Bible Verse Dictionary
2 Corinthians 8:4 - Saints
| Verse | Strongs No. | Greek | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Praying | G1189 | δέομαι |
[Verb] to beg (as binding oneself) that is petition |
| us | G2257 | ἡμῶν |
of (or from) us |
| with | G3326 | μετά |
[Preposition] properly denoting accompaniment; |
| much | G4183 | πολύς |
[Adjective] (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverb largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often mostly largely |
| intreaty that we | G2248 | ἡμᾶς |
us |
| would receive | G1209 | δέχομαι |
[Verb] to receive (in various applications literally or figuratively) |
| the | G3588 | ὁ |
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied at others omitted in English idiom) |
| gift | G5485 | χάρις |
[Noun Feminine] graciousness (as gratifying) of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart and its reflection in the life; including gratitude) |
| and | G2532 | καί |
[Conjunction] and also: even so: then too etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words |
| take upon us | G2257 | ἡμῶν |
of (or from) us |
| the | G3588 | ὁ |
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied at others omitted in English idiom) |
| fellowship | G2842 | κοινωνία |
[Noun Feminine] partnership that is (literally) participation or (social) intercourse or (pecuniary) benefaction |
| of the | G3588 | ὁ |
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied at others omitted in English idiom) |
| ministering | G1248 | διακονία |
[Noun Feminine] attendance (as a servant etc.); figuratively (eleemosynary) aid (official) service (especially of the Christian teacher or technically of the diaconate) |
| to | 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 | G3588 | ὁ |
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied at others omitted in English idiom) |
| saints | G40 | ἅγιος |
[Adjective] sacred (physically pure morally blameless or religious ceremonially consecrated) |
Definitions are taken from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
by James Strong (S.T.D.) (LL.D.) 1890.