2 Corinthians 1:20

Authorized King James Version

For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ὅσαι
G3745
all
as (much, great, long, etc.) as
#2
γὰρ
G1063
For
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#3
ἐπαγγελίαι
G1860
the promises
an announcement (for information, assent or pledge; especially a divine assurance of good)
#4
θεῷ
G2316
of God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#5
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#6
αὐτῷ
G846
him
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#7
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
Ναί·
G3483
are yea
yes
#9
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#10
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#11
αὐτῷ
G846
him
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#12
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
Ἀμὴν
G281
Amen
properly, firm, i.e., (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it)
#14
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
θεῷ
G2316
of God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#16
πρὸς
G4314
unto
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
#17
δόξαν
G1391
the glory
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
#18
δι'
G1223
by
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
#19
ἡμῶν
G2257
us
of (or from) us

Analysis

The covenant theme here intersects with God's relationship with His people from Abraham through the new covenant. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of evolution from creation covenant through Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic, to new covenant. The phrase emphasizing glory contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's relational commitment from Noah to the new covenant.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood glory. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection