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2 Corinthians 10

2 Cor. 10:4 KJV (With Strong’s)

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ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
the weapons
hoplon (Greek #3696)
an implement or utensil or tool (literally or figuratively, especially, offensive for war)
KJV usage: armour, instrument, weapon.
Pronounce: hop'-lon
Origin: probably from a primary ἕπω (to be busy about)
b of our
hemon (Greek #2257)
of (or from) us
KJV usage: our (company), us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mone'
Origin: genitive case plural of 1473
warfare
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
strateia (Greek #4752)
military service, i.e. (figuratively) the apostolic career (as one of hardship and danger)
KJV usage: warfare.
Pronounce: strat-i'-ah
Origin: from 4754
c are not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
carnal
sarkikos (Greek #4559)
pertaining to flesh, i.e. (by extension) bodily, temporal, or (by implication) animal, unregenerate
KJV usage: carnal, fleshly.
Pronounce: sar-kee-kos'
Origin: from 4561
, but
alla (Greek #235)
properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
KJV usage: and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
Pronounce: al-lah'
Origin: neuter plural of 243
mighty
dunatos (Greek #1415)
powerful or capable (literally or figuratively); neuter possible
KJV usage: able, could, (that is) mighty (man), possible, power, strong.
Pronounce: doo-nat-os'
Origin: from 1410
γthroughd God
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
to
pros (Greek #4314)
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated)
KJV usage: about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
Pronounce: pros
Origin: a strengthened form of 4253
the pulling down
kathairesis (Greek #2506)
demolition; figuratively, extinction
KJV usage: destruction, pulling down.
Pronounce: kath-ah'-ee-res-is
Origin: from 2507
f of strong holds
ochuroma (Greek #3794)
a castle (figuratively, argument)
KJV usage: stronghold.
Pronounce: okh-oo'-ro-mah
Origin: from a remote derivative of 2192 (meaning to fortify, through the idea of holding safely)
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Eph. 6:13• 13On this account take up the panoply of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having fully done all, to stand. (Eph. 6:13)
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1 Thess. 5:8• 8but we being of day, let us be sober, putting on a breastplate of faith and love, and hope of salvation as helmet. (1 Thess. 5:8)
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1 Tim. 1:18• 18This charge I commit to thee, child Timothy, according to the prophecies on thee going before, that by them thou mightest war the good warfare, (1 Tim. 1:18)
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2 Cor. 13:3‑4• 3Since ye seek a proof of the Christ speaking in me (who toward you is not weak, but is powerful in you,
 4for although he was crucified in weakness, yet he liveth by God's power; for indeed we are weak in him, but shall live with him by God's power toward you), (2 Cor. 13:3‑4)
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or, to.
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Jer. 1:10•  (Jer. 1:10)

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the weapons.
2 Cor. 6:7• 7in [the] word of truth, in [the] power of God. Through the arms of righteousness on the right and left, (2 Cor. 6:7)
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Rom. 6:13• 13nor be yielding your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but yield yourselves to God as alive out of [the] dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. (Rom. 6:13)
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Rom. 6•  (Rom. 6)
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Rom. 13:12• 12The night is far spent, and the day is near: let us therefore put off the deeds of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. (Rom. 13:12)
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Eph. 6:13‑18• 13On this account take up the panoply of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having fully done all, to stand.
 14Stand therefore, having girt about your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
 15and having shod your feet with [the] preparation of the gospel of peace;
 16besides all, having taken up the shield of faith with which ye will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one;
 17and receive the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is God's word;
 18with all prayer and supplication praying in every season in [the] Spirit, and thereunto watching with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints, (Eph. 6:13‑18)
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1 Thess. 5:8• 8but we being of day, let us be sober, putting on a breastplate of faith and love, and hope of salvation as helmet. (1 Thess. 5:8)
our.
1 Tim. 1:18• 18This charge I commit to thee, child Timothy, according to the prophecies on thee going before, that by them thou mightest war the good warfare, (1 Tim. 1:18)
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2 Tim. 2:3• 3Take thy share of suffering hardship as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. (2 Tim. 2:3)
mighty.
2 Cor. 3:5• 5not that we are competent from ourselves to reckon anything as of ourselves, but our competency [is] of God, (2 Cor. 3:5)
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2 Cor. 4:7• 7But we have this treasure in earthenware vessels, that the surpassingness of the power may be God's, and not of us, (2 Cor. 4:7)
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2 Cor. 13:3‑4• 3Since ye seek a proof of the Christ speaking in me (who toward you is not weak, but is powerful in you,
 4for although he was crucified in weakness, yet he liveth by God's power; for indeed we are weak in him, but shall live with him by God's power toward you), (2 Cor. 13:3‑4)
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Judg. 7:13‑23•  (Judg. 7:13‑23)
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Judg. 15:14‑16•  (Judg. 15:14‑16)
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1 Sam. 17:45‑50•  (1 Sam. 17:45‑50)
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Psa. 110:2•  (Psa. 110:2)
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Isa. 41:14‑16•  (Isa. 41:14‑16)
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Zech. 4:6‑7•  (Zech. 4:6‑7)
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Acts 7:22• 22And Moses was instructed in all [the] wisdom of [the] Egyptians; and he was mighty in his words and works. (Acts 7:22)
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1 Cor. 1:18‑24• 18For the word of the cross is to those that perish foolishness, but to us that are to be saved it is God's power.
 19For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and put away the understanding of the understanding ones.
 20Where [is the] wise? where scribe? where disputer of this age? Hath not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?
 21For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom knew not God, God was pleased through the foolishness of the preaching to save those that believe;
 22since both Jews ask for signs and Greeks seek wisdom;
 23but we preach Christ crucified, to Jews a stumbling-block, and to Gentiles foolishness,
 24but to those that [are] called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ God's power and God's wisdom; (1 Cor. 1:18‑24)
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1 Cor. 2:5• 5that your faith might not be in man's wisdom but in God's power. (1 Cor. 2:5)
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2 Cor. 13:3• 3Since ye seek a proof of the Christ speaking in me (who toward you is not weak, but is powerful in you, (2 Cor. 13:3)
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Heb. 11:32‑33• 32And what more do I say? For the time would fail me telling of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets;
 33who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped lions' mouths, (Heb. 11:32‑33)
through God.
or, to God.
to the.
Josh. 6:20•  (Josh. 6:20)
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Isa. 30:25•  (Isa. 30:25)
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Jer. 1:10•  (Jer. 1:10)
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Heb. 11:30• 30By faith the walls of Jericho fell, having been encircled seven days. (Heb. 11:30)

J. N. Darby Translation

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For the arms of our warfare are not fleshly, but powerful according to Godi to the overthrow of strongholds;

JND Translation Notes

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Or "divinely powerful," as a Hebraism; or "in a divine way", before God, in His view; bringing Him in; or "through God." Moses was "beautiful to God" or "divinely beautiful" (Acts 7.20).

W. Kelly Translation

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For the arms of our warfare [are] not fleshly but powerful witha God to the pulling down of strongholds,

WK Translation Notes

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"With God" may be "before," "according to," or "for" him. It is the dative which admits of all these shades, of which it is not easy to decide which is best.