2 Corinthians 10:9

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

that I may not seem as if I would terrify you by my letters.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Ἵνα μὴ δόξω ὡς ἂν ἐκφοβεῖν ὑμᾶς διὰ τῶν ἐπιστολῶν.

Transliteration

So that Hina not mē I might doxō as hōs an ekphobein you humas through dia the tōn epistolōn.

Grammar Details

*Hina*: conjunction - so that/in order that
*mē*: negative particle - not
*doxō*: aorist active subjunctive, 1st person singular - I might seem/appear
*hōs*: comparative particle - as/like
*an*: modal particle - would/might (adds contingency)
*ekphobein*: present active infinitive - to frighten/terrify
*humas*: accusative, plural personal pronoun - you
*dia*: preposition + genitive - through/by means of
*tōn*: genitive, feminine, plural article - the
*epistolōn*: genitive, feminine, plural - letters/epistles

Word Meanings

*doxō*: I might seem/appear/be thought
*ekphobein*: to frighten/terrify/intimidate
*epistolōn*: letters/epistles/written communications

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Referenced Verses

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1 Cor 4:19-21 : 19 But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will; and I will know, not the word of them that are puffed up, but the power. 20 For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power. 21 What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love and a spirit of gentleness?
2 Cor 10:10 : 10 For, His letters, they say, are weighty and strong; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech of no account.

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