1 Timothy 6:17

New Testament • 13 words with Strong's data

"Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;"

Word-by-Word Analysis

מִשְׁמֶרֶת

mishmereth

H4931

watch, i.e. the act (custody), or (concretely) the sentry, the post; objectively preservation, or (concretely) safe; figuratively observance, i.e. (ab...

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them that are

עָשִׁיר

ʻâshîyr

H6223

rich, whether literal or figurative (noble)

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in this

תֵּבֵל

têbêl

H8398

the earth (as moist and therefore inhabited); by extension, the globe; by implication, its inhabitants; specifically, a particular land, as Babylonia,...

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that they be not

ὑψηλοφρονέω

hypsēlophronéō

G5309

to be lofty in mind, i.e. arrogant

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nor

בָּטַח

bâṭach

H982

figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure

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in

תָּלָא

tâlâʼ

H8511

to suspend; figuratively (through hesitation) to be uncertain; by implication (of mental dependence) to habituate

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עֹשֶׁר

ʻôsher

H6239

wealth

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but in the

חַי

chay

H2416

alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or livin...

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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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who

נָתַן

nâthan

H5414

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

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us

πλουσίως

plousíōs

G4146

copiously

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all

דָּבָר

dâbâr

H1697

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

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to

רָאָה

râʼâh

H7200

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

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Key Terms in This Verse

uncertain H8511

תָּלָא tâlâʼ

to suspend; figuratively (through hesitation) to be uncertain; by implication (of mental dependence) to habituate

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richly G4146

πλουσίως plousíōs

copiously

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highminded G5309

ὑψηλοφρονέω hypsēlophronéō

to be lofty in mind, i.e. arrogant

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enjoy H7200

רָאָה râʼâh

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

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rich H6223

עָשִׁיר ʻâshîyr

rich, whether literal or figurative (noble)

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riches H6239

עֹשֶׁר ʻôsher

wealth

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Charge H4931

מִשְׁמֶרֶת mishmereth

watch, i.e. the act (custody), or (concretely) the sentry, the post; objectively preservation, or (concretely) safe; figuratively observance, i.e. (abstractly) duty or (objectively) a usage or party

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giveth H5414

נָתַן nâthan

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

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trust H982

בָּטַח bâṭach

figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure

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living H2416

חַי chay

alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing), whether literally or figuratively

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Cross References

Proverbs 11:28 cross-reference

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

Acts 14:17 cross-reference

Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.

Matthew 19:23 cross-reference

Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.

1 Timothy 4:10 cross-reference

For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.

Proverbs 27:24 cross-reference

For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation?

Deuteronomy 8:17 cross-reference

And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth.

Titus 2:12 cross-reference

Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;

Colossians 3:16 cross-reference

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

Proverbs 30:9 cross-reference

Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain.

Luke 19:2 cross-reference

And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.

Proverbs 23:5 cross-reference

Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.

Genesis 13:2 cross-reference

And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.

Psalm 104:28 cross-reference

That thou givest them they gather: thou openest thine hand, they are filled with good.

Hosea 13:6 cross-reference

According to their pasture, so were they filled; they were filled, and their heart was exalted; therefore have they forgotten me.

2 Chronicles 26:16 cross-reference

But when he was strong, his heart was lifted up to his destruction: for he transgressed against the LORD his God, and went into the temple of the LORD to burn incense upon the altar of incense.

Psalm 52:7 cross-reference

Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.

Psalm 62:10 cross-reference

Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.

Jeremiah 2:31 cross-reference

O generation, see ye the word of the LORD. Have I been a wilderness unto Israel? a land of darkness? wherefore say my people, We are lords; we will come no more unto thee?

Mark 10:24 cross-reference

And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!

Deuteronomy 33:15 cross-reference

And for the chief things of the ancient mountains, and for the precious things of the lasting hills,

Romans 11:20 cross-reference

Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:

2 Timothy 4:10 cross-reference

For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia.

Ezekiel 16:56 cross-reference

For thy sister Sodom was not mentioned by thy mouth in the day of thy pride,

Acts 14:27 cross-reference

And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.

Titus 3:6 cross-reference

Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;

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