2 Corinthians 6:16

New Testament • 13 words with Strong's data

"And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people."

Word-by-Word Analysis

And what

חֹזֶה

chôzeh

H2374

a beholder in vision; also a compact (as looked upon with approval)

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hath the

הֵיכָל

hêykâl

H1964

a large public building, such as a palace or temple

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of

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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with

גִּלּוּל

gillûwl

H1544

properly, a log (as round); by implication, an idol

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for ye are the

הֵיכָל

hêykâl

H1964

a large public building, such as a palace or temple

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of 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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as

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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hath

אָמַר

ʼâmar

H559

to say (used with great latitude)

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I will

יָשַׁב

yâshab

H3427

properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry

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in them and

יָלַךְ

yâlak

H3212

to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)

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in them and I will be their

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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and they shall be my

עַם

ʻam

H5971

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

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Key Terms in This Verse

agreement H2374

חֹזֶה chôzeh

a beholder in vision; also a compact (as looked upon with approval)

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idols H1544

גִּלּוּל gillûwl

properly, a log (as round); by implication, an idol

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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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temple H1964

הֵיכָל hêykâl

a large public building, such as a palace or temple

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temple H1964

הֵיכָל hêykâl

a large public building, such as a palace or temple

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walk H3212

יָלַךְ yâlak

to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)

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dwell H3427

יָשַׁב yâshab

properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry

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people H5971

עַם ʻam

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

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said H559

אָמַר ʼâmar

to say (used with great latitude)

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God H430

אֱלֹהִים ʼĕlôhîym

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 deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a supe...

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