Strong's Lexicon “How Πῶς (Pōs) Adverb Strong's Greek 4459: Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much! can δύναται (dynatai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 1410: (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible. a man ἄνθρωπος (anthrōpos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. be born γεννηθῆναι (gennēthēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive Strong's Greek 1080: From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate. when he is ὤν (ōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. old ? γέρων (gerōn) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 1088: An old man. Of uncertain affinity; aged. Nicodemus Νικόδημος (Nikodēmos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 3530: Nicodemus, a member of the Sanhedrin. From nikos and demos; victorious among his people; Nicodemus, an Israelite. asked Λέγει (Legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. “Can he δύναται (dynatai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 1410: (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible. enter εἰσελθεῖν (eiselthein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's Greek 1525: To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter. εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's Greek 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. mother’s μητρὸς (mētros) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 3384: A mother. Apparently a primary word; a 'mother'. womb κοιλίαν (koilian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 2836: From koilos; a cavity, i.e. the abdomen; by implication, the matrix; figuratively, the heart. a second time δεύτερον (deuteron) Adverb Strong's Greek 1208: Second; with the article: in the second place, for the second time. As the compare of duo; second. to be born ? γεννηθῆναι (gennēthēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive Strong's Greek 1080: From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate. Parallel Strong's Berean Study Bible“How can a man be born when he is old? Nicodemus asked. “Can he enter his mother’s womb a second time to be born? Young's Literal Translation Nicodemus saith unto him, ‘How is a man able to be born, being old? is he able into the womb of his mother a second time to enter, and to be born?’ Holman Christian Standard Bible “ But how can anyone be born when he is old ? ” Nicodemus asked Him. “ Can he enter his mother’s womb a second time and be born ? ” New American Standard Bible Nicodemus said to Him, "How can a man be born when he is old? He cannot enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born, can he?" King James Bible Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? Parallel Verses New International Version "How can someone be born when they are old?" Nicodemus asked. "Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother's womb to be born!" New Living Translation "What do you mean?" exclaimed Nicodemus. "How can an old man go back into his mother's womb and be born again?" English Standard Version Nicodemus said to him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born?” New American Standard Bible Nicodemus said to Him, "How can a man be born when he is old? He cannot enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born, can he?" King James Bible Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? Holman Christian Standard Bible But how can anyone be born when he is old?" Nicodemus asked Him. "Can he enter his mother's womb a second time and be born?" International Standard Version Nicodemus asked him, "How can a person be born when he is old? He can't go back into his mother's womb a second time and be born, can he?" NET Bible Nicodemus said to him, "How can a man be born when he is old? He cannot enter his mother's womb and be born a second time, can he?" American Standard Version Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter a second time into his mother's womb, and be born? English Revised Version Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter a second time into his mother's womb, and be born? Young's Literal Translation Nicodemus saith unto him, 'How is a man able to be born, being old? is he able into the womb of his mother a second time to enter, and to be born?' Cross References John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. John 3:5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 3:2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. John 3:1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: John 3:6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. John 3:7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. 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