2 Corinthians 4:7
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
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Οἴδαμεν γὰρ ὅτι ἐὰν ἡ ἐπίγειος ἡμῶν οἰκία τοῦ σκήνους καταλυθῇ οἰκοδομὴν ἐκ θεοῦ ἔχομεν οἰκίαν ἀχειροποίητον αἰώνιον ἐν τοῖς οὐρανοῖς
For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
οὐχ ὅτι ἱκανοί ἐσμεν ἀφ' ἑαυτῶν λογίσασθαί τι ὡς ἐξ ἑαυτῶν ἀλλ' ἡ ἱκανότης ἡμῶν ἐκ τοῦ θεοῦ
Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
τῇ γὰρ χάριτί ἐστε σεσῳσμένοι διὰ τῆς πίστεως· καὶ τοῦτο οὐκ ἐξ ὑμῶν θεοῦ τὸ δῶρον·
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
καὶ τὰ ἀγενῆ τοῦ κόσμου καὶ τὰ ἐξουθενημένα ἐξελέξατο ὁ θεός καὶ τὰ μὴ ὄντα ἵνα τὰ ὄντα καταργήσῃ
And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:
ἐν ᾧ εἰσιν πάντες οἱ θησαυροὶ τῆς σοφίας καὶ τῆς γνώσεως ἀπόκρυφοι
In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
καὶ ἐγὼ ἐν ἀσθενείᾳ καὶ ἐν φόβῳ καὶ ἐν τρόμῳ πολλῷ ἐγενόμην πρὸς ὑμᾶς
And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.
בְּנֵי צִיּוֹן הַיְקָרִים הַמְסֻלָּאִים בַּפָּז אֵיכָה נֶחְשְׁבוּ לְנִבְלֵי-חֶרֶשׂ מַעֲשֵׂה יְדֵי יוֹצֵֽר׃
The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold, how are they esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands of the potter!
καὶ τί τὸ ὑπερβάλλον μέγεθος τῆς δυνάμεως αὐτοῦ εἰς ἡμᾶς τοὺς πιστεύοντας κατὰ τὴν ἐνέργειαν τοῦ κράτους τῆς ἰσχύος αὐτοῦ
And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
οἷς ἠθέλησεν ὁ θεὸς γνωρίσαι τις ὅ πλοῦτος τῆς δόξης τοῦ μυστηρίου τούτου ἐν τοῖς ἔθνεσιν ὅς ἐστιν Χριστὸς ἐν ὑμῖν ἡ ἐλπὶς τῆς δόξης·
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:
ὅτι Αἱ μέν ἐπιστολαὶ φησίν βαρεῖαι καὶ ἰσχυραί ἡ δὲ παρουσία τοῦ σώματος ἀσθενὴς καὶ ὁ λόγος ἐξουθενημένος
For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.
ἐμοὶ τῷ ἐλαχιστοτέρῳ πάντων τῶν ἁγίων ἐδόθη ἡ χάρις αὕτη ἐν τοῖς ἔθνεσιν εὐαγγελίσασθαι τὸν ἀνεξιχνίαστον πλοῦτον τοῦ Χριστοῦ
Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;
καὶ τῇ ὑπερβολῇ τῶν ἀποκαλύψεων ἵνα μὴ ὑπεραίρωμαι ἐδόθη μοι σκόλοψ τῇ σαρκί ἄγγελος Σατᾶν ἵνα με κολαφίζῃ ἵνα μὴ ὑπεραίρωμαι
And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.
Πάλιν Ὁμοία ἐστὶν ἡ βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν θησαυρῷ κεκρυμμένῳ ἐν τῷ ἀγρῷ ὃν εὑρὼν ἄνθρωπος ἔκρυψεν καὶ ἀπὸ τῆς χαρᾶς αὐτοῦ ὑπάγει καὶ πάντα ὅσα ἔχει πωλεῖ καὶ ἀγοράζει τὸν ἀγρὸν ἐκεῖνον
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
Ἐν μεγάλῃ δὲ οἰκίᾳ οὐκ ἔστιν μόνον σκεύη χρυσᾶ καὶ ἀργυρᾶ ἀλλὰ καὶ ξύλινα καὶ ὀστράκινα καὶ ἃ μὲν εἰς τιμὴν ἃ δὲ εἰς ἀτιμίαν·
But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.
Διὰ τοῦτο ἔχοντες τὴν διακονίαν ταύτην καθὼς ἠλεήθημεν οὐκ ἐκκακοῦμεν·
Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;
συνταφέντες αὐτῷ ἐν τῷ βαπτίσματι ἐν ᾧ καὶ συνηγέρθητε διὰ τῆς πίστεως τῆς ἐνεργείας τοῦ θεοῦ τοῦ ἐγείραντος αὐτὸν ἐκ τῶν νεκρῶν·
Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, hath raised him from the dead. who
אַף׀ שֹֽׁכְנֵי בָֽתֵּי-חֹמֶר אֲשֶׁר-בֶּֽעָפָר יְסוֹדָם יְדַכְּאוּם לִפְנֵי-עָֽשׁ׃
How much less in them that dwell in houses of clay, whose foundation is in the dust, which are crushed before the moth?
οἴδατε δὲ ὅτι δι' ἀσθένειαν τῆς σαρκὸς εὐηγγελισάμην ὑμῖν τὸ πρότερον
Ye know how through infirmity of the flesh I preached the gospel unto you at the first.
ὅτι τὸ εὐαγγέλιον ἡμῶν οὐκ ἐγενήθη εἰς ὑμᾶς ἐν λόγῳ μόνον ἀλλὰ καὶ ἐν δυνάμει καὶ ἐν πνεύματι ἁγίῳ καὶ ἐν πληροφορίᾳ πολλῇ καθὼς οἴδατε οἷοι ἐγενήθημεν ἐν ὑμῖν δι' ὑμᾶς
For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.
וַיָּבֹא גִדְעוֹן וְהִנֵּה-אִישׁ מְסַפֵּר לְרֵעֵהוּ חֲלוֹם וַיֹּאמֶר הִנֵּה חֲלוֹם חָלַמְתִּי וְהִנֵּה (צלול) צְלִיל לֶחֶם שְׂעֹרִים מִתְהַפֵּךְ בְּמַֽחֲנֵה מִדְיָן וַיָּבֹא עַד-הָאֹהֶל וַיַּכֵּהוּ וַיִּפֹּל וַיַּֽהַפְכֵהוּ לְמַעְלָה וְנָפַל הָאֹֽהֶל׃
And when Gideon was come, behold, there was a man that told a dream unto his fellow, and said, Behold, I dreamed a dream, and, lo, a cake of barley bread tumbled into the host of Midian, and came unto a tent, and smote it that it fell, and overturned it, that the tent lay along.
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2 Corinthians 4:7
Grammar
V-PAI-1P
Verb — Present Active Indicative, first person plural
ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing"
the subject does the action — "he ___s"
a statement of fact — "he ___s"
the built-in subject is "we"
| Ἔχομεν | Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Indicative Person First Number Plural |
In English
In the KJV here: we have
having ×82
hath ×76
have ×73
had ×39
i have ×33
we have ×33
ye have ×32
he hath ×19
Strong's Definition
G2192
have, hath, had, having, hast, …
echō
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
- to have, i.e., to hold
- to have (hold) in the hand, in the sense of wearing, to have (hold) possession of the mind (refers to alarm, agitating emotions, etc.), to hold fast keep, to have or comprise or involve, to regard or consider or hold as
- external things such as pertain to property or riches or furniture or utensils or goods or food etc. "used of those joined to any one by the bonds of natural blood or marriage or friendship or duty or law etc, of attendance or companionship
- to be closely joined to a person or a thing
Variations
69 forms of this word
Translations
159 English renderings
Grammar
CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle
Dictionary form:
δέ
· theh
In English
In the KJV here: but
and ×1179
but ×922
now ×157
then ×129
when ×41
yet ×20
and when ×19
for ×18
Strong's Definition
G1161
and, but, now, then, when, …
de
but, and, etc
- but, moreover, and, etc.
Variations
3 forms of this word
Translations
79 English renderings
Grammar
T-ASM
Definite Article — Accusative, masculine singular
the direct object — the one receiving the action
| τὸν | Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
the ×7529
he ×303
which ×278
that ×240
they ×142
a ×139
his ×92
them ×87
Strong's Definition
G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations
16 forms of this word
Translations
525 English renderings
Grammar
N-ASM
Noun — Accusative, masculine singular
the direct object — the one receiving the action
| θησαυρὸν | Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: treasure
treasure ×12
treasures ×5
a treasure ×1
Strong's Definition
G2344
treasure, treasures
thēsauros
a deposit, i.e., wealth (literally or figuratively)
- the place in which good and precious things are collected and laid up
- a casket, coffer, or other receptacle, in which valuables are kept "a treasury"storehouse, repository, magazine
Variations
5 forms of this word
Translations
3 English renderings
In English
In the KJV here: this
this ×36
him ×15
this man ×5
that ×3
nor him ×1
of him ×1
that man ×1
the same ×1
Strong's Definition
G5126
this, him, man, that, same
touton
this (person, as objective of verb or preposition)
- this
Variations
2 forms of this word
Translations
9 English renderings
Grammar
PREP
Preposition
| ἐν | Speech Preposition |
In English
In the KJV here: in
in ×1760
with ×144
by ×138
among ×111
at ×100
on ×44
through ×37
is in ×27
Strong's Definition
G1722
in, with, by, among, at, …
en
___%___in,___%___ at, (up-)on, by, etc
- in, by, with
Variations
1 forms of this word
Translations
149 English renderings
Grammar
A-DPN
Adjective — Dative, neuter plural
the indirect object, or the means — try "to / for ___" or "by / with ___"
plural — usually add "-s"
| ὀστρακίνοις | Speech Adjective Case Dative Gender Neuter Number Plural |
In English
In the KJV here: earthen
earthen ×1
of earth ×1
Strong's Definition
G3749
earth, earthen
ostrakinos
earthen-ware, i.e., clayey; by implication, frail
- earthen, clay
- with the added suggestion of frailty
Variations
2 forms of this word
Translations
2 English renderings
Grammar
N-DPN
Noun — Dative, neuter plural
the indirect object, or the means — try "to / for ___" or "by / with ___"
plural — usually add "-s"
| σκεύεσιν | Speech Noun Case Dative Gender Neuter Number Plural |
In English
In the KJV here: vessels
vessel ×7
vessels ×6
a vessel ×2
goods ×2
the vessels ×2
sail ×1
any vessel ×1
stuff ×1
Strong's Definition
G4632
vessel, vessels, goods, stuff
skeuos
a vessel, implement, equipment or apparatus (literally or figuratively (specially, a wife as contributing to the usefulness of the husband))
- a vessel "an implement
- in the plural
- household utensils, domestic gear "the tackle and armament of vessels, used specifically of sails and ropes
- a man of quality, a chosen instrument "in a bad sense, an assistant in accomplishing an evil deed
Variations
5 forms of this word
Translations
9 English renderings
Grammar
CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle
Dictionary form:
ἵνα
· HEE-na
In English
In the KJV here: that
that ×519
to ×63
lest ×19
for to ×4
for ×3
that that ×3
him that ×2
him to ×2
Strong's Definition
G2443
that, to, lest, for, so, …
hina
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
- that, in order that, so that
Variations
1 forms of this word
Translations
37 English renderings
Grammar
T-NSF
Definite Article — Nominative, feminine singular
the subject — the one doing the action
| ἡ | Speech Definite Article Case Nominative Gender Feminine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: the
the ×7529
he ×303
which ×278
that ×240
they ×142
a ×139
his ×92
them ×87
Strong's Definition
G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations
16 forms of this word
Translations
525 English renderings
Grammar
N-NSF
Noun — Nominative, feminine singular
the subject — the one doing the action
| ὑπερβολὴ | Speech Noun Case Nominative Gender Feminine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: excellency
a far ×1
abundance ×1
beyond measure ×1
excellency ×1
excellent ×1
more exceeding ×1
of measure ×1
Strong's Definition
G5236
measure, abundance, exceeding, excellency, excellent, …
hyperbolē
a throwing beyond others, i.e., (figuratively) supereminence; adverbially (with G1519 or G2596) pre- eminently
- a throwing beyond "metaphorically
- superiority, excellence, pre-eminence "beyond measure, exceedingly, preeminently"beyond all measure
Variations
