1	Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves.
	× δὲ de Now Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 Cross Reference (Jude 1:3–16) BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × Ἐγένοντο Egenonto there were Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 1096 BSB/Thayers A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. × καὶ kai also Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ψευδοπροφῆται pseudoprophētai false prophets Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 5578 BSB/Thayers From pseudes and prophetes; a spurious prophet, i.e. Pretended foreteller or religious impostor. × ἐν en among Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × τῷ tō the Grammar Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × λαῷ laō people , Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 2992 BSB/Thayers Apparently a primary word; a people. × καὶ kai just Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ὡς hōs as Grammar Adverb Strongs 5613 BSB/Thayers Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. × ἔσονται esontai there will be Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × ψευδοδιδάσκαλοι pseudodidaskaloi false teachers Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 5572 BSB/Thayers From pseudes and didaskalos; a spurious teacher, i.e. Propagator of erroneous Christian doctrine. × ἐν en among Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × ὑμῖν hymin you . Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × οἵτινες hoitines [They] Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 3748 BSB/Thayers Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. × παρεισάξουσιν pareisaxousin will secretly introduce Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 3919 BSB/Thayers To bring in secretly, be at hand. From para and eisago; to lead in aside, i.e. Introduce surreptitiously. × ἀπωλείας apōleias destructive Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 684 BSB/Thayers Destruction, ruin, loss, perishing; eternal ruin. From a presumed derivative of apollumi; ruin or loss. × αἱρέσεις haireseis heresies , Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strongs 139 BSB/Thayers From haireomai; properly, a choice, i.e. a party or disunion. × καὶ kai even Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἀρνούμενοι arnoumenoi denying Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 720 BSB/Thayers Perhaps from a and the middle voice of rheo; to contradict, i.e. Disavow, reject, abnegate. × τὸν ton the Grammar Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × δεσπότην despotēn Master Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 1203 BSB/Thayers A lord, master, or prince. Perhaps from deo and posis; an absolute ruler. × ἀγοράσαντα agorasanta who bought Grammar Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 59 BSB/Thayers To buy. From agora; properly, to go to market, i.e. to purchase; specially, to redeem. × αὐτοὺς autous them — Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. × ἐπάγοντες epagontes bringing Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 1863 BSB/Thayers To bring upon; meet: I cause to be imputed to. From epi and ago; to superinduce, i.e. Inflict, charge. × ταχινὴν tachinēn swift Grammar Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 5031 BSB/Thayers Swift, quick, impending. From tachos; curt, i.e. Impending. × ἀπώλειαν apōleian destruction Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 684 BSB/Thayers Destruction, ruin, loss, perishing; eternal ruin. From a presumed derivative of apollumi; ruin or loss. × ἑαυτοῖς heautois on themselves . Grammar Reflexive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strongs 1438 BSB/Thayers Himself, herself, itself. δὲ de Now Ἐγένοντο Egenonto there were καὶ kai also ψευδοπροφῆται pseudoprophētai false prophets ἐν en among τῷ tō the λαῷ laō people , καὶ kai just ὡς hōs as ἔσονται esontai there will be ψευδοδιδάσκαλοι pseudodidaskaloi false teachers ἐν en among ὑμῖν hymin you . οἵτινες hoitines [They] παρεισάξουσιν pareisaxousin will secretly introduce ἀπωλείας apōleias destructive αἱρέσεις haireseis heresies , καὶ kai even ἀρνούμενοι arnoumenoi denying τὸν ton the δεσπότην despotēn Master ἀγοράσαντα agorasanta who bought αὐτοὺς autous them — ἐπάγοντες epagontes bringing ταχινὴν tachinēn swift ἀπώλειαν apōleian destruction ἑαυτοῖς heautois on themselves .
2	Many will follow in their depravity, and because of them the way of truth will be defamed.
	× καὶ kai - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × πολλοὶ polloi Many Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 4183 BSB/Thayers Much, many; often. × ἐξακολουθήσουσιν exakolouthēsousin will follow in Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 1811 BSB/Thayers To follow after, imitate. From ek and akoloutheo; to follow out, i.e. to imitate, obey, yield to. × αὐτῶν autōn their Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. × ταῖς tais - Grammar Article - Dative Feminine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἀσελγείαις aselgeiais depravity , Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strongs 766 BSB/Thayers From a compound of a and a presumed selges; licentiousness. × δι’ di’ [and] because of Grammar Preposition Strongs 1223 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. × οὓς hous [them] Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × ἡ hē the Grammar Article - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ὁδὸς hodos way Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 3598 BSB/Thayers A way, road, journey, path. Apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress; figuratively, a mode or means. × τῆς tēs of Grammar Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἀληθείας alētheias truth Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 225 BSB/Thayers From alethes; truth. × βλασφημηθήσεται blasphēmēthēsetai will be defamed . Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 987 BSB/Thayers From blasphemos; to vilify; specially, to speak impiously. καὶ kai - πολλοὶ polloi Many ἐξακολουθήσουσιν exakolouthēsousin will follow in αὐτῶν autōn their ταῖς tais - ἀσελγείαις aselgeiais depravity , δι’ di’ [and] because of οὓς hous [them] ἡ hē the ὁδὸς hodos way τῆς tēs of ἀληθείας alētheias truth βλασφημηθήσεται blasphēmēthēsetai will be defamed .
3	In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep.
	× καὶ kai - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἐν en In Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × πλεονεξίᾳ pleonexia their greed , Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 4124 BSB/Thayers Covetousness, avarice, aggression, desire for advantage. From pleonektes; avarice, i.e. fraudulency, extortion. × ἐμπορεύσονται emporeusontai [these false teachers] will exploit Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 1710 BSB/Thayers From en and poreuomai; to travel in, i.e. to trade. × ὑμᾶς hymas you Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × πλαστοῖς plastois with deceptive Grammar Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 4112 BSB/Thayers Formed, molded; fig: feigned, made up, counterfeit. From plasso; moulded, i.e. artificial or fictitious. × λόγοις logois words . Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 3056 BSB/Thayers From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. × τὸ to The Grammar Article - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἔκπαλαι ekpalai longstanding Grammar Adverb Strongs 1597 BSB/Thayers From of old, long since. From ek and palai; long ago, for a long while. × κρίμα krima verdict Grammar Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 2917 BSB/Thayers From krino; a decision (|crime|). × οἷς hois against them Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × οὐκ ouk vvv Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × ἀργεῖ argei remains in force , Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 691 BSB/Thayers To linger, delay, be idle. From argos; to be idle, i.e. to delay. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × αὐτῶν autōn their Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. × ἡ hē - Grammar Article - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἀπώλεια apōleia destruction Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 684 BSB/Thayers Destruction, ruin, loss, perishing; eternal ruin. From a presumed derivative of apollumi; ruin or loss. × οὐ ou {does} not Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × νυστάζει nystazei sleep . Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 3573 BSB/Thayers To nod in sleep, be drowsy, slumber. From a presumed derivative of neuo; to nod, i.e. to fall asleep; figuratively, to delay. καὶ kai - ἐν en In πλεονεξίᾳ pleonexia their greed , ἐμπορεύσονται emporeusontai [these false teachers] will exploit ὑμᾶς hymas you πλαστοῖς plastois with deceptive λόγοις logois words . τὸ to The ἔκπαλαι ekpalai longstanding κρίμα krima verdict οἷς hois against them οὐκ ouk vvv ἀργεῖ argei remains in force , καὶ kai and αὐτῶν autōn their ἡ hē - ἀπώλεια apōleia destruction οὐ ou {does} not νυστάζει nystazei sleep .
