1 Corinthians 7:9 Greek Word Analysis
| 0 | if | εἰ | g1487 |
| 1 | But | δὲ | g1161 |
| 2 | cannot | οὐκ | g3756 |
| 3 | contain | ἐγκρατεύονται | g1467 |
| 8 | let them marry | γαμῆσαι | g1060 |
| 5 | better | κρεῖσσον | g2909 |
| 6 | for | γάρ | g1063 |
| 7 | it is | ἐστιν | g2076 |
| 8 | let them marry | γαμῆσαι | g1060 |
| 9 | than | ἢ | g2228 |
| 10 | to burn | πυροῦσθαι | g4448 |
Other Translations
King James Version (KJV)
But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.
American Standard Version (ASV)
But if they have not continency, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
But if they have not self-control let them get married; for married life is better than the burning of desire.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
But if they have not control over themselves, let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn.
World English Bible (WEB)
But if they don't have self-control, let them marry. For it's better to marry than to burn.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
and if they have not continence -- let them marry, for it is better to marry than to burn;