King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.
Complete Jewish Bible:
In fact, I will be your Father,
and you will be my sons and daughters.’
says Adonai-Tzva’ot.”
Berean Standard Bible:
And: “I will be a Father to you, and you will be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.”
American Standard Version:
And will be to you a Father, And ye shall be to me sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And{G2532} will be{G2071}{G1519} a Father{G3962} unto you{G5213}, and{G2532} ye{G5210} shall be{G2071} my{G3427} sons{G5207}{G1519} and{G2532} daughters{G2364}, saith{G3004} the Lord{G2962} Almighty{G3841}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Revelation 21:7
- He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.
John 1:12
- But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, [even] to them that believe on his name:
2 Samuel 7:14
- I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men:
Romans 8:14
- For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
Romans 8:17
- ¶ And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with [him], that we may be also glorified together.
Galatians 4:5
- To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
Galatians 4:7
- Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
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Commentary for 2 Corinthians 6:18
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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. - Strong's Number: G2071
There are 170 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔσομαι
Transliteration: ésomai
Pronunciation: es'-om-ahee
Description: future of εἰμί; will be:--shall (should) be (have), (shall) come (to pass), X may have, X fall, what would follow, X live long, X sojourn. - 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). - Strong's Number: G3962
There are 372 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πατήρ
Transliteration: patḗr
Pronunciation: pat-ayr'
Description: apparently a primary word; a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote):--father, parent. - Strong's Number: G5213
There are 567 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὑμῖν
Transliteration: hymîn
Pronunciation: hoo-min'
Description: irregular dative case of ὑμεῖς; to (with or by) you:--ye, you, your(-selves). - Strong's Number: G5210
There are 228 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὑμεῖς
Transliteration: hymeîs
Pronunciation: hoo-mice'
Description: irregular plural of σύ; you (as subjective of verb):--ye (yourselves), you. - 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. - Strong's Number: G5207
There are 348 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: υἱός
Transliteration: huiós
Pronunciation: hwee-os'
Description: apparently a primary word; a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship:--child, foal, son. - Strong's Number: G2364
There are 28 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: θυγάτηρ
Transliteration: thygátēr
Pronunciation: thoo-gat'-air
Description: apparently a primary word (compare "daughter"); a female child, or (by Hebraism) descendant (or inhabitant):--daughter. - Strong's Number: G3004
There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: λέγω
Transliteration: légō
Pronunciation: leg'-o
Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter. - 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. - Strong's Number: G3841
There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: παντοκράτωρ
Transliteration: pantokrátōr
Pronunciation: pan-tok-rat'-ore
Description: from πᾶς and κράτος; the all-ruling, i.e. God (as absolute and universal sovereign):--Almighty, Omnipotent.