4	For if God did not spare the angels when they sinned, but cast them deep into hell, placing them in chains of darkness to be held for judgment;
	× γὰρ gar For Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × Εἰ Ei if Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1487 BSB/Thayers If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. × ὁ ho - Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × Θεὸς Theos God Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. × οὐκ ouk {did} not Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × ἐφείσατο epheisato spare Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 5339 BSB/Thayers To spare, abstain, forbear. Of uncertain affinity; to be chary of, i.e. to abstain or to treat leniently. × ἀγγέλων angelōn [the] angels Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 32 BSB/Thayers From aggello; a messenger; especially an |angel|; by implication, a pastor. × ἁμαρτησάντων hamartēsantōn when they sinned , Grammar Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 264 BSB/Thayers Perhaps from a and the base of meros; properly, to miss the mark, i.e. to err, especially to sin. × ἀλλὰ alla but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × ταρταρώσας tartarōsas cast [them] deep into hell , Grammar Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 5020 Footnote Greek cast them into Tartarus; see the First Book of Enoch (1 Enoch 13:1–11 and 1 Enoch 20:1–4). BSB/Thayers To thrust down to Tartarus or Gehenna. From Tartaros; to incarcerate in eternal torment. × παρέδωκεν paredōken placing [them] Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 3860 BSB/Thayers From para and didomi; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit. × σειραῖς* seirais in chains Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strongs 4577 BSB/Thayers A chain. Probably from suro through its congener eiro; a chain. × ζόφου zophou of darkness Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2217 BSB/Thayers Darkness, murkiness, gloom. Akin to the base of nephos; gloom. × τηρουμένους tēroumenous to be held Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 5083 BSB/Thayers From teros; to guard, i.e. To note; by implication, to detain; by extension, to withhold; by extension, to withhold. × εἰς eis for Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × κρίσιν krisin judgment ; Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 2920 BSB/Thayers Decision; by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice. γὰρ gar For Εἰ Ei if ὁ ho - Θεὸς Theos God οὐκ ouk {did} not ἐφείσατο epheisato spare ἀγγέλων angelōn [the] angels ἁμαρτησάντων hamartēsantōn when they sinned , ἀλλὰ alla but ταρταρώσας tartarōsas cast [them] deep into hell , παρέδωκεν paredōken placing [them] σειραῖς* seirais in chains ζόφου zophou of darkness τηρουμένους tēroumenous to be held εἰς eis for κρίσιν krisin judgment ;
5	if He did not spare the ancient world when He brought the flood on its ungodly people, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, among the eight;
	× καὶ kai [if] Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × οὐκ ouk vvv Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × ἐφείσατο epheisato He did not spare Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 5339 BSB/Thayers To spare, abstain, forbear. Of uncertain affinity; to be chary of, i.e. to abstain or to treat leniently. × ἀρχαίου archaiou [the] ancient Grammar Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 744 BSB/Thayers Original, primitive, ancient. From arche; original or primeval. × κόσμου kosmou world Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2889 BSB/Thayers Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally). × ἐπάξας epaxas when He brought Grammar Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1863 BSB/Thayers To bring upon; meet: I cause to be imputed to. From epi and ago; to superinduce, i.e. Inflict, charge. × κατακλυσμὸν kataklysmon [the] flood Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 2627 BSB/Thayers A deluge, flood. From katakluzo; an inundation. × κόσμῳ kosmō [on its] Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 2889 BSB/Thayers Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally). × ἀσεβῶν asebōn ungodly [people] , Grammar Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 765 BSB/Thayers Impious, ungodly, wicked. Irreverent, i.e. impious or wicked. × ἀλλὰ alla but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × ἐφύλαξεν ephylaxen preserved Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 5442 BSB/Thayers Probably from phule through the idea of isolation; to watch, i.e. Be on guard; by implication, to preserve, obey, avoid. × Νῶε Nōe Noah , Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3575 BSB/Thayers (Hebrew) Noah. Of Hebrew origin; Noe, a patriarch. × κήρυκα kēryka a preacher Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 2783 BSB/Thayers A herald, preacher, proclaimer. From kerusso; a herald, i.e. Of divine truth. × δικαιοσύνης dikaiosynēs of righteousness , Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 1343 BSB/Thayers From dikaios; equity; specially justification. × ὄγδοον ogdoon among the eight ; Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3590 BSB/Thayers The eighth, one of eight, with seven others. From oktos; the eighth. καὶ kai [if] οὐκ ouk vvv ἐφείσατο epheisato He did not spare ἀρχαίου archaiou [the] ancient κόσμου kosmou world ἐπάξας epaxas when He brought κατακλυσμὸν kataklysmon [the] flood κόσμῳ kosmō [on its] ἀσεβῶν asebōn ungodly [people] , ἀλλὰ alla but ἐφύλαξεν ephylaxen preserved Νῶε Nōe Noah , κήρυκα kēryka a preacher δικαιοσύνης dikaiosynēs of righteousness , ὄγδοον ogdoon among the eight ;
6	if He condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to destruction, reducing them to ashes as an example of what is coming on the ungodly;
	× καὶ kai [if] Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × κατέκρινεν katekrinen He condemned Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2632 BSB/Thayers To condemn, judge worthy of punishment. From kata and krino; to judge against, i.e. Sentence. × πόλεις poleis [the] cities Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strongs 4172 BSB/Thayers A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town. × Σοδόμων Sodomōn of Sodom Grammar Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural Strongs 4670 BSB/Thayers Sodom. Plural of Hebrew origin; Sodoma, a place in Palestine. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × Γομόρρας Gomorras Gomorrah Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 1116 BSB/Thayers Gomorrah, one of the destroyed cities on the Dead Sea. Of Hebrew origin; Gomorrha, a place near the Dead Sea. × καταστροφῇ katastrophē to destruction , Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 2692 Footnote WH does not include to destruction. BSB/Thayers Overthrow, destruction, material or spiritual. From katastrepho; an overturn, i.e. Demolition; figuratively, apostasy. × τεφρώσας tephrōsas reducing [them] to ashes Grammar Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 5077 BSB/Thayers To reduce to ashes, consume, destroy. From tephra; to incinerate, i.e. Consume. × τεθεικώς tetheikōs [as] Grammar Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 5087 BSB/Thayers To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place. × ὑπόδειγμα hypodeigma an example Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 5262 BSB/Thayers (a) a figure, copy, (b) an example, model. From hupodeiknumi; an exhibit for imitation or warning. × μελλόντων mellontōn of what is coming on Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Neuter Plural Strongs 3195 BSB/Thayers A strengthened form of melo; to intend, i.e. Be about to be, do, or suffer something. × ‹ἀσεβέσιν› asebesin the ungodly ; Grammar Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 765 Footnote Or on future generations of the ungodly BSB/Thayers Impious, ungodly, wicked. Irreverent, i.e. impious or wicked. καὶ kai [if] κατέκρινεν katekrinen He condemned πόλεις poleis [the] cities Σοδόμων Sodomōn of Sodom καὶ kai and Γομόρρας Gomorras Gomorrah καταστροφῇ katastrophē to destruction , τεφρώσας tephrōsas reducing [them] to ashes τεθεικώς tetheikōs [as] ὑπόδειγμα hypodeigma an example μελλόντων mellontōn of what is coming on ‹ἀσεβέσιν› asebesin the ungodly ;
