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2 Timothy 2

2 Tim. 2:26 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
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
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
that they may γrecover themselves
ananepho (Greek #366)
to become sober again, i.e. (figuratively) regain (one's) senses
KJV usage: recover self.
Pronounce: an-an-ay'-fo
Origin: from 303 and 3525
out 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
the snare
pagis (Greek #3803)
a trap (as fastened by a noose or notch); figuratively, a trick or statagem (temptation)
KJV usage: snare.
Pronounce: pag-ece'
Origin: from 4078
i of the devil
diabolos (Greek #1228)
a traducer; specially, Satan (compare 07854)
KJV usage: false accuser, devil, slanderer.
Pronounce: dee-ab'-ol-os
Origin: from 1225
, who are taken δcaptive
zogreo (Greek #2221)
to take alive (make a prisoner of war), i.e. (figuratively) to capture or ensnare
KJV usage: take captive, catch.
Pronounce: dzogue-reh'-o
Origin: from the same as 2226 and 64
by
hupo (Greek #5259)
under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneath) or where (below) or time (when (at))
KJV usage: among, by, from, in, of, under, with. In the comparative, it retains the same general applications, especially of inferior position or condition, and specially, covertly or moderately.
Pronounce: hoop-o'
Origin: a primary preposition
him
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
at
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
his
ekeinos (Greek #1565)
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
KJV usage: he, it, the other (same), selfsame, that (same, very), X their, X them, they, this, those. See also 3778.
Pronounce: ek-i'-nos
Origin: from 1563
will
thelema (Greek #2307)
a determination (properly, the thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination
KJV usage: desire, pleasure, will.
Pronounce: thel'-ay-mah
Origin: from the prolonged form of 2309
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γ
awake.
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1 Tim. 3:7• 7But it is necessary that he should have also a good testimony from those without, that he may fall not into reproach and the snare of the devil. (1 Tim. 3:7)
δ
alive.

