Greek Interlinear

2 Corinthians 5:4 Interlinear

For we that are in this tabernacle do groan being burdened for that not we would be unclothed but clothed upon that might be swallowed up mortality of life

Word-by-Word Analysis

#OriginalStrong'sEnglishDefinition
1καὶG2532Forand, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
2γὰρG1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
3οἱG3588the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
4ὄντεςG5607we that arebeing
5ἐνG1722in"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
6τῷG3588the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
7σκήνειG4636this tabernaclea hut or temporary residence, i.e., (figuratively) the human body (as the abode of the spirit)
8στενάζομενG4727do groanto make (intransitively, be) in straits, i.e., (by implication) to sigh, murmur, pray inaudibly
9βαρούμενοιG916being burdenedto weigh down (figuratively)
10ἐπειδήG1894for thatsince now, i.e., (of time) when, or (of cause) whereas
11οὐG3756notthe absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
12θέλομενG2309we wouldto determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas g1014 properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
13ἐκδύσασθαιG1562be unclothedto cause to sink out of, i.e., (specially as of clothing) to divest
14ἀλλ'G235butproperly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
15ἐπενδύσασθαιG1902clothed uponto invest upon oneself
16ἵναG2443thatin order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
17καταποθῇG2666might be swallowed upto drink down, i.e., gulp entire (literally or figuratively)
18τὸG3588the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
19θνητὸνG2349mortalityliable to die
20ὑπὸG5259ofunder, i.e., (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (
21τῆςG3588the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
22ζωῆςG2222lifelife (literally or figuratively)

Verse Context

2 Corinthians 5:3If so be that being clothed not naked be found...
2 Corinthians 5:4 (current)For we that are in this tabernacle do groan being burdened for that not we would be unclothed but clothed upon that might be swallowed up mortality of life
2 Corinthians 5:5who Now he that hath wrought us for ...

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