2 Corinthians 1:20

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For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.

Original Language Analysis

ὅσαι all G3745
ὅσαι all
Strong's: G3745
Word #: 1 of 19
as (much, great, long, etc.) as
γὰρ For G1063
γὰρ For
Strong's: G1063
Word #: 2 of 19
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
ἐπαγγελίαι the promises G1860
ἐπαγγελίαι the promises
Strong's: G1860
Word #: 3 of 19
an announcement (for information, assent or pledge; especially a divine assurance of good)
θεῷ of God G2316
θεῷ of God
Strong's: G2316
Word #: 4 of 19
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
ἐν in G1722
ἐν in
Strong's: G1722
Word #: 5 of 19
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
αὐτῷ him G846
αὐτῷ him
Strong's: G846
Word #: 6 of 19
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
τὸ G3588
τὸ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 7 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Ναί· are yea G3483
Ναί· are yea
Strong's: G3483
Word #: 8 of 19
yes
καὶ and G2532
καὶ and
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 9 of 19
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἐν in G1722
ἐν in
Strong's: G1722
Word #: 10 of 19
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
αὐτῷ him G846
αὐτῷ him
Strong's: G846
Word #: 11 of 19
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
τὸ G3588
τὸ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 12 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Ἀμὴν Amen G281
Ἀμὴν Amen
Strong's: G281
Word #: 13 of 19
properly, firm, i.e., (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it)
τῷ G3588
τῷ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 14 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θεῷ of God G2316
θεῷ of God
Strong's: G2316
Word #: 15 of 19
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
πρὸς unto G4314
πρὸς unto
Strong's: G4314
Word #: 16 of 19
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
δόξαν the glory G1391
δόξαν the glory
Strong's: G1391
Word #: 17 of 19
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
δι' by G1223
δι' by
Strong's: G1223
Word #: 18 of 19
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
ἡμῶν us G2257
ἡμῶν us
Strong's: G2257
Word #: 19 of 19
of (or from) us

Analysis & Commentary

For all the promises of God in him are yea (ὅσαι ἐπαγγελίαι θεοῦ, ἐν αὐτῷ τὸ Ναί)—hosai (ὅσαι, "as many as/all") totalizes: every single divine promise finds affirmation en autō (ἐν αὐτῷ, "in Him"). Christ is the hermeneutical key unlocking all Scripture (Luke 24:27, 44). OT promises—land, offspring, kingdom, new covenant, Spirit—all fulfilled in Jesus.

And in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us—amēn (Ἀμήν, "truly/certainly") is confirmatory. Christ is both God's 'Yes' (promise) and 'Amen' (fulfillment). As Paul proclaims Christ the Yes-and-Amen, God is glorified.

Historical Context

Written around AD 55-56 from Macedonia after Paul's 'painful visit' to Corinth (2:1). The Corinthian church faced challenges to Paul's apostolic authority from 'super-apostles' (11:5) who valued eloquence over cruciform ministry. Paul writes to defend his ministry, explain his changed travel plans, and restore relationship with this fractious congregation.

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