2 Corinthians 4:9

New Testament • 4 words with Strong's data

"Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;"

Word-by-Word Analysis

רָדַף

râdaph

H7291

to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively (of time) gone by)

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but not

עָזַב

ʻâzab

H5800

to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.

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שָׁלַךְ

shâlak

H7993

to throw out, down or away (literally or figuratively)

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down but not

שָׁמַד

shâmad

H8045

to desolate

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Key Terms in This Verse

Persecuted H7291

רָדַף râdaph

to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively (of time) gone by)

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forsaken H5800

עָזַב ʻâzab

to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.

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destroyed H8045

שָׁמַד shâmad

to desolate

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cast H7993

שָׁלַךְ shâlak

to throw out, down or away (literally or figuratively)

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Cross References

Isaiah 43:2 cross-reference

When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame k...

Micah 7:8 cross-reference

Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a light unto me.

Proverbs 24:16 cross-reference

For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.

Psalm 42:11 cross-reference

Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.

Hebrews 13:5 cross-reference

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

2 Corinthians 7:6 cross-reference

Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;

Isaiah 62:4 cross-reference

Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate: but thou shalt be called Hephzibah, and thy land Beulah: for the LORD delighteth in thee, and thy land shall ...

Psalm 9:10 cross-reference

And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.

Psalm 42:5 cross-reference

Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance.

Psalm 37:28 cross-reference

For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.

Psalm 22:1 cross-reference

My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring?

John 15:20 cross-reference

Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.

Job 22:29 cross-reference

When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is lifting up; and he shall save the humble person.

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