1 But there arose false prophets also among the people, as among you also there shall be false teachers, who shall privily bring in destructive heresies, denying even the Master that bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction.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.
- there were G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- false prophets G5578 (ψευδοπροφήτης) — a spurious prophet, i.e. pretended foreteller or
religious impostor
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- among G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the people G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the people G2992 (λαός) — a people (in general; thus differing from
, which denotes one's own populace)
- even G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- there shall be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- false teachers G5572 (ψευδοδιδάσκαλος) — a spurious teacher, i.e. propagator of erroneous
Christian doctrine
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- who G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which
same
- privily shall bring in G3919 (παρεισάγω) — to lead in aside, i.e. introduce
surreptitiously
- damnable G684 (ἀπώλεια) — ruin or loss (physical, spiritual
or eternal)
- heresies G139 (αἵρεσις) — properly, a choice, i.e. (specially) a party or (abstractly)
disunion
- denying G720 (ἀρνέομαι) — to contradict, i.e. disavow, reject, abnegate
- the Lord G1203 (δεσπότης) — an absolute ruler
("despot")
- that bought G59 (ἀγοράζω) — properly, to go to market, i.e. (by implication) to purchase;
specially, to redeem
- them 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
- and bring upon G1863 (ἐπάγω) — to superinduce, i.e. inflict (an evil), charge (a
crime)
- themselves G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also
(in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-,
thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
- swift G5031 (ταχινός) — curt, i.e. impending
- destruction G684 (ἀπώλεια) — ruin or loss (physical, spiritual
or eternal)
2 And many shall follow their lascivious doings; by reason of whom the way of the truth shall be evil spoken of.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- many G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any
respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely;
neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
- shall follow G1811 (ἐξακολουθέω) — to follow out, i.e. (figuratively) to imitate,
obey, yield to
- 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
- pernicious ways G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- pernicious ways G684 (ἀπώλεια) — ruin or loss (physical, spiritual
or eternal)
- by reason of G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- whom G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- the way G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the way G3598 (ὁδός) — a road; by implication, a progress (the
route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means
- of truth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
- shall be evil spoken of G987 (βλασφημέω) — to vilify; specially, to speak impiously
3 And in covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose sentence now from of old lingereth not, and their destruction slumbereth not.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- through G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- covetousness G4124 (πλεονεξία) — avarice, i.e. (by implication) fraudulency,
extortion
- shall they G1710 (ἐμπορεύομαι) — to travel in (a country as a pedlar), i.e. (by
implication) to trade
- with feigned G4112 (πλαστός) — moulded, i.e. (by implication) artificial or (figuratively)
fictitious (false)
- words G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a
topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or
motive; by extension, a computa…
- make merchandise of G1710 (ἐμπορεύομαι) — to travel in (a country as a pedlar), i.e. (by
implication) to trade
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- whose G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- judgment G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- judgment G2917 (κρίμα) — a decision (the function or the effect, for or against
("crime"))
- now G691 (ἀργέω) — to be idle, i.e. (figuratively) to delay
- of a long time G1597 (ἔκπαλαι) — long ago, for a long while
- lingereth G691 (ἀργέω) — to be idle, i.e. (figuratively) to delay
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- 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
- damnation G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- damnation G684 (ἀπώλεια) — ruin or loss (physical, spiritual
or eternal)
- slumbereth G3573 (νυστάζω) — to nod, i.e. (by implication) to
fall asleep; figuratively, to delay
4 For if God spared not angels when they sinned, but cast them down to hell, and committed them to pits of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment;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.
- 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
- spared G5339 (φείδομαι) — to be chary of, i.e. (subjectively) to abstain
or (objectively) to treat leniently
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- the angels G32 (ἄγγελος) — compare ) (to bring
tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a
pastor
- that sinned G264 (ἁμαρτάνω) — properly, to miss the mark (and so not share in the prize), i.e.
(figuratively) to err, especially (morally) to sin
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- cast G5020 (ταρταρόω) — to incarcerate in eternal
torment
- down to hell G5020 (ταρταρόω) — to incarcerate in eternal
torment
- and delivered G3860 (παραδίδωμι) — to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust,
transmit
- into chains G4577 (σειρά) — akin to );
a chain (as binding or drawing)
- of darkness G2217 (ζόφος) — gloom (as shrouding like a
cloud)
- to be reserved G5083 (τηρέω) — to guard (from loss or
injury, properly, by keeping the eye upon; and thus differing from
, which is properly to prevent escaping; and from , which
implies a…
- unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- judgment G2920 (κρίσις) — decision (subjectively or objectively, for or against); by
extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice (especially, divine
law)
5 and spared not the ancient world, but preserved Noah with seven others, a preacher of righteousness, when he brought a flood upon the world of the ungodly;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- spared G5339 (φείδομαι) — to be chary of, i.e. (subjectively) to abstain
or (objectively) to treat leniently
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- the G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration;
by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its
inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
- old G744 (ἀρχαῖος) — original or primeval
- world G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration;
by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its
inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- saved G5442 (φυλάσσω) — to watch, i.e. be on
guard (literally of figuratively); by implication, to preserve, obey,
avoid
- Noah G3575 (Νῶε) — Noë, (i.e. Noäch), a patriarch
- the eighth G3590 (ὄγδοος) — the eighth
- a preacher G2783 (κῆρυξ) — a herald, i.e. of divine truth (especially of the
gospel)
- of righteousness G1343 (δικαιοσύνη) — equity (of character or act); specially (Christian)
justification
- bringing in G1863 (ἐπάγω) — to superinduce, i.e. inflict (an evil), charge (a
crime)
- the flood G2627 (κατακλυσμός) — an inundation
- upon the world G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration;
by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its
inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
- of the ungodly G765 (ἀσεβής) — irreverent, i.e. (by extension) impious or wicked
6 and turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah into ashes condemned them with an overthrow, having made them an example unto those that should live ungodly;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- turning G5077 (τεφρόω) — to incinerate, i.e. consume
- the cities G4172 (πόλις) — a town
(properly, with walls, of greater or less size)
- of Sodom G4670 (Σόδομα) — Sodoma (i.e. Sedom), a place in
Palestine
- Gomorrha G1116 (Γόμοῤῥα) — Gomorrha (i.e. Amorah), a place near the Dead
Sea
- into ashes G5077 (τεφρόω) — to incinerate, i.e. consume
- condemned G2632 (κατακρίνω) — to judge against, i.e. sentence
- with an overthrow G2692 (καταστροφή) — an overturn ("catastrophe"), i.e. demolition; figuratively,
apostasy
- making 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…
- an ensample G5262 (ὑπόδειγμα) — an exhibit for imitation or warning (figuratively,
specimen, adumbration)
- unto those that after should G3195 (μέλλω) — to
intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or
things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity,
probability, poss…
- live ungodly G764 (ἀσεβέω) — to be (by implied act) impious or wicked
7 and delivered righteous Lot, sore distressed by the lascivious life of the wickedCross 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
- delivered G4506 (ῥύομαι) — compare ); to rush or draw (for oneself), i.e.
rescue
- just G1342 (δίκαιος) — equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent,
holy (absolutely or relatively)
- Lot G3091 (Λώτ) — Lot, a patriarch
- vexed G2669 (καταπονέω) — to labor down, i.e. wear with toil
(figuratively, harass)
- G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- with 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…
- the filthy G766 (ἀσέλγεια) — licentiousness (sometimes including other
vices)
- conversation G391 (ἀναστροφή) — behavior
- of the wicked G113 (ἄθεσμος) — lawless, i.e. (by implication) criminal
8 (for that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their lawless deeds):Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- that righteous man G1342 (δίκαιος) — equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent,
holy (absolutely or relatively)
- dwelling G1460 (ἐγκατοικέω) — to settle down in a place, i.e. reside
- among G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- them 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
- in seeing G990 (βλέμμα) — vision (properly concrete; by implication,
abstract)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- hearing G189 (ἀκοή) — hearing (the act, the sense or the thing heard)
- vexed G928 (βασανίζω) — to torture
- righteous G1342 (δίκαιος) — equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent,
holy (absolutely or relatively)
- soul G5590 (ψυχή) — breath, i.e. (by implication) spirit, abstractly or
concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on
the one hand from , which is the rat…
- from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- day G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the
time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several
days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
- to G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- with G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or
occupation); by implication, an act
- unlawful G459 (ἄνομος) — lawless, i.e. (negatively)
not subject to (the Jewish) law; (by implication, a Gentile), or
(positively) wicked
- deeds G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or
occupation); by implication, an act
9 the Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptation, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment unto the day of judgment;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- knoweth how G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being
borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see
(literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
- to deliver G4506 (ῥύομαι) — compare ); to rush or draw (for oneself), i.e.
