Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Now if the ministry that brought death, which was engraved in letters on stone, came with glory, so that the Israelites could not look steadily at the face of Moses because of its glory, transitory though it was, New Living Translation The old way, with laws etched in stone, led to death, though it began with such glory that the people of Israel could not bear to look at Moses’ face. For his face shone with the glory of God, even though the brightness was already fading away. English Standard Version Now if the ministry of death, carved in letters on stone, came with such glory that the Israelites could not gaze at Moses’ face because of its glory, which was being brought to an end, Berean Standard Bible Now if the ministry of death, which was engraved in letters on stone, came with such glory that the Israelites could not gaze at the face of Moses because of its fleeting glory, Berean Literal Bible Now if the ministry of death, having been engraved in letters on stones, came into being in glory so as for the sons of Israel not to be able to look intently into the face of Moses on account of the glory of his face that is fading away, King James Bible But if the ministration of death, written and engraven in stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not stedfastly behold the face of Moses for the glory of his countenance; which glory was to be done away: New King James Version But if the ministry of death, written and engraved on stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not look steadily at the face of Moses because of the glory of his countenance, which glory was passing away, New American Standard Bible But if the ministry of death, engraved in letters on stones, came with glory so that the sons of Israel could not look intently at the face of Moses because of the glory of his face, fading as it was, NASB 1995 But if the ministry of death, in letters engraved on stones, came with glory, so that the sons of Israel could not look intently at the face of Moses because of the glory of his face, fading as it was, NASB 1977 But if the ministry of death, in letters engraved on stones, came with glory, so that the sons of Israel could not look intently at the face of Moses because of the glory of his face, fading as it was, Legacy Standard Bible But if the ministry of death, in letters having been engraved on stones, came with glory, so that the sons of Israel could not look intently at the face of Moses because of the glory of his face, which was being brought to an end, Amplified Bible Now if the ministry of death, engraved in letters on stones [the covenant of the Law which led to death because of sin], came with such glory and splendor that the Israelites were not able to look steadily at the face of Moses because of its glory, [a brilliance] that was fading, Berean Annotated Bible Now if the ministry {diakonia} of death, which was engraved in letters on stone, came with such glory {doxē} that the Israelites could not gaze at the face of Moses (drawn out) because of its fleeting glory {doxan}, Christian Standard Bible Now if the ministry that brought death, chiseled in letters on stones, came with glory, so that the Israelites were not able to gaze steadily at Moses’s face because of its glory, which was set aside, Holman Christian Standard Bible Now if the ministry of death, chiseled in letters on stones, came with glory, so that the Israelites were not able to look directly at Moses’ face because of the glory from his face—a fading glory— American Standard Version But if the ministration of death, written, and engraven on stones, came with glory, so that the children of Israel could not look stedfastly upon the face of Moses for the glory of his face; which glory was passing away: Contemporary English Version The Law of Moses brought only the promise of death, even though it was carved on stones and given in a wonderful way. Still the Law made Moses' face shine so brightly the people of Israel could not look at it, even though it was a fading glory. English Revised Version But if the ministration of death, written, and engraven on stones, came with glory, so that the children of Israel could not look stedfastly upon the face of Moses for the glory of his face; which glory was passing away: GOD'S WORD® Translation The ministry that brought death was inscribed on stone. Yet, it came with such glory that the people of Israel couldn't look at Moses' face. His face was shining with glory, even though that glory was fading. Good News Translation The Law was carved in letters on stone tablets, and God's glory appeared when it was given. Even though the brightness on Moses' face was fading, it was so strong that the people of Israel could not keep their eyes fixed on him. If the Law, which brings death when it is in force, came with such glory, International Standard Version Now if the ministry of death that was inscribed in letters of stone came with such glory that the people of Israel could not gaze on Moses' face (because the glory was fading away from it), NET Bible But if the ministry that produced death--carved in letters on stone tablets--came with glory, so that the Israelites could not keep their eyes fixed on the face of Moses because of the glory of his face (a glory which was made ineffective), New Heart English Bible But if the service of death, written engraved on stones, came with glory, so that the children of Israel could not look steadfastly on the face of Moses for the glory of his face; which was passing away: Webster's Bible Translation But if the ministration of death, written and engraven on stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not steadfastly behold the face of Moses for the glory of his countenance; which glory was to be done away; Weymouth New Testament If, however, the service that proclaims death--its code being engraved in writing upon stones--came with glory, so that the children of Israel could not look steadily on the face of Moses because of the brightness of his face--a vanishing brightness; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleNow if the ministry of death, which was engraved in letters on stone, came with such glory that the Israelites could not gaze at the face of Moses because of its fleeting glory, World English Bible But if the service of death, written engraved on stones, came with glory, so that the children of Israel could not look steadfastly on the face of Moses for the glory of his face, which was passing away, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd if the ministry of death, in letters, engraved in stones, came in glory, so that the sons of Israel were not able to look steadfastly into the face of Moses, because of the glory of his face—which was being made useless, Berean Literal Bible Now if the ministry of death, having been engraved in letters on stones, came into being in glory so as for the sons of Israel not to be able to look intently into the face of Moses on account of the glory of his face that is fading away, Young's Literal Translation and if the ministration of the death, in letters, engraved in stones, came in glory, so that the sons of Israel were not able to look stedfastly to the face of Moses, because of the glory of his face -- which was being made useless, Smith's Literal Translation And if the service of death, in letters imprinted in stones, was in glory, so that the sons of Israel could not look intently to the face of Moses for the glory of his face; being left unemployed. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNow if the ministration of death, engraven with letters upon stones, was glorious; so that the children of Israel could not steadfastly behold the face of Moses, for the glory of his countenance, which is made void: Catholic Public Domain Version But if the ministration of death, engraved with letters upon stones, was in glory, (so much so that the sons of Israel were not able to gaze intently upon the face of Moses, because of the glory of his countenance) even though this ministration was ineffective, New American Bible Now if the ministry of death, carved in letters on stone, was so glorious that the Israelites could not look intently at the face of Moses because of its glory that was going to fade, New Revised Standard Version Now if the ministry of death, chiseled in letters on stone tablets, came in glory so that the people of Israel could not gaze at Moses’ face because of the glory of his face, a glory now set aside, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow if the ministration of death, as contained in the letter of the law and engraved on stones, was so glorious that the children of Israel could not look at the face of Moses because of the glory of his countenance; which glory was not lasting: Aramaic Bible in Plain English But if the ministry of death in The Scripture carved in stone was with glory, so that the children of Israel were not able to gaze at the face of Moses because of the glory of his face ( that which has been canceled ), NT Translations Anderson New TestamentFor if the ministering of death, by means of a covenant that was written and engraven in stones, was glorious, so that the sons of Israel could not look steadily at the face of Moses, on account of the glory of his face, which glory was to come to an end: Godbey New Testament But if the ministry of death, having been written in letters of stone, was in glory, so that the sons of Israel were not able to look upon the face of Moses on account of the glory of his countenance; which was destined to be done away: Haweis New Testament For if the ministry of death in letters graven on stone, was attended with glory, so that the children of Israel could not keep their eyes fixed upon the countenance of Moses, because of the glory of his countenance, though soon evanescent; Mace New Testament now if the law engraven on stone, the letter of whose sanction is death, was delivered with such glory, that the children of Israel could not steadily behold the face of Moses, for the glory of his countenance, tho' it was transient; Weymouth New Testament If, however, the service that proclaims death--its code being engraved in writing upon stones--came with glory, so that the children of Israel could not look steadily on the face of Moses because of the brightness of his face--a vanishing brightness; Worrell New Testament But, if the ministration of death, engraven in letters on stones, came with glory, so that the sons of Israel could not look steadily upon the face of Moses on account of the glory of his face, which glory was passing away; Worsley New Testament Now if the ministration of death which was in writing, and engraven on stones, was so glorious that the children of Israel could not look stedfastly on the face of Moses, because of the lustre of his countenance, which was to be taken away: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Glory of the New Covenant6And He has qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. 