2 Corinthians 1:10

Authorized King James Version

Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ὃν
G3739
Who
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#2
ἐκ
G1537
from
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#3
τηλικούτου
G5082
so great
such as this, i.e., (in (figurative) magnitude) so vast
#4
θανάτου
G2288
a death
(properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively)
#5
ῥύσεται
G4506
deliver
compare g4511); to rush or draw (for oneself), i.e., rescue
#6
ἡμᾶς
G2248
us
us
#7
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#8
ῥύσεται
G4506
deliver
compare g4511); to rush or draw (for oneself), i.e., rescue
#9
εἰς
G1519
in
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#10
ὃν
G3739
Who
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#11
ἠλπίκαμεν
G1679
we trust
to expect or confide
#12
ὅτι
G3754
that
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#13
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
ἔτι
G2089
yet
"yet," still (of time or degree)
#15
ῥύσεται
G4506
deliver
compare g4511); to rush or draw (for oneself), i.e., rescue

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Corinthians. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of 2 Corinthians Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection