2 Peter 1:3

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Ὡς πάντα ἡμῖν τῆς θείας δυνάμεως αὐτοῦ τὰ πρὸς ζωὴν καὶ εὐσέβειαν δεδωρημένης, διὰ τῆς ἐπιγνώσεως τοῦ καλέσαντος ἡμᾶς διὰ δόξης καὶ ἀρετῆς:

Transliteration

As all to us of the theias dynameos of him the things pros zōēn and eusebeian having granted, through the epignōseōs of the one having called us through doxēs and aretēs:

Grammar Details

• *theias*: genitive, feminine, singular - divine
• *dynameos*: genitive, feminine, singular - power/ability
• *pros*: preposition + accusative - toward/pertaining to
• *zōēn*: accusative, feminine, singular - life
• *eusebeian*: accusative, feminine, singular - godliness/piety
• δεδωρημένης: perfect middle/passive participle, genitive, feminine, singular - 'having granted/given'
• *epignōseōs*: genitive, feminine, singular - full knowledge
• καλέσαντος: aorist active participle, genitive, masculine, singular - 'having called'
• *doxēs*: genitive, feminine, singular - glory
• *aretēs*: genitive, feminine, singular - virtue/excellence

Word Meanings

• *theias*: divine/godlike
• *dynameos*: power/strength/ability/might
• *zōēn*: life/existence
• *eusebeian*: godliness/piety/reverence
• *epignōseōs*: full knowledge/precise knowledge/complete understanding
• *doxēs*: glory/splendor/magnificence
• *aretēs*: virtue/moral excellence/goodness

Referenced Verses

• 1 Pet 5:10 : 10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
• 1 Pet 2:21 : 21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
• 2 Tim 1:9 : 9 Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
• Rom 8:28-30 : 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.
• Eph 1:19-21 : 19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, 20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, 21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:
• 1 Thess 2:12 : 12 {G2532} That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.
• 2 Thess 2:14 : 14 Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
• 1 Thess 4:7 : 7 For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.
• Eph 4:1 : 1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
• Ps 84:11 : 11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give{H8799)} grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold{H8799)} from them that walk{H8802)} uprightly.
• 1 Cor 3:21-23 : 21 Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours; 22 Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours; 23 And ye are Christ's; and Christ is God's.
• 2 Cor 12:9 : 9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
• 2 Pet 1:2 : 2 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,
• 1 Pet 3:9 : 9 Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
• 1 Pet 1:15 : 15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;
• 1 Pet 2:9 : 9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
• Matt 28:18 : 18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
• John 17:2-3 : 2 As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. 3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.
• Rom 8:32 : 32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?
• Rom 9:24 : 24 {G3739} Even us, whom he hath called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles?
• 1 Cor 1:9 : 9 God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
• Phil 4:8 : 8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
• Col 1:16 : 16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
• Eph 4:4 : 4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;
• 1 Tim 4:8 : 8 For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable{(G5624)} unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
• Heb 1:3 : 3 Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
• 1 Pet 1:5 : 5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
• 2 Pet 1:5 : 5 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;
• Ruth 3:11 : 11 And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman.