Mark 4 : 9

Greek ἔλεγεν is a simple imperfect (3rd sg.). The Peshitta renders the iterative/durative sense periphrastically with ܐܡܪ ܗܘܐ (perfect + auxiliary ܗܘܐ), a standard Syriac construction for the past continuous; the Vulgate dicebat matches the Greek imperfect synthetically.

Greek uses the simple relative pronoun ὅς ('who'); the Peshitta employs ܡܢ ('whoever'), an indefinite relative, while the Vulgate Qui matches the Greek. The Syriac indefinite construction is idiomatically equivalent but generalises the referent.

Greek ἔχει and Latin habet express possession with a single transitive verb. The Peshitta uses the characteristic Semitic existential idiom ܐܝܬ ܠܗ ('there is to him'), a periphrasis for possession lacking a dedicated 'have' verb.

Greek ὦτα and Latin aures are plural ('ears'); the Peshitta ܐܕܢܐ is the standard form for the dual/plural organ but is morphologically unmarked for number here, a typical Syriac treatment of paired body parts.

Greek uses the epexegetical present infinitive ἀκούειν ('to hear'); the Vulgate matches with the gerund audiendi. The Peshitta renders the purpose clause with a finite subjunctive ܕܢܫܡܥ ('that he should hear'), substituting a finite construction for the infinitive.