7Now if the ministry of death, which was engraved in letters on stone, came with such glory that the Israelites could not gaze at the face of Moses because of its fleeting glory, 8will not the ministry of the Spirit be even more glorious?… Cross References Now if the ministry of death, Romans 7:10-11 So I discovered that the very commandment that was meant to bring life actually brought death. / For sin, seizing its opportunity through the commandment, deceived me and through the commandment put me to death. Galatians 3:10-13 All who rely on works of the law are under a curse. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.” / Now it is clear that no one is justified before God by the law, because, “The righteous will live by faith.” / The law, however, is not based on faith; on the contrary, “The man who does these things will live by them.” … 1 Corinthians 15:56 The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. which was engraved in letters on stone, Exodus 31:18 When the LORD had finished speaking with Moses on Mount Sinai, He gave him the two tablets of the Testimony, tablets of stone inscribed by the finger of God. Deuteronomy 9:10 Then the LORD gave me the two stone tablets, inscribed by the finger of God with the exact words that the LORD spoke to you out of the fire on the mountain on the day of the assembly. Deuteronomy 10:1-4 At that time the LORD said to me, “Chisel out two stone tablets like the originals, come up to Me on the mountain, and make an ark of wood. / And I will write on the tablets the words that were on the first tablets, which you broke; and you are to place them in the ark.” / So I made an ark of acacia wood, chiseled out two stone tablets like the originals, and went up the mountain with the two tablets in my hands. … came with such glory Exodus 24:16-17 and the glory of the LORD settled on Mount Sinai. For six days the cloud covered it, and on the seventh day the LORD called to Moses from within the cloud. / And the sight of the glory of the LORD was like a consuming fire on the mountaintop in the eyes of the Israelites. Deuteronomy 5:24-25 and you said, “Behold, the LORD our God has shown us His glory and greatness, and we have heard His voice out of the fire. Today we have seen that a man can live even if God speaks with him. / But now, why should we die? For this great fire will consume us, and we will die, if we hear the voice of the LORD our God any longer. Exodus 19:16-19 On the third day, when morning came, there was thunder and lightning. A thick cloud was upon the mountain, and a very loud blast of the ram’s horn went out, so that all the people in the camp trembled. / Then Moses brought the people out of the camp to meet with God, and they stood at the foot of the mountain. / Mount Sinai was completely enveloped in smoke, because the LORD had descended on it in fire. And the smoke rose like the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mountain quaked violently. … that the Israelites could not gaze at the face of Moses Exodus 34:30-35 Aaron and all the Israelites looked at Moses, and behold, his face was radiant. And they were afraid to approach him. / But Moses called out to them; so Aaron and all the leaders of the congregation returned to him, and Moses spoke to them. / And after this all the Israelites came near, and Moses commanded them to do everything that the LORD had told him on Mount Sinai. … Deuteronomy 34:10-12 Since that time, no prophet has risen in Israel like Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face— / no prophet who did all the signs and wonders that the LORD sent Moses to do in the land of Egypt to Pharaoh and to all his officials and all his land, / and no prophet who performed all the mighty acts of power and awesome deeds that Moses did in the sight of all Israel. because of its fleeting glory, Hebrews 8:13 By speaking of a new covenant, He has made the first one obsolete; and what is obsolete and aging will soon disappear. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day. / For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison. / So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 1 Peter 1:24-25 For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, / but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you. Exodus 34:29-35 And when Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the Testimony in his hands, he was unaware that his face had become radiant from speaking with the LORD. / Aaron and all the Israelites looked at Moses, and behold, his face was radiant. And they were afraid to approach him. / But Moses called out to them; so Aaron and all the leaders of the congregation returned to him, and Moses spoke to them. … Hebrews 8:6-13 Now, however, Jesus has received a much more excellent ministry, just as the covenant He mediates is better and is founded on better promises. / For if that first covenant had been without fault, no place would have been sought for a second. / But God found fault with the people and said: “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah. … Treasury of Scripture But if the ministration of death, written and engraved in stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not steadfastly behold the face of Moses for the glory of his countenance; which glory was to be done away: the ministration. 2 Corinthians 3:6,9 Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life… Romans 7:10 And the commandment, which was ordained to life, I found to be unto death. written. 