2 Corinthians 8:14

Authorized King James Version

But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may be equality:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἀλλ'
G235
But
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
#2
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
#3
ἰσότης
G2471
an equality
likeness (in condition or proportion); by implication, equity
#4
ἐν
G1722
at
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#5
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
νῦν
G3568
that now
"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
#7
καιρῷ
G2540
this time
an occasion, i.e., set or proper time
#8
τό
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
ὑμῶν
G5216
your
of (from or concerning) you
#10
περίσσευμα
G4051
abundance
a surplus, or superabundance
#11
εἰς
G1519
a supply for
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#12
τό
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
ἐκείνων
G1565
their
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
#14
ὑστέρημα
G5303
want
a deficit; specially, poverty
#15
ἵνα
G2443
that
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
#16
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#17
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
ἐκείνων
G1565
their
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
#19
περίσσευμα
G4051
abundance
a surplus, or superabundance
#20
γένηται
G1096
may be
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#21
εἰς
G1519
a supply for
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#22
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#23
ὑμῶν
G5216
your
of (from or concerning) you
#24
ὑστέρημα
G5303
want
a deficit; specially, poverty
#25
ὅπως
G3704
that
what(-ever) how, i.e., in the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual)
#26
γένηται
G1096
may be
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#27
ἰσότης
G2471
an equality
likeness (in condition or proportion); by implication, equity

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