2 forms of this word
Translations
7 English renderings
Grammar
T-GSF
Definite Article — Genitive, feminine singular
possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
| τῆς | Speech Definite Article Case Genitive Gender Feminine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: the
the ×7529
he ×303
which ×278
that ×240
they ×142
a ×139
his ×92
them ×87
Strong's Definition
G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations
16 forms of this word
Translations
525 English renderings
Grammar
N-GSF
Noun — Genitive, feminine singular
possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
| δυνάμεως | Speech Noun Case Genitive Gender Feminine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: of power
power ×45
the power ×14
mighty works ×8
strength ×7
miracles ×5
powers ×5
might ×3
of power ×3
Strong's Definition
G1411
power, works, miracles, strength, powers, …
dynamis
force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
- strength power, ability
- inherent power, power residing in a thing by virtue of its nature, or which a person or thing exerts and puts forth "power for performing miracles"moral power and excellence of soul"the power and influence which belong to riches and wealth"power and resources arising from numbers"power consisting in or resting upon armies, forces, hosts
Variations
10 forms of this word
Translations
31 English renderings
In English
In the KJV here: may be
be ×17
may be ×8
is ×4
they may be ×4
it be ×3
ye may be ×3
there should be ×2
may ×1
Strong's Definition
G5600
be, is, should, stand, were, …
ō
(may, might, can, could, would, should, must, etc.; also with G1487 and its comparative, as well as with other particles) be
- be, may be, etc.
Variations
5 forms of this word
Translations
31 English renderings
Grammar
T-GSM
Definite Article — Genitive, masculine singular
possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
| τοῦ | Speech Definite Article Case Genitive Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
the ×7529
he ×303
which ×278
that ×240
they ×142
a ×139
his ×92
them ×87
Strong's Definition
G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations
16 forms of this word
Translations
525 English renderings
Grammar
N-GSM
Noun — Genitive, masculine singular
possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
| θεοῦ | Speech Noun Case Genitive Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: of god
god ×691
god of ×296
of god ×183
god to ×25
god unto ×19
gods ×17
god ×9
to god ×8
Strong's Definition
G2316
god, gods, godly, god-ward
theos
a deity, especially (with G3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by Hebraism)
- a god or goddess, a general name of deities or divinities "the Godhead, trinity
- God the Father, the first person in the trinity "Christ, the second person of the trinity"Holy Spirit, the third person in the trinity
- refers to the things of God "his counsels, interests, things due to him
- God's representative or viceregent
- of magistrates and judges
Variations
16 forms of this word
Translations
72 English renderings
Grammar
CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle
Dictionary form:
καί
· keh
In English
In the KJV here: and
and ×8028
also ×492
even ×102
both ×51
but ×40
then ×25
neither ×21
it and ×18
Strong's Definition
G2532
and, also, even, both, but, …
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- and, also, even, indeed, but
Variations
3 forms of this word
Translations
161 English renderings
Grammar
PRT-N
Particle
| μὴ | Speech Particle More Negative |
In English
In the KJV here: not
not ×571
no ×60
lest ×33
but ×26
except ×10
neither ×7
at all ×6
him not ×6
Strong's Definition
G3361
not, no, lest, but, except, …
mē
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas G3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
- no, not lest
Variations
5 forms of this word
Translations
62 English renderings
Grammar
PREP
Preposition
| ἐξ | Speech Preposition |
In English
In the KJV here: of
of ×369
from ×180
out of ×115
by ×50
on ×34
with ×24
out ×12
in ×8
Strong's Definition
G1537
of, from, by, on, out, …
ek
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct or remote)
- out of, from, by, away from
Variations
2 forms of this word
Translations
65 English renderings
In English
In the KJV here: us
our ×240
us ×71
of our ×47
of us ×10
we ×5
as we ×3
is our ×3
ours ×3
Strong's Definition
G2257
our, us, we, ours, company
hēmōn
of (or from) us
- our, we, us
Variations
4 forms of this word
Translations
30 English renderings