1 Timothy 2:8
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.”
τόπος
a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas G5561 (χώρα) is a large but participle locality), i.e. location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard
ὀργή
anger
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ὀργή
Wrath, anger, indignation. Orge. The wrath of God is revealed from heaven. God's wrath is not irrational rage. It is the settled holy opposition of perfect love to everything that destroys.
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οὖν
therefore
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οὖν
Therefore, then, accordingly. Therefore since we have been justified through faith we have peace with God. The therefore of Scripture always builds on something God has already done.
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πᾶς
every
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πᾶς
All, every, whole, any. Pas. All things work together for good. All authority has been given to Me. All the promises of God are yes in Christ. God thinks in absolutes of blessing.
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ὅσιος
holy
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ὅσιος
Holy, devout, pious. Hosios. A high priest holy blameless pure set apart from sinners. Jesus is perfectly what we are called to become. His righteousness covers our falling short.
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προσεύχομαι
to pray
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προσεύχομαι
To pray, to make supplication. Proseuchomai. Pray without ceasing. Prayer is not a scheduled activity. It is the ongoing conversation of a heart in relationship with God.
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χείρ
hands
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χείρ
Hand. Cheir. Into Your hands I commit my spirit. The hands that made the universe were the hands that were nailed to the cross. He gave everything including His hands.
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διαλογισμός
dissension;
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διαλογισμός
Thought, reasoning, consideration. Dialogismos. Out of the heart come evil thoughts. What we allow to live in our minds shapes what comes out in our words and actions.
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βούλομαι
I desire
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βούλομαι
To be willing. God is not willing that any should perish. His will is always toward life and salvation.
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χωρίς
apart from
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χωρίς
at a space, i.e. separately or apart from (often as preposition)
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ἐπαίρω
lifting up
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ἐπαίρω
to raise up (literally or figuratively)
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