1 Timothy 6:9

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and [into] many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Furthermore, those whose goal is to be rich fall into temptation; they get trapped in many foolish and hurtful ambitions which plunge them into ruin and destruction.

Berean Standard Bible:

Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction.

American Standard Version:

But they that are minded to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and hurtful lusts, such as drown men in destruction and perdition.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

But^{G1161} they that will^{G1014} be rich^{G4147} fall^{G1706} into^{G1519} temptation^{G3986} and^{G2532} a snare^{G3803}, and^{G2532} into many^{G4183} foolish^{G453} and^{G2532} hurtful^{G983} lusts^{G1939}, which^{G3748} drown^{G1036} men^{G444} in^{G1519} destruction^{G3639} and^{G2532} perdition^{G684}.

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Commentary for 1 Timothy 6:9

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: G1161
   There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δέ
   Transliteration: dé
   Pronunciation: deh
   Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
   
2. Strong's Number: G1014
   There are 34 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: βούλομαι
   Transliteration: boúlomai
   Pronunciation: boo'-lom-ahee
   Description: middle voice of a primary verb; to "will," i.e. (reflexively) be willing:--be disposed, minded, intend, list, (be, of own) will (-ing). Compare θέλω.
   
3. Strong's Number: G4147
   There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πλουτέω
   Transliteration: ploutéō
   Pronunciation: ploo-teh'-o
   Description: from πλουτίζω; to be (or become) wealthy (literally or figuratively):--be increased with goods, (be made, wax) rich.
   
4. Strong's Number: G1706
   There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐμπίπτω
   Transliteration: empíptō
   Pronunciation: em-pip'-to
   Description: from ἐν and πίπτω; to fall on, i.e. (literally) to be entrapped by, or (figuratively) be overwhelmed with:--fall among (into).
   
5. Strong's Number: G1519
   There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: εἰς
   Transliteration: eis
   Pronunciation: ice
   Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
   
6. Strong's Number: G3986
   There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πειρασμός
   Transliteration: peirasmós
   Pronunciation: pi-ras-mos'
   Description: from πειράζω; a putting to proof (by experiment (of good), experience (of evil), solicitation, discipline or provocation); by implication, adversity:--temptation, X try.
   
7. 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.
   
8. Strong's Number: G3803
   There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: παγίς
   Transliteration: pagís
   Pronunciation: pag-ece'
   Description: from πήγνυμι; a trap (as fastened by a noose or notch); figuratively, a trick or statagem (temptation):--snare.
   
9. Strong's Number: G4183
   There are 331 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πολύς
   Transliteration: polýs
   Pronunciation: pol-oos'
   Description: including the forms from the alternate ; (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely:--abundant, + altogether, common, + far (passed, spent), (+ be of a) great (age, deal, -ly, while), long, many, much, oft(-en (-times)), plenteous, sore, straitly. Compare πλεῖστος, πλείων.
   
10. Strong's Number: G453
    There are 51 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀνόητος
    Transliteration: anóētos
    Pronunciation: an-o'-ay-tos
    Description: from Α (as a negative particle) and a derivative of νοιέω; unintelligent; by implication, sensual:--fool(-ish), unwise.
    
11. Strong's Number: G983
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: βλαβερός
    Transliteration: blaberós
    Pronunciation: blab-er-os'
    Description: from βλάπτω; injurious:--hurtful.
    
12. Strong's Number: G1939
    There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐπιθυμία
    Transliteration: epithymía
    Pronunciation: ep-ee-thoo-mee'-ah
    Description: from ἐπιθυμέω; a longing (especially for what is forbidden):--concupiscence, desire, lust (after).
    
13. Strong's Number: G3748
    There are 148 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅστις
    Transliteration: hóstis
    Pronunciation: hot'-ee
    Description: from ὅς and τὶς; which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same:--X and (they), (such) as, (they) that, in that they, what(-soever), whereas ye, (they) which, who(-soever). Compare ὅτι.
    
14. Strong's Number: G1036
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: βυθίζω
    Transliteration: bythízō
    Pronunciation: boo-thid'-zo
    Description: from βυθός; to sink; by implication, to drown:--begin to sink, drown.
    
15. Strong's Number: G444
    There are 614 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἄνθρωπος
    Transliteration: ánthrōpos
    Pronunciation: anth'-ro-pos
    Description: from ἀνήρ and (the countenance; from ὀπτάνομαι); man-faced, i.e. a human being:--certain, man.
    
16. Strong's Number: G3639
    There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὄλεθρος
    Transliteration: ólethros
    Pronunciation: ol'-eth-ros
    Description: from a primary (to destroy; a prolonged form); ruin, i.e. death, punishment:--destruction.
    
17. Strong's Number: G684
    There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀπώλεια
    Transliteration: apṓleia
    Pronunciation: ap-o'-li-a
    Description: from a presumed derivative of ἀπόλλυμι; ruin or loss (physical, spiritual or eternal):--damnable(-nation), destruction, die, perdition, X perish, pernicious ways, waste.