7	and if He rescued Lot, a righteous man distressed by the depraved conduct of the lawless
	× καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἐρρύσατο errysato [if] He rescued Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 4506 BSB/Thayers To rescue, deliver (from danger or destruction). × Λὼτ Lōt Lot , Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3091 BSB/Thayers (Hebrew), Lot, nephew of Abraham. Of Hebrew origin; Lot, a patriarch. × δίκαιον dikaion a righteous [man] Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 1342 BSB/Thayers From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy. × καταπονούμενον kataponoumenon distressed Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 2669 BSB/Thayers From kata and a derivative of ponos; to labor down, i.e. Wear with toil. × ὑπὸ hypo by Grammar Preposition Strongs 5259 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). × τῆς tēs the Grammar Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἐν en vvv Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × ἀσελγείᾳ aselgeia depraved Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 766 BSB/Thayers From a compound of a and a presumed selges; licentiousness. × ἀναστροφῆς anastrophēs conduct Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 391 BSB/Thayers Dealing with other men, conduct, life, behavior, manner of life. From anastrepho; behavior. × τῶν tōn of the Grammar Article - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἀθέσμων athesmōn lawless Grammar Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 113 BSB/Thayers Lawless, unrestrained, licentious. Lawless, i.e. criminal. καὶ kai and ἐρρύσατο errysato [if] He rescued Λὼτ Lōt Lot , δίκαιον dikaion a righteous [man] καταπονούμενον kataponoumenon distressed ὑπὸ hypo by τῆς tēs the ἐν en vvv ἀσελγείᾳ aselgeia depraved ἀναστροφῆς anastrophēs conduct τῶν tōn of the ἀθέσμων athesmōn lawless
8	(for that righteous man, living among them day after day, was tormented in his righteous soul by the lawless deeds he saw and heard)—
	× γὰρ gar (for Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × ὁ ho that Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × δίκαιος dikaios righteous [man] , Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1342 BSB/Thayers From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy. × ἐνκατοικῶν enkatoikōn living Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1460 BSB/Thayers To dwell in, among. From en and katoikeo; to settle down in a place, i.e. Reside. × ἐν en among Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × αὐτοῖς autois them Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. × ἡμέραν hēmeran day Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 2250 BSB/Thayers A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. × ἐξ ex after Grammar Preposition Strongs 1537 BSB/Thayers From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. × ἡμέρας hēmeras day , Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 2250 BSB/Thayers A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. × ἐβασάνιζεν ebasanizen was tormented Grammar Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 928 BSB/Thayers To examine, as by torture; I torment; I buffet, as of waves. From basanos; to torture. × δικαίαν dikaian [in his] righteous Grammar Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 1342 BSB/Thayers From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy. × ψυχὴν psychēn soul Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 5590 BSB/Thayers From psucho; breath, i.e. spirit, abstractly or concretely. × ἀνόμοις anomois [by the] lawless Grammar Adjective - Dative Neuter Plural Strongs 459 BSB/Thayers Lawless, wicked, without law. (by implication, a Gentile), or (positively) wicked. × ἔργοις ergois deeds Grammar Noun - Dative Neuter Plural Strongs 2041 BSB/Thayers From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. × βλέμματι blemmati he saw Grammar Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 990 BSB/Thayers A look, glance; sight and hearing. From blepo; vision. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἀκοῇ akoē heard )— Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 189 BSB/Thayers Hearing, faculty of hearing, ear; report, rumor. From akouo; hearing. γὰρ gar (for ὁ ho that δίκαιος dikaios righteous [man] , ἐνκατοικῶν enkatoikōn living ἐν en among αὐτοῖς autois them ἡμέραν hēmeran day ἐξ ex after ἡμέρας hēmeras day , ἐβασάνιζεν ebasanizen was tormented δικαίαν dikaian [in his] righteous ψυχὴν psychēn soul ἀνόμοις anomois [by the] lawless ἔργοις ergois deeds βλέμματι blemmati he saw καὶ kai and ἀκοῇ akoē heard )—
9	if all this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment.
	× Κύριος Kyrios [ if all this is so, then the ] Lord Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2962 BSB/Thayers Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. × οἶδεν oiden knows how Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1492 BSB/Thayers To know, remember, appreciate. × ῥύεσθαι rhyesthai to rescue Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive Strongs 4506 BSB/Thayers To rescue, deliver (from danger or destruction). × εὐσεβεῖς eusebeis [the] godly Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 2152 BSB/Thayers Pious, God-fearing, devout. From eu and sebomai; well-reverent, i.e. Pious. × ἐκ ek from Grammar Preposition Strongs 1537 BSB/Thayers From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. × πειρασμοῦ peirasmou trials Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3986 BSB/Thayers From peirazo; a putting to proof (of good), experience (of evil), solicitation, discipline or provocation); by implication, adversity. × δὲ de and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × τηρεῖν tērein to hold Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strongs 5083 BSB/Thayers From teros; to guard, i.e. To note; by implication, to detain; by extension, to withhold; by extension, to withhold. × ἀδίκους adikous [the] unrighteous Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 94 BSB/Thayers Unjust, unrighteous, wicked. Specially, heathen. × κολαζομένους kolazomenous for punishment Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 2849 BSB/Thayers To chastise, curtail, punish; mid: I cause to be punished. From kolos; properly, to curtail, i.e. to chastise. × εἰς eis on Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × ἡμέραν hēmeran [the] day Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 2250 BSB/Thayers A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. × κρίσεως kriseōs of judgment . Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 2920 BSB/Thayers Decision; by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice. Κύριος Kyrios [ if all this is so, then the ] Lord οἶδεν oiden knows how ῥύεσθαι rhyesthai to rescue εὐσεβεῖς eusebeis [the] godly ἐκ ek from πειρασμοῦ peirasmou trials δὲ de and τηρεῖν tērein to hold ἀδίκους adikous [the] unrighteous κολαζομένους kolazomenous for punishment εἰς eis on ἡμέραν hēmeran [the] day κρίσεως kriseōs of judgment .
