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New International Version
When the islanders saw the snake hanging from his hand, they said to each other, “This man must be a murderer; for though he escaped from the sea, the goddess Justice has not allowed him to live.”

New Living Translation
The people of the island saw it hanging from his hand and said to each other, “A murderer, no doubt! Though he escaped the sea, justice will not permit him to live.”

English Standard Version
When the native people saw the creature hanging from his hand, they said to one another, “No doubt this man is a murderer. Though he has escaped from the sea, Justice has not allowed him to live.”

Berean Standard Bible
When the islanders saw the creature hanging from his hand, they said to one another, “Surely this man is a murderer. Although he was saved from the sea, Justice has not allowed him to live.”

Berean Literal Bible
And when the natives saw the beast hanging from his hand, they began to say to one another, "By all means this man is a murderer whom, having been saved from the sea, Justice has not permitted to live."

King James Bible
And when the barbarians saw thevenomous beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live.

New King James Version
So when the natives saw the creature hanging from his hand, they said to one another, “No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he has escaped the sea, yet justice does not allow to live.”

New American Standard Bible
When the natives saw the creature hanging from his hand, theybegan saying to one another, “Undoubtedly this man is a murderer, and though he has been saved from the sea, justice has not allowed him to live.”

NASB 1995
When the natives saw the creature hanging from his hand, they began saying to one another, “Undoubtedly this man is a murderer, and though he has been saved from the sea, justice has not allowed him to live.”

NASB 1977
And when the natives saw the creature hanging from his hand, theybegan saying to one another, “Undoubtedly this man is a murderer, and though he has been saved from the sea, justice has not allowed him to live.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And when the natives saw the creature hanging from his hand, theybegan saying to one another, “Undoubtedly this man is a murderer, and though he has been saved from the sea, Justice has not allowed him to live.”

Amplified Bible
When the natives saw the creature hanging from his hand, theybegan saying to one another, “Undoubtedly this man is a murderer, and though he has been saved from the sea, Justice [the avenging goddess] has not permitted him to live.”

Christian Standard Bible
When the local people saw the snake hanging from his hand, they said to one another, “This man, no doubt, is a murderer. Even though he has escaped the sea, Justice has not allowed him to live.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When the local people saw the creature hanging from his hand, they said to one another, “This man is probably a murderer, and though he has escaped the sea, Justice does not allow him to live!”

American Standard Version
And when the barbarians saw the venomous creature hanging from his hand, they said one to another, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped from the sea, yet Justice hath not suffered to live.

Contemporary English Version
When the local people saw the snake hanging from Paul's hand, they said to each other, "This man must be a murderer! He didn't drown in the sea, but the goddess of justice will kill him anyway."

English Revised Version
And when the barbarians saw the beast hanging from his hand, they said one to another, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped from the sea, yet Justice hath not suffered to live.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When the people who lived on the island saw the snake hanging from his hand, they said to each other, "This man must be a murderer! He may have escaped from the sea, but justice won't let him live."

Good News Translation
The natives saw the snake hanging on Paul's hand and said to one another, "This man must be a murderer, but Fate will not let him live, even though he escaped from the sea."

International Standard Version
When the people who lived there saw the snake hanging from his hand, they told one another, "This man must be a murderer! He may have escaped from the sea, but Justice won't let him live."

NET Bible
When the local people saw the creature hanging from Paul's hand, they said to one another, "No doubt this man is a murderer! Although he has escaped from the sea, Justice herself has not allowed him to live!"

New Heart English Bible
When the natives saw the creature hanging from his hand, they said one to another, "No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he has escaped from the sea, yet Justice has not allowed to live."

Webster's Bible Translation
And when the barbarians saw the animal hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live.

Weymouth New Testament
When the natives saw the creature hanging to his hand, they said to one another, "Beyond doubt this man is a murderer, for, though saved from the sea, unerring Justice does not permit him to live."

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
When the islanders saw the creature hanging from his hand, they said to one another, “Surely this man is a murderer. Although he was saved from the sea, Justice has not allowed him to live.”

World English Bible
When the natives saw the creature hanging from his hand, they said to one another, “No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he has escaped from the sea, yet Justice has not allowed to live.”

