2 Corinthians 4:17

New Testament • 9 words with Strong's data

"For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;"

Word-by-Word Analysis

For our

אוֹר

ʼôwr

H216

illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.)

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עֳנִי

ʻŏnîy

H6040

depression, i.e. misery

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which is but for a

רֶגַע

regaʻ

H7281

a wink (of the eyes), i.e. a very short space of time

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עָשָׂה

ʻâsâh

H6213

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

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for us a

רָחַק

râchaq

H7368

to widen (in any direction), i.e. (intransitively) recede or (transitively) remove (literally or figuratively, of place or relation)

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מְאֹד

mᵉʼôd

H3966

properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or ...

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and

קֶדֶם

qedem

H6924

the front, of place (absolutely, the fore part, relatively the East) or time (antiquity); often used adverbially (before, anciently, eastward)

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מִשְׁקָל

mishqâl

H4948

weight (numerically estimated); hence, weighing (the act)

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of

כָּבוֹד

kâbôwd

H3519

properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness

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Key Terms in This Verse

moment H7281

רֶגַע regaʻ

a wink (of the eyes), i.e. a very short space of time

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worketh H6213

עָשָׂה ʻâsâh

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

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eternal H6924

קֶדֶם qedem

the front, of place (absolutely, the fore part, relatively the East) or time (antiquity); often used adverbially (before, anciently, eastward)

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weight H4948

מִשְׁקָל mishqâl

weight (numerically estimated); hence, weighing (the act)

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exceeding H3966

מְאֹד mᵉʼôd

properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlative; especially when repeated)

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affliction H6040

עֳנִי ʻŏnîy

depression, i.e. misery

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far H7368

רָחַק râchaq

to widen (in any direction), i.e. (intransitively) recede or (transitively) remove (literally or figuratively, of place or relation)

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light H216

אוֹר ʼôwr

illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.)

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glory H3519

כָּבוֹד kâbôwd

properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness

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Cross References

Romans 8:18 cross-reference

For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

1 Peter 5:10 cross-reference

But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.

James 1:12 cross-reference

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

2 Corinthians 3:18 cross-reference

But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the LORD.

Romans 8:37 cross-reference

Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

1 Peter 4:7 cross-reference

But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.

1 Corinthians 2:9 cross-reference

But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.

Psalm 73:24 cross-reference

Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.

Romans 8:34 cross-reference

Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.

Philippians 1:19 cross-reference

For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

Jude 1:24 cross-reference

Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,

Romans 2:7 cross-reference

To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:

Psalm 30:5 cross-reference

For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.

Psalm 119:71 cross-reference

It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.

Psalm 119:67 cross-reference

Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.

Isaiah 54:8 cross-reference

In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the LORD thy Redeemer.

Genesis 15:1 cross-reference

After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.

Matthew 5:12 cross-reference

Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

Isaiah 64:4 cross-reference

For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him.

Psalm 31:19 cross-reference

Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!

Acts 20:23 cross-reference

Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.

2 Thessalonians 1:4 cross-reference

So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure:

Luke 6:23 cross-reference

Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.

2 Thessalonians 1:6 cross-reference

Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;

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