rescue
- the godly G2152 (εὐσεβής) — well-reverent, i.e. pious
- out of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- temptations G3986 (πειρασμός) — a putting to proof (by experiment (of good), experience (of
evil), solicitation, discipline or provocation); by implication,
adversity
- and G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- to reserve G5083 (τηρέω) — to guard (from loss or
injury, properly, by keeping the eye upon; and thus differing from
, which is properly to prevent escaping; and from , which
implies a…
- the unjust G94 (ἄδικος) — unjust; by extension wicked;
by implication, treacherous; specially, heathen
- unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- the day G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the
time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several
days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
- of judgment G2920 (κρίσις) — decision (subjectively or objectively, for or against); by
extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice (especially, divine
law)
- to be punished G2849 (κολάζω) — properly, to curtail, i.e. (figuratively) to
chastise (or reserve for infliction)
10 but chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of defilement, and despise dominion. Daring, self-willed, they tremble not to rail at dignities: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.
- chiefly G3122 (μάλιστα) — (adverbially) most (in the greatest degree) or
particularly
- them that walk G4198 (πορεύομαι) — to traverse, i.e.
travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively,
die), live, etc.);
- after G3694 (ὀπίσω) — to the back, i.e.
aback (as adverb or preposition of time or place; or as noun)
- the flesh G4561 (σάρξ) — flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e.
(strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body
(as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the sy…
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the lust G1939 (ἐπιθυμία) — a longing (especially for what is
forbidden)
- of uncleanness G3394 (μιασμός) — (morally) contamination (properly, the act)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- despise G2706 (καταφρονέω) — to think against, i.e. disesteem
- government G2963 (κυριότης) — mastery, i.e. (concretely and collectively)
rulers
- Presumptuous G5113 (τολμητής) — a daring (audacious) man
- selfwilled G829 (αὐθάδης) — self-pleasing, i.e.
arrogant
- they are G5141 (τρέμω) — to "tremble"
or fear
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- afraid G5141 (τρέμω) — to "tremble"
or fear
- to speak evil of G987 (βλασφημέω) — to vilify; specially, to speak impiously
- dignities G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application
(literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
11 whereas angels, though greater in might and power, bring not a railing judgment against them before the Lord.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Whereas G3699 (ὅπου) — what(-ever) where, i.e. at whichever spot
- angels G32 (ἄγγελος) — compare ) (to bring
tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a
pastor
- which are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- greater G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or
figuratively, in a very wide application)
- in power G2479 (ἰσχύς) — compare , a form of );
forcefulness (literally or figuratively)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- might G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous
power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
- bring G5342 (φέρω) — to "bear" or carry (in a very wide application, literally and
figuratively, as follows)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- railing G989 (βλάσφημος) — scurrilious, i.e. calumnious
(against men), or (specially) impious (against
God)
- accusation G2920 (κρίσις) — decision (subjectively or objectively, for or against); by
extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice (especially, divine
law)
- against G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in
varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or
accusative) with which it is joined)
- them 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
- before G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from
beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the
vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…
- the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
12 But these, as creatures without reason, born mere animals to be taken and destroyed, railing in matters whereof they are ignorant, shall in their destroying surely be destroyed,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- these G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- natural G5446 (φυσικός) — "physical", i.e. (by implication) instinctive
- brute G249 (ἄλογος) — irrational
- beasts G2226 (ζῶον) — a live thing, i.e. an animal
- made G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- be taken G259 (ἅλωσις) — capture
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- destroyed G5356 (φθορά) — decay, i.e. ruin (spontaneous or inflicted, literally or
figuratively)
- speak evil G987 (βλασφημέω) — to vilify; specially, to speak impiously
- of G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the things that G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- they understand not G50 (ἀγνοέω) — not to know (through lack of
information or intelligence); by implication, to ignore (through
disinclination)
- and shall utterly perish G2704 (καταφθείρω) — to spoil entirely, i.e. (literally) to destroy; or
(figuratively) to deprave;
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- their own 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
- corruption G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- corruption G5356 (φθορά) — decay, i.e. ruin (spontaneous or inflicted, literally or
figuratively)
13 suffering wrong as the hire of wrong-doing; men that count it pleasure to revel in the day-time, spots and blemishes, revelling in their deceivings while they feast with you;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- And shall receive G2865 (κομίζω) — properly, to
provide for, i.e. (by implication) to carry off (as if from harm;
genitive case obtain)
- the reward G3408 (μισθός) — pay for service (literally or
figuratively), good or bad
- of unrighteousness G93 (ἀδικία) — (legal) injustice (properly, the quality, by implication, the
act); morally, wrongfulness (of character, life or act)
- they that count it G2233 (ἡγέομαι) — to lead, i.e.
