2 Corinthians 9:5

ἀναγκαῖον οὖν ἡγησάμην παρακαλέσαι τοὺς ἀδελφοὺς ἵνα προέλθωσιν εἰς ὑμᾶς καὶ προκαταρτίσωσιν τὴν προκατηγγελμένην εὐλογίαν ὑμῶν ταύτην ἑτοίμην εἶναι οὕτως ὡς εὐλογίαν καὶ μὴ ὡσπερ πλεονεξίαν
Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your bounty, whereof ye had notice before, that the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness.
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Genesis 33:11

קַח-נָא אֶת-בִּרְכָתִי אֲשֶׁר הֻבָאת לָךְ כִּֽי-חַנַּנִי אֱלֹהִים וְכִי יֶשׁ-לִי-כֹל וַיִּפְצַר-בּוֹ וַיִּקָּֽח׃
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Take, I pray thee, my blessing that is brought to thee; because God hath dealt graciously me, with and because I have enough. And he urged him, and he took it.

1 Samuel 25:27

וְעַתָּה הַבְּרָכָה הַזֹּאת אֲשֶׁר-הֵבִיא שִׁפְחָֽתְךָ לַֽאדֹנִי וְנִתְּנָה לַנְּעָרִים הַמִּֽתְהַלְּכִים בְּרַגְלֵי אֲדֹנִֽי׃
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And now this blessing which thine handmaid hath brought unto my lord, let it even be given unto the young men that follow my lord.

Philippians 4:17

οὐχ ὅτι ἐπιζητῶ τὸ δόμα ἀλλ' ἐπιζητῶ τὸν καρπὸν τὸν πλεονάζοντα εἰς λόγον ὑμῶν
17
Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.

2 Corinthians 8:6

εἰς τὸ παρακαλέσαι ἡμᾶς Τίτον ἵνα καθὼς προενήρξατο οὕτως καὶ ἐπιτελέσῃ εἰς ὑμᾶς καὶ τὴν χάριν ταύτην
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Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.

2 Kings 5:15

וַיָּשָׁב אֶל-אִישׁ הָֽאֱלֹהִים הוּא וְכָֽל-מַחֲנֵהוּ וַיָּבֹא וַיַּֽעֲמֹד לְפָנָיו וַיֹּאמֶר הִנֵּה-נָא יָדַעְתִּי כִּי אֵין אֱלֹהִים בְּכָל-הָאָרֶץ כִּי אִם-בְּיִשְׂרָאֵל וְעַתָּה קַח-נָא בְרָכָה מֵאֵת עַבְדֶּֽךָ׃
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And he returned to the man of God, he and all his company, and came, and stood before him: and he said, Behold, now I know that there is no God in all the earth, but in Israel: now therefore, I pray thee, take a blessing of thy servant.

1 Corinthians 16:2

κατὰ μίαν σαββάτων ἕκαστος ὑμῶν παρ' ἑαυτῷ τιθέτω θησαυρίζων ὅ τι ἂν εὐοδῶται ἵνα μὴ ὅταν ἔλθω τότε λογίαι γίνωνται
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Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.

1 Samuel 30:26

וַיָּבֹא דָוִד אֶל-צִקְלַג וַיְשַׁלַּח מֵֽהַשָּׁלָל לְזִקְנֵי יְהוּדָה לְרֵעֵהוּ לֵאמֹר הִנֵּה לָכֶם בְּרָכָה מִשְּׁלַל אֹֽיְבֵי יְהוָֽה׃
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And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil unto the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, Behold a present for you of the spoil of the enemies of the LORD;

2 Corinthians 12:17

μή τινα ὧν ἀπέσταλκα πρὸς ὑμᾶς δι' αὐτοῦ ἐπλεονέκτησα ὑμᾶς
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Did I make a gain of you by any of them whom I sent unto you?

Judges 1:15

וַתֹּאמֶר לוֹ הָֽבָה-לִּי בְרָכָה כִּי אֶרֶץ הַנֶּגֶב נְתַתָּנִי וְנָֽתַתָּה לִי גֻּלֹּת מָיִם וַיִּתֶּן-לָהּ כָּלֵב אֵת גֻּלֹּת עִלִּית וְאֵת גֻּלֹּת תַּחְתִּֽית׃
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And she said unto him, Give me a blessing: for thou hast given me a south land; give me also springs of water. And Caleb gave her the upper springs and the nether springs.
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Adjective — Nominative, neuter singular the subject — the one doing the action
ἀναγκαῖον Speech Adjective Case Nominative Gender Neuter Number Singular
Dictionary form: ἀναγκαῖος · ah-nahng-KEH-ose
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In the KJV here: necessary
necessary ×5 is more needful ×1 it is of necessity ×1 near ×1
Strong's Definition G316
necessary, necessity, needful, near
anankaios
necessary; by implication, close (of kin)
  • necessary
    • what one can not do without, indispensable
      • "connected by bonds of nature or friendship"what ought according to the law of duty be done, what is required by the circumstances
Variations 5 forms of this word
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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: οὖν · oon
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In the KJV here: therefore
therefore ×244 then ×188 so ×14 and ×8 now ×8 wherefore ×8 but ×5 seeing then ×3
Strong's Definition G3767
therefore, then, so, now, and, …
oun
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
  • then, therefore, accordingly, consequently, these things being so
Variations 2 forms of this word
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Verb — Aorist Middle Deponent Indicative, first person singular the action as a single whole, usually past — try "he ___ed" middle in form but active in meaning — translate it actively a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "I"
ἡγησάμην Speech Verb Tense Aorist Voice Middle Deponent Mood Indicative Person First Number Singular
Dictionary form: ἡγέομαι · hay-GEH-oh-meh
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In the KJV here: i thought it
chief ×2 count ×2 rule over them that have ×2 a governor ×1 account ×1 as they that count it ×1 count it ×1 count let ×1
Strong's Definition G2233
count, counted, over, chief, governor, …
hēgeomai
to lead, i.e., command (with official authority); figuratively, to deem, i.e., consider
  • to lead
    • to go before
      • "to be a leader
      • to rule, command
        • "to have authority over"a prince, of regal power, governor, viceroy, chief, leading as respects influence, controlling in counsel, overseers or leaders of the churches"used of any kind of leader, chief, commander"the leader in speech, chief, spokesman
    to consider, deem, account, think
Variations 16 forms of this word
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Verb — Aorist Active the action as a single whole, usually past — try "he ___ed" the subject does the action — "he ___s"
παρακαλέσαι Speech Verb Tense Aorist Voice Active
Dictionary form: παρακαλέω · pa-ra-ka-LEH-oh
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In the KJV here: to exhort
i beseech ×12 besought ×10 exhort ×8 comfort ×6 they besought ×4 and besought ×3 beseech ×3 beseeching ×2
Strong's Definition G3870
besought, beseech, exhort, comforted, comfort, …
parakaleō
to call near, i.e., invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)
  • to call to one's side, call for, summon
    • "to address, speak to, (call to, call upon), which may be done in the way of exhortation, entreaty, comfort, instruction, etc.
    • to admonish, exhort
      • "to beg, entreat, beseech
      • to strive to appease by entreaty
      to console, to encourage and strengthen by consolation, to comfort
      • to receive consolation, be comforted
      to encourage, strengthen"exhorting and comforting and encouraging"to instruct, teach
Variations 34 forms of this word
Translations 59 English renderings
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Definite Article — Accusative, masculine plural the direct object — the one receiving the action plural — usually add "-s"
τοὺς Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: ὁ · hoh
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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
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In the KJV here: brethren
brethren ×199 brother ×91 and brethren ×11 brothers ×6 the brother ×5 to brother ×5 a brother ×4 brethren of ×2
Strong's Definition G80
brethren, brother, brothers
adelphos
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G0001)
  • a brother, whether born of the same two parents or only of the same father or mother
    • "having the same national ancestor, belonging to the same people, or countryman"any fellow or man"a fellow believer, united to another by the bond of affection"an associate in employment or office"brethren in Christ
    • his brothers by blood
      • "all men"apostles"Christians, as those who are exalted to the same heavenly place
