Greek Interlinear
2 Corinthians 12:7 Interlinear
“And through the abundance of the revelations to I should be exalted above measure there was given to me a thorn in the flesh the messenger of Satan to me buffet to I should be exalted above measure”
Word-by-Word Analysis
| # | Original | Strong's | English | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | καὶ | G2532 | And | and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words |
| 2 | τῇ | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 3 | ὑπερβολῇ | G5236 | through the abundance | a throwing beyond others, i.e., (figuratively) supereminence; adverbially (with g1519 or g2596) pre- eminently |
| 4 | τῶν | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 5 | ἀποκαλύψεων | G602 | of the revelations | disclosure |
| 6 | ἵνα | G2443 | to | in order that (denoting the purpose or the result) |
| 7 | μὴ | G3361 | (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether | |
| 8 | ὑπεραίρωμαι | G5229 | I should be exalted above measure | to raise oneself over, i.e., (figuratively) to become haughty |
| 9 | ἐδόθη | G1325 | there was given | to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection) |
| 10 | μοι | G3427 | to me | to me |
| 11 | σκόλοψ | G4647 | a thorn | withered at the front, i.e., a point or prickle (figuratively, a bodily annoyance or disability) |
| 12 | τῇ | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 13 | σαρκί | G4561 | in the flesh | 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 |
| 14 | ἄγγελος | G32 | the messenger | compare g0034) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor |
| 15 | Σατᾶν, | G4566 | of Satan | satan, i.e., the devil |
| 16 | ἵνα | G2443 | to | in order that (denoting the purpose or the result) |
| 17 | με | G3165 | me | me |
| 18 | κολαφίζῃ | G2852 | buffet | to rap with the fist |
| 19 | ἵνα | G2443 | to | in order that (denoting the purpose or the result) |
| 20 | μὴ | G3361 | (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether | |
| 21 | ὑπεραίρωμαι | G5229 | I should be exalted above measure | to raise oneself over, i.e., (figuratively) to become haughty |
Verse Context
2 Corinthians 12:6though For I would desire to glory not I shall...
2 Corinthians 12:7 (current)And through the abundance of the revelations to I should be exalted above measure there was given to me a thorn in the flesh the messenger of Satan to me buffet to I should be exalted above measure
2 Corinthians 12:8For this thing thrice the Lord I besought...