2 Corinthians 8:15

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

As it is written, He that [had gathered] much had nothing over; and he that [had gathered] little had no lack.

Complete Jewish Bible:

It is as the Tanakh says,

“He who gathered much had nothing extra,
and he who gathered little had nothing lacking.”

Berean Standard Bible:

As it is written: “He who gathered much had no excess, and he who gathered little had no shortfall.”

American Standard Version:

as it is written, He that gathered much had nothing over; and he that gathered little had no lack.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

As{G2531} it is written{G1125}, He that had gathered{G3588} much{G4183} had{G4121} nothing{G3756} over{G4121}; and{G2532} he that had gathered{G3588} little{G3641} had{G1641} no{G3756} lack{G1641}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Exodus 16:18

  • And when they did mete [it] with an omer, he that gathered much had nothing over, and he that gathered little had no lack; they gathered every man according to his eating.

Luke 22:35

  • And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing.

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Commentary for 2 Corinthians 8:15

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

  1. Strong's Number: G2531
    There are 180 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καθώς
    Transliteration: kathṓs
    Pronunciation: kath-oce'
    Description: from κατά and ὡς; just (or inasmuch) as, that:--according to, (according, even) as, how, when.
  2. Strong's Number: G1125
    There are 197 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γράφω
    Transliteration: gráphō
    Pronunciation: graf'-o
    Description: a primary verb; to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe:--describe, write(-ing, -ten).
  3. Strong's Number: G3588
    There are 498 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma:
    Transliteration: ho
    Pronunciation: to
    Description: the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom):--the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
  4. 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.
  5. Strong's Number: G4121
    There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πλεονάζω
    Transliteration: pleonázō
    Pronunciation: pleh-on-ad'-zo
    Description: from πλείων; to do, make or be more, i.e. increase (transitively or intransitively); by extension, to superabound:--abound, abundant, make to increase, have over.
  6. Strong's Number: G3756
    There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὐ
    Transliteration: ou
    Pronunciation: ookh
    Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος.
  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: G3641
    There are 42 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὀλίγος
    Transliteration: olígos
    Pronunciation: ol-ee'-gos
    Description: of uncertain affinity; puny (in extent, degree, number, duration or value); especially neuter (adverbially) somewhat:--+ almost, brief(-ly), few, (a) little, + long, a season, short, small, a while.
  9. Strong's Number: G1641
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐλαττονέω
    Transliteration: elattonéō
    Pronunciation: el-at-ton-eh-o
    Description: from ἐλάσσων; to diminish, i.e. fall short:--have lack.