2 Corinthians 3:3 Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart. Exodus 24:12 And the LORD said unto Moses, Come up to me into the mount, and be there: and I will give thee tables of stone, and a law, and commandments which I have written; that thou mayest teach them. Exodus 31:18 And he gave unto Moses, when he had made an end of communing with him upon mount Sinai, two tables of testimony, tables of stone, written with the finger of God. was. Deuteronomy 4:8 And what nation is there so great, that hath statutes and judgments so righteous as all this law, which I set before you this day? Nehemiah 9:13 Thou camest down also upon mount Sinai, and spakest with them from heaven, and gavest them right judgments, and true laws, good statutes and commandments: Psalm 19:7,8 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple… that. Exodus 34:29-35 And it came to pass, when Moses came down from mount Sinai with the two tables of testimony in Moses' hand, when he came down from the mount, that Moses wist not that the skin of his face shone while he talked with him… Luke 9:29-31 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering… Acts 6:15 And all that sat in the council, looking stedfastly on him, saw his face as it had been the face of an angel. which. 2 Corinthians 3:10,11,14 For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth… Romans 10:4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth. 1 Corinthians 13:10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. Jump to Previous Brightness Carved Children Code Countenance Death Dispensation Engraved Engraven Eyes Face Fading Glorious Glory However Intently Israel Israelites Letters Ministration Moses Operation Passing Proclaims Recorded Service Splendor Steadfastly Steadily Stedfastly Stone Stones Turned Writing WrittenJump to Next Brightness Carved Children Code Countenance Death Dispensation Engraved Engraven Eyes Face Fading Glorious Glory However Intently Israel Israelites Letters Ministration Moses Operation Passing Proclaims Recorded Service Splendor Steadfastly Steadily Stedfastly Stone Stones Turned Writing Written2 Corinthians 3 1. Lest their false teachers should charge him with vain glory, 2. he shows the faith of the Corinthians to be a sufficient commendation of his ministry. 6. Whereupon entering a comparison between the ministers of the law and of the gospel, 12. he proves that his ministry is so far the more excellent, 17. as the gospel of life and liberty is more glorious than the law of condemnation. Now if the ministry of death This phrase refers to the Old Covenant, specifically the Mosaic Law, which is described as a "ministry of death" because it brought awareness of sin and its consequences, which is death (Romans 6:23). The law was unable to provide life or righteousness (Galatians 3:21). It served to highlight humanity's need for a savior, pointing to the necessity of Christ's redemptive work. which was engraved in letters on stone came with such glory that the Israelites could not gaze at the face of Moses because of its fleeting glory Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesA central figure in the Old Testament, Moses was the leader of the Israelites and the mediator of the Old Covenant. He received the Ten Commandments, which were engraved on stone tablets, from God on Mount Sinai. 2. The Israelites The chosen people of God in the Old Testament, who were led by Moses out of Egypt and through the wilderness. They witnessed the glory of God on Moses' face after he received the law. 3. The Ministry of Death Refers to the Old Covenant, specifically the Mosaic Law, which was written on stone tablets. It is called the "ministry of death" because it brought awareness of sin and condemnation without providing the power to overcome sin. 4. The Glory of God The visible manifestation of God's presence and majesty. In this context, it refers to the glory that shone on Moses' face after he received the law, which was so intense that the Israelites could not look at him directly. 5. Mount Sinai The mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments from God. It is a significant place in the history of Israel and the giving of the law. Teaching Points The Temporary Nature of the Old Covenant's GloryThe glory associated with the Old Covenant was temporary and fading, symbolized by the fading glory on Moses' face. This points to the need for a more permanent solution, which is found in the New Covenant through Christ. The Purpose of the Law The law serves to reveal sin and our need for a Savior. It is a "ministry of death" because it shows us our inability to achieve righteousness on our own, driving us to seek salvation through Jesus. The Superiority of the New Covenant The New Covenant, mediated by Christ, surpasses the Old Covenant in glory and effectiveness. It provides not only forgiveness of sins but also the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, empowering believers to live righteously. Reflecting God's Glory Today As believers, we are called to reflect God's glory in our lives. Unlike the fading glory of the Old Covenant, the glory we reflect through the Spirit is ever-increasing and transformative. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Corinthians 3:7?2. How does 2 Corinthians 3:7 contrast the old and new covenants' glory? 3. What does "ministry of death, engraved in letters on stone" signify? 4. How can believers reflect God's glory in daily life, as suggested here? 5. How does 2 Corinthians 3:7 connect with Exodus 34:29-35 about Moses' face? 6. What practical steps can we take to live under the new covenant's glory? 7. How does 2 Corinthians 3:7 contrast the old and new covenants? 