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2 Corinthians 11

2 Cor. 11:14 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
no
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
marvel
thaumastos (Greek #2298)
wondered at, i.e. (by implication) wonderful
KJV usage: marvel(-lous).
Pronounce: thow-mas-tos'
Origin: from 2296
; for
gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
Satan
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
Satanas (Greek #4567)
the accuser, i.e. the devil
KJV usage: Satan.
Pronounce: sat-an-as'
Origin: of Chaldee origin corresponding to 04566 (with the definite affix)
u himself
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
is transformed
metaschematizo (Greek #3345)
to transfigure or disguise; figuratively, to apply (by accommodation)
KJV usage: transfer, transform (self).
Pronounce: met-askh-ay-mat-id'-zo
Origin: from 3326 and a derivative of 4976
into
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
an angel
aggelos (Greek #32)
a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
KJV usage: angel, messenger.
Pronounce: ang'-el-os
Origin: from ἀγγέλλω (probably derived from 71; compare 34) (to bring tidings)
of light
phos (Greek #5457)
luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative)
KJV usage: fire, light.
Pronounce: foce
Origin: from an obsolete φάω (to shine or make manifest, especially by rays; compare 5316, 5346)
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Gen. 3:1,5• 1And the serpent was more crafty than any animal of the field which Jehovah Elohim had made. And it said to the woman, Is it even so, that God has said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden?
 5but God knows that in the day ye eat of it, your eyes will be opened, and ye will be as God, knowing good and evil. (Gen. 3:1,5)
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Rev. 12:9• 9And the great dragon was cast out, the ancient serpent, he who is called Devil and Satan, he who deceives the whole habitable world, he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. (Rev. 12:9)

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2 Cor. 11:3• 3But I fear lest by any means, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craft, so your thoughts should be corrupted from simplicity as to the Christ. (2 Cor. 11:3)
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2 Cor. 2:11• 11that we might not have Satan get an advantage against us, for we are not ignorant of *his* thoughts. (2 Cor. 2:11)
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Gen. 3:1‑5• 1And the serpent was more crafty than any animal of the field which Jehovah Elohim had made. And it said to the woman, Is it even so, that God has said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden?
 2And the woman said to the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden;
 3but of the fruit of the tree that is in the midst of the garden, God has said, Ye shall not eat of it, and ye shall not touch it, lest ye die.
 4And the serpent said to the woman, Ye will not certainly die;
 5but God knows that in the day ye eat of it, your eyes will be opened, and ye will be as God, knowing good and evil. (Gen. 3:1‑5)
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Matt. 4:1‑10• 1Then Jesus was carried up into the wilderness by the Spirit to be tempted of the devil:
 2and having fasted forty days and forty nights, afterwards he hungered.
 3And the tempter coming up to him said, If thou be Son of God, speak, that these stones may become loaves of bread.
 4But he answering said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word which goes out through God's mouth.
 5Then the devil takes him to the holy city, and sets him upon the edge of the temple,
 6and says to him, If thou be Son of God cast thyself down; for it is written, He shall give charge to his angels concerning thee, and on their hands shall they bear thee, lest in anywise thou strike thy foot against a stone.
 7Jesus said to him, It is again written, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
 8Again the devil takes him to a very high mountain, and shews him all the kingdoms of the world, and their glory,
 9and says to him, All these things will I give thee if, falling down, thou wilt do me homage.
 10Then says Jesus to him, Get thee away, Satan, for it is written, Thou shalt do homage to the Lord thy God, and him alone shalt thou serve. (Matt. 4:1‑10)
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Gal. 1:8• 8But if even *we* or an angel out of heaven announce as glad tidings to you anything besides what we have announced as glad tidings to you, let him be accursed. (Gal. 1:8)
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Rev. 12:9• 9And the great dragon was cast out, the ancient serpent, he who is called Devil and Satan, he who deceives the whole habitable world, he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. (Rev. 12:9)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And it is not wonderful, for Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light.

W. Kelly Translation

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and no wondera, for Satan himself transformeth himself into an angel of light:

WK Translation Notes

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The older MSS. read "no wonder" (thauma), the T. R. supported by most later copies, "not wonderful" or "no marvel" (thaumaston).