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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•  (Deut. 15:7‑8)
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Ex. 35:5•  (Ex. 35:5)
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Heb. 12:8• 8But if ye are apart from chastisement of which all have been made partakers, then are ye bastards and not sons. (Heb. 12:8)

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Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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Deut. 15:7‑11,14•  (Deut. 15:7‑11,14)
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Prov. 23:6‑8•  (Prov. 23:6‑8)
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Isa. 32:5,8•  (Isa. 32:5,8)
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James 5:9• 9Murmur not, brethren, one against another, that ye be not judged. Behold, the judge standeth before the door. (James 5:9)
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1 Peter 4:9• 9hospitable toward one another without murmuring; (1 Peter 4:9)
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2 Cor. 8:12• 12For if the readiness be there, [one is] accepted according to what he may have, not according to what he hath not. (2 Cor. 8:12)
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Ex. 25:2•  (Ex. 25:2)
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Ex. 35:5•  (Ex. 35:5)
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1 Chron. 29:17•  (1 Chron. 29:17)
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Prov. 11:25•  (Prov. 11:25)
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Prov. 22:9•  (Prov. 22:9)
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Acts 20:35• 35In all things I gave you an example how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how 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 exhorteth, in exhortation; he that bestoweth, with simplicity; he that presideth, 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.