By the coming [υ π ε ρ]. More correctly touching. Comp. Romans 9:27; 2 Corinthians 1:8 . Uper never in N. T. in a formula of swearing. Gathering together [ε π ι σ υ ν α γ ω γ η ς]. Only here and Hebrews 10:25. The verb ejpisunagein is used, as the noun here, of the Lord's gathering together his el... [ Continue Reading ]
Shaken [σ α λ ε υ θ η ν α ι]. From salov the tossing or swell of the sea. See Luke 21:25. Comp. Matthew 11:7; Matthew 24:29; Acts 4:31; Hebrews 12:26. In mind [α π ο τ ο υ ν ο ο ς]. More correctly, from your mind. Nouv signifies the judgment, sober sense. Comp. 1 Corinthians 14:15, and see on Romans... [ Continue Reading ]
Deceive [ε ξ α π α τ η σ η]. Better beguile; since the word means not only making a false impression, but actually leading astray. Except there come a falling away. Before except insert in translation the day shall not come. Such ellipses are common in Paul. Falling away [α π ο σ τ α σ ι α]. Only... [ Continue Reading ]
That is called God [λ ε γ ο μ ε ν ο ν θ ε ο ν]. Above the true God and the false gods. The opposer claims divine honors for himself. That is worshipped [σ ε β α σ μ α]. An object of adoration, including things as well as persons. Only here and Acts 17:23 on which see note under devotions. Temple o... [ Continue Reading ]
What withholdeth [τ ο κ α τ ε χ ο ν]. Better restraineth. The verb means to hold fast, as Luke 8:15 : to hold back, as Luke 4:42. See on Romans 1:18. He refers to some power which hinders the revelation of the man of sin or Antichrist. In his time [ε ν τ ω α υ τ ο υ κ α ι ρ ω]. Better, in his own s... [ Continue Reading ]
Mystery of iniquity [μ υ σ τ η ρ ι ο ν τ η ς α ν ο μ ι α ς]. Better, of lawlessness. The phrase is unique in N. T. and o LXX Mystery is found in various combinations, as mystery of the kingdom of heaven, Matthew 13:11; of God, 1 Corinthians 2:1 : of his will, Ephesians 1:9 : of Christ, Ephesians 3:4... [ Continue Reading ]
Consume [α ν ε λ ε ι]. Better, slay, as Matthew 2:16; Luke 22:2; Acts 5:33. Spirit [π ν ε υ μ α τ ι]. Better, breath. Pneuma, almost always translated spirit, is from pnein to breathe or blow. Frequent in class. in this sense. Comp. John 3:8; Hebrews 1:7. LXX, Psalms 147:7; Ep. of Jer. 61. Philo say... [ Continue Reading ]
After the working of Satan. The sense is that the coming of Antichrist proclaims itself to be according to the working of Satan by means of power, signs, etc. 'Energeia P o. power in exercise, used only of superhuman power. See Colossians 1:29; Colossians 2:12. Signs and lying wonders [σ η μ ε ι ο... [ Continue Reading ]
Deceivableness of unrighteousness [α π α τ η α δ ι κ ι α ς]. Better deceit of unrighteousness; which is characteristic of unrighteousness and is employed by it.... [ Continue Reading ]
Strong delusion [ε ν ε ρ γ ε ι α ν π λ α ν η ς]. Rev., literally and correctly, a working of error. See on working ver. 9. The phrase is unique in N. T. It means an active power of misleading. For planh error which shows itself in action, see on 1 Thessalonians 2:3. A lie [τ ω ψ ε υ δ ε ι]. Properl... [ Continue Reading ]
Might be damned (kriqwsin). More correctly, judged. See on damnation, 1 Timothy 5:12; 1 Timothy 5:35... [ Continue Reading ]
Hath chosen [ε ι λ α τ ο]. The only case in N. T. in which this word is used of God's election. LXX, Deuteronomy 26:18, of God's choosing Israel to be his peculiar people. Comp. Philippians 1:22; Hebrews 11:25. From the beginning [α π α ρ χ η ς]. Not elsewhere in Paul. His usual expressions are pro... [ Continue Reading ]
Our gospel. See on 1 Thessalonians 1:5.... [ Continue Reading ]
Traditions [π α ρ α δ ο σ ε ι ς]. See on 1 Corinthians 11:2. Not emphasizing a distinction between written and oral tradition. Tradition, in the scriptural sense, may be either written or oral. It implies on the part of a teacher that he is not expressing his own ideas, but is delivering or handing... [ Continue Reading ]
Through grace [ε ν χ α ρ ι τ ι]. Better, in grace, as the element of God's gift. Const. with hath given, not with hath loved and hath given.... [ Continue Reading ]