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2 Corinthians 9

2 Co. 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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Dt. 15:7‑8• 7Cuando hubiere en ti menesteroso de alguno de tus hermanos en alguna de tus ciudades, en tu tierra que Jehová tu Dios te da, no endurecerás tu corazón, ni cerrarás tu mano á tu hermano pobre:
 8Mas abrirás á él tu mano liberalmente, y en efecto le prestarás lo que basta, lo que hubiere menester. (Dt. 15:7‑8)
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Éx. 35:5• 5Tomad de entre vosotros ofrenda para Jehová: todo liberal de corazón la traerá á Jehová: oro, plata, metal; (Éx. 35:5)
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He. 12:8• 8Mas si estáis fuera del castigo, del cual todos han sido hechos participantes, luego sois bastardos, y no hijos. (He. 12:8)

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Dt. 15:7‑11,14• 7Cuando hubiere en ti menesteroso de alguno de tus hermanos en alguna de tus ciudades, en tu tierra que Jehová tu Dios te da, no endurecerás tu corazón, ni cerrarás tu mano á tu hermano pobre:
 8Mas abrirás á él tu mano liberalmente, y en efecto le prestarás lo que basta, lo que hubiere menester.
 9Guárdate que no haya en tu corazón perverso pensamiento, diciendo: Cerca está el año séptimo, el de la remisión; y tu ojo sea maligno sobre tu hermano menesteroso para no darle: que él podrá clamar contra ti á Jehová, y se te imputará á pecado.
 10Sin falta le darás, y no sea tu corazón maligno cuando le dieres: que por ello te bendecirá Jehová tu Dios en todos tus hechos, y en todo lo que pusieres mano.
 11Porque no faltarán menesterosos de en medio de la tierra; por eso yo te mando, diciendo: Abrirás tu mano á tu hermano, á tu pobre, y á tu menesteroso en tu tierra.
 14Le abastecerás liberalmente de tus ovejas, de tu era, y de tu lagar; le darás de aquello en que Jehová te hubiere bendecido. (Dt. 15:7‑11,14)
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Pr. 23:6‑8• 6No comas pan de hombre de mal ojo, Ni codicies sus manjares:
 7Porque cual es su pensamiento en su alma, tal es él. Come y bebe, te dirá; Mas su corazón no está contigo.
 8Vomitarás la parte que tú comiste, Y perderás tus suaves palabras. (Pr. 23:6‑8)
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Is. 32:5,8• 5El mezquino nunca más será llamado liberal, ni será dicho generoso el avariento.
 8Mas el liberal pensará liberalidades, y por liberalidades subirá. (Is. 32:5,8)
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Stg. 5:9• 9Hermanos, no os quejéis unos contra otros, porque no seáis condenados; he aquí, el juez está delante de la puerta. (Stg. 5:9)
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1 P. 4:9• 9Hospedaos los unos á los otros sin murmuraciones. (1 P. 4:9)
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2 Co. 8:12• 12Porque si primero hay la voluntad pronta, será acepta por lo que tiene, no por lo que no tiene. (2 Co. 8:12)
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Éx. 25:2• 2Di á los hijos de Israel que tomen para mí ofrenda: de todo varón que la diere de su voluntad, de corazón, tomaréis mi ofrenda. (Éx. 25:2)
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Éx. 35:5• 5Tomad de entre vosotros ofrenda para Jehová: todo liberal de corazón la traerá á Jehová: oro, plata, metal; (Éx. 35:5)
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1 Cr. 29:17• 17Yo sé, Dios mío, que tú escudriñas los corazones, y que la rectitud te agrada: por eso yo con rectitud de mi corazón voluntariamente te he ofrecido todo esto, y ahora he visto con alegría que tu pueblo, que aquí se ha hallado ahora, ha dado para ti espontáneamente. (1 Cr. 29:17)
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Pr. 11:25• 25El alma liberal será engordada: Y el que saciare, él también será saciado. (Pr. 11:25)
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Pr. 22:9• 9El ojo misericordioso será bendito, Porque dió de su pan al indigente. (Pr. 22:9)
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Hch. 20:35• 35En todo os he enseñado que, trabajando así, es necesario sobrellevar á los enfermos, y tener presente las palabras del Señor Jesús, el cual dijo: Más bienaventurada cosa es dar que recibir. (Hch. 20:35)
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Ro. 12:8• 8El que exhorta, en exhortar; el que reparte, hágalo en simplicidad; el que preside, con solicitud; el que hace misericordia, con alegría. (Ro. 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.