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The Devil

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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recover.
Gr. awake.
Luke 15:17• 17And coming to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father's have abundance of bread, and *I* perish here by famine. (Luke 15:17)
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1 Cor. 15:34• 34Awake up righteously, and sin not; for some are ignorant of God: I speak to you as a matter of shame. (1 Cor. 15:34)
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Eph. 5:14• 14Wherefore he says, Wake up, thou that sleepest, and arise up from among the dead, and the Christ shall shine upon thee. (Eph. 5:14)
out.
Psa. 124:7• 7Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we have escaped. (Psa. 124:7)
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Isa. 8:15• 15And many among them shall stumble, and fall, and be broken, and snared, and taken. (Isa. 8:15)
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Isa. 28:13• 13And the word of Jehovah was unto them precept upon precept, precept upon precept, line upon line, line upon line, here a little, there a little: that they might go, and fall backward, and be broken, and snared, and taken. (Isa. 28:13)
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Acts 26:18• 18to open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive remission of sins and inheritance among them that are sanctified by faith in me. (Acts 26:18)
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2 Cor. 2:11• 11that we might not have Satan get an advantage against us, for we are not ignorant of *his* thoughts. (2 Cor. 2:11)
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Col. 1:13• 13who has delivered us from the authority of darkness, and translated us into the kingdom of the Son of his love: (Col. 1:13)
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2 Thess. 2:9‑12• 9whose coming is according to the working of Satan in all power and signs and wonders of falsehood,
 10and in all deceit of unrighteousness to them that perish, because they have not received the love of the truth that they might be saved.
 11And for this reason God sends to them a working of error, that they should believe what is false,
 12that all might be judged who have not believed the truth, but have found pleasure in unrighteousness. (2 Thess. 2:9‑12)
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1 Tim. 3:7• 7But it is necessary that he should have also a good testimony from those without, that he may fall not into reproach and the snare of the devil. (1 Tim. 3:7)
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1 Tim. 6:9‑10• 9But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and many unwise and hurtful lusts, which plunge men into destruction and ruin.
 10For the love of money is the root of every evil; which some having aspired after, have wandered from the faith, and pierced themselves with many sorrows. (1 Tim. 6:9‑10)
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Rev. 12:9• 9And the great dragon was cast out, the ancient serpent, he who is called Devil and Satan, he who deceives the whole habitable world, he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. (Rev. 12:9)
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Rev. 20:2‑3• 2And he laid hold of the dragon, the ancient serpent who is the devil and Satan, and bound him a thousand years,
 3and cast him into the abyss, and shut it and sealed it over him, that he should not any more deceive the nations until the thousand years were completed; after these things he must be loosed for a little time. (Rev. 20:2‑3)
who are.
Isa. 42:6‑7• 6I, Jehovah, have called thee in righteousness, and will take hold of thy hand; and I will preserve thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the nations,
 7to open the blind eyes, to bring forth the prisoner from the prison, them that sit in darkness out of the house of restraint. (Isa. 42:6‑7)
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Isa. 49:25‑26• 25For thus saith Jehovah: Even the captive of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered; and I will strive with him that striveth with thee, and I will save thy children.
 26And I will feed them that oppress thee with their own flesh; and they shall be drunken with their own blood, as with new wine. And all flesh shall know that I, Jehovah, am thy Saviour and thy Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob. (Isa. 49:25‑26)
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Isa. 53:12• 12Therefore will I assign him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong: because he hath poured out his soul unto death, and was reckoned with the transgressors; and he bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors. (Isa. 53:12)
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Matt. 12:28‑29• 28But if *I* by the Spirit of God cast out demons, then indeed the kingdom of God is come upon you.
 29Or how can any one enter into the house of the strong man and plunder his goods, unless first he bind the strong man? and then he will plunder his house. (Matt. 12:28‑29)
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Luke 11:21• 21When the strong man armed keeps his own house, his goods are in peace; (Luke 11:21)
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2 Peter 2:18‑20• 18For while speaking great highflown words of vanity, they allure with the lusts of the flesh, by dissoluteness, those who have just fled those who walk in error,
 19promising them liberty, while they themselves are slaves of corruption; for by whom a man is subdued, by him is he also brought into slavery.
 20For if after having escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, again entangled, they are subdued by these, their last state is worse than the first. (2 Peter 2:18‑20)
taken captive.
Gr. Taken alive.
at.
Job 1:12• 12And Jehovah said to Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy hand; only upon himself put not forth thy hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of Jehovah. (Job 1:12)
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Job 2:6• 6And Jehovah said to Satan, Behold, he is in thy hand; only spare his life. (Job 2:6)
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Luke 22:31‑32• 31And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded to have you, to sift you as wheat;
 32but *I* have besought for thee that thy faith fail not; and *thou*, when once thou hast been restored, confirm thy brethren. (Luke 22:31‑32)
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John 13:2,27• 2And during supper, the devil having already put it into the heart of Judas son of Simon, Iscariote, that he should deliver him up,
 27And, after the morsel, then entered Satan into him. Jesus therefore says to him, What thou doest, do quickly. (John 13:2,27)
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Acts 5:3• 3But Peter said, Ananias, why has Satan filled thy heart that thou shouldest lie to the Holy Spirit, and put aside for thyself a part of the price of the estate? (Acts 5:3)
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1 Tim. 1:20• 20of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have delivered to Satan, that they may be taught by discipline not to blaspheme. (1 Tim. 1:20)
• For in divine truth things are understood before words, as “born again” (compare John 8:43). On the other hand, by means of error, by occupying the mind with the error, Satan shuts God out of it and leads the whole man captive, so that he does the will of that enemy to the soul. (“2 Timothy 2” by J.N. Darby)
• all who resist the truth of God, who refuse it, however eminent they may be in the world of intellect or science, are nothing more than the poor slaves of Satan (article #86511)

J. N. Darby Translation

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and that they may awake up out of the snare of the devil, who are taken by him, for *his*g will.

JND Translation Notes

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It is here a question whether it be God's will or Satan's; whether "for" (eis) refers to "awake up" or "taken captive." "awake up for his (God's) will out of the snare," etc.; that those who have been taken as prey by the devil may, God having given them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth, awake up to follow his will. I rather prefer its application to God.

W. Kelly Translation

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and they may wake up out of the snare of the devil, taken as they are by him, for his willa.

WK Translation Notes

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This is a remarkably complicated sentence, and saints eminent in godliness and scholarship have understood it very differently. Thus the KJV stands by no means alone in treating the words as referring only to the enemy. The RV on the other hand, supposes not one agent to be in question, but three, the devil, the Lord’s servant, and God. Their version accordingly is, "And they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him (the Lord’s servant) unto the will of God." In their margin they give that which appears to be the truer sense, "by the devil" (not the Lord’s servant) unto the will of God. The two pronouns in the Greek, being different, naturally, though not necessarily, point to two parties: but to bring in "the Lord’s servant" here seems as forced as the reference to the enemy is simple and consistent.