -- The term translated as "a righteous person" means "those who observe the laws," "well-balanced," and "meet and fitting."

as -- (IW) There is nothing that can be translated as "as" in the Greek source.

missing "in"-- (MW) The untranslated word "in" means "into" a place, "towards" as a direction, "in regards to" a subject, and "up to" limits in time and measure.

missing "name"-- (MW) The untranslated word "name" is much more complicated than it might at first appear. It can simply mean a "name" as in English, but this can be many things. For example, it can mean representing another person's authority, as we say, "he is acting in the name of the boss" and it can be a person's reputation as in "their good name." However, in Greek It doesn't mean the thing itself, but what people call it. For example, it can mean a "false name," or "a pretense" as we say "this is a marriage in name only." Read this article about Jesus's use of various "name of" phrases.

a -- There is no indefinite article in Greek, but when a word doesn't have a definite article, the indefinite article can be added in English translation.

righteous person -- The term translated as "a righteous person" means "those who observe the laws," "well-balanced," and "meet and fitting."

will -- This helping verb "will" indicates that the verb is the future tense. Helping or auxiliary verbs are needed to translate the Greek verb forms into English.

receive -- The Greek verb translated as "receive" is different from the "receive" above. It primarily means "take," but it works more like our word "to get" since it has many different uses as we use "get" in English. Among these are the ideas of "understanding" and "possessing." The Greek source has an alternate spelling of this common word.

a -- There is no indefinite article in Greek, but when a word doesn't have a definite article, the indefinite article can be added in English translation.

righteous person's -- The term translated as "a righteous person" means "those who observe the laws," "well-balanced," and "meet and fitting." The 's comes from the genitive, possessive form of the word.

reward. -- "Reward" is from a word that means "wages paid for hire," the benefits of work, not something given as a prize.