Greek Interlinear
2 Corinthians 5:13 Interlinear
Word-by-word Greek interlinear analysis of 2 Corinthians 5:13, showing the original Greek text with Strong's numbers, transliteration, and English translation for each word.
“or whether For we be beside ourselves it is to God or whether we be sober it is for your cause”
Word-by-Word Analysis
| # | Original | Strong's | English | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | εἴτε | G1535 | or whether | if too |
| 2 | γὰρ | G1063 | For | properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles) |
| 3 | ἐξέστημεν | G1839 | we be beside ourselves | to put (stand) out of wits, i.e., astound, or (reflexively) become astounded, insane |
| 4 | θεῷ· | G2316 | it is to God | a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism) |
| 5 | εἴτε | G1535 | or whether | if too |
| 6 | σωφρονοῦμεν | G4993 | we be sober | to be of sound mind, i.e., sane, (figuratively) moderate |
| 7 | ὑμῖν | G5213 | it is for your cause | to (with or by) you |
Verse Context
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