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2 Corinthians 3:15–18

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2 Corinthians 3:15

15But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is upon their heart.

2 Corinthians 3:16

16Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away.

2 Corinthians 3:17

17Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.

2 Corinthians 3:18

18But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

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DEFINED WORDS

2 Corinthians 3:15

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

day

The period of light between morning and evening; a complete daily cycle; or a specified time, age, or season, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

read

To utter or pronounce written or printed words, letters or characters in the proper order; to repeat the names or utter the sounds customarily annexed to words, letters or characters.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

heart

The bodily organ; more often in Scripture, the inward person—the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character—according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

DEFINED WORDS

2 Corinthians 3:16

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

turn

To change direction, position, condition, purpose, or allegiance; to cause such a change.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

Lord

A title of authority applied here to God, Christ, or a male master or ruler, according to the verse.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

taken

Received, seized, carried, accepted, captured, chosen, or laid hold of, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

2 Corinthians 3:17

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

Lord

A title of authority applied here to God, Christ, or a male master or ruler, according to the verse.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

2 Corinthians 3:18

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

open

Unclosed, uncovered, or manifest; as a verb, to uncover, reveal, or explain.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

beholding

Fixing the eyes upon; looking on; seeing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

glory

Splendour, honour, praise, majesty, or a ground of rejoicing or boasting.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

Lord

A title of authority applied here to God, Christ, or a male master or ruler, according to the verse.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

image

A likeness, representation, or visible form; often an idol when made or used as an object of worship.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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From verse 15

  1. Acts 13:27–29
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From verse 16

  1. Exodus 34:34
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  2. Isaiah 25:7
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  3. Isaiah 29:18
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  4. John 6:45–46
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  5. Jeremiah 31:34
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From verse 17

  1. Romans 8:2
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  2. John 8:32
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  3. Galatians 5:13
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  4. Galatians 4:6
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  5. Galatians 5:1
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From verse 18

  1. 2 Corinthians 4:6
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  2. Ephesians 4:22–24
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  3. Romans 12:2
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  4. 2 Corinthians 4:4
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  5. 1 Corinthians 13:12
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