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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 among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the Lord thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother:
 8But thou shalt open thine hand wide unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need, in that which he wanteth. (Deut. 15:7‑8)
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Ex. 35:5• 5Take ye from among you an offering unto the Lord: whosoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it, an offering of the Lord; gold, and silver, and brass, (Ex. 35:5)
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Heb. 12:8• 8But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons. (Heb. 12:8)

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Ministry on This Verse

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Deut. 15:7‑11,14• 7If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the Lord thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother:
 8But thou shalt open thine hand wide unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need, in that which he wanteth.
 9Beware that there be not a thought in thy wicked 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 unto the Lord against thee, and it be sin unto thee.
 10Thou shalt surely give him, and thine heart shall not be grieved when thou givest unto him: because that for this thing the Lord thy God shall bless thee in all thy works, and in all that thou puttest thine hand unto.
 11For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land.
 14Thou shalt furnish him liberally out of thy flock, and out of thy floor, and out of thy winepress: of that wherewith the Lord thy God hath blessed thee thou shalt give unto him. (Deut. 15:7‑11,14)
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Prov. 23:6‑8• 6Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats:
 7For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.
 8The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet words. (Prov. 23:6‑8)
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Isa. 32:5,8• 5The vile person shall be no more called liberal, nor the churl said to be bountiful.
 8But the liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand. (Isa. 32:5,8)
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James 5:9• 9Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door. (James 5:9)
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1 Peter 4:9• 9Use hospitality one to another without grudging. (1 Peter 4:9)
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2 Cor. 8:12• 12For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not. (2 Cor. 8:12)
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Ex. 25:2• 2Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take my offering. (Ex. 25:2)
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Ex. 35:5• 5Take ye from among you an offering unto the Lord: whosoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it, an offering of the Lord; gold, and silver, and brass, (Ex. 35:5)
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1 Chron. 29:17• 17I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto 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 showed you all things, how that so laboring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. (Acts 20:35)
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Rom. 12:8• 8Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that showeth 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.