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2 Timothy 2:16 Interlinear

“ But profane and vain babblings shun unto more for they will increase ungodliness”

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Word-by-Word Analysis

#	Original	Strong's	English	Definition
1	τὰς	G3588		the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
2	δὲ	G1161	But	but, and, etc
3	βεβήλους	G952	profane	accessible (as by crossing the door-way), i.e., (by implication, of jewish notions) heathenish, wicked
4	κενοφωνίας	G2757	and vain babblings	empty sounding, i.e., fruitless discussion
5	περιΐστασο·	G4026	shun	to stand all around, i.e., (near) to be a bystander, or (aloof) to keep away from
6	ἐπὶ	G1909	unto	properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
7	πλεῖον	G4119	more	more in quantity, number, or quality; also (in plural) the major portion
8	γὰρ	G1063	for	properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
9	προκόψουσιν	G4298	they will increase	to drive forward (as if by beating), i.e., (figuratively and intransitively) to advance (in amount, to grow; in time, to be well along)
10	ἀσεβείας	G763	ungodliness	impiety, i.e., (by implication) wickedness

2 Timothy 2:16 (current) But profane and vain babblings shun unto more for they will increase ungodliness