10	Such punishment is specially reserved for those who indulge the corrupt desires of the flesh and despise authority. Bold and self-willed, they are unafraid to slander glorious beings.
	× δὲ de [ Such punishment is ] Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × μάλιστα malista specially [reserved] Grammar Adverb Strongs 3122 BSB/Thayers Most of all, especially. Neuter plural of the superlative of an apparently primary adverb mala; most or particularly. × τοὺς tous for those who Grammar Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × πορευομένους poreuomenous indulge Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 4198 BSB/Thayers To travel, journey, go, die. × ἐν en . . . Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × μιασμοῦ miasmou [the] corrupt Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3394 BSB/Thayers The act of pollution, defilement. From miaino; contamination. × ἐπιθυμίᾳ epithymia desires Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 1939 BSB/Thayers Desire, eagerness for, inordinate desire, lust. From epithumeo; a longing. × ὀπίσω opisō of Grammar Preposition Strongs 3694 BSB/Thayers Behind, after; back, backwards. From the same as opisthen with enclitic of direction; to the back, i.e. Aback. × σαρκὸς sarkos [the] flesh Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 4561 BSB/Thayers Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × καταφρονοῦντας kataphronountas despise Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 2706 BSB/Thayers To despise, scorn, and show it by active insult, disregard. From kata and phroneo; to think against, i.e. Disesteem. × κυριότητος kyriotētos authority . Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 2963 BSB/Thayers From kurios; mastery, i.e. rulers. × τολμηταὶ tolmētai Bold Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 5113 BSB/Thayers A daring, bold man. From tolmao; a daring man. × αὐθάδεις authadeis [and] self-willed , Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 829 BSB/Thayers Self-satisfied, arrogant, stubborn. From autos and the base of hedone; self-pleasing, i.e. Arrogant. × οὐ ou vvv Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × τρέμουσιν tremousin they are unafraid Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 5141 BSB/Thayers To tremble, be afraid. Strengthened from a primary treo; to |tremble| or fear. × βλασφημοῦντες blasphēmountes to slander Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 987 BSB/Thayers From blasphemos; to vilify; specially, to speak impiously. × δόξας doxas glorious beings . Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strongs 1391 Footnote Or to blaspheme angelic majesties BSB/Thayers From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. δὲ de [ Such punishment is ] μάλιστα malista specially [reserved] τοὺς tous for those who πορευομένους poreuomenous indulge ἐν en . . . μιασμοῦ miasmou [the] corrupt ἐπιθυμίᾳ epithymia desires ὀπίσω opisō of σαρκὸς sarkos [the] flesh καὶ kai and καταφρονοῦντας kataphronountas despise κυριότητος kyriotētos authority . τολμηταὶ tolmētai Bold αὐθάδεις authadeis [and] self-willed , οὐ ou vvv τρέμουσιν tremousin they are unafraid βλασφημοῦντες blasphēmountes to slander δόξας doxas glorious beings .
11	Yet not even angels, though greater in strength and power, dare to bring such slanderous charges against them before the Lord.
	× ὅπου hopou Yet not even Grammar Adverb Strongs 3699 BSB/Thayers Where, whither, in what place. From hos and pou; what(-ever) where, i.e. At whichever spot. × οὐ ou . . . Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × ἄγγελοι angeloi angels , Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 32 BSB/Thayers From aggello; a messenger; especially an |angel|; by implication, a pastor. × ὄντες ontes [though] Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × μείζονες meizones greater Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural - Comparative Strongs 3173 BSB/Thayers Large, great, in the widest sense. × ἰσχύϊ ischui in strength Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 2479 BSB/Thayers Strength (absolutely), power, might, force, ability. From a derivative of is; forcefulness. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × δυνάμει dynamei power , Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 1411 BSB/Thayers From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power. × φέρουσιν pherousin dare to bring Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 5342 BSB/Thayers To carry, bear, bring; I conduct, lead; perhaps: I make publicly known. A primary verb. × βλάσφημον blasphēmon such slanderous Grammar Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 989 BSB/Thayers Slanderous; subst: a blasphemer. From a derivative of blapto and pheme; scurrilious, i.e. Calumnious, or impious. × κρίσιν krisin charges Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 2920 BSB/Thayers Decision; by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice. × κατ’ kat’ against Grammar Preposition Strongs 2596 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). × αὐτῶν autōn them Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. × παρὰ para before Grammar Preposition Strongs 3844 BSB/Thayers Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. × Κυρίῳ Kyriō [the] Lord . Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 2962 BSB/Thayers Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. ὅπου hopou Yet not even οὐ ou . . . ἄγγελοι angeloi angels , ὄντες ontes [though] μείζονες meizones greater ἰσχύϊ ischui in strength καὶ kai and δυνάμει dynamei power , φέρουσιν pherousin dare to bring βλάσφημον blasphēmon such slanderous κρίσιν krisin charges κατ’ kat’ against αὐτῶν autōn them παρὰ para before Κυρίῳ Kyriō [the] Lord .
12	These men are like irrational animals, creatures of instinct, born to be captured and destroyed. They blaspheme in matters they do not understand, and like such creatures, they too will be destroyed.
	× δέ de - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × Οὗτοι Houtoi These [men] Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × ὡς hōs [are] like Grammar Adverb Strongs 5613 BSB/Thayers Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. × ἄλογα aloga irrational Grammar Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural Strongs 249 BSB/Thayers Without reason, irrational; contrary to reason, absurd. Irrational. × ζῷα zōa animals , Grammar Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural Strongs 2226 BSB/Thayers An animal, living creature. Neuter of a derivative of zao; a live thing, i.e. An animal. × φυσικὰ physika creatures of instinct , Grammar Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural Strongs 5446 BSB/Thayers Natural, (a) according to nature, (b) merely animal. From phusis; |physical|, i.e. instinctive. × γεγεννημένα gegennēmena born Grammar Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Neuter Plural Strongs 1080 BSB/Thayers From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate. × εἰς eis - Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × ἅλωσιν halōsin to be captured Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 259 BSB/Thayers Capture, capturing. From a collateral form of haireomai; capture, be taken. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × φθοράν phthoran destroyed . Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 5356 BSB/Thayers Corruption, destruction, decay, rottenness, decomposition. From phtheiro; decay, i.e. Ruin. × βλασφημοῦντες blasphēmountes They blaspheme Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 987 BSB/Thayers From blasphemos; to vilify; specially, to speak impiously. × ἐν en in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × οἷς hois [matters] Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Plural Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × ἀγνοοῦσιν agnoousin they do not understand , Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 50 BSB/Thayers To do not know, be ignorant of, sometimes with the idea of willful ignorance. × ἐν en [and like such creatures] Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × αὐτῶν autōn . . . Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. × τῇ tē . . . Grammar Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × φθορᾷ phthora . . . , Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 5356 BSB/Thayers Corruption, destruction, decay, rottenness, decomposition. From phtheiro; decay, i.e. Ruin. × καὶ kai vvv Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × φθαρήσονται phtharēsontai they too will be destroyed . Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 5351 BSB/Thayers To corrupt, spoil, destroy, ruin. Probably strengthened from phthio; properly, to shrivel or wither, i.e. To spoil or to ruin. δέ de - Οὗτοι Houtoi These [men] ὡς hōs [are] like ἄλογα aloga irrational ζῷα zōa animals , φυσικὰ physika creatures of instinct , γεγεννημένα gegennēmena born εἰς eis - ἅλωσιν halōsin to be captured καὶ kai and φθοράν phthoran destroyed . βλασφημοῦντες blasphēmountes They blaspheme ἐν en in οἷς hois [matters] ἀγνοοῦσιν agnoousin they do not understand , ἐν en [and like such creatures] αὐτῶν autōn . . . τῇ tē . . . φθορᾷ phthora . . . , καὶ kai vvv φθαρήσονται phtharēsontai they too will be destroyed .
