King James Version

2 Timothy 2:19

Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

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The KJV’s Greek text (Textus Receptus) does not include “of the Lord” (κυρίου.) after name here. The KJV’s Greek text (Textus Receptus) adds “Christ” (Χριστού) after name here.

ὁhotheὁarticle, nominative, singular, masculine — “the”, the subject formG3588the, the definite article.μέντοιmentoiNeverthelessμέντοιconjunction — “Nevertheless”G3305(a) indeed, really, (b) yet, however, nevertheless.Neverthelessστερεὸςstereossureστερεόςadjective, nominative, singular, masculine — “sure”, the subject formG4731solid, firm, steadfast.sureθεμέλιοςthemeliosfoundationθεμέλιοςnoun, nominative, singular, masculine — “foundation”, the subject formG2310(properly, an adj: belonging to the foundation), a foundation stone.τοῦtoutheὁ (ho)article, genitive, singular, masculine — “the”, the of-formG3588the, the definite article.θεοῦtheouGodθεός (theos)noun, genitive, singular, masculine — “God”, the of-formG2316(a) God, (b) a god, generally.This verse uses “God”.ἕστηκενhestēkento standἵστημι (histēmi)verb, perfect active indicative, 3rd person singular — “to stand”, a completed action with a present resultG2476trans: (a) I make to stand, place, set up, establish, appoint; mid: I place myself, stand, (b) I set in balance, weigh; intrans: (c) I stand, stand by, stand still; met: I stand ready, stand firm, am steadfast.This verse uses “stand”.ἔχωνechōnhavingἔχω (echō)verb, present active participle, nominative, singular, masculine — “having”, an ongoing or repeated actionG2192I have, hold, possess.havingτὴνtēntheὁ (ho)article, accusative, singular, feminine — “the”, the object formG3588the, the definite article.σφραγῖδαsphragidasealσφραγίς (sphragis)noun, accusative, singular, feminine — “seal”, the object formG4973a seal, signet ring, the impression of a seal, that which the seal attests, the proof.sealταύτηνtautēnthisοὗτος (houtos)demonstrative pronoun, accusative, singular, feminine — “this”, the object formG3778this; he, she, it.This verse uses “this”.Ἔγνωegnōknowethγινώσκω (ginōskō)verb, aorist active indicative, 3rd person singular — “knoweth”, a single actionG1097I am taking in knowledge, come to know, learn; aor: I ascertained, realized.knowethκύριοςkurioslordκύριοςnoun, nominative, singular, masculine — “lord”, the subject formG2962lord, master, sir; the Lord.This verse uses “lord”.τοὺςtoustheὁ (ho)article, accusative, plural, masculine — “the”, the object formG3588the, the definite article.ὄνταςontasthem that areεἰμί (eimi)verb, present active participle, accusative, plural, masculine — “them that are”, an ongoing or repeated actionG1510I am, exist.them that areαὐτοῦautouhisαὐτός (autos)personal pronoun, genitive, singular, masculine — “his”, the of-formG846he, she, it, they, them, same.hisκαίkaiAndκαίconjunction — “And”G2532and, even, also, namely.This verse uses “and”.AndἈποστήτωapostētōLetἀφίσταμαι (aphistamai)verb, aorist active imperative, 3rd person singular — “Let”, a single actionG868I make to stand away, draw away, repel, take up a position away from, withdraw from, leave, abstain from.Letἀπὸapofromἀπόpreposition — “from”G575from, away from.This verse uses “from”.fromἀδικίαςadikiasiniquityἀδικία (adikia)noun, genitive, singular, feminine — “iniquity”, the of-formG93injustice, unrighteousness, hurt.iniquityπᾶςpasallπᾶςadjective, nominative, singular, masculine — “all”, the subject formG3956all, the whole, every kind of.This verse uses “all”.ὁhotheὁarticle, nominative, singular, masculine — “the”, the subject formG3588the, the definite article.ὀνομάζωνonomazōnto nameὀνομάζω (onomazō)verb, present active participle, nominative, singular, masculine — “to name”, an ongoing or repeated actionG3687I give a name to, mention, call upon the name of.τὸtotheὁ (ho)article, accusative, singular, neuter — “the”, the object formG3588the, the definite article.ὄνομαonomanameὄνομαnoun, accusative, singular, neuter — “name”, the object formG3686name, character, fame, reputation.This verse uses “name”.κυρίουkurioulordκύριος (kurios)noun, genitive, singular, masculine — “lord”, the of-formG2962lord, master, sir; the Lord.This verse uses “lord”.

Textus Receptus Words Not in the SBL Text

Χριστούchristouof ChristΧριστός (christos)noun, genitive, singular, masculine — “of Christ”, the of-formG5547anointed; the Messiah, the Christ.

Literal (Young’s Literal Translation)

sure, nevertheless, hath the foundation of God stood, having this seal, 'The Lord hath known those who are His,' and 'Let him depart from unrighteousness — every one who is naming the name of Christ.'

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American Standard Version (1901)

Howbeit the firm foundation of God standeth, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his: and, Let every one that nameth the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness.

Young’s Literal Translation

World English Bible

However, God’s firm foundation stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness.”

Darby Translation

Yet the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, [The] Lord knows those that are his; and, Let every one who names the name of [the] Lord withdraw from iniquity.

Douay-Rheims

But the sure foundation of God standeth firm, having this seal: the Lord knoweth who are his; and let every one depart from iniquity who nameth the name of the Lord.

Quotes

Isaiah 26:13 Isaiah 26:13 · King James VersionO LORD our God, other lords beside thee have had dominion over us: but by thee only will we make mention of thy name.Isaiah 26:13 · King James VersionOpen the Source
O LORD our God, other lords beside thee have had dominion over us: but by thee only will we make mention of thy name.
Numbers 16:5 Numbers 16:5 · King James VersionAnd he spake unto Korah and unto all his company, saying, Even to morrow the LORD will shew who are his, and who is holy; and will cause him to come near unto him: even him whom he hath chosen will he cause to come near unto him.Numbers 16:5 · King James VersionOpen the Source
And he spake unto Korah and unto all his company, saying, Even to morrow the LORD will shew who are his, and who is holy; and will cause him to come near unto him: even him whom he hath chosen will he cause to come near unto him.