2 Corinthians 10:4
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©GreekStrong'sOrigin
for the weaponsὅπλα
(opla)
3696: a tool, implement, weapona prim. word
of our warfareστρατείας
(strateias)
4752: a campaign, expedition, hence warfarefrom strateuó
are not of the flesh,σαρκικὰ
(sarkika)
4559: pertaining to the flesh, carnalfrom sarx
but divinelyθεῷ
(theō)
2316: God, a godof uncertain origin
powerfulδυνατὰ
(dunata)
1415: strong, mighty, powerfulfrom dunamai
for the destructionκαθαίρεσιν
(kathairesin)
2506: a pulling downfrom kathaireó
of fortresses.ὀχυρωμάτων
(ochurōmatōn)
3794: a stronghold, fortressfrom ochuroó (to fortify)


















KJV Lexicon
τα  definite article - nominative plural neuter
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
γαρ  conjunction
gar  gar:  assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
οπλα  noun - nominative plural neuter
hoplon  hop'-lon:  an implement or utensil or tool (literally or figuratively, especially, offensive for war) -- armour, instrument, weapon.
της  definite article - genitive singular feminine
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
στρατειας  noun - genitive singular feminine
strateia  strat-i'-ah:  military service, i.e. (figuratively) the apostolic career (as one of hardship and danger) -- warfare.
ημων  personal pronoun - first person genitive plural
hemon  hay-mone':  of (or from) us -- our (company), us, we.
ου  particle - nominative
ou  oo:  no or not -- + long, nay, neither, never, no (man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but.
σαρκικα  adjective - nominative plural neuter
sarkikos  sar-kee-kos':  pertaining to flesh, i.e. (by extension) bodily, temporal, or (by implication) animal, unregenerate -- carnal, fleshly.
αλλα  conjunction
alla  al-lah':  other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) -- and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
δυνατα  adjective - nominative plural neuter
dunatos  doo-nat-os':  powerful or capable; neuter possible -- able, could, (that is) mighty (man), possible, power, strong.
τω  definite article - dative singular masculine
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
θεω  noun - dative singular masculine
theos  theh'-os:  a deity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very -- exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
προς  preposition
pros  pros:  a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward
καθαιρεσιν  noun - accusative singular feminine
kathairesis  kath-ah'-ee-res-is:  demolition; figuratively, extinction -- destruction, pulling down.
οχυρωματων  noun - genitive plural neuter
ochuroma  okh-oo'-ro-mah:  a castle (figuratively, argument) -- stronghold.
Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses.

King James Bible
(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)

Holman Christian Standard Bible
since the weapons of our warfare are not worldly, but are powerful through God for the demolition of strongholds. We demolish arguments

International Standard Version
For the weapons of our warfare are not those of the world. Instead, they have the power of God to demolish fortresses. We tear down arguments

NET Bible
for the weapons of our warfare are not human weapons, but are made powerful by God for tearing down strongholds. We tear down arguments

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
The weapons of our warfare are not according to the flesh, but of the power of God, and by it we subdue rebellious fortresses,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The weapons we use in our fight are not made by humans. Rather, they are powerful weapons from God. With them we destroy people's defenses, that is, their arguments

King James 2000 Bible
(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds;)
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