1 Timothy 2:3

New Testament • 5 words with Strong's data

"For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;"

Word-by-Word Analysis

For this is

טוֹב

ṭôwb

H2896

good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good...

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and

רָצוֹן

râtsôwn

H7522

delight (especially as shown)

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in the

עַיִן

ʻayin

H5869

an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)

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of

אֱלֹהִים

ʼĕlôhîym

H430

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of...

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our

יָשַׁע

yâshaʻ

H3467

properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor

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Key Terms in This Verse

acceptable H7522

רָצוֹן râtsôwn

delight (especially as shown)

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Saviour H3467

יָשַׁע yâshaʻ

properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor

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sight H5869

עַיִן ʻayin

an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)

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good H2896

טוֹב ṭôwb

good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good thing, a good man or woman; the good, goo...

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God H430

אֱלֹהִים ʼĕlôhîym

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a supe...

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Cross References

Hebrews 13:16 cross-reference

But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

1 Peter 2:20 cross-reference

For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.

1 Timothy 1:1 cross-reference

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;

Romans 14:18 cross-reference

For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.

1 Peter 2:5 cross-reference

Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians 4:1 cross-reference

Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more.

Colossians 1:10 cross-reference

That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

Luke 1:47 cross-reference

And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.

Philippians 1:11 cross-reference

Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.

Philippians 4:18 cross-reference

But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.

1 Timothy 5:4 cross-reference

But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.

Isaiah 45:21 cross-reference

Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time? who hath told it from that time? have not I the LORD? and there is no God else beside me; a...

2 Timothy 1:9 cross-reference

Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,

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