2 Corinthians 5:8

New Testament • 8 words with Strong's data

"We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord."

Word-by-Word Analysis

We are

בָּטַח

bâṭach

H982

figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure

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I

אָמַר

ʼâmar

H559

to say (used with great latitude)

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and

אָבָה

ʼâbâh

H14

to breathe after, i.e. (figuratively) to be acquiescent

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בָּחַר

bâchar

H977

properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select

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to be

סָתַר

çâthar

H5641

to hide (by covering), literally or figuratively

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from the

נֶפֶשׁ

nephesh

H5315

properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or menta...

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and to be

מִנְחָה

minchâh

H4503

a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)

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with the

יְהֹוָה

Yᵉhôvâh

H3068

Jehovah, Jewish national name of God

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Key Terms in This Verse

confident H982

בָּטַח bâṭach

figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure

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absent H5641

סָתַר çâthar

to hide (by covering), literally or figuratively

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willing H14

אָבָה ʼâbâh

to breathe after, i.e. (figuratively) to be acquiescent

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rather H977

בָּחַר bâchar

properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select

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present H4503

מִנְחָה minchâh

a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)

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body H5315

נֶפֶשׁ nephesh

properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)

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say H559

אָמַר ʼâmar

to say (used with great latitude)

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Lord H3068

יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh

Jehovah, Jewish national name of God

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 5:6 cross-reference

Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord:

John 14:3 cross-reference

And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

2 Corinthians 5:9 cross-reference

Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.

Psalm 16:11 cross-reference

Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

Matthew 25:21 cross-reference

His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

Psalm 17:15 cross-reference

As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.

John 17:24 cross-reference

Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.

Luke 2:29 cross-reference

Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:

Matthew 25:23 cross-reference

His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

Revelation 22:3 cross-reference

And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him:

Acts 21:13 cross-reference

Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.

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