KJV: But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.
YLT: And in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth, and some to honour, and some to dishonour:
Darby: But in a great house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also wooden and earthen; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.
ASV: Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some unto honor, and some unto dishonor.
μεγάλῃ | a great |
Parse: Adjective, Dative Feminine Singular Root: μέγας Sense: great. |
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δὲ | now |
Parse: Conjunction Root: δέ Sense: but, moreover, and, etc. |
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οἰκίᾳ | house |
Parse: Noun, Dative Feminine Singular Root: οἰκία Sense: a house. |
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ἔστιν | there are |
Parse: Verb, Present Indicative Active, 3rd Person Singular Root: εἰμί Sense: to be, to exist, to happen, to be present. |
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μόνον | only |
Parse: Adverb Root: μόνον Sense: only, alone, but. |
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σκεύη | vessels |
Parse: Noun, Nominative Neuter Plural Root: σκεῦος Sense: a vessel. |
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χρυσᾶ | golden |
Parse: Adjective, Nominative Neuter Plural Root: χρύσεος Sense: golden. |
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ἀργυρᾶ | silver |
Parse: Adjective, Nominative Neuter Plural Root: ἀργύρεος Sense: of silver, silvery. |
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καὶ | also |
Parse: Conjunction Root: καί Sense: and, also, even, indeed, but. |
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ξύλινα | wooden |
Parse: Adjective, Nominative Neuter Plural Root: ξύλινος Sense: wooden, made of wood. |
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ὀστράκινα | earthen |
Parse: Adjective, Nominative Neuter Plural Root: ὀστράκινος Sense: earthen, clay. |
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ἃ | some |
Parse: Personal / Relative Pronoun, Nominative Neuter Plural Root: ὅς Sense: who, which, what, that. |
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μὲν | indeed |
Parse: Conjunction Root: μέν Sense: truly, certainly, surely, indeed. |
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εἰς | unto |
Parse: Preposition Root: εἰς Sense: into, unto, to, towards, for, among. |
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τιμὴν | honor |
Parse: Noun, Accusative Feminine Singular Root: τιμή Sense: a valuing by which the price is fixed. |
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δὲ | however |
Parse: Conjunction Root: δέ Sense: but, moreover, and, etc. |
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ἀτιμίαν | dishonor |
Parse: Noun, Accusative Feminine Singular Root: ἀτιμία Sense: dishonour, ignominy, disgrace. |
Greek Commentary for 2 Timothy 2:20
Metaphor of a palace. He doubtless has the Kingdom of God in mind, but he works out the metaphor of a great house of the rich and mighty. [source]
Old word σκευος skeuos See note on Romans 9:21 for the same double use as here. Of gold (χρυσα chrusā). Old contracted adjective χρυσεος chruseos only here by Paul. Of silver Old contracted adjective αργυρεος argureos in N.T. here, Acts 19:24; Revelation 9:20. Of wood (χυλινα xulina). Old adjective, in N.T. only here and Revelation 9:20. Of earth Late adjective, from οστρακον ostrakon baked clay, in lxx, in N.T. only here and 2 Corinthians 4:7. [source]
Old contracted adjective χρυσεος chruseos only here by Paul. [source]
Old contracted adjective αργυρεος argureos in N.T. here, Acts 19:24; Revelation 9:20. Of wood (χυλινα xulina). Old adjective, in N.T. only here and Revelation 9:20. Of earth Late adjective, from οστρακον ostrakon baked clay, in lxx, in N.T. only here and 2 Corinthians 4:7. [source]
Old adjective, in N.T. only here and Revelation 9:20. [source]
Late adjective, from οστρακον ostrakon baked clay, in lxx, in N.T. only here and 2 Corinthians 4:7. [source]
d But the church embraces a variety of characters. Unrighteous men steal into it. So, in a great household establishment there are vessels fit only for base uses. [source]
As θεμέλιος foundation indicates the inward, essential character of the church, οἰκία exhibits its visible, outward aspect. The mixed character of the church points to its greatness ( μεγάλῃ ). [source]
See on Matthew 12:29; see on Mark 3:27; see on Acts 9:15; see on Acts 27:17; see on 1 Peter 3:7. [source]
