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2 Corinthians 5

2 Cor. 5:1 KJV (With Strong’s)

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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
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 know
eido (Greek #1492)
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent 3700 and 3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the perfect tense only) to know
KJV usage: be aware, behold, X can (+ not tell), consider, (have) know(-ledge), look (on), perceive, see, be sure, tell, understand, wish, wot. Compare 3700.
Pronounce: i'-do
Origin: a primary verb
that
hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
if
ean (Greek #1437)
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
KJV usage: before, but, except, (and) if, (if) so, (what-, whither-)soever, though, when (-soever), whether (or), to whom, (who-)so(-ever). See 3361.
Pronounce: eh-an'
Origin: from 1487 and 302
our
hemon (Greek #2257)
of (or from) us
KJV usage: our (company), us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mone'
Origin: genitive case plural of 1473
earthly
epigeios (Greek #1919)
worldly (physically or morally)
KJV usage: earthly, in earth, terrestrial.
Pronounce: ep-ig'-i-os
Origin: from 1909 and 1093
house
oikia (Greek #3614)
properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)
KJV usage: home, house(-hold).
Pronounce: oy-kee'-ah
Origin: from 3624
of
ek (Greek #1537)
or ἐξ (ex) a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote)
KJV usage: after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, ...ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
Pronounce: ek
this tabernacle
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
skenos (Greek #4636)
a hut or temporary residence, i.e. (figuratively) the human body (as the abode of the spirit)
KJV usage: tabernacle.
Pronounce: skay'-nos
Origin: from 4633
y were dissolved
kataluo (Greek #2647)
to loosen down (disintegrate), i.e. (by implication) to demolish (literally or figuratively); specially (compare 2646) to halt for the night
KJV usage: destroy, dissolve, be guest, lodge, come to nought, overthrow, throw down.
Pronounce: kat-al-oo'-o
Origin: from 2596 and 3089
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echo (Greek #2192)
(used in certain tenses only) a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
KJV usage: be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
Pronounce: ekh'-o
Origin: σχέω (skheh'-o)
a building
oikodome (Greek #3619)
architecture, i.e. (concretely) a structure; figuratively, confirmation
KJV usage: building, edify(-ication, -ing).
Pronounce: oy-kod-om-ay'
Origin: feminine (abstract) of a compound of 3624 and the base of 1430
of God
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
, an house
oikia (Greek #3614)
properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)
KJV usage: home, house(-hold).
Pronounce: oy-kee'-ah
Origin: from 3624
a not made with hands
acheiropoietos (Greek #886)
unmanufactured, i.e. inartificial
KJV usage: made without (not made with) hands.
Pronounce: akh-i-rop-oy'-ay-tos
Origin: from 1 (as a negative particle) and 5499
, eternal
aionios (Greek #166)
perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well)
KJV usage: eternal, for ever, everlasting, world (began).
Pronounce: ahee-o'-nee-os
Origin: from 165
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
the heavens
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
ouranos (Greek #3772)
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
KJV usage: air, heaven(-ly), sky.
Pronounce: oo-ran-os'
Origin: perhaps from the same as 3735 (through the idea of elevation)
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Job 4:19• 19How much less in them that dwell in houses of clay, whose foundation is in the dust, which are crushed before the moth? (Job 4:19)
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2 Peter 1:13‑14• 13Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance;
 14Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath showed me. (2 Peter 1:13‑14)
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1 Peter 1:4• 4To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, (1 Peter 1:4)

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Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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1-8:  That in his assured hope of immortal glory,
9-11:  and in expectation of it, and of the general judgment, he labours to keep a good conscience;
12-13:  not that he may herein boast of himself,
14-17:  but as one that, having received life from Christ, endeavours to live as a new creature to Christ only,
18-21:  and by his ministry of reconciliation, to reconcile others also in Christ to God.
we know.
Job 19:25‑26• 25For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:
 26And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God: (Job 19:25‑26)
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Psa. 56:9• 9When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me. (Psa. 56:9)
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2 Tim. 1:12• 12For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. (2 Tim. 1:12)
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1 John 3:2,14,19• 2Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
 14We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death.
 19And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him. (1 John 3:2,14,19)
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1 John 5:19‑20• 19And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.
 20And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life. (1 John 5:19‑20)
our.
2 Cor. 5:4• 4For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life. (2 Cor. 5:4)
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2 Cor. 4:7• 7But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. (2 Cor. 4:7)
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Gen. 3:19• 19In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return. (Gen. 3:19)
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Job 4:19• 19How much less in them that dwell in houses of clay, whose foundation is in the dust, which are crushed before the moth? (Job 4:19)
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1 Cor. 15:46‑48• 46Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual.
 47The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven.
 48As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly. (1 Cor. 15:46‑48)
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2 Peter 1:13‑14• 13Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance;
 14Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath showed me. (2 Peter 1:13‑14)
dissolved.
Job 30:22• 22Thou liftest me up to the wind; thou causest me to ride upon it, and dissolvest my substance. (Job 30:22)
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2 Peter 3:11• 11Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, (2 Peter 3:11)
a building.
John 14:2‑3• 2In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. (John 14:2‑3)
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1 Cor. 3:9• 9For we are laborers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building. (1 Cor. 3:9)
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Heb. 11:10• 10For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God. (Heb. 11:10)
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Col. 2:11• 11In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ: (Col. 2:11)
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Heb. 9:11,24• 11But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building;
 24For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us: (Heb. 9:11,24)
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1 Peter 1:4• 4To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, (1 Peter 1:4)
• He knew it. Christians know it as a part of their faith. We know1-a certainty which caused this glory, which he knew to be his, to be a real and practical hope in the heart by the power of the Holy Spirit-a reality present by faith. (“2 Corinthians 5” by J.N. Darby)
• The body in its present state he compares to a tabernacle to be taken down, in its future to a building from God as the source, and to a house not made with hands, and hence everlasting in the heavens, its suited and purposed sphere forever. (“Notes on 2 Corinthians 5:1-3” by W. Kelly)
• It is one of the few passages which treat of the intermediate state, as well as of the resurrection or change of the body for glory. (“Notes on 2 Corinthians 5:1-3” by W. Kelly)
• This is the true force of ἔχομεν, not in the least as conveying that the house is one on which we enter immediately after death, but its certainty to faith. (“Notes on 2 Corinthians 5:1-3” by W. Kelly)
• There are two little expressions that Paul uses in verse 1 which appear many times in his epistles. They are: “we know” and “we have.” These expressions denote Christian knowledge and Christian possession, which characterize Christianity. “We know” is not the knowledge of experience, or the knowledge of tuition, but knowledge acquired by divine revelation. The apostles were given revelations by which the body of Christian knowledge was given to the Church (1 Cor. 2:10-16). “We have” refers to the special portion (blessings) that belongs to all Christians through the finished work of Christ and the indwelling presence of the Spirit of God. (“The Motives of the Christian Minister in Devoting Himself to the Service of the Lord: 2 Corinthians 5” by B. Anstey)
• “Not made with hands” simply means, “not of this creation” (Heb. 9:11 (“The Motives of the Christian Minister in Devoting Himself to the Service of the Lord: 2 Corinthians 5” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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For we know that if our earthly tabernacle housee be destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

JND Translation Notes

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"Tabernacle" is characteristic.

W. Kelly Translation

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For we know that if our earthly tabernacle-house be dissolved, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, everlasting in the heavens.