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And when the foreigners saw the beast hanging from his hand, they said to one another, “Certainly this man is a murderer, whom, having been saved out of the sea, the justice did not permit to live”;

Berean Literal Bible
And when the natives saw the beast hanging from his hand, they began to say to one another, "By all means this man is a murderer whom, having been saved from the sea, Justice has not permitted to live."

Young's Literal Translation
And when the foreigners saw the beast hanging from his hand, they said unto one another, 'Certainly this man is a murderer, whom, having been saved out of the sea, the justice did not suffer to live;'

Smith's Literal Translation
And when the foreigners saw the wild beast hanging on his hand, they said to one another, This man is altogether a murderer, whom, saved from the sea, vengeance suffered not to live.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And when the barbarians saw the beast hanging on his hand, they said one to another: Undoubtedly this man is a murderer, who though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance doth not suffer him to live.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And truly, when the natives saw the beast hanging from his hand, they were saying to one another: “Certainly, this man must be a murderer, for though he escaped from the sea, vengeance will not permit him to live.”

New American Bible
When the natives saw the snake hanging from his hand, they said to one another, “This man must certainly be a murderer; though he escaped the sea, Justice has not let him remain alive.”

New Revised Standard Version
When the natives saw the creature hanging from his hand, they said to one another, “This man must be a murderer; though he has escaped from the sea, justice has not allowed him to live.”

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And when the barbarians saw it hanging from his hand, they said, It may be that this man is a murderer, whom though he has been rescued from the sea, yet justice does not permit him to live.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And when the Barbarians saw it hanging on his hand, they were saying, “Perhaps this man is a murderer who, while he has escaped from the sea, justice would not let live.”

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
And when the barbarians saw the reptile hanging from his hand, they said to one another: This man is certainly a murderer, whom, although he has saved himself from the sea, justice does not permit to live.

Godbey New Testament
But when the barbarians saw the beast hanging from his hand, they said to one another, Surely this man is a murderer, whom, having been saved from the sea, justice did not permit to live.

Haweis New Testament
Now when the rude people saw the venomous animal hanging from his hand, they said one to another, Surely this man is a murderer, whom though preserved from the sea, righteous vengeance suffereth not to live.

Mace New Testament
the barbarians seeing the venomous creature hang fast to his hand, said to one another, this man is a murderer, no doubt; for, escaped from the wreck, the divine justice still pursues him to death.

Weymouth New Testament
When the natives saw the creature hanging to his hand, they said to one another, "Beyond doubt this man is a murderer, for, though saved from the sea, unerring Justice does not permit him to live."

Worrell New Testament
And when the barbarians saw the beast hanging on his hand, they said among themselves, "Assuredly this man is a murderer, whom, though safely escaping from the sea, justice permitted not to live."

Worsley New Testament
And when the barbarians saw thevenomous creature hanging on his hand, they said to one another, This man is certainly a murderer, whom, though he hath been saved from the sea, yet justice suffereth not to live.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Ashore on Malta
…3Paul gathered a bundle of sticks, and as he laid them on the fire, a viper, driven out by the heat, fastened itself to his hand.4 When the islanders saw the creature hanging from his hand,they said to one another,“Surely this man is a murderer.Although he was saved from the sea,Justice has not allowed him to live.”5But Paul shook the creature off into the fire and suffered no ill effects.…

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Cross References

Mark 16:18
they will pick up snakes with their hands, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not harm them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will be made well.”

Luke 10:19
Behold, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will harm you.

Numbers 21:6-9
So the LORD sent venomous snakes among the people, and many of the Israelites were bitten and died. / Then the people came to Moses and said, “We have sinned by speaking against the LORD and against you. Intercede with the LORD so He will take the snakes away from us.” So Moses interceded for the people. / Then the LORD said to Moses, “Make a fiery serpent and mount it on a pole. When anyone who is bitten looks at it, he will live.” ...

Genesis 3:1-15
Now the serpent was more crafty than any beast of the field that the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden?’” / The woman answered the serpent, “We may eat the fruit of the trees of the garden, / but about the fruit of the tree in the middle of the garden, God has said, ‘You must not eat of it or touch it, or you will die.’” ...

John 3:14-15
Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, / that everyone who believes in Him may have eternal life.

Psalm 91:13
You will tread on the lion and cobra; you will trample the young lion and serpent.