command (with official authority); figuratively, to deem, i.e.
consider
- pleasure G2237 (ἡδονή) — sensual delight; by implication,
desire
- to riot G5172 (τρυφή) — effeminacy, i.e. luxury or
debauchery
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the day time G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the
time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several
days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
- Spots G4696 (σπίλος) — a stain or blemish, i.e. (figuratively)
defect, disgrace
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- blemishes G3470 (μῶμος) — a flaw or blot, i.e. (figuratively) disgraceful
person
- sporting themselves G1792 (ἐντρυφάω) — to revel in
- with G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- their own 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
- deceivings G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- deceivings G539 (ἀπάτη) — delusion
- while they feast with G4910 (συνευωχέω) — to entertain sumptuously in
company with, i.e. (middle voice or passive) to revel together
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
14 having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; enticing unstedfast souls; having a heart exercised in covetousness; children of cursing;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Having G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- eyes G3788 (ὀφθαλμός) — the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication,
vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)
- full G3324 (μεστός) — replete (literally or figuratively)
- of adultery G3428 (μοιχαλίς) — an adulteress (literally or
figuratively)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- that cannot cease G180 (ἀκατάπαυστος) — unrefraining
- from sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
- beguiling G1185 (δελεάζω) — to entrap, i.e. (figuratively) delude
- unstable G793 (ἀστήρικτος) — unfixed, i.e. (figuratively) vacillating
- souls G5590 (ψυχή) — breath, i.e. (by implication) spirit, abstractly or
concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on
the one hand from , which is the rat…
- G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- an heart G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e.
(figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the
middle
- they have exercised G1128 (γυμνάζω) — to practise naked (in the games), i.e. train
(figuratively)
- with covetous practices G4124 (πλεονεξία) — avarice, i.e. (by implication) fraudulency,
extortion
- cursed G2671 (κατάρα) — imprecation, execration
- children G5043 (τέκνον) — a child (as produced)
15 forsaking the right way, they went astray, having followed the way of Balaam the son of Beor, who loved the hire of wrong-doing;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Which have forsaken G2641 (καταλείπω) — to leave down, i.e. behind; by implication, to
abandon, have remaining
- the right G2117 (εὐθύς) — straight, i.e. (literally) level, or
(figuratively) true; adverbially (of time) at once
- way G3598 (ὁδός) — a road; by implication, a progress (the
route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means
- and are gone astray G4105 (πλανάω) — to (properly, cause to) roam (from safety, truth, or
virtue)
- following G1811 (ἐξακολουθέω) — to follow out, i.e. (figuratively) to imitate,
obey, yield to
- the way G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the way G3598 (ὁδός) — a road; by implication, a progress (the
route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means
- of Balaam G903 (Βαλαάμ) — Balaam, a Mesopotamian (symbolic of a false
teacher)
- of Beor G1007 (Βοσόρ) — Bosor (i.e. Beor), a Moabite
- who G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- loved G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or
moral sense)
- the wages G3408 (μισθός) — pay for service (literally or
figuratively), good or bad
- of unrighteousness G93 (ἀδικία) — (legal) injustice (properly, the quality, by implication, the
act); morally, wrongfulness (of character, life or act)
16 but he was rebuked for his own transgression: a dumb ass spake with man’s voice and stayed the madness of the prophet.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.
