2 Timothy 1:18

Authorized King James Version

The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
δῴη
G1325
grant
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
#2
αὐτῷ
G846
unto 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
#3
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
κυρίου
G2962
The Lord
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
#5
εὑρεῖν
G2147
that he may find
to find (literally or figuratively)
#6
ἔλεος
G1656
mercy
compassion (human or divine, especially active)
#7
παρὰ
G3844
of
properly, near; i.e., (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subj
#8
κυρίου
G2962
The Lord
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
#9
ἐν
G1722
at
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#10
ἐκείνῃ
G1565
that
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
#11
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
ἡμέρᾳ
G2250
day
day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of
#13
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
ὅσα
G3745
in how many things
as (much, great, long, etc.) as
#15
ἐν
G1722
at
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#16
Ἐφέσῳ
G2181
Ephesus
ephesus, a city of asia minor
#17
διηκόνησεν
G1247
he ministered unto me
to be an attendant, i.e., wait upon (menially or as a host, friend, or (figuratively) teacher); technically, to act as a christian deacon
#18
βέλτιον
G957
very well
better
#19
σὺ
G4771
thou
thou
#20
γινώσκεις
G1097
knowest
to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Timothy. The concept of mercy 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 the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, 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 mercy. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection