NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon τας definite article - accusative plural feminineho ho: the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc. δε conjunction de deh: but, and, etc. -- also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English). βεβηλους adjective - accusative plural feminine bebelos beb'-ay-los: accessible (as by crossing the door-way), i.e. (by implication, of Jewish notions) heathenish, wicked -- profane (person). κενοφωνιας noun - accusative plural feminine kenophonia ken-of-o-nee'-ah: empty sounding, i.e. fruitless discussion -- vain. περιιστασο verb - present middle imperative - second person singular periistemi per-ee-is'-tay-mee: to stand all around, i.e. (near) to be a bystander, or (aloof) to keep away from -- avoid, shun, stand by (round about). επι preposition epi ep-ee': meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc. πλειον adjective - accusative singular neuter - comparative or contracted pleion pli-own: more in quantity, number, or quality; also (in plural) the major portion γαρ conjunction gar gar: assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles) προκοψουσιν verb - future active indicative - third person prokopto prok-op'-to: to drive forward (as if by beating), i.e. (figuratively and intransitively) to advance (in amount, to grow; in time, to be well along) -- increase, proceed, profit, be far spent, wax. ασεβειας noun - genitive singular feminine asebeia as-eb'-i-ah: impiety, i.e. (by implication) wickedness -- ungodly(-liness). Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible But avoid worldly and empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness, King James Bible But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. Holman Christian Standard Bible But avoid irreverent, empty speech, for this will produce an even greater measure of godlessness. International Standard Version However, avoid pointless discussions. For people will become more and more ungodly, NET Bible But avoid profane chatter, because those occupied with it will stray further and further into ungodliness, Aramaic Bible in Plain English And avoid empty words in which there is no benefit, for they will all the more add to the wickedness of those who converse in them, GOD'S WORD® Translation Avoid pointless discussions. People who [pay attention to these pointless discussions] will become more ungodly, King James 2000 Bible But shun profane and vain utterances: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. Links 2 Timothy 2:162 Timothy 2:16 NIV 2 Timothy 2:16 NLT 2 Timothy 2:16 ESV 2 Timothy 2:16 NASB 2 Timothy 2:16 KJV |
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