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2 Corinthians 2

2 Cor. 2:11 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Lest
hina (Greek #2443)
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
Pronounce: hin'-ah
Origin: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588)
Satan
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
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)
should get an advantage
pleonekteo (Greek #4122)
to be covetous, i.e. (by implication) to over-reach
KJV usage: get an advantage, defraud, make a gain.
Pronounce: pleh-on-cek-teh'-o
Origin: from 4123
of
hupo (Greek #5259)
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 (underneath) or where (below) or time (when (at))
KJV usage: among, by, from, in, of, under, with. In the comparative, it retains the same general applications, especially of inferior position or condition, and specially, covertly or moderately.
Pronounce: hoop-o'
Origin: a primary preposition
us: 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
we are
agnoeo (Greek #50)
not to know (through lack of information or intelligence); by implication, to ignore (through disinclination)
KJV usage: (be) ignorant(-ly), not know, not understand, unknown.
Pronounce: ag-no-eh'-o
Origin: from 1 (as a negative particle) and 3539
not
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
ignorant
agnoeo (Greek #50)
not to know (through lack of information or intelligence); by implication, to ignore (through disinclination)
KJV usage: (be) ignorant(-ly), not know, not understand, unknown.
Pronounce: ag-no-eh'-o
Origin: from 1 (as a negative particle) and 3539
of his
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)
devices
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
noema (Greek #3540)
a perception, i.e. purpose, or (by implication) the intellect, disposition, itself
KJV usage: device, mind, thought.
Pronounce: no'-ay-mah
Origin: from 3539
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Ministry on This Verse

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2 Cor. 11:3,14• 3But I fear lest by any means, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craft, your thoughts should be corrupted from the simplicity that is toward Christ.
 14and no wonder, for Satan himself transformeth himself into an angel of light: (2 Cor. 11:3,14)
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1 Chron. 21:1‑2•  (1 Chron. 21:1‑2)
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Job 1:11•  (Job 1:11)
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Job 2:3,5,9•  (Job 2:3,5,9)
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Zech. 3:1‑4•  (Zech. 3:1‑4)
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Luke 22:31• 31And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold Satan has begged for you to sift as wheat, (Luke 22:31)
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John 13:2• 2And, supper being come, the devil having already put [it] into the heart of Judas, Simon’s [son], Iscariot, that he should deliver him up, (John 13:2)
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Acts 1:25• 25to take the place of this service and apostleship from which Judas fell away to go unto his own place. (Acts 1:25)
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1 Cor. 7:5• 5Defraud not one another, unless by consent for a time, that ye may have leisure for prayer and again be together, that Satan tempt you not because of your incontinency. (1 Cor. 7:5)
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Eph. 6:11‑12• 11Put on the panoply of God, that ye may be able to stand against the stratagems of the devil;
 12for our wrestling is not against blood and flesh, but against the principalities, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual [hosts] of wickedness in the heavenly [places]. (Eph. 6:11‑12)
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2 Tim. 2:25• 25in meekness instructing those that oppose, if haply God may give them repentance unto acknowledgment of truth, (2 Tim. 2:25)
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1 Peter 5:8• 8Be vigilant, watch: your adversary [the] devil as a roaring lion walketh about, seeking whom he may devour; (1 Peter 5:8)
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Rev. 2:24• 24But to you I say, the rest that are in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine which have not known the depths of Satan (as they say): I put upon you no other burden: (Rev. 2:24)
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Rev. 12:9‑11• 9And the great dragon was cast {i}out{/i}, the ancient serpent, that is called {i}the{/i} Devil and Satan, that deceiveth the whole habitable {i}world{/i}: he was cast into the earth, and his angels were cast with him.
 10And I heard a loud voice in the heaven, saying, Now is come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast {i}out{/i} that accused them before our God day and night.
 11And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb, and because of the word of their testimony; and they loved not their life unto death. (Rev. 12:9‑11)
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Rev. 13:8• 8And all that dwell on the earth shall worship him, of whom the name is not written in the book of life of the Lamb that was slain, from {i}the{/i} world's foundation. (Rev. 13:8)
• the efforts of Satan to sow discord among the saints, not simply by introducing evil amongst them, but by leading them to deal with it in a wrong manner and a wrong spirit. (“2 Corinthians 2” by H. Smith)
• “Us” refers to the saints at large in the “one body.” Paul knew that one of Satan’s tactics is to divide the saints in whatever way he can, and these delicate inter-assembly matters are a place where he is likely to work. It is one of his “devices” that we should not be ignorant of. (“A True Christian Minister Is Faithful to Confront Matters That Affect the Lord's Glory: 2 Corinthians 2:1-13” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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that we might not have Satan get an advantage against us, for we are not ignorant of *his* thoughts.

W. Kelly Translation

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that we might not be overreached by Satan, for we are not ignorant of his devices.