1 Timothy 1:20

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan so that they may be taught not to blaspheme.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Ὧν ἐστιν Ὑμέναιος καὶ Ἀλέξανδρος· οὓς παρέδωκα τῷ Σατανᾷ, ἵνα παιδευθῶσιν μὴ βλασφημεῖν.

Transliteration

Of whom estin Hymenaios and Alexandros; whom I paredōka to the Satana, so that they might paideuthōsin not blasphēmein.

Grammar Details

• *Hōn*: genitive, masculine, plural, relative pronoun - of whom (referring to those who shipwrecked)
• *estin*: present active indicative, 3rd person singular - is
• *Hymenaios kai Alexandros*: nominative, masculine, singular - subject
• *hous*: accusative, masculine, plural, relative pronoun - whom
• *paredōka*: aorist active indicative, 1st person singular - I handed over/delivered
• *tō Satana*: dative, masculine, singular - indirect object with article
• *hina*: subordinating conjunction - so that/in order that
• *paideuthōsin*: aorist passive subjunctive, 3rd person plural - they might be taught/disciplined
• *mē*: negative particle - not
• *blasphēmein*: present active infinitive - to blaspheme

Word Meanings

• *estin*: is/exists
• *paredōka*: handed over/delivered/surrendered
• *Satana*: Satan/Adversary
• *paideuthōsin*: might be taught/might be disciplined/might be trained
• *blasphēmein*: to blaspheme/to slander/to speak evil

Other Translations

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.

• KJV1611 – Modern English

  Of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I delivered to Satan that they may learn not to blaspheme.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  of whom{G3739} is{G2076} Hymenaeus{G5211} and{G2532} Alexander;{G223} whom{G3739} I delivered{G3860} unto Satan,{G4567} that{G2443} they might be taught{G3811} not{G3361} to blaspheme.{G987}

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  Of whom{G3739} is{G2076}{(G5748)} Hymenaeus{G5211} and{G2532} Alexander{G223}; whom{G3739} I have delivered{G3860}{(G5656)} unto Satan{G4567}, that{G2443} they may learn{G3811}{(G5686)} not{G3361} to blaspheme{G987}{(G5721)}.

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  Of whose nombre is Himeneus and Alexander which I have delivered vnto Satan yt they myght be taught not to blaspheme

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  of whose nombre is Hymeneos and Alexander, whom I haue delyuered vnto Sathan, that they might be taught, nomore to blaspheme.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  Of whom is Hymeneus, and Alexander, whom I haue deliuered vnto Satan, that they might learne not to blaspheme.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  Of whom is Hymeneus and Alexander, whom I haue delyuered vnto Satan, that they maye learne not to blaspheme.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I delivered to Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I did deliver to the Adversary, that they might be instructed not to speak evil.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I delivered unto Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I delivered unto Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  Such are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have given up to Satan, so that they may say no more evil words against God.

• World English Bible (2000)

  of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I delivered to Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.

Referenced Verses

• 1 Cor 5:4-5 : 4 In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when you are gathered together, and my spirit is with you, along with the power of our Lord Jesus, 5 hand this man over to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved on the day of the Lord.
• 1 Cor 11:32 : 32 Nevertheless, when we are judged by the Lord, we are disciplined so that we may not be condemned with the world.
• 2 Tim 2:17 : 17 Their teaching will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
• 2 Thess 3:15 : 15 Yet do not regard them as an enemy, but warn them as a brother or sister.
• 2 Tim 2:14 : 14 Keep reminding them of these things, and solemnly warn them before God not to quarrel about words. Such arguments are useless and lead to the ruin of those who listen.
• Acts 13:45 : 45 But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy. They began to contradict what Paul was saying and heaped abuse on him.
• Acts 19:33 : 33 The Jews pushed Alexander to the front, and some of the crowd gave instructions to him. Alexander motioned with his hand and wanted to make a defense to the assembly.
• 2 Cor 10:6 : 6 And we are ready to punish every act of disobedience, once your obedience is complete.
• 2 Cor 13:10 : 10 This is why I write these things while absent, so that when I come, I may not have to be harsh in my use of the authority that the Lord gave me for building you up, not tearing you down.
• 2 Tim 3:2 : 2 People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, and unholy.
• Rev 3:19 : 19 Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent.
• Rev 13:1 : 1 Then I saw a beast rising out of the sea. It had seven heads and ten horns, and on its horns were ten crowns, and on its heads were names of blasphemy.
• Rev 13:5-6 : 5 The beast was given a mouth to speak arrogant words and blasphemies, and it was given authority to act for forty-two months. 6 It opened its mouth to blaspheme against God, to slander His name, His dwelling, and those who dwell in heaven.
• Matt 18:17 : 17 If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, treat him as you would a pagan or a tax collector.