Greek Interlinear

1 Peter 2:15 Interlinear

For so is the will of God that with well doing ye may put to silence of foolish men the ignorance

Word-by-Word Analysis

#OriginalStrong'sEnglishDefinition
1ὅτιG3754Fordemonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
2οὕτωςG3779soin this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
3ἐστὶνG2076ishe (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
4τὸG3588the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
5θέλημαG2307the willa determination (properly, the thing), i.e., (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination
6τοῦG3588the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
7θεοῦG2316of Goda deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
8ἀγαθοποιοῦνταςG15that with well doingto be a well-doer (as a favor or a duty)
9φιμοῦνG5392ye may put to silenceto muzzle
10τὴνG3588the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
11τῶνG3588the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
12ἀφρόνωνG878of foolishproperly, mindless, i.e., stupid, (by implication) ignorant, (specially) egotistic, (practically) rash, or (morally) unbelieving
13ἀνθρώπωνG444menman-faced, i.e., a human being
14ἀγνωσίανG56the ignoranceignorance (properly, the state)

Verse Context

1 Peter 2:14Or unto governors as by him unto them that are sent...
1 Peter 2:15 (current)For so is the will of God that with well doing ye may put to silence of foolish men the ignorance
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