2 Corinthians 3:17

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord [is], there [is] liberty.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Now, “Adonai” in this text means the Spirit. And where the Spirit of Adonai is, there is freedom.

Berean Standard Bible:

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.

American Standard Version:

Now the Lord is the Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Now{G1161} the Lord{G2962} is{G2076} that Spirit{G4151}: and{G1161} where{G3757} the Spirit{G4151} of the Lord{G2962} is, there{G1563} is liberty{G1657}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Romans 8:2

  • For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.

Galatians 5:13

  • ¶ For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only [use] not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.

John 8:32

  • And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

Galatians 4:6

  • And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.

Galatians 5:1

  • ¶ Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

Isaiah 61:1

  • ¶ The Spirit of the Lord GOD [is] upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to [them that are] bound;

Isaiah 61:2

  • To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;

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Commentary for 2 Corinthians 3:17

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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:
    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: G2962
    There are 687 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κύριος
    Transliteration: kýrios
    Pronunciation: koo'-ree-os
    Description: from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title):-- God, Lord, master, Sir.
  3. 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.
  4. Strong's Number: G4151
    There are 350 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πνεῦμα
    Transliteration: pneûma
    Pronunciation: pnyoo'-mah
    Description: from πνέω; a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit:--ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare ψυχή.
  5. Strong's Number: G3757
    There are 27 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὗ
    Transliteration: hoû
    Pronunciation: hoo
    Description: genitive case of ὅς as adverb; at which place, i.e. where:--where(-in), whither(-soever).
  6. Strong's Number: G1563
    There are 98 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐκεῖ
    Transliteration: ekeî
    Pronunciation: ek-i'
    Description: of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither:--there, thither(-ward), (to) yonder (place).
  7. Strong's Number: G1657
    There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐλευθερία
    Transliteration: eleuthería
    Pronunciation: el-yoo-ther-ee'-ah
    Description: from ἐλεύθερος; freedom (legitimate or licentious, chiefly moral or ceremonial):--liberty.