Ξύλινος woodenonly here and Revelation 9:20. Ὁστράκινος ofbaked clay, only here and 2 Corinthians 4:7(note). Comp. the different metaphor, 1 Corinthians 3:12. [source]
After Romans 9:21. [source]
Reverse Greek Commentary Search for 2 Timothy 2:20
Lit., his vessels. So Wyc. Compare Mark 11:16; Acts 9:15; Acts 10:11; 2 Timothy 2:20. The special object of the robber may be precious vessels of gold or silver; but the word is probably used in its general sense of household gear. [source]
Here δια dia is no longer instrument, but state or condition. Δοχα Doxa here is glory. See note on Romans 9:21; note on 2 Timothy 2:20 for contrast between honour and dishonour (τιμη ατιμια timēδια δυσπημιας και ευπημιας atimia). [source]
This adjective is common in the lxx with σκευοσ αγγος skeuosαγγειον aggos and σκευη aggeion It occurs again in 2 Timothy 2:20 with σκευος skeuē It is found also in the papyri with οστρακον skeuos as here. It is from οστεον ostrakon baked clay (same root as η υπερβολη osteon bone), so many fragments of which are found in Egypt with writing on them. We are but earthen jars used of God for his purposes (Romans 9:20.) and so fragile. The exceeding greatness (hē huperbolē). See note on 1 Corinthians 12:31 for this word, “the preeminence of the power.” This is God‘s purpose (hinȧ̇ēi). God, not man, is the dynamo (ιναηι dunamis). It comes from God (δυναμις tou theou ablative) and does not originate with us (του τεου mē ex hēmōn). [source]
Wrong. Στερεὸς sureis attributive, not predicative. Rend. the firm foundation of God standeth. The phrase foundation of God, N.T.o Θεμέλιος foundationis an adjective, and λίθος stoneis to be supplied. It is not to be taken by metonymy for οἰκία house(2 Timothy 2:20), but must be interpreted consistently with it, and, in a loose way, represents or foreshadows it. So we speak of an endowed institution as a foundation. By “the sure foundation of God” is meant the church, which is “the pillar and stay of the truth” (1 Timothy 3:15), by means of which the truth of God is to withstand the assaults of error. The church has its being in the contents of “the sound teaching” (1 Timothy 1:10), which is “according to godliness” (1 Timothy 6:3), and which is deposited in it. “The mystery of godliness “ is intrusted to it (1 Timothy 3:16). Its servants possess “the mystery of the faith” (1 Timothy 3:9). In 1 Corinthians 3:11, Christ is represented as “ the chief corner-stone.” In Ephesians 2:20, the church is built “upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets,” with Christ as the corner-stone, and grows into a “holy temple ( ναὸν ) in the Lord.” Here, the church itself is the foundation, and the building is conceived as a great dwelling-house. While the conception of the church here does not contradict that of Paul, the difference is apparent between it and the conception in Ephesians, where the church is the seat of the indwelling and energy of the Holy Spirit. Comp. 1 Corinthians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 3:17. Στερεός firmonly here, Hebrews 5:12, Hebrews 5:14, and 1 Peter 5:9(note). Ἕστηκεν standethin contrast with overthrow (2 Timothy 2:18). [source]
From the vessels for dishonour of 2 Timothy 2:20. Sanctified (ηγιασμενον hēgiasmenon). Perfect passive participle of αγιαζω hagiazō for which verb see note on 1 Corinthians 6:11. Meet for the master‘s use Dative case δεσποτηι despotēi (for which word see note on 1 Timothy 6:1) with ευχρηστον euchrēston neuter singular like ηγιασμενον hēgiasmenon agreeing with σκευος skeuos Old verbal adjective Perfect passive participle of ετοιμαζω hetoimazō in a state of readiness, old and common word, elsewhere by Paul only 1 Corinthians 2:9 (lxx). [source]
Compare 1 Thessalonians 4:4. The primary idea of vessel, which is formed from the Latin vasellum, the diminutive of vas, a vase, is that of the receptacle which covers and contains; the case or protecting cover. Hence it is allied, etymologically, with vest, vestment, and wear. It is used in the New Testament (1) in the sense of a cup or dish (Luke 8:16; John 19:29; 2 Timothy 2:20; Revelation 2:27; Revelation 18:12). (2) Of the man, as containing the divine energy, or as a subject of divine mercy or wrath, and hence becoming a divine instrument. Thus Paul is a chosen vessel to bear God's name (Acts 9:15). Vessels of wrath (Romans 9:22); of mercy (Romans 9:23). So of the woman, as God's instrument, along with man, for his service in the family and in society. (3) Collectively, in the plural, of all the implements of any particular economy, as a house, or a ship. Matthew 12:29, goods; Acts 27:17, the tackling orgear of a ship. [source]
