1 Are we beginning again to commend ourselves? or need we, as do some, epistles of commendation to you or from you?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Do we begin G756 (ἄρχομαι) — to
commence (in order of time)
- again G3825 (πάλιν) — (adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) back, (of time) once
more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
- to commend G4921 (συνιστάω) — to set together,
i.e. (by implication) to introduce (favorably), or (figuratively) to
exhibit; intransitively, to stand near, or (figuratively) to
constitute
- ourselves G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also
(in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-,
thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
- or G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- need we G5535 (χρῄζω) — to make (i.e. have) necessity, i.e. be in want of
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- some G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- epistles G1992 (ἐπιστολή) — a written message
- of commendation G4956 (συστατικός) — introductory, i.e. recommendatory
- to G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to,
i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to;
with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
- of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- commendation G4956 (συστατικός) — introductory, i.e. recommendatory
- from you G4771 (σύ) — thou
2 Ye are our epistle, written in our hearts, known and read of all men;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
- are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- our G1473 (ἐγώ)
- epistle G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- epistle G1992 (ἐπιστολή) — a written message
- written G1449 (ἐγγράφω) — to "engrave", i.e. inscribe
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- hearts G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- hearts G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e.
(figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the
middle
- known G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great
variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with
others not thus clearly expressed)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- read G314 (ἀναγινώσκω) — to know again, i.e. (by extension) to read
- of G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place
(beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the
accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
3 being made manifest that ye are an epistle of Christ, ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in tables that are hearts of flesh.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- manifestly G5319 (φανερόω) — to render apparent (literally or figuratively)
- declared G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- to be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- the epistle G1992 (ἐπιστολή) — a written message
- of Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- ministered G1247 (διακονέω) — to be an attendant, i.e. wait upon (menially or as a host,
friend, or (figuratively) teacher); technically, to act as a Christian
deacon
- by G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place
(beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the
accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- written G1449 (ἐγγράφω) — to "engrave", i.e. inscribe
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- with ink G3188 (μέλαν) — ink
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- with the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by
analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by
implication) vital principle, men…
- of the living G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- tables G4109 (πλάξ) — a moulding-board, i.e. flat surface ("plate", or tablet,
literally or figuratively)
- of stone G3035 (λίθινος) — stony, i.e. made of stone
- fleshy G4560 (σάρκινος) — similar to flesh, i.e. (by analogy) soft
- of the heart G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e.
(figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the
middle
4 And such confidence have we through Christ to God-ward:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- such G5108 (τοιοῦτος) — truly this,
i.e. of this sort (to denote character or individuality)
- trust G4006 (πεποίθησις) — reliance
- have we G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- through G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- Christ G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- to G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to,
i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to;
with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
- God-ward G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- God-ward G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
5 not that we are sufficient of ourselves, to account anything as from ourselves; but our sufficiency is from God;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- we are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- sufficient G2425 (ἱκανός) — competent
(as if coming in season), i.e. ample (in amount) or fit (in
character)
- of G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- ourselves G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also
(in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-,
thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
- to think G3049 (λογίζομαι) — to take an inventory, i.e. estimate (literally
or figuratively)
- any thing G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- our G1473 (ἐγώ)
- sufficiency G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- sufficiency G2426 (ἱκανότης) — ability
- God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
6 who also made us sufficient as ministers of a new covenant; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Who G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- hath made G2427 (ἱκανόω) — to enable, i.e. qualify
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- able ministers G1249 (διάκονος) — an
attendant, i.e. (genitive case) a waiter (at table or in other menial
duties); specially, a Christian teacher and pastor (technically, a
deacon or deacone…
- of the new G2537 (καινός) — new (especially in freshness; while is
properly so with respect to age
- testament G1242 (διαθήκη) — properly, a disposition, i.e. (specially) a contract
(especially a devisory will)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- of the letter G1121 (γράμμα) — a writing, i.e. a letter, note, epistle, book, etc.; plural
learning
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- of the spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by
analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by
implication) vital principle, men…
- for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- the letter G1121 (γράμμα) — a writing, i.e. a letter, note, epistle, book, etc.; plural
learning
- killeth G615 (ἀποκτείνω) — to kill outright; figuratively, to
destroy
- but G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- the spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by
analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by
implication) vital principle, men…
- giveth life G2227 (ζωοποιέω) — to (re-)vitalize (literally or
figuratively)
7 But if the ministration of death, written, and engraven on stones, came with glory, so that the children of Israel could not look stedfastly upon the face of Moses for the glory of his face; which glory was passing away:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- the ministration G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the ministration G1248 (διακονία) — attendance (as a servant, etc.); figuratively
(eleemosynary) aid, (official) service (especially of the Christian
teacher, or technically of the diaconate)
- of death G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of death G2288 (θάνατος) — (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or
figuratively)
- G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- written G1121 (γράμμα) — a writing, i.e. a letter, note, epistle, book, etc.; plural
learning
- engraven G1795 (ἐντυπόω) — to enstamp, i.e.
