2 Corinthians 7:4

Authorized King James Version

Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
πολλή
G4183
Great
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
#2
μοι
G3427
is my
to me
#3
παῤῥησία
G3954
boldness of speech
all out-spokenness, i.e., frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance
#4
πρὸς
G4314
toward
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,
#5
ὑμᾶς
G5209
you
you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
#6
πολλή
G4183
Great
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
#7
μοι
G3427
is my
to me
#8
καύχησις
G2746
glorying
boasting (properly, the act; by implication, the object), in a good or a bad sense
#9
ὑπὲρ
G5228
of
"over", i.e., (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case super
#10
ὑμῶν·
G5216
you
of (from or concerning) you
#11
πεπλήρωμαι
G4137
I am filled
to make replete, i.e., (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute
#12
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
παρακλήσει
G3874
with comfort
imploration, hortation, solace
#14
ὑπερπερισσεύομαι
G5248
I am exceeding
to super-abound
#15
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
χαρᾷ
G5479
joyful
cheerfulness, i.e., calm delight
#17
ἐπὶ
G1909
in
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#18
πάσῃ
G3956
all
all, any, every, the whole
#19
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
θλίψει
G2347
tribulation
pressure (literally or figuratively)
#21
ἡμῶν
G2257
our
of (or from) us

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Corinthians. The concept of glory 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 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