13	The harm they will suffer is the wages of their wickedness. They consider it a pleasure to carouse in broad daylight. They are blots and blemishes, reveling in their deception as they feast with you.
	× ἀδικούμενοι adikoumenoi The harm they will suffer Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 91 BSB/Thayers To act unjustly towards, injure, harm. From adikos; to be unjust, i.e. do wrong. × μισθὸν misthon [is the] wages Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3408 BSB/Thayers (a) pay, wages, salary, (b) reward, recompense, punishment. Apparently a primary word; pay for service, good or bad. × ἀδικίας adikias of [their] wickedness . Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 93 BSB/Thayers Injustice, unrighteousness, hurt. From adikos; injustice; morally, wrongfulness. × ἡγούμενοι hēgoumenoi They consider it Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 2233 BSB/Thayers (a) To lead, (b) To think, be of opinion, suppose, consider. × ἡδονὴν hēdonēn a pleasure Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 2237 BSB/Thayers From handano; sensual delight; by implication, desire. × τὴν tēn - Grammar Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × τρυφήν tryphēn to carouse Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 5172 BSB/Thayers From thrupto (figuratively) enfeeble, especially the mind and body by indulgence); effeminacy, i.e. Luxury or debauchery. × ἐν en in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × ἡμέρᾳ hēmera broad daylight . Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 2250 BSB/Thayers A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. × σπίλοι spiloi [They are] blots Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 4696 BSB/Thayers A spot, fault, stain, blemish. Of uncertain derivation; a stain or blemish, i.e. defect, disgrace. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × μῶμοι mōmoi blemishes , Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 3470 BSB/Thayers A blemish, disgrace; blame. Perhaps from memphomai; a flaw or blot, i.e. disgraceful person. × ἐντρυφῶντες entryphōntes reveling Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 1792 BSB/Thayers To revel (in), live luxuriously, riot. From en and truphao; to revel in. × ἐν en in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × αὐτῶν autōn their Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. × ταῖς tais - Grammar Article - Dative Feminine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἀπάταις apatais deception Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strongs 539 BSB/Thayers Deceit, deception, deceitfulness, delusion. From apatao; delusion. × συνευωχούμενοι syneuōchoumenoi as they feast with Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 4910 BSB/Thayers To feast sumptuously with. × ὑμῖν hymin you . Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. ἀδικούμενοι adikoumenoi The harm they will suffer μισθὸν misthon [is the] wages ἀδικίας adikias of [their] wickedness . ἡγούμενοι hēgoumenoi They consider it ἡδονὴν hēdonēn a pleasure τὴν tēn - τρυφήν tryphēn to carouse ἐν en in ἡμέρᾳ hēmera broad daylight . σπίλοι spiloi [They are] blots καὶ kai and μῶμοι mōmoi blemishes , ἐντρυφῶντες entryphōntes reveling ἐν en in αὐτῶν autōn their ταῖς tais - ἀπάταις apatais deception συνευωχούμενοι syneuōchoumenoi as they feast with ὑμῖν hymin you .
14	Their eyes are full of adultery; their desire for sin is never satisfied; they seduce the unstable. They are accursed children with hearts trained in greed.
	× ὀφθαλμοὺς ophthalmous [Their] eyes Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 3788 BSB/Thayers The eye; fig: the mind's eye. From optanomai; the eye; by implication, vision; figuratively, envy. × ἔχοντες echontes are Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 2192 BSB/Thayers To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. × μεστοὺς mestous full Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 3324 BSB/Thayers Full, filled with. Of uncertain derivation. × μοιχαλίδος moichalidos of adultery ; Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3428 BSB/Thayers A prolonged form of the feminine of moichos; an adulteress. × καὶ kai - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἀκαταπαύστους akatapaustous their desire for sin is never satisfied Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 180 BSB/Thayers Not ceasing from, not abandoning (giving up). Unrefraining. × ἁμαρτίας hamartias . . . ; Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 266 BSB/Thayers From hamartano; a sin. × δελεάζοντες deleazontes they seduce Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 1185 BSB/Thayers To allure, entice (by a bait). From the base of dolos; to entrap, i.e. delude. × ἀστηρίκτους astēriktous [the] unstable Grammar Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural Strongs 793 BSB/Thayers (lit: unpropped), unsteady, unstable, unsettled. Unfixed, i.e. vacillating. × ψυχὰς psychas . . . . Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strongs 5590 BSB/Thayers From psucho; breath, i.e. spirit, abstractly or concretely. × κατάρας kataras [They are] accursed Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 2671 BSB/Thayers Cursing; a curse; meton: a doomed one. From kata and ara; imprecation, execration. × τέκνα tekna children Grammar Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural Strongs 5043 BSB/Thayers A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child. × ἔχοντες echontes with Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 2192 BSB/Thayers To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. × καρδίαν kardian hearts Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 2588 BSB/Thayers Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle. × γεγυμνασμένην gegymnasmenēn trained Grammar Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 1128 BSB/Thayers To train by physical exercise; hence: train, in the widest sense. From gumnos; to practise naked, i.e. Train. × πλεονεξίας pleonexias in greed . Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 4124 BSB/Thayers Covetousness, avarice, aggression, desire for advantage. From pleonektes; avarice, i.e. fraudulency, extortion. ὀφθαλμοὺς ophthalmous [Their] eyes ἔχοντες echontes are μεστοὺς mestous full μοιχαλίδος moichalidos of adultery ; καὶ kai - ἀκαταπαύστους akatapaustous their desire for sin is never satisfied ἁμαρτίας hamartias . . . ; δελεάζοντες deleazontes they seduce ἀστηρίκτους astēriktous [the] unstable ψυχὰς psychas . . . . κατάρας kataras [They are] accursed τέκνα tekna children ἔχοντες echontes with καρδίαν kardian hearts γεγυμνασμένην gegymnasmenēn trained πλεονεξίας pleonexias in greed .
15	They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Beor, who loved the wages of wickedness.
	× Καταλιπόντες Katalipontes They have left Grammar Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 2641 BSB/Thayers From kata and leipo; to leave down, i.e. Behind; by implication, to abandon, have remaining. × εὐθεῖαν eutheian [the] straight Grammar Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 2117 BSB/Thayers Perhaps from eu and tithemi; straight, i.e. level, or true; adverbially at once. × ὁδὸν hodon way Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3598 BSB/Thayers A way, road, journey, path. Apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress; figuratively, a mode or means. × ἐπλανήθησαν eplanēthēsan and wandered off Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 4105 BSB/Thayers To lead astray, deceive, cause to wander. From plane; to roam. × ἐξακολουθήσαντες exakolouthēsantes to follow Grammar Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 1811 BSB/Thayers To follow after, imitate. From ek and akoloutheo; to follow out, i.e. to imitate, obey, yield to. × τῇ tē the Grammar Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ὁδῷ hodō way Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 3598 BSB/Thayers A way, road, journey, path. Apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress; figuratively, a mode or means. × τοῦ tou - Grammar Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × Βαλαὰμ Balaam of Balaam Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 903 BSB/Thayers Balaam, son of Beor of Pethor on the Euphrates, a soothsayer in the Old Testament. Of Hebrew origin; Balaam, a Mesopotamian. × τοῦ tou - Grammar Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × Βεώρ Beōr [son] of Beor , Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 1007 Footnote NA, SBL, BYZ, and TR Bosor BSB/Thayers Bosor, father of Balaam. Of Hebrew origin; Bosor, a Moabite. × ὃς hos who Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × ἠγάπησεν ēgapēsen loved Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 25 BSB/Thayers To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Perhaps from agan; to love. × μισθὸν misthon [the] wages Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3408 BSB/Thayers (a) pay, wages, salary, (b) reward, recompense, punishment. Apparently a primary word; pay for service, good or bad. × ἀδικίας adikias of wickedness . Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 93 BSB/Thayers Injustice, unrighteousness, hurt. From adikos; injustice; morally, wrongfulness. Καταλιπόντες Katalipontes They have left εὐθεῖαν eutheian [the] straight ὁδὸν hodon way ἐπλανήθησαν eplanēthēsan and wandered off ἐξακολουθήσαντες exakolouthēsantes to follow τῇ tē the ὁδῷ hodō way τοῦ tou - Βαλαὰμ Balaam of Balaam τοῦ tou - Βεώρ Beōr [son] of Beor , ὃς hos who ἠγάπησεν ēgapēsen loved μισθὸν misthon [the] wages ἀδικίας adikias of wickedness .
16	But he was rebuked for his transgression by a donkey, otherwise without speech, that spoke with a man’s voice and restrained the prophet’s madness.
	× δὲ de But Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × ἔσχεν eschen he was Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2192 BSB/Thayers To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. × ἔλεγξιν elenxin rebuked Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 1649 BSB/Thayers Rebuke, reproof, refutation. From elegcho; refutation, i.e. Reproof. × ἰδίας idias for his Grammar Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 2398 BSB/Thayers Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate. × παρανομίας paranomias transgression Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3892 BSB/Thayers A transgression, violation of law. From the same as paranomeo; transgression: iniquity. × ὑποζύγιον hypozygion by a donkey , Grammar Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 5268 BSB/Thayers A beast of burden, an ass or mule. Neuter of a compound of hupo and zugos; an animal under the yoke, i.e., a donkey. × ἄφωνον aphōnon [ otherwise ] without speech , Grammar Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 880 BSB/Thayers Soundless, voiceless, speechless, dumb. Figuratively, unmeaning. × φθεγξάμενον phthenxamenon that spoke Grammar Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 5350 BSB/Thayers To speak aloud, utter. Probably akin to pheggos and thus to phemi; to utter a clear sound, i.e. to proclaim. × ἐν en with Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × ἀνθρώπου anthrōpou a man’s Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 444 BSB/Thayers A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. × φωνῇ phōnē voice Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 5456 BSB/Thayers Probably akin to phaino through the idea of disclosure; a tone; by implication, an address, saying or language. × ἐκώλυσεν ekōlysen [and] restrained Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2967 BSB/Thayers To prevent, debar, hinder; with infin: from doing so and so. From the base of kolazo; to estop, i.e. Prevent. × τοῦ tou the Grammar Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × προφήτου prophētou prophet’s Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 4396 BSB/Thayers From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet. × τὴν tēn - Grammar Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × παραφρονίαν paraphronian madness . Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3913 BSB/Thayers Madness, folly. From paraphroneo; insanity, i.e. Foolhardiness. δὲ de But ἔσχεν eschen he was ἔλεγξιν elenxin rebuked ἰδίας idias for his παρανομίας paranomias transgression ὑποζύγιον hypozygion by a donkey , ἄφωνον aphōnon [ otherwise ] without speech , φθεγξάμενον phthenxamenon that spoke ἐν en with ἀνθρώπου anthrōpou a man’s φωνῇ phōnē voice ἐκώλυσεν ekōlysen [and] restrained τοῦ tou the προφήτου prophētou prophet’s τὴν tēn - παραφρονίαν paraphronian madness .
17	These men are springs without water and mists driven by a storm. Blackest darkness is reserved for them.
	× Οὗτοί Houtoi These [men] Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × εἰσιν eisin are Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × πηγαὶ pēgai springs Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural Strongs 4077 BSB/Thayers A fountain, spring, well, issue, flow. Probably from pegnumi; a fount, i.e. Source or supply. × ἄνυδροι anydroi without water Grammar Adjective - Nominative Feminine Plural Strongs 504 BSB/Thayers Without water, dry; subst: dry places, desert. Waterless, i.e. Dry. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ὁμίχλαι homichlai mists Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural Strongs 887 BSB/Thayers A mist, dimness, darkening. Of uncertain derivation; dimness of sight, i.e. a cataract. × ἐλαυνόμεναι elaunomenai driven Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Feminine Plural Strongs 1643 BSB/Thayers (a) trans: I drive (on), propel, (b) intrans: I row. A prolonged form of a primary verb of uncertain affinity; to push. × ὑπὸ hypo by Grammar Preposition Strongs 5259 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). × λαίλαπος lailapos a storm . Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 2978 BSB/Thayers A sudden storm, squall, whirlwind, hurricane. Of uncertain derivation; a whirlwind. × ζόφος zophos Blackest Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2217 BSB/Thayers Darkness, murkiness, gloom. Akin to the base of nephos; gloom. × τοῦ tou - Grammar Article - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × σκότους skotous darkness Grammar Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 4655 BSB/Thayers Darkness, either physical or moral. From the base of skia; shadiness, i.e. Obscurity. × τετήρηται tetērētai is reserved Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 5083 BSB/Thayers From teros; to guard, i.e. To note; by implication, to detain; by extension, to withhold; by extension, to withhold. × οἷς hois for them Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × ὁ ho - . Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Οὗτοί Houtoi These [men] εἰσιν eisin are πηγαὶ pēgai springs ἄνυδροι anydroi without water καὶ kai and ὁμίχλαι homichlai mists ἐλαυνόμεναι elaunomenai driven ὑπὸ hypo by λαίλαπος lailapos a storm . ζόφος zophos Blackest τοῦ tou - σκότους skotous darkness τετήρηται tetērētai is reserved οἷς hois for them ὁ ho - .
