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2 Corinthians 3:17

In 2 Corinthians 3 of 2 Corinthians.

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

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The KJV’s Greek text (Textus Receptus) adds “there” (ἐκεῖ,) before [is] freedom here.

ὁhotheὁarticle, nominative, singular, masculine — “the”, the subject formG3588the, the definite article.δὲdeNowδέconjunction — “Now”G1161a weak adversative particle, generally placed second in its clause; but, on the other hand, and.NowκύριοςkuriosLordκύριοςnoun, nominative, singular, masculine — “Lord”, the subject formG2962lord, master, sir; the Lord.This verse uses “lord”.the Lordτὸtotheὁ (ho)article, nominative, singular, neuter — “the”, the subject formG3588the, the definite article.πνεῦμάpneumathat Spiritπνεῦμαnoun, nominative, singular, neuter — “that Spirit”, the subject formG4151wind, breath, spirit.This verse uses “spirit”.that Spiritἐστινestinto beεἰμί (eimi)verb, present active indicative, 3rd person singular — “to be”, an ongoing or repeated actionG1510I am, exist.οὗhouwhereοὗconjunction — “where”G3757where, whither, when, in what place.This verse uses “where”.whereδὲdebutδέconjunction — “but”G1161a weak adversative particle, generally placed second in its clause; but, on the other hand, and.This verse uses “but”.τὸtotheὁ (ho)article, nominative, singular, neuter — “the”, the subject formG3588the, the definite article.πνεῦμαpneumaSpiritπνεῦμαnoun, nominative, singular, neuter — “Spirit”, the subject formG4151wind, breath, spirit.This verse uses “spirit”.the Spiritκυρίουkuriouof the Lordκύριος (kurios)noun, genitive, singular, masculine — “of the Lord”, the of-formG2962lord, master, sir; the Lord.This verse uses “lord”.of the Lordἐλευθερίαeleutheriais libertyἐλευθερίαnoun, nominative, singular, feminine — “is liberty”, the subject formG1657freedom, liberty, especially: a state of freedom from slavery.This verse uses “liberty”.is liberty

Textus Receptus Words Not in the SBL Text

ἐκεῖekeiis, thereἐκεῖadverb — “is, there”G1563(a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there.This verse uses “there”.

Literal (Young’s Literal Translation)

And the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord [is], there [is] liberty;

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American Standard Version (1901)

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

Young’s Literal Translation

And the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord [is], there [is] liberty;

World English Bible

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

Darby Translation

Now the Lord is the Spirit, but where the Spirit of [the] Lord [is, there is] liberty.

Douay-Rheims

Now the Lord is a Spirit. And where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.

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  • Isaiah 59:21Isaiah 59:21 · King James VersionAs for me, this is my covenant with them, saith the LORD; My spirit that is upon thee, and my words which I have put in thy mouth, shall not depart out of thy mouth, nor out of the mouth of thy seed, nor out of the mouth of thy seed’s seed, saith the LORD, from henceforth and for ever.Isaiah 59:21 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    As for me, this is my covenant with them, saith the LORD; My spirit that is upon thee, and my words which I have put in thy mouth, shall not depart out of thy mouth, nor out of the mouth of thy seed, nor out of the mouth of thy seed’s seed, saith the LORD, from henceforth and for ever.

  • Isaiah 61:1–2Isaiah 61:1 · King James VersionThe 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 61:1 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    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;

  • Psalms 51:12Psalms 51:12 · King James VersionRestore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.Psalms 51:12 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.

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