Isaiah 11:8
The infant will play by the cobra’s den, and the toddler will reach into the viper’s nest.

Matthew 23:33
You snakes! You brood of vipers! How will you escape the sentence of hell?

Revelation 9:19
For the power of the horses was in their mouths and in their tails; indeed, their tails were like snakes, having heads with which to inflict harm.

Revelation 12:9
And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him.

Revelation 20:2
He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years.

2 Corinthians 11:3
I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ.

2 Corinthians 11:14
And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.

1 Corinthians 10:9
We should not test Christ, as some of them did, and were killed by snakes.

Romans 3:8
Why not say, as some slanderously claim that we say, “Let us do evil that good may result”? Their condemnation is deserved!

Treasury of Scripture

And when the barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he has escaped the sea, yet vengeance suffers not to live.

barbarians.

Acts 28:2
And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.

beast.

Acts 28:5
And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm.

Genesis 3:1
Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden?

Isaiah 13:21,22
But wild beasts of the desert shall lie there; and their houses shall be full of doleful creatures; and owls shall dwell there, and satyrs shall dance there…

No doubt.

Luke 13:2,4
And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things? …

John 7:24
Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.

John 9:1,2
And asJesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind fromhis birth…

a murderer.

Genesis 4:8-11
And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him…

Genesis 9:5,6
And surely your blood of your lives will I require; at the hand of every beast will I require it, and at the hand of man; at the hand of every man's brother will I require the life of man…

Genesis 42:21,22
And they said one to another, Weare verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us…

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Acts 28

1.Paul, after his shipwreck, is kindly entertained on Malta.
5.The snake on his hand hurts him not.
8.He heals many diseases in the island.
11.They depart toward Rome.
17.He declares to the Jews the cause of his coming.
24.After his preaching some were persuaded, and some believed not.
30.Yet he preaches there two years.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

When the islanders saw the creature hanging from his hand
The islanders, or natives of Malta, observed a viper attached to Paul's hand. This incident occurred after Paul and his companions were shipwrecked on the island. The term "creature" refers to a venomous snake, which was common in the Mediterranean region. The fact that the snake was hanging from Paul's hand indicates a direct and potentially lethal bite, which would have been expected to cause immediate harm or death. This moment sets the stage for a miraculous demonstration of God's protection over Paul.

they said to one another, “Surely this man is a murderer.
The islanders' reaction reflects a common ancient belief in divine retribution, where misfortune was seen as punishment for wrongdoing. The assumption that Paul was a murderer suggests that they believed the snake bite was a form of divine justice. This belief aligns with the concept of "an eye for an eye" found in the Old Testament (Exodus 21:24), where justice is meted out in a manner directly related to the crime.

Although he was saved from the sea,
The islanders acknowledged that Paul had survived the shipwreck, which they likely viewed as an act of divine intervention or favor. Surviving such a perilous event would have been seen as a sign of divine protection, yet the subsequent snake bite led them to question the nature of that protection. This reflects the tension between human understanding of justice and divine providence.

Justice has not allowed him to live.”
The reference to "Justice" personifies the concept of divine retribution, possibly alluding to the Greek goddess Dike, who was associated with moral order and fair judgment. The islanders believed that despite surviving the shipwreck, Paul was still subject to divine punishment for his presumed crime. This reflects a worldview where fate and divine justice are intertwined, and where human actions are believed to inevitably lead to corresponding consequences. This moment foreshadows the revelation of God's true power and mercy, as Paul remains unharmed, demonstrating the supremacy of God's will over human assumptions of justice.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Paul
The apostle who is shipwrecked on the island of Malta. He is bitten by a viper but remains unharmed, which astonishes the islanders.

2.Islanders (Malta)
The local inhabitants of Malta who witness the event and interpret it through their cultural and religious beliefs.

3.Viper
The creature that bites Paul, leading the islanders to believe he is cursed or guilty of a crime.

4.Justice (Dike)
A personification of justice or retribution in Greek mythology, which the islanders invoke to explain the viper's bite as divine punishment.

5.Shipwreck
The event that leads Paul and his companions to the island of Malta, setting the stage for this encounter.