- was G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- rebuked G1649 (ἔλεγξις) — refutation, i.e. reproof
- for G3892 (παρανομία) — transgression
- his G2398 (ἴδιος) — pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by
implication, private or separate
- iniquity G3892 (παρανομία) — transgression
- the G5268 (ὑποζύγιον) — an animal under the yoke
(draught-beast), i.e. (specially), a donkey
- dumb G880 (ἄφωνος) — voiceless, i.e. mute (by
nature or choice); figuratively, unmeaning
- donkey G5268 (ὑποζύγιον) — an animal under the yoke
(draught-beast), i.e. (specially), a donkey
- speaking G5350 (φθέγγομαι) — to utter a clear sound, i.e.
(generally) to proclaim
- with G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- man’s G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- voice G5456 (φωνή) — a tone
(articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for
any purpose), saying or language
- forbad G2967 (κωλύω) — to estop, i.e. prevent (by word or
act)
- the madness G3913 (παραφρονία) — insanity, i.e. foolhardiness
- of the prophet G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the prophet G4396 (προφήτης) — a foreteller ("prophet"); by
analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
17 These are springs without water, and mists driven by a storm; for whom the blackness of darkness hath been reserved.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- These G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- wells G4077 (πηγή) — a fount
(literally or figuratively), i.e. source or supply (of water, blood,
enjoyment) (not necessarily the original spring)
- without water G504 (ἄνυδρος) — waterless, i.e. dry
- clouds G3507 (νεφέλη) — properly, cloudiness, i.e. (concretely) a cloud
- that are carried G1643 (ἐλαύνω) — to push (as wind,
oars or dæmonical power)
- with 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…
- a tempest G2978 (λαῖλαψ) — a whirlwind (squall)
- to whom G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- the mist G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the mist G2217 (ζόφος) — gloom (as shrouding like a
cloud)
- of darkness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of darkness G4655 (σκότος) — shadiness, i.e. obscurity (literally or
figuratively)
- is reserved G5083 (τηρέω) — to guard (from loss or
injury, properly, by keeping the eye upon; and thus differing from
, which is properly to prevent escaping; and from , which
implies a…
- for G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- ever G165 (αἰών) — properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also
past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic
period (present or future)
18 For, uttering great swelling words of vanity, they entice in the lusts of the flesh, by lasciviousness, those who are just escaping from them that live in error;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)
- when they speak G5350 (φθέγγομαι) — to utter a clear sound, i.e.
(generally) to proclaim
- great swelling G5246 (ὑπέρογκος) — bulging over, i.e. (figuratively) insolent
- of vanity G3153 (ματαιότης) — inutility; figuratively, transientness; morally,
depravity
- they allure G1185 (δελεάζω) — to entrap, i.e. (figuratively) delude
- through G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the lusts G1939 (ἐπιθυμία) — a longing (especially for what is
forbidden)
- of the flesh G4561 (σάρξ) — flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e.
(strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body
(as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the sy…
- wantonness G766 (ἀσέλγεια) — licentiousness (sometimes including other
vices)
- those that were clean G3689 (ὄντως) — really
- escaped G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- escaped G668 (ἀποφεύγω) — (figuratively) to escape
- from them who live G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- from them who live G390 (ἀναστρέφω) — to overturn; also to return; by implication, to
busy oneself, i.e. remain, live
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- error G4106 (πλάνη) — objectively, fraudulence;
subjectively, a straying from orthodoxy or piety
19 promising them liberty, while they themselves are bondservants of corruption; for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he also brought into bondage.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- While they promise G1861 (ἐπαγγέλλω) — to announce upon (reflexively), i.e. (by
implication) to engage to do something, to assert something respecting
oneself
- them 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
- liberty G1657 (ἐλευθερία) — freedom (legitimate or licentious, chiefly moral or
ceremonial)
- they themselves 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
- are G5225 (ὑπάρχω) — to begin under (quietly), i.e. come into existence
(be present or at hand); expletively, to exist (as copula or
subordinate to an adjective, participle, adver…
- the servants G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary;
frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or
subserviency)
- of corruption G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of corruption G5356 (φθορά) — decay, i.e. ruin (spontaneous or inflicted, literally or
figuratively)
- for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- of whom G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- a man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- is overcome G2274 (ἡττάω) — to make worse, i.e. vanquish (literally or
figuratively); by implication, to rate lower
- of the same G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- is he brought in bondage G1402 (δουλόω) — to enslave (literally or figuratively)
20 For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein and overcome, the last state is become worse with them than the first.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- after they have escaped G668 (ἀποφεύγω) — (figuratively) to escape
- the pollutions G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the pollutions G3393 (μίασμα) — (morally) foulness (properly, the
effect)
- of the world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the world G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration;
by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its
inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
- through G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the knowledge G1922 (ἐπίγνωσις) — recognition, i.e. (by implication) full discernment,
acknowledgement
- of the Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- Saviour G4990 (σωτήρ) — a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ
- Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- they are G1707 (ἐμπλέκω) — to entwine, i.e. (figuratively) involve
with
- again G3825 (πάλιν) — (adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) back, (of time) once
more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
- entangled G1707 (ἐμπλέκω) — to entwine, i.e. (figuratively) involve
with
- therein G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- and overcome G2274 (ἡττάω) — to make worse, i.e. vanquish (literally or
figuratively); by implication, to rate lower
- the latter end G2078 (ἔσχατος) — farthest, final (of place or time)
- is G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- worse G5501 (χείρων) — from an obsolete equivalent
(of uncertain derivation); more evil or aggravated
(physically, mentally or morally)
- with them 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
- than the beginning G4413 (πρῶτος) — foremost (in time, place, order or
importance)
21 For it were better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after knowing it, to turn back from the holy commandment delivered unto them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- it had been G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- better G2909 (κρείττων) — stronger, i.e. (figuratively)
better, i.e. nobler
- for them 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
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- to have known G1921 (ἐπιγινώσκω) — to know upon some mark, i.e. recognize; by
implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge
- the way G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the way G3598 (ὁδός) — a road; by implication, a progress (the
route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means
- 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
- than G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
- after they have known G1921 (ἐπιγινώσκω) — to know upon some mark, i.e. recognize; by
implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge
- to turn G1994 (ἐπιστρέφω) — to revert (literally, figuratively or
morally)
- from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- the G1785 (ἐντολή) — injunction, i.e. an authoritative
prescription
- holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically,
pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially,
consecrated)
- commandment G1785 (ἐντολή) — injunction, i.e. an authoritative
prescription
- delivered G3860 (παραδίδωμι) — to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust,
transmit
- unto them 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
22 It has happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog turning to his own vomit again, and the sow that had washed to wallowing in the mire.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.
- it is happened G4819 (συμβαίνω) — to walk (figuratively, transpire)
together, i.e. concur (take place)
- unto them 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
- according to the G3942 (παροιμία) — apparently a
state alongside of supposition, i.e. (concretely) an adage; specially,
an enigmatical or fictitious illustration
- true G227 (ἀληθής) — true (as not
concealing)
- proverb G3942 (παροιμία) — apparently a
state alongside of supposition, i.e. (concretely) an adage; specially,
an enigmatical or fictitious illustration
- The dog G2965 (κύων) — a dog ("hound") (literally or figuratively)
- turned G1994 (ἐπιστρέφω) — to revert (literally, figuratively or
morally)
- to 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 own G2398 (ἴδιος) — pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by
implication, private or separate
- vomit G1829 (ἐξέραμα) — vomit, i.e.
food disgorged
- again G1994 (ἐπιστρέφω) — to revert (literally, figuratively or
morally)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- the sow G5300 (ὗς) — a hog ("swine")
- that was washed G3068 (λούω) — to bathe (the whole person; whereas means to wet
a part only, and to wash, cleanse garments exclusively)
- to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- her wallowing G2946 (κύλισμα) — a wallow (the effect of rolling), i.e. filth
- in the mire G1004 (βόρβορος) — mud