2 Corinthians 12:7

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Therefore, to keep me from becoming overly proud, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger from the Adversary to pound away at me, so that I wouldn’t grow conceited.

Berean Standard Bible:

or because of these surpassingly great revelations. So to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me.

American Standard Version:

And by reason of the exceeding greatness of the revelations, that I should not be exalted overmuch, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, that I should not be exalted overmuch.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} lest^{G3363} I should be exalted above measure^{G5229} through the abundance^{G5236} of the revelations^{G602}, there was given^{G1325} to me^{G3427} a thorn^{G4647} in the flesh^{G4561}, the messenger^{G32} of Satan^{G4566} to^{G2443} buffet^{G2852} me^{G3165}, lest^{G3363} I should be exalted above measure^{G5229}.

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Commentary for 2 Corinthians 12:7

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. 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.
   
2. Strong's Number: G3363
   There are 95 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἵνα μή
   Transliteration: hína mḗ
   Pronunciation: hin'-ah may
   Description: i.e. ἵνα and μή; in order (or so) that not:--albeit not, lest, that, no(-t, (-thing)).
   
3. Strong's Number: G5229
   There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὑπεραίρομαι
   Transliteration: hyperaíromai
   Pronunciation: hoop-er-ah'-ee-rom-ahee
   Description: middle voice from ὑπέρ and αἴρω; to raise oneself over, i.e. (figuratively) to become haughty:--exalt self, be exalted above measure.
   
4. Strong's Number: G5236
   There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὑπερβολή
   Transliteration: hyperbolḗ
   Pronunciation: hoop-er-bol-ay'
   Description: from ὑπερβάλλω; a throwing beyond others, i.e. (figuratively) supereminence; adverbially (with εἰς or κατά) pre- eminently:--abundance, (far more) exceeding, excellency, more excellent, beyond (out of) measure.
   
5. Strong's Number: G602
   There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀποκάλυψις
   Transliteration: apokálypsis
   Pronunciation: ap-ok-al'-oop-sis
   Description: from ἀποκαλύπτω; disclosure:--appearing, coming, lighten, manifestation, be revealed, revelation.
   
6. Strong's Number: G1325
   There are 377 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δίδωμι
   Transliteration: dídōmi
   Pronunciation: did'-o-mee
   Description: a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses); to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection):--adventure, bestow, bring forth, commit, deliver (up), give, grant, hinder, make, minister, number, offer, have power, put, receive, set, shew, smite (+ with the hand), strike (+ with the palm of the hand), suffer, take, utter, yield.
   
7. Strong's Number: G3427
   There are 227 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μοί
   Transliteration: moí
   Pronunciation: moy
   Description: the simpler form of ἐμοί; to me:--I, me, mine, my.
   
8. Strong's Number: G4647
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: σκόλοψ
   Transliteration: skólops
   Pronunciation: skol'-ops
   Description: perhaps from the base of σκέλος and ὀπτάνομαι; withered at the front, i.e. a point or prickle (figuratively, a bodily annoyance or disability):--thorn.
   
9. Strong's Number: G4561
   There are 130 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: σάρξ
   Transliteration: sárx
   Pronunciation: sarx
   Description: probably from the base of σαρόω; flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred), or (by implication) human nature (with its frailties (physically or morally) and passions), or (specially), a human being (as such):--carnal(-ly, + -ly minded), flesh(-ly).
   
10. Strong's Number: G32
    There are 228 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἄγγελος
    Transliteration: ángelos
    Pronunciation: ang'-el-os
    Description: from (probably derived from ἄγω; compare ἀγέλη) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor:--angel, messenger.
    
11. Strong's Number: G4566
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Σατᾶν
    Transliteration: Satân
    Pronunciation: sat-an'
    Description: of Hebrew origin (שָׂטָן); Satan, i.e. the devil:--Satan. Compare Σατανᾶς.
    
12. 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.
    
13. Strong's Number: G2852
    There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κολαφίζω
    Transliteration: kolaphízō
    Pronunciation: kol-af-id'-zo
    Description: from a derivative of the base of κολάζω; to rap with the fist:--buffet.
    
14. Strong's Number: G3165
    There are 277 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μέ
    Transliteration: mé
    Pronunciation: meh
    Description: a shorter (and probably original) form of ἐμέ; me:--I, me, my.