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
| # | Original | Strong's | English | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | καὶ | G2532 | For | and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words |
| 2 | γὰρ | G1063 | properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles) | |
| 3 | οἱ | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 4 | ὄντες | G5607 | we that are | being |
| 5 | ἐν | G1722 | in | "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc |
| 6 | τῷ | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 7 | σκήνει | G4636 | this tabernacle | a hut or temporary residence, i.e., (figuratively) the human body (as the abode of the spirit) |
| 8 | στενάζομεν | G4727 | do groan | to make (intransitively, be) in straits, i.e., (by implication) to sigh, murmur, pray inaudibly |
| 9 | βαρούμενοι | G916 | being burdened | to weigh down (figuratively) |
| 10 | ἐπειδή | G1894 | for that | since now, i.e., (of time) when, or (of cause) whereas |
| 11 | οὐ | G3756 | not | the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not |
| 12 | θέλομεν | G2309 | we would | to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas g1014 properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), |
| 13 | ἐκδύσασθαι | G1562 | be unclothed | to cause to sink out of, i.e., (specially as of clothing) to divest |
| 14 | ἀλλ' | G235 | but | properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) |
| 15 | ἐπενδύσασθαι | G1902 | clothed upon | to invest upon oneself |
| 16 | ἵνα | G2443 | that | in order that (denoting the purpose or the result) |
| 17 | καταποθῇ | G2666 | might be swallowed up | to drink down, i.e., gulp entire (literally or figuratively) |
| 18 | τὸ | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 19 | θνητὸν | G2349 | mortality | liable to die |
| 20 | ὑπὸ | G5259 | of | under, i.e., (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither ( |
| 21 | τῆς | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 22 | ζωῆς | G2222 | life | life (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 ...