2 Timothy 3:8

Authorized King James Version

Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ὃν
G3739
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#2
τρόπον
G5158
as
a turn, i.e., (by implication) mode or style (especially with preposition or relative prefix as adverb, like); figuratively, deportment or character
#3
δὲ
G1161
Now
but, and, etc
#4
Ἰάννης
G2389
Jannes
jannes, an egyptian
#5
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#6
Ἰαμβρῆς
G2387
Jambres
jambres, an egyptian
#7
ἀνθίστανται
G436
do
to stand against, i.e., oppose
#8
Μωϋσεῖ
G3475
Moses
moseus, moses, or mouses (i.e., mosheh), the hebrew lawgiver
#9
οὕτως
G3779
so
in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
#10
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#11
οὗτοι
G3778
these
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
#12
ἀνθίστανται
G436
do
to stand against, i.e., oppose
#13
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
ἀληθείᾳ
G225
the truth
truth
#15
ἄνθρωποι
G444
men
man-faced, i.e., a human being
#16
κατεφθαρμένοι
G2704
of corrupt
to spoil entirely, i.e., (literally) to destroy; or (figuratively) to deprave
#17
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
νοῦν
G3563
minds
the intellect, i.e., mind (divine or human; in thought, feeling, or will); by implication, meaning
#19
ἀδόκιμοι
G96
reprobate
unapproved, i.e., rejected; by implication, worthless (literally or morally)
#20
περὶ
G4012
concerning
properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas
#21
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#22
πίστιν·
G4102
the faith
persuasion, i.e., credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of god or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon christ

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Timothy. The concept of faith 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 pistis in Greek, encompassing both belief and faithfulness, 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 faith. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection