2 Thessalonians 1:9

Authorized King James Version

Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
οἵτινες
G3748
Who
which some, i.e., any that; also (definite) which same
#2
δίκην
G1349
shall be punished
right (as self-evident), i.e., justice (the principle, a decision, or its execution)
#3
τίσουσιν
G5099
to pay a price, i.e., as a penalty
#4
ὄλεθρον
G3639
destruction
ruin, i.e., death, punishment
#5
αἰώνιον
G166
with everlasting
perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well)
#6
ἀπὸ
G575
from
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#7
προσώπου
G4383
the presence
the front (as being towards view), i.e., the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person
#8
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
κυρίου
G2962
of the Lord
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
#10
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#11
ἀπὸ
G575
from
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#12
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
δόξης
G1391
the glory
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
#14
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
ἰσχύος
G2479
power
compare ?????, a form of g2192); forcefulness (literally or figuratively)
#16
αὐτοῦ
G846
of his
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

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Thessalonians, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of glory connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about glory, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by establishing foundational concepts crucial to 2 Thessalonians's theological argument.

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 Thessalonians Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes glory in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection