2 Corinthians 5:2–5
For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:
For in this we grone earnestly, desiring to be clothed vpō with our house, which is from heauen.
If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked.
If so be that being clothed we shal not be found naked.
For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life.
For, we that are in this tabernacle, doe grone, being burdened, not for that wee would bee vnclothed, but clothed vpon, that mortalitie might bee swallowed vp of life.
Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit.
Now he y t hath wrought vs for the selfe same thing, is God, who also hath giuen vnto vs the earnest of the spirit.
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From verse 2
- Romans 8:23Rank 1 from verse 2
23And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.
23And not only they, but our selues also which haue the first fruites of the spirit, euen we our selues groane within our selues, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the *redemption of our body.
- 1 Corinthians 15:53–54Rank 2 from verse 2
53For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
54So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
53For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortall must put on immortalitie.
54So when this corruptible shall haue put on incorruption, & this mortall shall haue put on immortality, then shall be brought to passe the saying that is written, *Death is swallowed vp in victorie.
- 2 Corinthians 5:3–4Rank 3 from verse 2
3If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked.
4For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life.
3If so be that being clothed we shal not be found naked.
4For, we that are in this tabernacle, doe grone, being burdened, not for that wee would bee vnclothed, but clothed vpon, that mortalitie might bee swallowed vp of life.
- Philippians 1:23Rank 4 from verse 2
- Romans 7:24Rank 5 from verse 2
- 1 Peter 1:6–7Rank 6 from verse 2
6Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:
7That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
6Wherin ye greatly reioyce, though now for a season (if neede bee) yee are in heauinesse through manifolde temptations:
7That the triall of your faith, being much more precious then of golde that perisheth, though it bee tryed with fire, might be found vnto praise, and honor, and glory, at the appearing of Iesus Christ:
From verse 3
- Genesis 3:7–11Rank 1 from verse 3
7And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons.
8And they heard the voice of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God amongst the trees of the garden.
9And the Lord God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou?
10And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.
11And he said, Who told thee that thou wast naked? Hast thou eaten of the tree, whereof I commanded thee that thou shouldest not eat?
7And the eyes of them both were opened, & they knew that they were naked, and they sewed figge leaues together, and made themselues ‖aprons.
8And they heard the voyce of the LORD God, walking in the garden in the †coole of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselues from the presence of the LORD God, amongst the trees of the garden.
9And the LORD God called vnto Adam, and said vnto him, Where art thou?
10And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden: and I was afraid, because I was naked, and I hid my selfe.
11And he said, Who told thee, that thou wast naked? Hast thou eaten of the tree, whereof I commanded thee, that thou shouldest not eate?
- Revelation 16:15Rank 2 from verse 3
- Revelation 3:18Rank 3 from verse 3
18I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.
18I counsell thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest bee rich, and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakednesse doe not appeare, and anoint thine eyes with eye salue, that thou mayest see.
- Exodus 32:25Rank 4 from verse 3
From verse 4
- 1 Corinthians 15:53–54Rank 1 from verse 4
53For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
54So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
53For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortall must put on immortalitie.
54So when this corruptible shall haue put on incorruption, & this mortall shall haue put on immortality, then shall be brought to passe the saying that is written, *Death is swallowed vp in victorie.
- 2 Corinthians 5:2Rank 2 from verse 4
- Isaiah 25:8Rank 3 from verse 4
8He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the Lord hath spoken it.
8**He will swallow vp death in victorie, and the LORD God wil wipe away teares from off al faces, and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath spoken it.
- 2 Peter 1:13Rank 4 from verse 4
From verse 5
- 2 Corinthians 1:22Rank 1 from verse 5
- Ephesians 1:13–14Rank 2 from verse 5
13In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
14Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
13In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of trueth, the Gospel of your saluation: in whom also after that yee beleeued, yee were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
14Which is the earnest of our inheritance, vntill the redemption of the purchased possession, vnto the praise of his glorie.
- Romans 8:23Rank 3 from verse 5
23And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.
23And not only they, but our selues also which haue the first fruites of the spirit, euen we our selues groane within our selues, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the *redemption of our body.
- Ephesians 4:30Rank 4 from verse 5
- 1 John 3:24Rank 5 from verse 5
24And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.
24And hee that keepeth his commandements dwelleth in him, and hee in him: and hereby wee know that hee abideth in vs, by the spirit which hee hath giuen vs.
- 2 Corinthians 4:17Rank 6 from verse 5
- Ephesians 2:10Rank 7 from verse 5
- Isaiah 29:23Rank 8 from verse 5
23But when he seeth his children, the work of mine hands, in the midst of him, they shall sanctify my name, and sanctify the Holy One of Jacob, and shall fear the God of Israel.
23But when hee seeth his children the worke of mine hands in the midst of him, they shall sanctifie my Name, and sanctifie the Holy One of Iacob, and shall feare the God of Israel.
- Isaiah 61:3Rank 9 from verse 5
3To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.
3To appoint vnto them that mourne in Zion, to giue vnto them beautie for ashes, the oyle of ioy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heauinesse, that they might be called trees of righteousnesse, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.
- Numbers 13:23–27Rank 10 from verse 5
23And they came unto the brook of Eshcol, and cut down from thence a branch with one cluster of grapes, and they bare it between two upon a staff; and they brought of the pomegranates, and of the figs.
24The place was called the brook Eshcol, because of the cluster of grapes which the children of Israel cut down from thence.
25And they returned from searching of the land after forty days.