Teaching Points

God's Sovereignty and Protection
Despite appearances, God is in control and protects His servants. Paul's survival of the viper bite is a testament to God's power and purpose.

Misinterpretation of Events
People often misinterpret events based on their cultural or religious beliefs. As Christians, we should seek God's perspective and wisdom in understanding circumstances.

Witness Through Adversity
Paul's calmness and survival serve as a powerful witness to the islanders. Our response to trials can be a testimony to God's presence in our lives.

Divine Justice vs. Human Justice
The islanders' belief in immediate retribution contrasts with the biblical understanding of God's justice, which is perfect and often beyond human comprehension.

Faith Over Fear
Paul's lack of fear in the face of danger exemplifies a life of faith. We are called to trust God even when situations seem dire.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Acts 28:4?

2.How does Acts 28:4 illustrate God's protection over His faithful servants?

3.What can we learn about divine justice from Acts 28:4?

4.How does Acts 28:4 connect with Romans 8:28 on God's purpose?

5.How should we respond to false judgments, as seen in Acts 28:4?

6.What does Acts 28:4 teach about God's sovereignty in unexpected situations?

7.Why did the islanders believe Paul was a murderer in Acts 28:4?

8.How does Acts 28:4 reflect ancient beliefs about justice and divine retribution?

9.What does Acts 28:4 reveal about the cultural context of Malta?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 28?

11.Why do the islanders in Acts 28:4–6 first label Paul a murderer and then a god, and does this shift reflect historical misunderstanding or mythmaking?

12.Can you trample on snakes and scorpions safely?

13.How do we reconcile the viper bite in Acts 28:3 with the claim that Malta has no venomous snakes?

14.Where is Malta mentioned in the Bible?

What Does Acts 28:4 Mean

When the islanders saw the creature hanging from his hand

The locals of Malta watch Paul gather sticks, only to have a viper fasten itself to him (Acts 28:3). Their reaction is immediate and visceral—snakes kill. Scripture consistently records real, physical dangers from serpents (Numbers 21:6), yet also God’s power to overrule them: “they will pick up snakes with their hands… it will not harm them” (Mark 16:18). Luke writes this detail as simple fact, underscoring the literal danger and the literal protection that follows.

they said to one another

Conversation rises among the witnesses. Much like the disciples wondered about the blind man, “Who sinned…?” (John 9:2), these islanders share their theological opinions aloud. Human hearts tend to interpret tragedy in community; we talk, compare notes, and draw conclusions—often without waiting for God’s side of the story.

“Surely this man is a murderer.”

Their logic is straightforward: bad things happen to bad people. Job’s friends used the same calculus (Job 4:7) and were later corrected by God. Here, the locals assume Paul must have taken a life, echoing the principle “Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man his blood will be shed” (Genesis 9:6). The islanders’ moral instinct is right—sin deserves judgment—but their specific verdict on Paul is wrong.

“Although he was saved from the sea,”

They note the irony: Paul survived a shipwreck (Acts 27) yet now seems doomed. Life often feels that way—relief followed by fresh peril. Paul himself knew this pattern: “three times I was shipwrecked… a night and a day in the open sea” (2 Corinthians 11:25).Psalm 107:29 reminds us that the God who stills storms is just as present on solid ground.

“Justice has not allowed him to live.”

The islanders personify Justice as an unstoppable force. Scripture affirms a personal Judge behind all justice: “The Lord will judge His people” (Hebrews 10:30). Their instinct is half-right—no one finally escapes divine scrutiny. YetProverbs 11:19 counters their despairing fatalism: “True righteousness leads to life,” and in the very next verses of Acts, Paul will live, proving God’s righteousness rather than retribution.

summary

Acts 28:4 records a real event that exposes a common human reflex: we equate suffering with guilt. The Maltese assume Paul’s snakebite means he must be a murderer, but God is about to overturn their verdict and magnify His protective power. The passage invites us to trust the literal narrative and to let God, not circumstances, define truth and justice.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(4)The venomous beast.--The adjective, as the italics show, is not in the Greek, and can scarcely be said to be necessary.

