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by James Strong (S.T.D.) (LL.D.) 1890.
Bible Verse Dictionary
2 Corinthians 11:13 - Apostles
2 Corinthians 11:13 - For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.
| Verse | Strongs No. | Greek | |
|---|---|---|---|
| For | G1063 | γάρ |
[Conjunction] properly assigning a reason (used in argument explanation or intensification; often with other particles) |
| such | G5108 | τοιοῦτος |
[Adjective] from G5104 and G3778; truly this that is of this sort (to denote character or individuality) |
| are false apostles | G5570 | ψευδαπόστολος |
[Noun Masculine] a spurious apostle that is pretended preacher |
| deceitful | G1386 | δόλιος |
[Adjective] guileful |
| workers | G2040 | ἐργάτης |
[Noun Masculine] a toiler; figuratively a teacher |
| transforming themselves | G3345 | μετασχηματίζω |
[Verb] to transfigure or disguise; figuratively to apply (by accommodation) |
| into | G1519 | εἰς |
[Preposition] to or into (indicating the point reached or entered) of place time or (figuratively) purpose (result etc.); also in adverbial phrases. |
| the apostles | G5570 | ψευδαπόστολος |
[Noun Masculine] a spurious apostle that is pretended preacher |
| of Christ | G5547 | Χριστός |
[Adjective] anointed that is the Messiah an epithet of Jesus |
Definitions are taken from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
by James Strong (S.T.D.) (LL.D.) 1890.