1 Timothy 3:9
New Testament • 5 words with Strong's data
"Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience."
Word-by-Word Analysis
κρατέω
kratéō
to use strength, i.e. seize or retain (literally or figuratively)
רָז
râz
to attenuate, i.e. (figuratively) hide; a mystery
אֵמוּן
ʼêmûwn
established, i.e. (figuratively) trusty; also (abstractly) trustworthiness
טָהוֹר
ṭâhôwr
pure (in a physical, chemical, ceremonial or moral sense)
συνείδησις
syneídēsis
co-perception, i.e. moral consciousness
Key Terms in This Verse
κρατέω kratéō
to use strength, i.e. seize or retain (literally or figuratively)
Study G2902 →אֵמוּן ʼêmûwn
established, i.e. (figuratively) trusty; also (abstractly) trustworthiness
Study H529 →Cross References
Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck:
Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:
And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up int...
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