2 Corinthians 12:7
And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.
And least I should bee exalted aboue measure through the abundance of the reuelations, there was giuen to me a *thorne in the flesh, the messenger of Sathan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted aboue measure.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceSee Ezek. 18.24.
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- Numbers 33:55Rank 1 from verse 7
55But if ye will not drive out the inhabitants of the land from before you; then it shall come to pass, that those which ye let remain of them shall be pricks in your eyes, and thorns in your sides, and shall vex you in the land wherein ye dwell.
55But if ye will not driue out the inhabitants of the land from before you, then it shall come to passe that those which ye let remaine of them, shall be *prickes in your eyes, and thornes in your sides, and shal vexe you in the land wherein ye dwell.
- Judges 2:3Rank 2 from verse 7
3Wherefore I also said, I will not drive them out from before you; but they shall be as thorns in your sides, and their gods shall be a snare unto you.
3Wherefore I also said, I will not driue them out from before you: but they shalbe *as thornes in your sides, and their gods shalbe a *snare vnto you.
- 2 Chronicles 32:25–26Rank 3 from verse 7
25But Hezekiah rendered not again according to the benefit done unto him; for his heart was lifted up: therefore there was wrath upon him, and upon Judah and Jerusalem.
26Notwithstanding Hezekiah humbled himself for the pride of his heart, both he and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that the wrath of the Lord came not upon them in the days of Hezekiah.
25But Hezekiah rendred not againe, according to the benefit done vnto him: for his heart was lifted vp, therefore there was wrath vpon him, and vpon Iudah and Ierusalem.
26Notwithstanding, Hezekiah humbled himselfe for †the pride of his heart, ( both hee and the inhabitants of Ierusalem) so that the wrath of the LORD came not vpon them in the dayes of Hezekiah.
- 1 Corinthians 5:5Rank 4 from verse 7
- Galatians 4:13Rank 5 from verse 7
- Genesis 32:31Rank 6 from verse 7
- 1 Timothy 3:6Rank 7 from verse 7
- Daniel 5:20Rank 8 from verse 7
- 2 Chronicles 26:16Rank 9 from verse 7
16¶ But when he was strong, his heart was lifted up to his destruction: for he transgressed against the Lord his God, and went into the temple of the Lord to burn incense upon the altar of incense.
16¶ But when he was strong, his heart was lifted vp to his destruction: for he transgressed against the LORD his God, and went into the temple of the LORD, to burne incense vpon the altar of incense.
- Deuteronomy 8:14Rank 10 from verse 7
- 2 Chronicles 32:31Rank 12 from verse 7
31¶ Howbeit in the business of the ambassadors of the princes of Babylon, who sent unto him to inquire of the wonder that was done in the land, God left him, to try him, that he might know all that was in his heart.
31¶ Howbeit, in the businesse of the †Embassadours of the Princes of Babylon, who *sent vnto him to enquire of the wonder that was done in the land, God left him, to try him, that he might know all that was in his heart.
- Genesis 32:25Rank 13 from verse 7
25And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob’s thigh was out of joint, as he wrestled with him.
25And when he saw, that he preuailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh: and the hollow of Iacobs thigh was out of ioynt, as hee wrestled with him.
- 1 Corinthians 4:11Rank 14 from verse 7
- 2 Corinthians 10:5Rank 15 from verse 7
5Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
5Casting down ‖imaginations, and euery high thing that exalteth it selfe against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captiuitie euery thought to the obedience of Christ:
- 2 Corinthians 11:20Rank 16 from verse 7
- Deuteronomy 17:20Rank 17 from verse 7
20That his heart be not lifted up above his brethren, and that he turn not aside from the commandment, to the right hand, or to the left: to the end that he may prolong his days in his kingdom, he, and his children, in the midst of Israel.
20That his heart bee not lifted vp aboue his brethren, and that hee turne not aside from the Commandement, to the right hand, or to the left: to the end that hee may prolong his dayes in his kingdome, hee, and his children in the midst of Israel.
- Ezekiel 28:24Rank 18 from verse 7
24¶ And there shall be no more a pricking brier unto the house of Israel, nor any grieving thorn of all that are round about them, that despised them; and they shall know that I am the Lord God.
24¶ And there shall be no more a pricking briar vnto the house of Israel, nor any grieuing thorne of all that are round about them that despised them, and they shal know that I am the LORD God.
- Luke 13:16Rank 19 from verse 7
16And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?
16And ought not this woman being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, loe these eighteene yeeres, be loosed from this bond on the Sabbath day?
- Matthew 26:67Rank 20 from verse 7
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2 Corinthians 12:7
For fear that, to prevent the possibility that, or so that an undesired or warned-of result may not occur.
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A verb expressing duty, propriety, expectation, intention, purpose, condition, appointed outcome, or a future event viewed from another time or statement.
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Raised, lifted up, set on high, promoted, honoured, magnified, praised, or increased in position, power, safety, expression, or estimation.
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Sense 1: A standard or instrument for determining amount or size; an amount so determined. Sense 2: To determine, allot, or proportion.
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From one side or end to another; by means of; throughout; or because of.
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A great or plentiful quantity, measure, or fullness.
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revelations
Divine disclosures of what was hidden.
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Bestowed, granted, delivered, or appointed.
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Sense 1: A sharp spine or prickle. Sense 2: A thorn-bearing plant and a figure of something that pricks, obstructs, or grieves.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Sense 1: The soft substance of the body. Sense 2: The body, human nature, kindred, or mankind.
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One sent to bear a message, notice, command, or errand.
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The adversary; the devil who opposes God and accuses or tempts.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616 · Webster 1828
1. Strike repeatedly. 2. Afflict repeatedly as with blows.
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6For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me.
6For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a foole: for I will say the trueth. But now I forbeare, lest any man should thinke of me aboue that which hee seeth me to bee, or that hee heareth of me:
7And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.
7And least I should bee exalted aboue measure through the abundance of the reuelations, there was giuen to me a *thorne in the flesh, the messenger of Sathan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted aboue measure.
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8For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from mee.