2 Timothy 3:7
Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
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ἔσται γὰρ καιρὸς ὅτε τῆς ὑγιαινούσης διδασκαλίας οὐκ ἀνέξονται ἀλλὰ κατὰ τὰς ἐπιθυμίας τὰς ἰδίας ἑαυτοῖς ἐπισωρεύσουσιν διδασκάλους κνηθόμενοι τὴν ἀκοήν
For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
ἵνα μηκέτι ὦμεν νήπιοι κλυδωνιζόμενοι καὶ περιφερόμενοι παντὶ ἀνέμῳ τῆς διδασκαλίας ἐν τῇ κυβείᾳ τῶν ἀνθρώπων ἐν πανουργίᾳ πρὸς τὴν μεθοδείαν τῆς πλάνης
That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
ὃς πάντας ἀνθρώπους θέλει σωθῆναι καὶ εἰς ἐπίγνωσιν ἀληθείας ἐλθεῖν
Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
ἐν πρᾶότητι παιδεύοντα τοὺς ἀντιδιατιθεμένους μήποτε δῷ αὐτοῖς ὁ θεὸς μετάνοιαν εἰς ἐπίγνωσιν ἀληθείας
In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if peradventure God will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
πῶς δύνασθε ὑμεῖς πιστεῦσαι δόξαν παρὰ ἀλλήλων λαμβάνοντες καὶ τὴν δόξαν τὴν παρὰ τοῦ μόνου θεοῦ οὐ ζητεῖτε
How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, from and seek not the honour that cometh God only?
Περὶ οὗ πολὺς ἡμῖν ὁ λόγος καὶ δυσερμήνευτος λέγειν ἐπεὶ νωθροὶ γεγόνατε ταῖς ἀκοαῖς
Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing.
בִּקֶּשׁ-לֵץ חָכְמָה וָאָיִן וְדַעַת לְנָבוֹן נָקָֽל׃
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
πᾶς γὰρ ὁ φαῦλα πράσσων μισεῖ τὸ φῶς καὶ οὐκ ἔρχεται πρὸς τὸ φῶς ἵνα μὴ ἐλεγχθῇ τὰ ἔργα αὐτοῦ·
For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
ὅμως μέντοι καὶ ἐκ τῶν ἀρχόντων πολλοὶ ἐπίστευσαν εἰς αὐτόν ἀλλὰ διὰ τοὺς Φαρισαίους οὐχ ὡμολόγουν ἵνα μὴ ἀποσυνάγωγοι γένωνται·
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:
Καὶ ἐγώ ἀδελφοί οὐκ ἠδυνήθην λαλῆσαι ὑμῖν ὡς πνευματικοῖς ἀλλ' ὡς σαρκικοῖς ὡς νηπίοις ἐν Χριστῷ
And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ.
וְלֹֽא-נָתַן יְהוָה לָכֶם לֵב לָדַעַת וְעֵינַיִם לִרְאוֹת וְאָזְנַיִם לִשְׁמֹעַ עַד הַיּוֹם הַזֶּֽה׃
Yet the LORD hath not given you an heart to perceive, and eyes to see, and ears to hear, unto this day.
אֲשֶׁר אָמְרוּ לָֽרֹאִים לֹא תִרְאוּ וְלַחֹזִים לֹא תֶחֱזוּ-לָנוּ נְכֹחוֹת דַּבְּרוּ-לָנוּ חֲלָקוֹת חֲזוּ מַהֲתַלּֽוֹת׃
Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:
ὁ δὲ ἀποκριθεὶς εἶπεν αὐτοῖς ὅτι ὑμῖν δέδοται γνῶναι τὰ μυστήρια τῆς βασιλείας τῶν οὐρανῶν ἐκείνοις δὲ οὐ δέδοται
He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
לָכֵן דַּבֵּר-אוֹתָם וְאָמַרְתָּ אֲלֵיהֶם כֹּה-אָמַר׀ אֲדֹנָי יְהוִה אִישׁ אִישׁ מִבֵּית יִשְׂרָאֵל אֲשֶׁר יַעֲלֶה אֶת-גִּלּוּלָיו אֶל-לִבּוֹ וּמִכְשׁוֹל עֲוֹנוֹ יָשִׂים נֹכַח פָּנָיו וּבָא אֶל-הַנָּבִיא אֲנִי יְהוָה נַעֲנֵיתִי לוֹ (בה) בָא בְּרֹב גִּלּוּלָֽיו׃
Therefore speak unto them, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Every man of the house of Israel that setteth up his idols in his heart, and putteth the stumblingblock of his iniquity before his face, and cometh to the prophet; I the LORD will answer him that cometh according to the multitude of his idols;
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2 Timothy 3:7
Grammar
ADV
Greek: Adverb Or Adverb And Particle Combined
Dictionary form:
πάντοτε
· PAHN-toh-teh
In English
In the KJV here: ever
always ×27
ever ×6
alway ×4
evermore ×2
be alway ×1
we are always ×1
ye always ×1
Strong's Definition
G3842
always, ever, alway, evermore
pantote
every when, i.e., at all times
- at all times, always, ever
Variations
3 forms of this word
Translations
7 English renderings
Grammar
V-PAP-APN
Verb — Present Active Participle Accusative, neuter plural
ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing"
the subject does the action — "he ___s"
a verbal adjective — try "___ing" or "the one who ___s"
the direct object — the one receiving the action
| μανθάνοντα | Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Participle Case Accusative Gender Neuter Number Plural |
In English
In the KJV here: learning
learn ×6
have learned ×2