8. What is the "ministry of death" mentioned in 2 Corinthians 3:7? 9. Why was the glory on Moses' face temporary according to 2 Corinthians 3:7? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 3? 11. What does God reveal about hidden secrets? 12. If Moses’ shining face in 2 Corinthians 3:7–8 symbolized divine glory, how can that be scientifically or historically validated, and does it conflict with natural laws? 13. Why does Michelangelo's Moses have horns? 14. How does Paul’s assertion in 2 Corinthians 3:10 that the old covenant’s glory “has no glory now” reconcile with the Old Testament’s constant emphasis on the law’s importance and enduring potency? What Does 2 Corinthians 3:7 Mean Now if the ministry of death• Paul calls the Old Covenant “the ministry of death” because the Law reveals sin and sentences the sinner to the just penalty of death (Romans 3:20; 6:23; 7:10–11). • The Law itself is “holy, righteous, and good” (Romans 7:12), yet its ministry is to expose guilt, not to impart life (Galatians 3:21–22). • By using “if,” Paul begins a greater-to-lesser argument: if even a covenant that ends in condemnation carried glory, the New Covenant must carry more. which was engraved in letters on stone • This pinpoints the Ten Commandments, literally chiseled by God onto tablets of stone (Exodus 31:18; 32:15–16). • Stone highlights permanence of God’s moral standards, but it also pictures coldness and externality—commandments outside of the heart (Jeremiah 31:33; 2 Corinthians 3:3). • The contrast Paul will draw is between fixed letters on stone and the living Spirit writing on human hearts. came with such glory that the Israelites could not gaze at the face of Moses • When Moses descended from Sinai, “the skin of his face shone because he had been speaking with the LORD” (Exodus 34:29–30). • The radiance confirmed that even a covenant that condemned still originated from the glorious presence of God (Psalm 19:7-9). • The Israelites’ inability to look steadily at Moses underscores humanity’s distance from God under the Law (Exodus 20:18-19; Hebrews 12:18-21). because of its fleeting glory • Moses’ glow faded, so he covered his face to keep Israel from watching the glory diminish (Exodus 34:33-35). • The temporary nature of that brightness symbolizes the temporary role of the Old Covenant, now “passing away” (2 Corinthians 3:11; Hebrews 8:13). • Paul is preparing to reveal the surpassing, permanent glory that belongs to the Spirit-empowered New Covenant (2 Corinthians 3:18). summary 2 Corinthians 3:7 teaches that the Law—though holy—served a “ministry of death,” exposing sin and pronouncing judgment. Even so, it was delivered with unmistakable divine glory, evidenced by Moses’ shining face. Yet that glory was transient, signaling the Old Covenant’s limited, preparatory role. If a covenant that could only condemn arrived in such splendor, the New Covenant, which grants righteousness and life through the Spirit, must be infinitely more glorious. (7) But if the ministration of death, written and engraven in stones, was glorious.--More accurately, engraved in a writing (i.e., in a written formula) upon stones. The word for "writing" is the same as the "letter" of the preceding verse, and the whole might, perhaps, be best translated, if the ministration of death in the letter, engraved upon stones, was glorious. The English version, by using the two participles, creates a false antithesis between "written" and "engraved," and misses the sequence of thought indicated by the continued use of the word for "letter" or "writing." For "was glorious," more accurately, came into being with glory. The thoughts of the Apostle have travelled to the record of the circumstances connected with the giving of the Law as the foundation of the first covenant, and of them he proceeds to speak fully. We can almost picture him to ourselves as taking up his LXX. version of the Law, and reproducing its very words and thoughts.So that the children of Israel could not stedfastly behold . . .--The narrative in Exodus 34:29-35 records that when Moses came down from the mount with the second tables of stone, "the skin of his face shone," and the "people were afraid to draw nigh unto him." The English version--that "till Moses had done speaking with them he put a vail on his face," and that "when he went in before the Lord he took it off until he came out"--suggests the thought that he appeared to the people, after the first manifestation of the unconscious glory, as a veiled prophet. It is doubtful, however, whether this is the natural meaning of the Hebrew, and Exodus 34:35 repeats the statement that the Israelites saw the glory. The LXX., Vulgate, and most modern versions give, "When he ceased speaking he put a veil on his face." They saw the brightness, they shrank from it in awe, they were not allowed to watch it to the end and gaze on its disappearance. This was the sequence of facts that St. Paul had in his thoughts, and which he certainly found in the LXX.; and it is of this, accordingly, that he speaks. The children of Israel could not bear to look on the glory, even though it was perishing and evanescent. The English rendering, "which glory was to be done away," reads into the participle a gerundial force that does not properly belong to it; and it may be noted that it is the first of the great English versions that does so, the others giving, "which is made void," or "which is done away." It would be better expressed, perhaps, by, which was in the act of passing away. The Greek word is the same as that on which our translators have rung