2 Timothy 2:20

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.
Word Reference
Original Word Definitions
Ἐν
G1722 PREP
en
___%___in,___%___ at, (up-)on, by, etc
  • in, by, with
μεγάλῃ
G3173 A-DSF
megas
big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
  • great
    • of the external form or sensible appearance of things (or of persons)
      • in particular, of space and its dimensions, as respects
        • mass and weight: great
          • "compass and extent: large, spacious"measure and height: long"stature and age: great, old
      of number and quantity: numerous, large, abundant"of age: the elder"used of intensity and its degrees: with great effort, of the affections and emotions of the mind, of natural events powerfully affecting the senses: violent, mighty, strong
    predicated of rank, as belonging to
    • persons, eminent for ability, virtue, authority, power
      • "things esteemed highly for their importance: of great moment, of great weight, importance"a thing to be highly esteemed for its excellence: excellent
    splendid, prepared on a grand scale, stately"great things
    • of God's preeminent blessings
      • "of things which overstep the province of a created being, proud (presumptuous) things, full of arrogance, derogatory to the majesty of God
δὲ
G1161 CONJ
de
but, and, etc
  • but, moreover, and, etc.
οἰκίᾳ
G3614 N-DSF
oikia
properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)
  • a house
    • an inhabited edifice, a dwelling
      • "the inmates of a house, the family"property, wealth, goods
οὐκ
G3756 PRT-N
ou
the absolute negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not
  • no, not
ἔστιν
G2076
esti
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
  • third person singular of ___%___to be___%___
μόνον
G3440
monon
merely
  • only, alone, but
σκεύη
G4632 N-NPN
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
    metaphorically
    • a man of quality, a chosen instrument
      • "in a bad sense, an assistant in accomplishing an evil deed
χρυσᾶ
G5552 A-NPN
chryseos
made of gold
  • golden
    • "made of gold"overlaid or covered with gold
καὶ
G2532 CONJ
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
ἀργυρᾶ
G693 A-NPN
argyreos
made of silver
  • of silver, silvery
ἀλλὰ
G235 CONJ
alla
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • but
    • nevertheless, notwithstanding
      • "an objection"an exception"a restriction"nay, rather, yea, moreover"forms a transition to the cardinal matter
καὶ
G2532 CONJ
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
ξύλινα
G3585 A-NPN
xylinos
wooden
  • wooden, made of wood
καὶ
G2532 CONJ
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
ὀστράκινα
G3749 A-NPN
ostrakinos
earthen-ware, i.e., clayey; by implication, frail
  • earthen, clay
    • with the added suggestion of frailty
καὶ
G2532 CONJ
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
ἃ
G3739 R-NPN
hos
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • who, which, what, that
μὲν
G3303 PRT
men
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with G1161 (this one, the former, etc.)
  • truly, certainly, surely, indeed
εἰς
G1519 PREP
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
τιμὴν
G5092 N-ASF
timē
a value, i.e., money paid, or (concretely and collectively) valuables; by analogy, esteem (especially of the highest degree), or the dignity itself
  • a valuing by which the price is fixed
    • of the price itself
      • "of the price paid or received for a person or thing bought or sold
    honor which belongs or is shown to one
    • of the honor which one has by reason of rank and state of office which he holds
      • "deference, reverence
ἃ
G3739 R-NPN
hos
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • who, which, what, that
δὲ
G1161 CONJ
de
but, and, etc
  • but, moreover, and, etc.
εἰς
G1519 PREP
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
ἀτιμίαν·
G819 N-ASF
atimia
infamy, i.e., (subjectively) comparative indignity, (objectively) disgrace
  • dishonor, ignominy, disgrace

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·
20
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.
Cross References

Romans 9:21

ἢ οὐκ ἔχει ἐξουσίαν ὁ κεραμεὺς τοῦ πηλοῦ ἐκ τοῦ αὐτοῦ φυράματος ποιῆσαι ὃ μὲν εἰς τιμὴν σκεῦος ὃ δὲ εἰς ἀτιμίαν
21
Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?

1 Timothy 3:15

ἐὰν δὲ βραδύνω ἵνα εἰδῇς πῶς δεῖ ἐν οἴκῳ θεοῦ ἀναστρέφεσθαι ἥτις ἐστὶν ἐκκλησία θεοῦ ζῶντος στῦλος καὶ ἑδραίωμα τῆς ἀληθείας
15
But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

1 Peter 2:5

καὶ αὐτοὶ ὡς λίθοι ζῶντες οἰκοδομεῖσθε οἶκος πνευματικὸς ἱεράτευμα ἅγιον ἀνενέγκαι πνευματικὰς θυσίας εὐπροσδέκτους τῷ θεῷ διὰ Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ
5
Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 3:9

θεοῦ γάρ ἐσμεν συνεργοί θεοῦ γεώργιον θεοῦ οἰκοδομή ἐστε
9
For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building.

Ezra 1:6

וְכָל-סְבִיבֹֽתֵיהֶם חִזְּקוּ בִֽידֵיהֶם בִּכְלֵי-כֶסֶף בַּזָּהָב בָּֽרְכוּשׁ וּבַבְּהֵמָה וּבַמִּגְדָּנוֹת לְבַד עַל-כָּל-הִתְנַדֵּֽב׃
6
And all they that were about them strengthened their hands with vessels of silver, with gold, with goods, and with beasts, and with precious things, beside all that was willingly offered.

Ezra 6:5

וְאַף מָאנֵי בֵית-אֱלָהָא דִּי דַֽהֲבָה וְכַסְפָּא דִּי נְבֽוּכַדְנֶצַּר הַנְפֵּק מִן-הֵֽיכְלָא דִֽי-בִירוּשְׁלֶם וְהֵיבֵל לְבָבֶל יַֽהֲתִיבוּן וִיהָךְ לְהֵֽיכְלָא דִי-בִירֽוּשְׁלֶם לְאַתְרֵהּ וְתַחֵת בְּבֵית אֱלָהָֽא׃
5
And also let the golden and silver vessels of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took forth out of the temple which is at Jerusalem, and brought unto Babylon, be restored, and brought again unto the temple which is at Jerusalem, every one to his place, and place them in the house of God.

Ephesians 2:22

ἐν ᾧ καὶ ὑμεῖς συνοικοδομεῖσθε εἰς κατοικητήριον τοῦ θεοῦ ἐν πνεύματι
22
In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.

2 Corinthians 4:7

Ἔχομεν δὲ τὸν θησαυρὸν τοῦτον ἐν ὀστρακίνοις σκεύεσιν ἵνα ἡ ὑπερβολὴ τῆς δυνάμεως ᾖ τοῦ θεοῦ καὶ μὴ ἐξ ἡμῶν·
7
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.

Lamentations 4:2

בְּנֵי צִיּוֹן הַיְקָרִים הַמְסֻלָּאִים בַּפָּז אֵיכָה נֶחְשְׁבוּ לְנִבְלֵי-חֶרֶשׂ מַעֲשֵׂה יְדֵי יוֹצֵֽר׃
2
The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold, how are they esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands of the potter!

1 Corinthians 3:16

οὐκ οἴδατε ὅτι ναὸς θεοῦ ἐστε καὶ τὸ πνεῦμα τοῦ θεοῦ οἰκεῖ ἐν ὑμῖν
16
Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

Daniel 5:2

בֵּלְשַׁאצַּר אֲמַר׀ בִּטְעֵם חַמְרָא לְהַיְתָיָה לְמָאנֵי דַּהֲבָא וְכַסְפָּא דִּי הַנְפֵּק נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּר אֲבוּהִי מִן-הֵיכְלָא דִּי בִירוּשְׁלֶם וְיִשְׁתּוֹן בְּהוֹן מַלְכָּא וְרַבְרְבָנוֹהִי שֵׁגְלָתֵהּ וּלְחֵנָתֵֽהּ׃
2
Belshazzar, whiles he tasted the wine, commanded to bring the golden and silver vessels which his father Nebuchadnezzar had taken out of the temple which was in Jerusalem; that the king, and his princes, his wives, and his concubines, might drink therein.

Hebrews 3:2

πιστὸν ὄντα τῷ ποιήσαντι αὐτὸν ὡς καὶ Μωσῆς ἐν ὅλῳ τῷ οἴκῳ αὐτοῦ
2
Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house.

Exodus 27:3

וְעָשִׂיתָ סִּֽירֹתָיו לְדַשְּׁנוֹ וְיָעָיו וּמִזְרְקֹתָיו וּמִזְלְגֹתָיו וּמַחְתֹּתָיו לְכָל-כֵּלָיו תַּֽעֲשֶׂה נְחֹֽשֶׁת׃
3
And thou shalt make his pans to receive his ashes, and his shovels, and his basons, and his fleshhooks, and his firepans: all the vessels thereof thou shalt make of brass.
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