thou hast learned ×2
hath learned ×1
having understood ×1
i learn ×1
learn let ×1
learned have ×1
Strong's Definition
G3129
learn, learned, learning, understood
manthanō
to learn (in any way)
- to learn, be appraised
- to increase one's knowledge, to be increased in knowledge "to hear, be informed"to learn by use and practice
- to be in the habit of, accustomed to
Variations
12 forms of this word
Translations
18 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
ADV
Greek: Adverb Or Adverb And Particle Combined
Dictionary form:
μηδέποτε
· may-THEH-poh-teh
In English
In the KJV here: never
never ×1
Strong's Definition
G3368
never
mēdepote
not even ever
- never
Variations
1 forms of this word
Translations
1 English renderings
Grammar
PREP
Preposition
| εἰς | Speech Preposition |
In English
In the KJV here: to
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
Grammar
N-ASF
Noun — Accusative, feminine singular
the direct object — the one receiving the action
| ἐπίγνωσιν | Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: the knowledge
knowledge ×7
the knowledge ×5
the acknowledging ×3
is the knowledge ×1
knowledge of ×1
knowledge of him that hath ×1
the acknowledgement ×1
their knowledge ×1
Strong's Definition
G1922
knowledge, acknowledging, acknowledgement
epignōsis
recognition, i.e., (by implication) full discernment, acknowledgement
- precise and correct knowledge
- used in the New Testament of the knowledge of things ethical and divine
Variations
6 forms of this word
Translations
8 English renderings
Grammar
N-GSF
Noun — Genitive, feminine singular
possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
| ἀληθείας | Speech Noun Case Genitive Gender Feminine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: of the truth
truth ×62
truth of ×13
the truth ×11
a truth ×5
of the truth ×5
in truth ×4
of truth ×3
true ×1
Strong's Definition
G225
truth, truths, verity
alētheia
truth
- objectively
- what is true in any matter under consideration
- truly, in truth, according to truth "of a truth, in reality, in fact, certainly
- in the greatest latitude "the true notions of God which are open to human reason without his supernatural intervention
- truth as a personal excellence
- that candour of mind which is free from affection, pretence, simulation, falsehood, deceit
Variations
9 forms of this word
Translations
13 English renderings
Grammar
V-2AAN
Verb — Active
the subject does the action — "he ___s"
| ἐλθεῖν | Speech Verb Voice Active |
In English
In the KJV here: to come
came ×93
come ×78
cometh ×56
they came ×24
to come ×22
is come ×18
i come ×17
he came ×15
Strong's Definition
G2064
come, came, cometh, coming, went, …
erchomai
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- to come
- of persons
- to come from one place to another, and used both of persons arriving "to appear, make one's appearance, come before the public
- to come into being, arise, come forth, show itself, find place or influence "be established, become known, to come (fall) into or unto
Variations
65 forms of this word
Translations
146 English renderings
Grammar
V-PNP-APN
Verb — Present Participle Accusative, neuter plural
ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing"
a verbal adjective — try "___ing" or "the one who ___s"
the direct object — the one receiving the action
| δυνάμενα | Speech Verb Tense Present Mood Participle Case Accusative Gender Neuter Number Plural |
In English
In the KJV here: able
can ×49
cannot ×20
could ×15
is able ×8
he cannot ×7
thou canst ×7
can ye ×4
he could ×4
Strong's Definition
G1410
can, able, cannot, could, canst, …
dynamai
to be able or possible
- to be able, have power whether by virtue of one's own ability and resources, or of a state of mind, or through favorable circumstances, or by permission of law or custom "to be able to do something"to be capable, strong and powerful
Variations
47 forms of this word
Translations
70 English renderings