Variations 15 forms of this word
Translations 27 English renderings
Brother
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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: ἵνα · HEE-na
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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
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Verb — Active Subjunctive, third person plural the subject does the action — "he ___s" a possibility or purpose — try "he may ___" or "that he might ___" the built-in subject is "they"
προέλθωσιν Speech Verb Voice Active Mood Subjunctive Person Third Number Plural
Dictionary form: προέρχομαι · proh-ER-hoh-meh
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In the KJV here: they would go before
went before ×2 and passed on through ×1 going before ×1 he went ×1 he went forward ×1 outwent ×1 shall go ×1 they would go before ×1
Strong's Definition G4281
before, forward, go, outwent, passed, …
proerchomai
to go onward, precede (in place or time)
  • to go forward, go on
    • "to go before
    • to go before, precede
      • "to go before, in the advance of another
Variations 6 forms of this word
Translations 8 English renderings
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Preposition
εἰς Speech Preposition
Dictionary form: εἰς · ees
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In the KJV here: unto
into ×560 to ×325 unto ×204 for ×140 in ×127 on ×57 toward ×27 against ×26
Strong's Definition G1519
into, to, unto, for, in, …
eis
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • into, unto, to, towards, for, among
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 104 English renderings
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In the KJV here: you
you ×360 ye ×36 that ye ×5 your ×5 your sakes ×5 unto you ×4 of you ×3 you-ward ×3
Strong's Definition G5209
you, ye, your, you-ward
hymas
you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
  • you
Variations 4 forms of this word
Translations 21 English renderings
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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: καί · keh
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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
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Verb — Aorist Active Subjunctive, third person plural the action as a single whole, usually past — try "he ___ed" the subject does the action — "he ___s" a possibility or purpose — try "he may ___" or "that he might ___" the built-in subject is "they"
προκαταρτίσωσιν Speech Verb Tense Aorist Voice Active Mood Subjunctive Person Third Number Plural
Dictionary form: προκαταρτίζω · proh-ka-tahr-TEE-zoh
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In the KJV here: make up beforehand
make up beforehand ×1
Strong's Definition G4294
beforehand
prokatartizō
to prepare in advance
  • to prepare beforehand
Variations 1 forms of this word
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Definite Article — Accusative, feminine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
τὴν Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ὁ · hoh
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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
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In the KJV here: whereof ye had notice before
before had shewed ×1 foretold have ×1 shewed before ×1 whereof ye had notice before ×1
Strong's Definition G4293
before, foretold, shewed
prokatangellō
to anounce beforehand, i.e., predict, promise
  • to announce beforehand (that a thing will be)
    • of prophecies
    to preannounce in the sense of to promise
Variations 4 forms of this word
Translations 4 English renderings
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Noun — Accusative, feminine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
εὐλογίαν Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: εὐλογία · ev-loh-GEE-ah
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In the KJV here: bounty
blessing ×6 blessing of ×2 bountifully ×2 a blessing ×1 a matter of bounty ×1 blessings ×1 bounty ×1 fair speeches ×1
Strong's Definition G2129
blessing, bountifully, bounty, speeches, blessings
eulogia
fine speaking, i.e., elegance of language; commendation (___%___eulogy___%___), i.e., (reverentially) adoration; religiously, benediction; by implication, consecration; by extension, benefit or largess
  • praise, laudation, panegyric: of Christ or God
    • "fine discourse, polished language
    • in a bad sense, language artfully adapted to captivate the hearer: fair speaking, fine speeches
    an invocation of blessing, benediction"consecration"a (concrete) blessing, benefit
Variations 5 forms of this word
Translations 9 English renderings
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In the KJV here: your
your ×313 you ×156 of you ×33 of your ×24 ye ×6 your own ×4 yours ×4 to you ×3
Strong's Definition G5216
your, you, ye, yours, yourselves, …
hymōn
of (from or concerning) you
  • of yours
Variations 4 forms of this word
Translations 44 English renderings
