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2 Corinthians 9

2 Cor. 9:7 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Every man
hekastos (Greek #1538)
each or every
KJV usage: any, both, each (one), every (man, one, woman), particularly.
Pronounce: hek'-as-tos
Origin: as if a superlative of ἕκας (afar)
according as
kathos (Greek #2531)
just (or inasmuch) as, that
KJV usage: according to, (according, even) as, how, when.
Pronounce: kath-oce'
Origin: from 2596 and 5613
he purposeth
proaireomai (Greek #4255)
to choose for oneself before another thing (prefer), i.e. (by implication) to propose (intend)
KJV usage: purpose.
Pronounce: pro-ahee-reh'-om-ahee
Origin: from 4253 and 138
in his heart
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
kardia (Greek #2588)
the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
KJV usage: (+ broken-)heart(-ed).
Pronounce: kar-dee'-ah
Origin: prolonged from a primary κάρ (Latin cor, "heart")
, so let him give; not
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)
v grudgingly
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
lupe (Greek #3077)
sadness
KJV usage: grief, grievous, + grudgingly, heaviness, sorrow.
Pronounce: loo'-pay
Origin: apparently a primary word
, or
e (Greek #2228)
disjunctive, or; comparative, than
KJV usage: and, but (either), (n-)either, except it be, (n-)or (else), rather, save, than, that, what, yea. Often used in connection with other particles. Compare especially 2235, 2260, 2273.
Pronounce: ay
Origin: a primary particle of distinction between two connected terms
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
necessity
anagke (Greek #318)
constraint (literally or figuratively); by implication, distress
KJV usage: distress, must needs, (of) necessity(-sary), needeth, needful.
Pronounce: an-ang-kay'
Origin: from 303 and the base of 43
: 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
God
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
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
loveth
agapao (Greek #25)
to love (in a social or moral sense)
KJV usage: (be-)love(-ed). Compare 5368.
Pronounce: ag-ap-ah'-o
Origin: perhaps from ἄγαν (much) (or compare 5689)
a cheerful
hilaros (Greek #2431)
propitious or merry ("hilarious"), i.e. prompt or willing
KJV usage: cheerful.
Pronounce: hil-ar-os'
Origin: from the same as 2436
w giver
dotes (Greek #1395)
a giver
KJV usage: giver.
Pronounce: dot'-ace
Origin: from the base of 1325
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Deut. 15:7‑8• 7If there be amongst you a poor man, any one of thy brethren in one of thy gates, in thy land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thy heart, nor shut thy hand from thy brother in need;
 8but thou shalt open thy hand bountifully unto him, and shalt certainly lend him on pledge what is sufficient for his need, in that which he lacketh. (Deut. 15:7‑8)
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Ex. 35:5• 5Take from among you a heave-offering to Jehovah: every one whose heart is willing, let him bring it, Jehovah's heave-offering--gold, and silver, and copper, (Ex. 35:5)
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Heb. 12:8• 8But if ye are without chastening, of which all have been made partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons. (Heb. 12:8)

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Deut. 15:7‑11,14• 7If there be amongst you a poor man, any one of thy brethren in one of thy gates, in thy land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thy heart, nor shut thy hand from thy brother in need;
 8but thou shalt open thy hand bountifully unto him, and shalt certainly lend him on pledge what is sufficient for his need, in that which he lacketh.
 9Beware that there be not a wicked thought in thy heart, saying, The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand; and thine eye be evil against thy poor brother, and thou givest him nought; and he cry against thee to Jehovah, and it be sin in thee.
 10Thou shalt bountifully give unto him, and thy heart shall not be evil-disposed when thou givest unto him; because for this thing Jehovah thy God will bless thee in all thy works, and in all the business of thy hand.
 11For the needy shall never cease from within the land; therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thy hand bountifully unto thy brother, to thy poor and to thy needy, in thy land.
 14thou shalt certainly furnish him from thy sheep, and out of thy floor, and out of thy winepress: of what Jehovah thy God hath blessed thee with shalt thou give unto him. (Deut. 15:7‑11,14)
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Prov. 23:6‑8• 6Eat thou not the food of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainties.
 7For as he thinketh in his soul, so is he. Eat and drink! will he say unto thee; but his heart is not with thee.
 8Thy morsel which thou hast eaten must thou vomit up, and thou wilt have wasted thy sweet words. (Prov. 23:6‑8)
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Isa. 32:5,8• 5The vile man shall be no more called noble, nor the churl said to be bountiful:
 8But the noble deviseth noble things; and to noble things doth he stand. (Isa. 32:5,8)
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James 5:9• 9Complain not one against another, brethren, that ye be not judged. Behold, the judge stands before the door. (James 5:9)
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1 Peter 4:9• 9hospitable one to another, without murmuring; (1 Peter 4:9)
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2 Cor. 8:12• 12For if the readiness be there, a man is accepted according to what he may have, not according to what he has not. (2 Cor. 8:12)
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Ex. 25:2• 2Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me a heave-offering: of every one whose heart prompteth him, ye shall take my heave-offering. (Ex. 25:2)
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Ex. 35:5• 5Take from among you a heave-offering to Jehovah: every one whose heart is willing, let him bring it, Jehovah's heave-offering--gold, and silver, and copper, (Ex. 35:5)
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1 Chron. 29:17• 17And I know, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. In the uprightness of my heart have I willingly offered all these things; and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, offer willingly to thee. (1 Chron. 29:17)
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Prov. 11:25• 25The liberal soul shall be made fat, and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. (Prov. 11:25)
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Prov. 22:9• 9He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed, for he giveth of his bread to the poor. (Prov. 22:9)
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Acts 20:35• 35I have shewed you all things, that thus labouring we ought to come in aid of the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. (Acts 20:35)
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Rom. 12:8• 8or he that exhorts, in exhortation; he that gives, in simplicity; he that leads, with diligence; he that shews mercy, with cheerfulness. (Rom. 12:8)
• Let each give "according as he is purposed in his heart", not influenced by outward pressure, and not grudgingly or of necessity, for God loveth a cheerful giver. (“2 Corinthians 9” by H. Smith)
• To grudge and grieve over what is given is unworthy of a saint of His; to exact it no less unworthy of His servant. (“Notes on 2 Corinthians 9:1-7” by W. Kelly)
• “Grudgingly”—being pushed into it. “Of necessity”—being obligated to do it. “Cheerfully”—from the heart willingly. (“The Principles in Giving: 2 Corinthians 8:10-15 and Chapter 9” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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each according as he is purposed in his heart; not grievinglyc, or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giverd.

JND Translation Notes

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Or "not as grieving [to do it]." contrast with "cheerful."
d
Prov. 22.8, LXX.

W. Kelly Translation

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each as he hath purposeda in his heart, not of sorrow or of necessity; for God loveth a cheerful giver.

WK Translation Notes

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a
T. R. has the present, "purposeth," with most, but the oldest read the perfect.