2 Corinthians 7:9

Authorized King James Version

Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
νῦν
G3568
Now
"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
#2
χαίρω
G5463
I rejoice
to be "cheer"ful, i.e., calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well
#3
οὐχ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#4
ὅτι
G3754
that
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#5
ἐλυπήθητε
G3076
ye sorrowed
to distress; reflexively or passively, to be sad
#6
ἀλλ'
G235
but
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
#7
ὅτι
G3754
that
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#8
ἐλυπήθητε
G3076
ye sorrowed
to distress; reflexively or passively, to be sad
#9
εἰς
G1519
to
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#10
μετάνοιαν·
G3341
repentance
(subjectively) compunction (for guilt, including reformation); by implication, reversal (of (another's) decision)
#11
ἐλυπήθητε
G3076
ye sorrowed
to distress; reflexively or passively, to be sad
#12
γὰρ
G1063
for
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#13
κατὰ
G2596
after
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
#14
θεόν
G2316
a godly manner
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#15
ἵνα
G2443
that
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
#16
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#17
μηδενὶ
G3367
nothing
not even one (man, woman, thing)
#18
ζημιωθῆτε
G2210
ye might receive damage
to injure, i.e., (reflexively or passively) to experience detriment
#19
ἐξ
G1537
by
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#20
ἡμῶν
G2257
us
of (or from) us

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Corinthians. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. 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 divine sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection