2 Timothy 2:14

Authorized King James Version

Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Ταῦτα
G5023
Of these things
these things
#2
ὑπομίμνῃσκε
G5279
put them in remembrance
to remind quietly, i.e., suggest to the (middle voice, one's own) memory
#3
διαμαρτυρόμενος
G1263
charging
to attest or protest earnestly, or (by implication) hortatively
#4
ἐνώπιον
G1799
them before
in the face of (literally or figuratively)
#5
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
Κυρίοῦ
G2962
the Lord
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
#7
μὴ
G3361
not
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#8
λογομαχεῖν
G3054
about words
to be disputatious (on trifles)
#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
οὐδὲν
G3762
no
not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e., none, nobody, nothing
#11
χρήσιμον
G5539
profit
serviceable
#12
ἐπὶ
G1909
but to
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#13
καταστροφῇ
G2692
the subverting
an overturn ("catastrophe"), i.e., demolition; figuratively, apostasy
#14
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
ἀκουόντων
G191
of the hearers
to hear (in various senses)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Timothy. 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 the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, 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 Timothy Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection