Matthew 12:7 Greek Word Analysis

0	if	εἰ	g1487
1	But	δὲ	g1161
2	ye had known	ἐγνώκειτε	g1097
3	what	τί	g5101
4	this meaneth	ἐστιν,	g2076
5	mercy	Ἔλεον	g1656
6	I will have	θέλω	g2309
7	and	καὶ	g2532
10	not	οὐκ	g3756
9	sacrifice	θυσίαν,	g2378
10	not	οὐκ	g3756
11	ye would	ἂν	g302
12	have condemned	κατεδικάσατε	g2613
13		τοὺς	g3588
14	the guiltless	ἀναιτίους	g338

Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But if ye had known what this meaneth, I desire mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But if these words had been in your minds, My desire is for mercy and not for offerings, you would not have been judging those who have done no wrong.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

But if ye had known what is: I will have mercy and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.

World English Bible (WEB)

But if you had known what this means, 'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,' you would not have condemned the guiltless.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and if ye had known what is: Kindness I will, and not sacrifice -- ye had not condemned the blameless,