John 1:1
Verbum means ‘word’. Compare the Latin with the Greek λόγος in this verse.
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John 1:1–2
1
In principio erat Verbum, et Verbum erat apud Deum, et Deus erat Verbum.
2
Hoc erat in principio apud Deum.
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verbum
Nounword
proverb
verbum, verbi
verba dare alicui => cheat/deceive someone
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- NominativeSingular · Neuter
- VocativeSingular · Neuter
- AccusativeSingular · Neuter
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principio
Noun
beginning
principium, principi(i)
Possible forms2
- DativeSingular · Neuter
- AblativeSingular · Neuter
Verb
begin to speak
begin to peak (medieval)
principio, principiare, principiavi, principiatus
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- PresentActive · Indicative · Singular
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John 1:1–2
Vulgata Clementina · Douay–Rheims
1
In principio erat Verbum, et Verbum erat apud Deum, et Deus erat Verbum.
In the beginning was the Word: and the Word was with God: and the Word was God.
2
Hoc erat in principio apud Deum.
The same was in the beginning with God.
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John 1:1
1
In principio erat Verbum, et Verbum erat apud Deum, et Deus erat Verbum.
In the beginning was the Word: and the Word was with God: and the Word was God.
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