King James Version
2 Corinthians 1:22 in the King James Version says “Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.” — study this verse from 2 Corinthians chapter 1 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.”
2 Corinthians 1:22 · KJV
For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.
Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God;
Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.
Moreover I call God for a record upon my soul, that to spare you I came not as yet unto Corinth.
Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“also”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“hath”
G4972to stamp (with a signet or private mark) for security or preservation (literally or figuratively); by implication, to keep secret, to attest
“also”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“given”
G1325to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
“the earnest”
G728a pledge, i.e., part of the purchase-money or property given in advance as security for the rest
“of the Spirit”
G4151a current of air, i.e., breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e., (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital prin
“hearts”
G2588the heart, i.e., (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
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