Greek Interlinear
2 Corinthians 5:13 Interlinear
“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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