engrave
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- stones G3037 (λίθος) — a stone (literally or
figuratively)
- was G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- glorious G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application
(literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
- so that G5620 (ὥστε) — so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations
of consecution, as follow)
- the children G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the children G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very
widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
- of Israel G2474 (Ἰσραήλ) — Israel (i.e. Jisrael), the adopted name of
Jacob, including his descendants (literally or figuratively)
- could G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- stedfastly behold G816 (ἀτενίζω) — to gaze intently
- G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- the face G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the face G4383 (πρόσωπον) — the front (as being towards
view), i.e. the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by
implication, presence, person
- of Moses G3475 (Μωσεύς) — Moseus, Moses, or Mouses (i.e. Mosheh), the
Hebrew lawgiver
- for G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- the glory G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the glory G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application
(literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
- of his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- countenance G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- countenance G4383 (πρόσωπον) — the front (as being towards
view), i.e. the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by
implication, presence, person
- which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- was to be done away G2673 (καταργέω) — to be (render) entirely idle (useless), literally
or figuratively
8 how shall not rather the ministration of the spirit be with glory?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- How G4459 (πῶς) — an interrogative particle of manner; in
what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as
exclamation, how much!
- shall G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- not G3780 (οὐχί) — not indeed
- the ministration G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the ministration G1248 (διακονία) — attendance (as a servant, etc.); figuratively
(eleemosynary) aid, (official) service (especially of the Christian
teacher, or technically of the diaconate)
- of the spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by
analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by
implication) vital principle, men…
- be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- rather G3123 (μᾶλλον) — (adverbially) more (in
a greater degree) or rather
- G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- glorious G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application
(literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
9 For if the ministration of condemnation hath glory, much rather doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- the ministration G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the ministration G1248 (διακονία) — attendance (as a servant, etc.); figuratively
(eleemosynary) aid, (official) service (especially of the Christian
teacher, or technically of the diaconate)
- of condemnation G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of condemnation G2633 (κατάκρισις) — sentencing adversely (the act)
- glory G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application
(literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
- much G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any
respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely;
neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
- more G3123 (μᾶλλον) — (adverbially) more (in
a greater degree) or rather
- doth G4052 (περισσεύω) — to superabound (in quantity or quality), be in excess, be
superfluous; also (transitively) to cause to superabound or
excel
- of righteousness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of righteousness G1343 (δικαιοσύνη) — equity (of character or act); specially (Christian)
justification
- exceed G4052 (περισσεύω) — to superabound (in quantity or quality), be in excess, be
superfluous; also (transitively) to cause to superabound or
excel
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
10 For verily that which hath been made glorious hath not been made glorious in this respect, by reason of the glory that surpasseth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- even G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- that which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- was made glorious G1392 (δοξάζω) — to render (or esteem) glorious (in a wide
application)
- had G1392 (δοξάζω) — to render (or esteem) glorious (in a wide
application)
- no G3761 (οὐδέ) — not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
- glory G1392 (δοξάζω) — to render (or esteem) glorious (in a wide
application)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- respect G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- respect G3313 (μέρος) — a division or share (literally or figuratively,
in a wide application)
- by reason of G1752 (ἕνεκα) — on account of
- the glory G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application
(literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
- that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- excelleth G5235 (ὑπερβάλλω) — to throw beyod the usual mark, i.e. (figuratively)
to surpass (only active participle supereminent)
11 For if that which passeth away was with glory, much more that which remaineth is in glory.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- that which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- is done away G2673 (καταργέω) — to be (render) entirely idle (useless), literally
or figuratively
- G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- glorious G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application
(literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
- much G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any
respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely;
neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
- more G3123 (μᾶλλον) — (adverbially) more (in
a greater degree) or rather
- remaineth G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or
expectancy)
- G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
12 Having therefore such a hope, we use great boldness of speech,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Seeing then G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- that we have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- such G5108 (τοιοῦτος) — truly this,
i.e. of this sort (to denote character or individuality)
- hope G1680 (ἐλπίς) — expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence
- we use G5530 (χράομαι) — to furnish what is needed; (give an oracle, "graze" (touch slightly),
light upon, etc.), i.e. (by implication) to employ or (by extension)
to act towards one…
- great G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any
respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely;
neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
- plainness of speech G3954 (παῤῥησία) — all out-spokenness, i.e.
frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance
13 and are not as Moses, who put a veil upon his face, that the children of Israel should not look stedfastly on the end of that which was passing away:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- as G2509 (καθάπερ) — exactly as
- Moses G3475 (Μωσεύς) — Moseus, Moses, or Mouses (i.e. Mosheh), the
Hebrew lawgiver
- put G5087 (τίθημι) — to place (in the widest application, literally and figuratively;
properly, in a passive or horizontal posture, and thus different from
, which properly denote…
- a vail G2571 (κάλυμα) — a cover, i.e. veil
- over G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time,
place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive
case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
- his G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also
(in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-,
thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
- face G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- face G4383 (πρόσωπον) — the front (as being towards
view), i.e. the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by
implication, presence, person
- that G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to,
i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to;
with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
- the children G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the children G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very
widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
- of Israel G2474 (Ἰσραήλ) — Israel (i.e. Jisrael), the adopted name of
Jacob, including his descendants (literally or figuratively)
- could G816 (ἀτενίζω) — to gaze intently
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- stedfastly look G816 (ἀτενίζω) — to gaze intently
- to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- the end G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the end G5056 (τέλος) — properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e. (by implication) the
conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or
indefinitely), resul…
- of that which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- is abolished G2673 (καταργέω) — to be (render) entirely idle (useless), literally
or figuratively
14 but their minds were hardened: for until this very day at the reading of the old covenant the same veil remaineth, it not being revealed to them that it is done away in Christ.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- their G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- minds G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- minds G3540 (νόημα) — a perception, i.e. purpose, or (by implication) the
intellect, disposition, itself
- were blinded G4456 (πωρόω) — to petrify, i.e.
(figuratively) to indurate (render stupid or callous)
- for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- until G891 (ἄχρι) — (of
time) until or (of place) up to
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- this day G4594 (σήμερον) — on the (i.e. this) day (or night current or
just passed); generally, now (i.e. at present, hitherto)
- remaineth G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or
expectancy)
- the same G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the same G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- vail G2571 (κάλυμα) — a cover, i.e. veil
- G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- untaken away G343 (ἀνακαλύπτω) — to unveil
- in G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time,
place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive
case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
- the reading G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the reading G320 (ἀνάγνωσις) — (the act of) reading
- of the old G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the old G3820 (παλαιός) — antique, i.e. not recent, worn out
- testament G1242 (διαθήκη) — properly, a disposition, i.e. (specially) a contract
(especially a devisory will)
- which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- is done away G2673 (καταργέω) — to be (render) entirely idle (useless), literally
or figuratively
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
15 But unto this day, whensoever Moses is read, a veil lieth upon their heart.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- even unto G2193 (ἕως) — a conjunction, preposition and adverb of
continuance, until (of time and place)
- this day G4594 (σήμερον) — on the (i.e. this) day (or night current or
just passed); generally, now (i.e. at present, hitherto)
- when G2259 (ἡνίκα) — at which time
- Moses G3475 (Μωσεύς) — Moseus, Moses, or Mouses (i.e. Mosheh), the
Hebrew lawgiver
- is read G314 (ἀναγινώσκω) — to know again, i.e. (by extension) to read
- the vail G2571 (κάλυμα) — a cover, i.e. veil
- is G2749 (κεῖμαι) — to lie outstretched (literally or
figuratively)
- upon G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time,
place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive
case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
- their G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- heart G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- heart G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e.
(figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the
middle
16 But whensoever it shall turn to the Lord, the veil is taken away.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Nevertheless G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- when G2259 (ἡνίκα) — at which time
- G302 (ἄν)
- it shall turn G1994 (ἐπιστρέφω) — to revert (literally, figuratively or
morally)
- to G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to,
i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to;
with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
- the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- the vail G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the vail G2571 (κάλυμα) — a cover, i.e. veil
- shall be taken away G4014 (περιαιρέω) — to remove all around,
i.e. unveil, cast off (anchor); figuratively, to expiate
17 Now the Lord is the Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Now G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- that Spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- that Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by
analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by
implication) vital principle, men…
- and G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- where G3757 (οὗ) — at which place, i.e.
where
- the Spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by
analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by
implication) vital principle, men…
- of the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- there G1563 (ἐκεῖ) — there; by extension, thither
- liberty G1657 (ἐλευθερία) — freedom (legitimate or licentious, chiefly moral or
ceremonial)
18 But we all, with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are transformed into the same image from glory to glory, even as from the Lord the Spirit.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- we G1473 (ἐγώ)
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- with G4383 (πρόσωπον) — the front (as being towards
view), i.e. the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by
implication, presence, person
- open G343 (ἀνακαλύπτω) — to unveil
- face G4383 (πρόσωπον) — the front (as being towards
view), i.e. the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by
implication, presence, person
- beholding as in a glass G2734 (κατοπτρίζομαι) — to mirror oneself, i.e. to see reflected
(figuratively)
- the glory G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the glory G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application
(literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
- of the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- are changed G3339 (μεταμορφόω) — to transform (literally or figuratively,
"metamorphose")
- into the same G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- image G1504 (εἰκών) — a likeness, i.e. (literally) statue, profile, or
(figuratively) representation, resemblance
- from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- glory G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application
(literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
- to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- as G2509 (καθάπερ) — exactly as
- by the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by
analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by
implication) vital principle, men…
- of G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)