18	With lofty but empty words, they appeal to the sensual passions of the flesh and entice those who are just escaping from others who live in error.
	× γὰρ gar - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × ὑπέρογκα hyperonka With lofty Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 5246 BSB/Thayers Immoderate, boastful, excessive, pompous. From huper and ogkos; bulging over, i.e. insolent. × ματαιότητος mataiotētos [but] empty Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3153 BSB/Thayers From mataios; inutility; figuratively, transientness; morally, depravity. × φθεγγόμενοι phthengomenoi words, they appeal Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 5350 BSB/Thayers To speak aloud, utter. Probably akin to pheggos and thus to phemi; to utter a clear sound, i.e. to proclaim. × ἀσελγείαις aselgeiais [to the] sensual Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strongs 766 BSB/Thayers From a compound of a and a presumed selges; licentiousness. × ἐπιθυμίαις epithymiais passions Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strongs 1939 BSB/Thayers Desire, eagerness for, inordinate desire, lust. From epithumeo; a longing. × σαρκὸς sarkos of [the] flesh Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 4561 BSB/Thayers Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. × δελεάζουσιν deleazousin [and] entice Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 1185 BSB/Thayers To allure, entice (by a bait). From the base of dolos; to entrap, i.e. delude. × ἐν en - Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × τοὺς tous those Grammar Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ὀλίγως oligōs [who are] just Grammar Adverb Strongs 3641 BSB/Thayers Puny; especially neuter somewhat. × ἀποφεύγοντας apopheugontas escaping Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 668 BSB/Thayers To flee from, escape. From apo and pheugo; to escape. × τοὺς tous from [others] who Grammar Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἀναστρεφομένους anastrephomenous live Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 390 BSB/Thayers From ana and strepho; to overturn; also to return; by implication, to busy oneself, i.e. Remain, live. × ἐν en in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × πλάνῃ planē error . Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 4106 BSB/Thayers Feminine of planos; objectively, fraudulence; subjectively, a straying from orthodoxy or piety. γὰρ gar - ὑπέρογκα hyperonka With lofty ματαιότητος mataiotētos [but] empty φθεγγόμενοι phthengomenoi words, they appeal ἀσελγείαις aselgeiais [to the] sensual ἐπιθυμίαις epithymiais passions σαρκὸς sarkos of [the] flesh δελεάζουσιν deleazousin [and] entice ἐν en - τοὺς tous those ὀλίγως oligōs [who are] just ἀποφεύγοντας apopheugontas escaping τοὺς tous from [others] who ἀναστρεφομένους anastrephomenous live ἐν en in πλάνῃ planē error .
19	They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves to depravity. For a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him.
	× ἐπαγγελλόμενοι epangellomenoi They promise Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 1861 BSB/Thayers From epi and the base of aggelos; to announce upon, i.e. to engage to do something, to assert something respecting oneself. × αὐτοῖς autois them Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. × ἐλευθερίαν eleutherian freedom , Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 1657 BSB/Thayers Freedom, liberty, especially: a state of freedom from slavery. From eleutheros; freedom. × αὐτοὶ autoi while they themselves Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. × ὑπάρχοντες hyparchontes are Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 5225 BSB/Thayers To begin, am, exist, be in possession. From hupo and archomai; to begin under, i.e. Come into existence; expletively, to exist (verb). × δοῦλοι douloi slaves Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 1401 BSB/Thayers (a) (as adj.) enslaved, (b) (as noun) a (male) slave. From deo; a slave. × τῆς tēs - Grammar Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × φθορᾶς phthoras to depravity . Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 5356 BSB/Thayers Corruption, destruction, decay, rottenness, decomposition. From phtheiro; decay, i.e. Ruin. × γάρ gar For Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × τούτῳ toutō vvv Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × ‹καὶ› kai vvv Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × δεδούλωται dedoulōtai a man is a slave Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1402 BSB/Thayers To enslave. From doulos; to enslave. × ᾧ hō to whatever Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × τις tis vvv Grammar Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 5100 BSB/Thayers Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. × ἥττηται hēttētai has mastered him . Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2274 BSB/Thayers From the same as hetton; to make worse, i.e. Vanquish; by implication, to rate lower. ἐπαγγελλόμενοι epangellomenoi They promise αὐτοῖς autois them ἐλευθερίαν eleutherian freedom , αὐτοὶ autoi while they themselves ὑπάρχοντες hyparchontes are δοῦλοι douloi slaves τῆς tēs - φθορᾶς phthoras to depravity . γάρ gar For τούτῳ toutō vvv ‹καὶ› kai vvv δεδούλωται dedoulōtai a man is a slave ᾧ hō to whatever τις tis vvv ἥττηται hēttētai has mastered him .
20	If indeed they have escaped the corruption of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, only to be entangled and overcome by it again, their final condition is worse than it was at first.
