| 5. Linguistic Exegesis The sentence opens with dia ge {διά γε | diá ge} ‘because indeed,’ a causal prepositional phrase strengthened by the emphatic particle, highlighting the judge’s reluctant motivation. The articular infinitive to parekhein moi kopon {τὸ παρέχειν μοι κόπον | tò paré-khein moi kó-pon} functions as the object of dia, expressing “because of causing me trouble,” with kopon as a cognate accusative specifying the nature of the action. The object phrase ten kheran tauten {τὴν χήραν ταύτην | tḕn khḗ-ran taút-tēn} ‘this widow’ precedes the main verb ekdikeso {ἐκδικήσω | ek-dikḗ-sō} to foreground her as the cause of his decision. The future indicative ekdikeso forms the main clause, “I will give justice to her,” with auten {αὐτήν | autḗn} as the direct object. A purpose clause follows with hina {ἵνα | hína} and negated by me {μὴ | mē}, indicating intent: “so that she may not.” Within this clause, eis telos {εἰς τέλος | eís tél-os} “to the end” modifies the participle erchomenē {ἐρχομένη | erkhomén-ē} which depicts her ongoing visits. The present subjunctive hupopiazē {ὑπωπιάζῃ | hupōpiáz-ē} conveys the vivid metaphor of “wearing down,” capturing her persistent pressure. English word order is adjusted to present a clear causal main clause followed by a purpose clause, preserving the sense of continuous harassment and the judge’s resolution to relieve it. |