2 Corinthians 10:12
New Testament • 16 words with Strong's data
"For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise."
Word-by-Word Analysis
τολμάω
tolmáō
probably itself from the base of G5056 (τέλος) through the idea of extreme conduct); to venture (objectively or in act; while G2292 (θαῤῥέω) is rather...
עָשָׂה
ʻâsâh
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
מִסְפָּר
miçpâr
a number, definite (arithmetical) or indefinite (large, innumerable; small, a few); also (abstractly) narration
אָב
ʼâb
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
הָלַל
hâlal
to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make ashow, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causative...
עָשָׂה
ʻâsâh
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
מִדָּה
middâh
properly, extension, i.e. height or breadth; also a measure (including its standard); hence a portion (as measured) or a vestment; specifically, tribu...
עָשָׂה
ʻâsâh
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
עָשָׂה
ʻâsâh
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
אָב
ʼâb
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
עָשָׂה
ʻâsâh
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
תָּוֶךְ
tâvek
a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
עָשָׂה
ʻâsâh
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
חָכָם
châkâm
wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
Key Terms in This Verse
אָב ʼâb
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
Study H1 →אָב ʼâb
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
Study H1 →τολμάω tolmáō
probably itself from the base of G5056 (τέλος) through the idea of extreme conduct); to venture (objectively or in act; while G2292 (θαῤῥέω) is rather subjective or in feeling); by implication, to be ...
Study G5111 →הָלַל hâlal
to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make ashow, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to celebrate; also to stultify
Study H1984 →מִדָּה middâh
properly, extension, i.e. height or breadth; also a measure (including its standard); hence a portion (as measured) or a vestment; specifically, tribute (as measured)
Study H4060 →מִסְפָּר miçpâr
a number, definite (arithmetical) or indefinite (large, innumerable; small, a few); also (abstractly) narration
Study H4557 →עָשָׂה ʻâsâh
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
Study H6213 →Cross References
Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.
Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed,
It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.
Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you?
No doubt but ye are the people, and wisdom shall die with you.
For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.
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