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Demonstrative Pronoun — Accusative, feminine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
ταύτην Speech Demonstrative Pronoun Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: οὗτος · HOO-tose
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In the KJV here: that the same
this ×245 these ×77 the same ×34 he ×30 this man ×18 of this ×9 they ×9 is this ×6
Strong's Definition G3778
this, these, same, he, man, …
houtos
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
  • this
Variations 23 forms of this word
Translations 45 English renderings
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Adjective — Accusative, feminine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
ἑτοίμην Speech Adjective Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ἕτοιμος · HEH-too-mose
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In the KJV here: ready
ready ×11 a readiness ×1 and prepared ×1 are ready ×1 be ready ×1 made ready our hand ×1 they that were ready ×1
Strong's Definition G2092
ready, prepared, readiness
hetoimos
adjusted, i.e., ready
  • prepare ready
    • of things
      • ready at hand
        • "opportune, seasonable
      of persons
      • ready prepared
        • to do something
          • "to receive one coming
Variations 12 forms of this word
Translations 7 English renderings
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In the KJV here: might be
to be ×30 was ×12 be ×11 is ×8 am ×7 should be ×7 might be ×6 were ×5
Strong's Definition G1511
be, is, was, am, are, …
einai
to exist
  • to be, to exist, to happen, to be present
Variations 4 forms of this word
Translations 36 English renderings
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Greek: Adverb Or Adverb And Particle Combined Dictionary form: οὕτω · HOO-toh
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so ×147 even so ×14 thus ×14 likewise ×5 on this wise ×5 after this manner ×3 and so ×2 after that ×1
Strong's Definition G3779
so, thus, wise, likewise, manner, …
houtō
in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
  • in this manner, thus, so
Variations 2 forms of this word
Translations 27 English renderings
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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: ὡς · hose
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In the KJV here: as
as ×295 when ×41 as it were ×16 how ×14 as though ×12 about ×11 even as ×11 like ×7
Strong's Definition G5613
as, when, were, how, about, …
hōs
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • as, like, even as, etc.
Variations 1 forms of this word
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Noun — Accusative, feminine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
εὐλογίαν Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: εὐλογία · ev-loh-GEE-ah
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In the KJV here: a matter of bounty
blessing ×6 blessing of ×2 bountifully ×2 a blessing ×1 a matter of bounty ×1 blessings ×1 bounty ×1 fair speeches ×1
Strong's Definition G2129
blessing, bountifully, bounty, speeches, blessings
eulogia
fine speaking, i.e., elegance of language; commendation (___%___eulogy___%___), i.e., (reverentially) adoration; religiously, benediction; by implication, consecration; by extension, benefit or largess
  • praise, laudation, panegyric: of Christ or God
    • "fine discourse, polished language
    • in a bad sense, language artfully adapted to captivate the hearer: fair speaking, fine speeches
    an invocation of blessing, benediction"consecration"a (concrete) blessing, benefit
Variations 5 forms of this word
Translations 9 English renderings
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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: καί · keh
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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
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Particle
μὴ Speech Particle More Negative
Dictionary form: μή · may
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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
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as ×37 even as ×2 it as ×1 like as ×1 the kingdom of heaven is as ×1
Strong's Definition G5618
as
hōsper
just as, i.e., exactly like
  • just as, even as
Variations 1 forms of this word
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Noun — Accusative, feminine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
πλεονεξίαν Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: πλεονεξία · pleh-oh-neh-KSEE-ah
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In the KJV here: of covetousness
covetousness ×6 of covetousness ×2 greediness ×1 with covetous practices ×1
Strong's Definition G4124
covetousness, greediness, covetous
pleonexia
avarice, i.e., (by implication) fraudulency, extortion
  • greedy desire to have more, covetousness, avarice
Variations 6 forms of this word
Translations 4 English renderings
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