1 Thessalonians 2:4

New Testament • 12 words with Strong's data

"But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts."

Word-by-Word Analysis

But as we were

βρῶμα

brōma

G1033

food (literally or figuratively), especially (ceremonially) articles allowed or forbidden by the Jewish law

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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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to be

נָתַן

nâthan

H5414

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

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in

בָּטַח

bâṭach

H982

figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure

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with the

εὐαγγέλιον

euangélion

G2098

a good message, i.e. the gospel

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עֶרֶב

ʻereb

H6153

dusk

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so we

דָבַר

dâbar

H1696

perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

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not as

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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אֱנוֹשׁ

ʼĕnôwsh

H582

a man in general (singly or collectively)

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but

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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which

בָּחַן

bâchan

H974

to test (especially metals); generally and figuratively, to investigate

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our

לֵבָב

lêbâb

H3824

the heart (as the most interior organ);

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Key Terms in This Verse

allowed G1033

βρῶμα brōma

food (literally or figuratively), especially (ceremonially) articles allowed or forbidden by the Jewish law

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trieth H974

בָּחַן bâchan

to test (especially metals); generally and figuratively, to investigate

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pleasing 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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gospel G2098

εὐαγγέλιον euangélion

a good message, i.e. the gospel

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hearts H3824

לֵבָב lêbâb

the heart (as the most interior organ);

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trust H982

בָּטַח bâṭach

figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure

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speak H1696

דָבַר dâbar

perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

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put H5414

נָתַן nâthan

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

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even H6153

עֶרֶב ʻereb

dusk

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men H582

אֱנוֹשׁ ʼĕnôwsh

a man in general (singly or collectively)

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Cross References

Galatians 1:10 cross-reference

For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.

Romans 8:27 cross-reference

And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.

Galatians 2:7 cross-reference

But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter;

2 Timothy 1:14 cross-reference

That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.

Psalm 17:3 cross-reference

Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.

Ephesians 6:6 cross-reference

Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;

2 Corinthians 4:2 cross-reference

But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscienc...

Titus 1:3 cross-reference

But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour;

1 Chronicles 29:17 cross-reference

I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy t...

Jeremiah 32:19 cross-reference

Great in counsel, and mighty in work: for thine eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men: to give every one according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings:

Ephesians 3:8 cross-reference

Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;

1 Corinthians 9:17 cross-reference

For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me.

1 Kings 8:39 cross-reference

Then hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place, and forgive, and do, and give to every man according to his ways, whose heart thou knowest; (for thou, even thou only, knowest the hearts of all the childr...

Hebrews 4:13 cross-reference

Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

Numbers 27:16 cross-reference

Let the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, set a man over the congregation,

Proverbs 17:3 cross-reference

The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.

Luke 16:11 cross-reference

If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?

Jeremiah 17:10 cross-reference

I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.

1 Timothy 6:20 cross-reference

O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:

Revelation 2:23 cross-reference

And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.

Psalm 44:21 cross-reference

Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart.

2 Corinthians 5:11 cross-reference

Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.

Luke 12:42 cross-reference

And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?

Colossians 3:22 cross-reference

Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:

2 Corinthians 5:16 cross-reference

Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more.

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