26¶ And they went and came to Moses, and to Aaron, and to all the congregation of the children of Israel, unto the wilderness of Paran, to Kadesh; and brought back word unto them, and unto all the congregation, and shewed them the fruit of the land.
27And they told him, and said, We came unto the land whither thou sentest us, and surely it floweth with milk and honey; and this is the fruit of it.
23*And they came vnto the ‖brooke of Eshcol, and cut downe from thence a branch with one cluster of grapes, and they bare it betweene two vpon a staffe, and they brought of the pomegranates and of the figs.
24The place was called the ‖brooke †Eshcol, because of the cluster of grapes which the children of Israel cut downe from thence.
25And they returned from searching of the land after fourty dayes.
26¶ And they went and came to Moses, and to Aaron, and to all the Congregation of the children of Israel vnto the wildernesse of Paran, to Kadesh, and brought backe word vnto them, and vnto all the Congregation, and shewed them the fruit of the land.
27And they told him, and said, We came vnto the land whither thou sentest vs, & surely it floweth with *milke and honie; and this is the fruit of it.
- Isaiah 60:21Rank 11 from verse 5
21Thy people also shall be all righteous: they shall inherit the land for ever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified.
21Thy people also shall be all righteous: they shal inherit the land for euer, the branch of my planting, the worke of my hands, that I may be glorified.
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2 Corinthians 5:2
1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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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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To utter or inwardly bear a deep sound or expression of pain, oppression, burden, sorrow, or earnest longing.
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Seriously, eagerly, sincerely, or with intense effort.
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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of desire, meaning to wish for, long for, request, or take pleasure in.
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1. Dressed or covered with garments or another material covering. 2. Figuratively, furnished, arrayed, or characterized with a stated condition or quality.
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1. Marks the person, place, thing, or basis to which something is related: on or onto; above or over; toward or against as the target of action, speech, thought, attention, or force; resting on, assigned to, or affecting as a state, gift, burden, duty, guilt, or judgment; supported by or based on; or one placed, added, or repeated on or after another. 2. With a stated time or occasion, or a preceding event, at that time or point, or at or after that event: on, at, when, then, or following it.
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Sense 1: A building or dwelling. Sense 2: The people of a household or family. Sense 3: A lineage or family line. Sense 4: As a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.
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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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Sense 1: The firmament or expanse above the earth, including the sky and the region of the sun, moon, stars, clouds, rain, and flying creatures. Sense 2: The realm above spoken of as God's throne and dwelling place, and as the place of angels, heavenly beings, and the righteous. Sense 3: By metonymy, God, heavenly authority or source, or those who dwell there.
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DEFINED WORDS
2 Corinthians 5:3
1. Dressed or covered with garments or another material covering. 2. Figuratively, furnished, arrayed, or characterized with a stated condition or quality.
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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
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1. Discovered or obtained. 2. Established or founded.
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Sense 1: Wholly or inadequately unclothed, stripped of covering, bare, exposed, or destitute. Sense 2: Openly visible without concealment.
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2 Corinthians 5:4
1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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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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COMBINED MEANING
tabernacle
Sense 1: A tent, booth, or dwelling; especially Israel’s sacred tent of worship. Sense 2: Figuratively, the body as a dwelling.
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To utter or inwardly bear a deep sound or expression of pain, oppression, burden, sorrow, or earnest longing.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of burden, meaning to weigh down or oppress.
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Without clothing or covering.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
1. Dressed or covered with garments or another material covering. 2. Figuratively, furnished, arrayed, or characterized with a stated condition or quality.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. Marks the person, place, thing, or basis to which something is related: on or onto; above or over; toward or against as the target of action, speech, thought, attention, or force; resting on, assigned to, or affecting as a state, gift, burden, duty, guilt, or judgment; supported by or based on; or one placed, added, or repeated on or after another. 2. With a stated time or occasion, or a preceding event, at that time or point, or at or after that event: on, at, when, then, or following it.
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The mortal condition of being subject to death.
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Sense 1: Power or strength. Sense 2: An auxiliary expressing possibility or permission.
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The state of living; the period or manner of one's existence.
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2 Corinthians 5:5
Worked, laboured, acted, made, formed, fashioned, performed, produced, or brought about.
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The first-person plural object pronoun, referring to the speaker together with one or more others as recipients or objects of an action or relation.
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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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The very same, exactly identical, and not another, especially the identical person, thing, day, time, or Spirit already named.
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The one true God.
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Bestowed, granted, delivered, or appointed.
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Sense 1: Sincere, intense, serious, pressing, or diligent. Sense 2: A pledge or first portion given as assurance of promised fulfilment.
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Sense 1: An immaterial living or personal being distinct from a body. Sense 2: The inward life, disposition, mind, or courage of a person. Sense 3: The Holy Spirit, the divine Spirit of God.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references
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1FOR we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
1¶ For we know, that if our earthly house of this Tabernacle were dissolued, wee haue a building of God, an house not made with hand, eternall in the heauens.
2For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:
2For in this we grone earnestly, desiring to be clothed vpō with our house, which is from heauen.
Selected passage3If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked.
3If so be that being clothed we shal not be found naked.
Selected passage4For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life.
4For, we that are in this tabernacle, doe grone, being burdened, not for that wee would bee vnclothed, but clothed vpon, that mortalitie might bee swallowed vp of life.
Selected passage5Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit.
5Now he y t hath wrought vs for the selfe same thing, is God, who also hath giuen vnto vs the earnest of the spirit.
Selected passage6Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord:
6Therefore we are alwayes confident, knowing that whilest wee are at home in the body, wee are absent from the Lord.