	× Εἰ Ei If Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1487 BSB/Thayers If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. × γὰρ gar indeed Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × ἀποφυγόντες apophygontes they have escaped Grammar Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 668 BSB/Thayers To flee from, escape. From apo and pheugo; to escape. × τὰ ta the Grammar Article - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × μιάσματα miasmata corruption Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 3393 BSB/Thayers Pollution, defilement; a stain. From miaino; foulness. × τοῦ tou of the Grammar Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × κόσμου kosmou world Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2889 BSB/Thayers Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally). × ἐν en through Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × ἐπιγνώσει epignōsei [the] knowledge Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 1922 BSB/Thayers From epiginosko; recognition, i.e. full discernment, acknowledgement. × τοῦ tou of [our] Grammar Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × Κυρίου Kyriou Lord Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2962 BSB/Thayers Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × Σωτῆρος Sōtēros Savior Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 4990 BSB/Thayers A savior, deliverer, preserver. From sozo; a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ. × Ἰησοῦ Iēsou Jesus Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2424 BSB/Thayers Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. × Χριστοῦ Christou Christ , Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 5547 Footnote SBL and WH the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ BSB/Thayers Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. × δὲ de only Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × ἐμπλακέντες emplakentes to be entangled Grammar Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 1707 BSB/Thayers To enfold, entangle; pass: To be involved in. From en and pleko; to entwine, i.e. involve with. × ἡττῶνται hēttōntai [and] overcome Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 2274 BSB/Thayers From the same as hetton; to make worse, i.e. Vanquish; by implication, to rate lower. × τούτοις toutois by it Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Plural Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × πάλιν palin again , Grammar Adverb Strongs 3825 BSB/Thayers Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand. × αὐτοῖς autois their Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. × ἔσχατα eschata final [condition] Grammar Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural Strongs 2078 BSB/Thayers Last, at the last, finally, till the end. A superlative probably from echo; farthest, final. × γέγονεν gegonen is Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1096 BSB/Thayers A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. × χείρονα cheirona worse than Grammar Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural - Comparative Strongs 5501 BSB/Thayers Worse, more severe. Irregular comparative of kakos; from an obsolete equivalent cheres; more evil or aggravated. × τὰ ta - Grammar Article - Nominative Neuter Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × τῶν tōn [it was] Grammar Article - Genitive Neuter Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × πρώτων prōtōn at first . Grammar Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural Strongs 4413 BSB/Thayers First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost. Εἰ Ei If γὰρ gar indeed ἀποφυγόντες apophygontes they have escaped τὰ ta the μιάσματα miasmata corruption τοῦ tou of the κόσμου kosmou world ἐν en through ἐπιγνώσει epignōsei [the] knowledge τοῦ tou of [our] Κυρίου Kyriou Lord καὶ kai and Σωτῆρος Sōtēros Savior Ἰησοῦ Iēsou Jesus Χριστοῦ Christou Christ , δὲ de only ἐμπλακέντες emplakentes to be entangled ἡττῶνται hēttōntai [and] overcome τούτοις toutois by it πάλιν palin again , αὐτοῖς autois their ἔσχατα eschata final [condition] γέγονεν gegonen is χείρονα cheirona worse than τὰ ta - τῶν tōn [it was] πρώτων prōtōn at first .
21	It would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness than to have known it and then to turn away from the holy commandment passed on to them.
	× γὰρ gar - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × ἦν ēn It would have been Grammar Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × κρεῖττον kreitton better Grammar Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular - Comparative Strongs 2909 BSB/Thayers Stronger, more excellent. Comparative of a derivative of kratos; stronger, i.e. better, i.e. Nobler. × αὐτοῖς autois for them Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. × μὴ mē not Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × ἐπεγνωκέναι epegnōkenai to have known Grammar Verb - Perfect Infinitive Active Strongs 1921 BSB/Thayers From epi and ginosko; to know upon some mark, i.e. Recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge. × τὴν tēn the Grammar Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ὁδὸν hodon way Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3598 BSB/Thayers A way, road, journey, path. Apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress; figuratively, a mode or means. × τῆς tēs - Grammar Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × δικαιοσύνης dikaiosynēs of righteousness Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 1343 BSB/Thayers From dikaios; equity; specially justification. × ἢ ē than Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2228 BSB/Thayers Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. × ἐπιγνοῦσιν epignousin to have known [it] Grammar Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 1921 BSB/Thayers From epi and ginosko; to know upon some mark, i.e. Recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge. × ὑποστρέψαι hypostrepsai and then to turn away Grammar Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strongs 5290 BSB/Thayers To turn back, return. From hupo and strepho; to turn under, i.e. To return. × ἐκ ek from Grammar Preposition Strongs 1537 BSB/Thayers From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. × τῆς tēs the Grammar Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἁγίας hagias holy Grammar Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 40 BSB/Thayers Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. × ἐντολῆς entolēs commandment Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 1785 BSB/Thayers An ordinance, injunction, command, law. From entellomai; injunction, i.e. An authoritative prescription. × παραδοθείσης paradotheisēs passed on Grammar Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3860 BSB/Thayers From para and didomi; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit. × αὐτοῖς autois to them . Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. γὰρ gar - ἦν ēn It would have been κρεῖττον kreitton better αὐτοῖς autois for them μὴ mē not ἐπεγνωκέναι epegnōkenai to have known τὴν tēn the ὁδὸν hodon way τῆς tēs - δικαιοσύνης dikaiosynēs of righteousness ἢ ē than ἐπιγνοῦσιν epignousin to have known [it] ὑποστρέψαι hypostrepsai and then to turn away ἐκ ek from τῆς tēs the ἁγίας hagias holy ἐντολῆς entolēs commandment παραδοθείσης paradotheisēs passed on αὐτοῖς autois to them .
22	Of them the proverbs are true: “A dog returns to its vomit,” and, “A sow that is washed goes back to her wallowing in the mud.”
	× αὐτοῖς autois Of them Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. × τὸ to the Grammar Article - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × τῆς tēs - Grammar Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × παροιμίας paroimias proverbs Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3942 BSB/Thayers A cryptic saying, an allegory; a proverb, figurative discourse. × συμβέβηκεν symbebēken are Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 4819 BSB/Thayers To happen, occur, meet. From sun and the base of basis; to walk together, i.e. Concur. × ἀληθοῦς alēthous true : Grammar Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 227 BSB/Thayers Unconcealed, true, true in fact, worthy of credit, truthful. TRUE. × Κύων Kyōn “ A dog Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2965 BSB/Thayers A dog, universally despised in the East. A primary word; a dog. × ἐπιστρέψας epistrepsas returns Grammar Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1994 BSB/Thayers From epi and strepho; to revert. × ἐπὶ epi to Grammar Preposition Strongs 1909 BSB/Thayers On, to, against, on the basis of, at. × τὸ to - Grammar Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἴδιον idion [its] Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 2398 BSB/Thayers Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate. × ἐξέραμα exerama vomit ,” Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 1829 Footnote Proverbs 26:11 BSB/Thayers Vomit. From a comparative of ek and a presumed erao; vomit, i.e. Food disgorged. × καί kai and , Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × Ὗς Hys “ A sow Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 5300 BSB/Thayers A hog, boar, or sow. Apparently a primary word; a hog. × λουσαμένη lousamenē that is washed Grammar Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 3068 BSB/Thayers A primary verb; to bathe. × εἰς eis [goes back] to [her] Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × κυλισμὸν kylismon wallowing Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 2946 BSB/Thayers A place of wallowing. From kulioo; a wallow, i.e. Filth. × βορβόρου borborou in [the] mud . ” Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 1004 BSB/Thayers Mud, mire, filth. Of uncertain derivation; mud. αὐτοῖς autois Of them τὸ to the τῆς tēs - παροιμίας paroimias proverbs συμβέβηκεν symbebēken are ἀληθοῦς alēthous true : Κύων Kyōn “ A dog ἐπιστρέψας epistrepsas returns ἐπὶ epi to τὸ to - ἴδιον idion [its] ἐξέραμα exerama vomit ,” καί kai and , Ὗς Hys “ A sow λουσαμένη lousamenē that is washed εἰς eis [goes back] to [her] κυλισμὸν kylismon wallowing βορβόρου borborou in [the] mud . ”