No doubt this man is a murderer.--They knew, we may believe, that St. Paul was a prisoner. It is hardly conceivable, indeed, that he could have come on shore bound by two chains, or even one, to his keeper, but, looking to the jealous care which the soldiers had shown in the custody of the prisoners (Acts 27:42), it would be natural that they should resume their vigilance over him as soon as they were all safe on shore. And so the natives of Melita, seeing what they did, and ignorant of the prisoner's crime, and with their rough notions of the divine government of the world, rushed to the conclusion that they were looking on an example of God's vengeance against murder. It was in vain that such a criminal had escaped the waves; a more terrible death was waiting for him.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 4.- Beast forvenomous beast, A.V.;hanging from forhang on, A.V.;one to another foramong themselves, A.V.;escaped from forescaped, A.V.;justice forvengeance, A.V.;hath not suffered forsuffereth not, A.V.The beast (τὸ θηρίον). It is peculiar to medical writers to useθηρίον ασ synonymous withἔχιδνα, a viper. So alsoθηριόδηκτος, bit by a viper,θηριακή, an antidote to the bite of a viper (Dioscorides, Galen, etc.).Justice (ἥ Δίκη). In Greek mythologyDice (Justitia) was the daughter and assessor of Zeus, and the avenger of crime. In her train was Poena, of whom Horace says," Rare antecedeutem scelcstum Deseruit pede Poena claude" ('Od.,' 3:2, 32). "The idea ofDice as justice personified is most perfectly developed in the dramas of Sophocles and Euripides" (article "Dice," in 'Dict. of Greek and Roman Biog. and Mythol.'). It does not appear whether the islanders had learned the name and officeof Dice from the Greeks in Sicily, or whether they had any native divinity whose name St. Luke translates into that ofDice. The gods whose names are found in ancient Maltese inscriptions areMelkarth, another name of Hercules, the tutelar god of Tyre;Osiris, andBaal. Other Phoenician divinities are named in the Carthaginian inscriptions (see Gesenius, 'Monument. Phoenic.').Had not suffered. They assume that death will certainly follow from the bite.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

When
ὡς(hōs)
Adverb
Strong's 5613:Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.

the
οἱ(hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

islanders
βάρβαροι(barbaroi)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 915:A foreigner, one who speaks neither Greek nor Latin; as adj: foreign. Of uncertain derivation; a foreigner.

saw
εἶδον(eidon)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 3708:Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.

the
τὸ(to)
Article - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

creature
θηρίον(thērion)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2342:Properly: a wild beast, hence: any animal; met: a brute. Diminutive from the same as thera; a dangerous animal.

hanging
κρεμάμενον(kremamenon)
Verb - Present Participle Middle - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2910:To hang, hang up, suspend; mid: To be hanging, hang. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to hang.

from
ἐκ(ek)
Preposition
Strong's 1537:From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

his
αὐτοῦ(autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 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.

hand,
χειρὸς(cheiros)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 5495:A hand.

they said
ἔλεγον(elegon)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2036:Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

to
πρὸς(pros)
Preposition
Strong's 4314:To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.

one another,
ἀλλήλους(allēlous)
Personal / Reciprocal Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 240:One another, each other. Genitive plural from allos reduplicated; one another.

“Surely
Πάντως(Pantōs)
Adverb
Strong's 3843:Wholly, entirely, in every way, by all means, certainly. Adverb from pas; entirely; specially, at all events, in no event.

this
οὗτος(houtos)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3778:This; he, she, it.

man
ἄνθρωπος(anthrōpos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 444:A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.

is
ἐστιν(estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510:I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

a murderer.
φονεύς(phoneus)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5406:A murderer.

[Although he]
ὃν(hon)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3739:Who, which, what, that.

was saved
διασωθέντα(diasōthenta)
Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1295:From dia and sozo; to save thoroughly, i.e. to cure, preserve, rescue, etc.

from
ἐκ(ek)
Preposition
Strong's 1537:From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

the
τῆς(tēs)
Article - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

sea,
θαλάσσης(thalassēs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 2281:Probably prolonged from hals; the sea.

Justice
Δίκη(Dikē)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1349:Probably from deiknuo; right, i.e. Justice.

{has} not
οὐκ(ouk)
Adverb
Strong's 3756:No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

allowed [him]
εἴασεν(eiasen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1439:To allow, permit, let alone, leave. Of uncertain affinity; to let be, i.e. Permit or leave alone.

to live.”
ζῆν(zēn)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 2198:To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live.

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