so many changes in 1Corinthians 13:8-11. It was a favourite word with St. Paul at this period of his life, occurring twenty-two times in 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, and Romans, and three times only in his other Epistles. It may be noted that the Vulgate rendering of Exodus 34:29, "ignorabat quod cornuta esset facies ejus" ("he knew not that his face was horned"), has given rise to the representations of Moses with horns, or rays of light taking the place of horns, as in Michael Angelo's statue in the church of San Pietro in Vincoli at Rome, and pictorial representations generally. Verse 7. - The ministration of death. The ministration, that is, of the Law, of "the letter which killeth." St. Paul here begins one of the arguments a minori ad majus which are the very basis of the Epistle to the Hebrews. Written and engraven in stones; literally, engraved in letters on stones (Exodus 31:18). The reference shows that, in speaking of "the letter," St. Paul was only thinking of the Mosaic Law, and indeed specifically of the Decalogue. Was glorious; literally, occurred in glory, or, proved itself glorious. In itself the Law was "holy, just, and good" (Romans 7:12), and given "at the disposition of angels" (Acts 7:53); and its transitory glory was illustrated by the lustre which the face of Moses caught by reflection from his intercourse with God (Exodus 24:16). Could not steadfastly behold the face of Moses (Exodus 34:29, 30). St. Paul has been led quite incidentally into this digression in the course of defending himself by describing the nature of his ministry; but it bore very definitely on his general purpose, because his chief opponents were Judaists, whose one aim it was to bind upon the Church the yoke of Mosaism. That they could not "behold" the face of Moses is the hagadah, or traditional legend, derived from Exodus 34:30, which says that "they were afraid to draw nigh to him. The reader may recall the beautiful lines of Cardinal Newman-"Lord l grant me this abiding grace - Greek Nowδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. if Εἰ (Ei) Conjunction Strong's 1487: If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. ministry διακονία (diakonia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 1248: Waiting at table; in a wider sense: service, ministration. From diakonos; attendance; figuratively aid, service. of death, θανάτου (thanatou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2288: Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death. which was engraved ἐντετυπωμένη (entetypōmenē) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 1795: To engrave, imprint. From en and a derivative of tupos; to enstamp, i.e. Engrave. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. letters γράμμασιν (grammasin) Noun - Dative Neuter Plural Strong's 1121: From grapho; a writing, i.e. A letter, note, epistle, book, etc. plural learning. on stone, λίθοις (lithois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3037: A stone; met: of Jesus as the chief stone in a building. Apparently a primary word; a stone. came ἐγενήθη (egenēthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. with ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. {such} glory δόξῃ (doxē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 1391: From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. that ὥστε (hōste) Conjunction Strong's 5620: So that, therefore, so then, so as to. From hos and te; so too, i.e. Thus therefore. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Israelites Ἰσραὴλ (Israēl) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2474: Of Hebrew origin; Israel, the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants. could δύνασθαι (dynasthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive Strong's 1410: (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible. not μὴ (mē) Adverb Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. gaze ἀτενίσαι (atenisai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 816: To direct my gaze, look steadily. From a compound of a and teino; to gaze intently. at εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. face πρόσωπον (prosōpon) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 4383: From pros and ops; the front, i.e. The countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person. of Moses Μωϋσέως (Mōuseōs) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3475: Or Moses, or Mouses of Hebrew origin; Moseus, Moses, or Mouses, the Hebrew lawgiver. because of διὰ (dia) Preposition Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. [its] προσώπου (prosōpou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 4383: From pros and ops; the front, i.e. The countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person. fleeting καταργουμένην (katargoumenēn) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2673: From kata and argeo; to be entirely idle, literally or figuratively. glory, δόξαν (doxan) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1391: From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. Links 2 Corinthians 3:7 NIV2 Corinthians 3:7 NLT 2 Corinthians 3:7 ESV 2 Corinthians 3:7 NASB 2 Corinthians 3:7 KJV 2 Corinthians 3:7 BibleApps.com 2 Corinthians 3:7 Biblia Paralela 2 Corinthians 3:7 Chinese Bible 2 Corinthians 3:7 French Bible 2 Corinthians 3:7 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 3:7 But if the service of death written (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) |
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