Greek Interlinear

2 Corinthians 4:7 Interlinear

we have But treasure this in earthen vessels that the excellency of the power may be of God and not of us

Word-by-Word Analysis

#OriginalStrong'sEnglishDefinition
1ἜχομενG2192we haveto hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
2δὲG1161Butbut, and, etc
3τὸνG3588the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
4θησαυρὸνG2344treasurea deposit, i.e., wealth (literally or figuratively)
5τοῦτονG5126thisthis (person, as objective of verb or preposition)
6ἐνG1722in"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
7ὀστρακίνοιςG3749earthenearthen-ware, i.e., clayey; by implication, frail
8σκεύεσινG4632vesselsa vessel, implement, equipment or apparatus (literally or figuratively (specially, a wife as contributing to the usefulness of the husband))
9ἵναG2443thatin order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
10G3588the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
11ὑπερβολὴG5236the excellencya throwing beyond others, i.e., (figuratively) supereminence; adverbially (with g1519 or g2596) pre- eminently
12τῆςG3588the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
13δυνάμεωςG1411of the powerforce (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
14G5600may be(may, might, can, could, would, should, must, etc.; also with g1487 and its comparative, as well as with other particles) be
15τοῦG3588the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
16θεοῦG2316of Goda deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
17καὶG2532andand, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
18μὴG3361not(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
19ἐξG1537ofa primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
20ἡμῶν·G2257usof (or from) us

Verse Context

2 Corinthians 4:6For who God who commanded out of...
2 Corinthians 4:7 (current)we have But treasure this in earthen vessels that the excellency of the power may be of God and not of us
2 Corinthians 4:8on every side We are troubled but not distressed...

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