Present active participle of συνοικεω sunoikeō old verb for domestic association, here only in N.T. Used as imperative here like the participle in 1 Peter 2:18; 1 Peter 3:1.According to knowledge (κατα γνωσιν kata gnōsin). “With an intelligent recognition of the nature of the marriage relation” (Vincent).Giving honour unto the woman as unto the weaker vessel Present active participle of απονεμω aponemō old verb, to assign, to portion out (or off), here only in N.T. Σκευος Skeuos is an old and common word for vessel, furniture, utensil (Matthew 12:29; 2 Timothy 2:20). Here both husband and wife are termed vessels or “parts of the furniture of God‘s house” (Bigg). See Paul‘s use of σκευος skeuos for ministers (2 Corinthians 4:7). Γυναικειωι Gunaikeiōi here is an adjective (female, feminine) from γυνη gunē (woman, wife). She is termed “the weaker” Late double compound found in an Ephesian inscription and the papyri, in N.T. only here, Romans 8:17; Ephesians 3:6; Hebrews 11:9. God‘s gift of life eternal belongs to woman as well as to man. In the eyes of God the wife may be superior to the husband, not merely equal.To the end that your prayers be not hindered Purpose clause with εις το eis to and the present passive infinitive (with negative μη mē) of εγκοπτω egkoptō to cut in, to interrupt, late verb (Polybius), as in Romans 15:22, etc. Very vivid to us now with our telephones and radios when people cut in on us. Προσευχας Proseuchas (prayers) is the accusative of general reference. Husbands surely have here cause to consider why their prayers are not answered. [source]
Present active participle of απονεμω aponemō old verb, to assign, to portion out (or off), here only in N.T. Σκευος Skeuos is an old and common word for vessel, furniture, utensil (Matthew 12:29; 2 Timothy 2:20). Here both husband and wife are termed vessels or “parts of the furniture of God‘s house” (Bigg). See Paul‘s use of σκευος skeuos for ministers (2 Corinthians 4:7). Γυναικειωι Gunaikeiōi here is an adjective (female, feminine) from γυνη gunē (woman, wife). She is termed “the weaker” Late double compound found in an Ephesian inscription and the papyri, in N.T. only here, Romans 8:17; Ephesians 3:6; Hebrews 11:9. God‘s gift of life eternal belongs to woman as well as to man. In the eyes of God the wife may be superior to the husband, not merely equal.To the end that your prayers be not hindered Purpose clause with εις το eis to and the present passive infinitive (with negative μη mē) of εγκοπτω egkoptō to cut in, to interrupt, late verb (Polybius), as in Romans 15:22, etc. Very vivid to us now with our telephones and radios when people cut in on us. Προσευχας Proseuchas (prayers) is the accusative of general reference. Husbands surely have here cause to consider why their prayers are not answered. [source]
See on Matthew 5:15. We are at once reminded of the seven-branched candlestick of the tabernacle (Exodus 25:31; Hebrews 9:2; compare Zechariah 4:2). Here there is not one candlestick with seven branches, but seven candlesticks, representing the Christian Church. The Jewish Church was one, as being the Church of a single people. The Christian Church, though essentially one, is a Church composed of many peoples. It is no longer outwardly one or in one place. According to the literal meaning of the word, lampstand, the several lampstands are bearers of the light (Matthew 5:14, Matthew 5:16), “holding forth the word of life” (Philemon 2:15, Philemon 2:16). The epithet golden, so common in Revelation, indicates the preciousness of all that pertains to the Church of God. Trench observes that throughout the ancient East there was a sense of sacredness attached to this metal, which still, to a great extent, survives. Thus, golden in the Zend Avesta is throughout synonymous with heavenly or divine. Even so late as the time of David gold was not used as a standard of value, but merely as a very precious article of commerce, and was weighed. In the Scriptures it is the symbol of great value, duration, incorruptibility, strength (Isaiah 13:12; Lamentations 4:2; 2 Timothy 2:20; Job 36:19). It is used metaphorically of Christian character (Revelation 3:18). In the Earthly Paradise, Dante describes trees like gold.“A little farther on, seven trees of goldIn semblance the long space still intervening Between ourselves and them did counterfeit.”“Purgatorio,” xxix., 43-45 [source]