1 Timothy 1:20

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.

Complete Jewish Bible:

among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander. I have turned them over to the Adversary, so that they will learn not to insult God.

Berean Standard Bible:

Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.

American Standard Version:

of whom is Hymenæus and Alexander; whom I delivered unto Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Of whom^{G3739} is^{G2076} Hymenaeus^{G5211} and^{G2532} Alexander^{G223}; whom^{G3739} I have delivered^{G3860} unto Satan^{G4567}, that^{G2443} they may learn^{G3811} not^{G3361} to blaspheme^{G987}.

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Commentary for 1 Timothy 1:20

1 Timothy 1:20 is a verse in the New Testament where the Apostle Paul is giving instructions to Timothy, a young pastor and his protégé, on how to lead the church in Ephesus. In this verse, Paul mentions two individuals named Hymenaeus and Alexander, who have apparently been causing significant problems within the church. By delivering them unto Satan, Paul is likely referring to a form of excommunication or church discipline, where these individuals are removed from the Christian community and handed over to the consequences of their own actions, which are under the influence of Satan. The purpose of this severe measure is didactic; it is intended to teach Hymenaeus and Alexander not to blaspheme—essentially, not to speak against or slander God or the Christian faith, which they had been doing.

The historical context suggests that the early Christian church faced many challenges, including false teachings and moral lapses among its members. Paul's letter to Timothy addresses these issues directly, providing guidance on sound doctrine, worship practices, and church governance. The action taken against Hymenaeus and Alexander serves as a stark warning to others in the church about the seriousness of maintaining the integrity of the faith and the importance of church discipline in correcting wayward behavior.

The themes present in this verse include church leadership, the importance of sound doctrine, the role of church discipline in maintaining community standards, and the battle against false teaching and moral corruption within the early Christian community. This verse also reflects Paul's pastoral concern for the spiritual well-being of both the individuals in question and the congregation as a whole. It underscores the idea that church leaders must sometimes take difficult stands for the greater good of the church, even to the point of excluding those who persist in serious sin or heresy.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G3739
   There are 1215 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὅς
   Transliteration: hós
   Pronunciation: ho
   Description: probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article ὁ); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also οὗ.
   
2. Strong's Number: G2076
   There are 812 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐστί
   Transliteration: estí
   Pronunciation: es-tee'
   Description: third person singular present indicative of εἰμί; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are:--are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
   
3. Strong's Number: G5211
   There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Ὑμεναῖος
   Transliteration: Hymenaîos
   Pronunciation: hoo-men-ah'-yos
   Description: from (the god of weddings); "hymenæal"; Hymenæus, an opponent of Christianity:--Hymenæus.
   
4. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
5. Strong's Number: G223
   There are 120 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Ἀλέξανδρος
   Transliteration: Aléxandros
   Pronunciation: al-ex'-an-dros
   Description: from the same as (the first part of) ἀλέκτωρ and ἀνήρ; man-defender; Alexander, the name of three Israelites and one other man:--Alexander.
   
6. Strong's Number: G3860
   There are 118 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: παραδίδωμι
   Transliteration: paradídōmi
   Pronunciation: par-ad-id'-o-mee
   Description: from παρά and δίδωμι; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit:--betray, bring forth, cast, commit, deliver (up), give (over, up), hazard, put in prison, recommend.
   
7. Strong's Number: G4567
   There are 33 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Σατανᾶς
   Transliteration: Satanâs
   Pronunciation: sat-an-as'
   Description: of Chaldee origin corresponding to מַעְבָּד (with the definite affix); the accuser, i.e. the devil:--Satan.
   
8. Strong's Number: G2443
   There are 535 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἵνα
   Transliteration: hína
   Pronunciation: hin'-ah
   Description: probably from the same as the former part of ἑαυτοῦ (through the demonstrative idea; compare ὁ); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result):--albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare ἵνα μή.
   
9. Strong's Number: G3811
   There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: παιδεύω
   Transliteration: paideúō
   Pronunciation: pahee-dyoo'-o
   Description: from παῖς; to train up a child, i.e. educate, or (by implication), discipline (by punishment):--chasten(-ise), instruct, learn, teach.
   
10. Strong's Number: G3361
    There are 602 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μή
    Transliteration: mḗ
    Pronunciation: may
    Description: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas οὐ expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas οὐ expects an affirmative one)) whether:--any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also ἐὰν μή, ἵνα μή, οὐ μή, μῆκος, μηκύνω, μήν, μὴ οὐκ.
    
11. Strong's Number: G987
    There are 35 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: βλασφημέω
    Transliteration: blasphēméō
    Pronunciation: blas-fay-meh'-o
    Description: from βλάσφημος; to vilify; specially, to speak impiously:--(speak) blaspheme(-er, -mously, -my), defame, rail on, revile, speak evil.