NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon και conjunctionkai kahee: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words τη definite article - dative singular feminine ho ho: the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc. υπερβολη noun - dative singular feminine huperbole hoop-er-bol-ay': a throwing beyond others, i.e. (figuratively) supereminence; pre-eminently -- abundance, (far more) exceeding, excellency, more excellent, beyond (out of) measure. των definite article - genitive plural feminine ho ho: the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc. αποκαλυψεων noun - genitive plural feminine apokalupsis ap-ok-al'-oop-sis: disclosure -- appearing, coming, lighten, manifestation, be revealed, revelation. ινα conjunction hina hin'-ah: in order that (denoting the purpose or the result) -- albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. μη particle - nominative me may: any but (that), forbear, God forbid, lack, lest, neither, never, no (wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. υπεραιρωμαι verb - present passive subjunctive - first person singular huperairomai hoop-er-ah'-ee-rom-ahee: to raise oneself over, i.e. (figuratively) to become haughty -- exalt self, be exalted above measure. εδοθη verb - aorist passive indicative - third person singular didomi did'-o-mee: to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection) μοι personal pronoun - first person dative singular moi moy: to me -- I, me, mine, my. σκολοψ noun - nominative singular masculine skolops skol'-ops: withered at the front, i.e. a point or prickle (figuratively, a bodily annoyance or disability) -- thorn. τη definite article - dative singular feminine ho ho: the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc. σαρκι noun - dative singular feminine sarx sarx: carnal(-ly, + -ly minded), flesh(-ly). αγγελος noun - nominative singular masculine aggelos ang'-el-os: a messenger; especially an angel; by implication, a pastor -- angel, messenger. σαταν proper noun Satan sat-an': Satan, i.e. the devil -- Satan. ινα conjunction hina hin'-ah: in order that (denoting the purpose or the result) -- albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. με personal pronoun - first person accusative singular me meh: me -- I, me, my. κολαφιζη verb - present active subjunctive - third person singular kolaphizo kol-af-id'-zo: to rap with the fist -- buffet. ινα conjunction hina hin'-ah: in order that (denoting the purpose or the result) -- albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. μη particle - nominative me may: any but (that), forbear, God forbid, lack, lest, neither, never, no (wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. υπεραιρωμαι verb - present passive subjunctive - first person singular huperairomai hoop-er-ah'-ee-rom-ahee: to raise oneself over, i.e. (figuratively) to become haughty -- exalt self, be exalted above measure. Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me-- to keep me from exalting myself! King James Bible 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. Holman Christian Standard Bible especially because of the extraordinary revelations. Therefore, so that I would not exalt myself, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to torment me so I would not exalt myself. International Standard Version To keep me from becoming conceited because of the exceptional nature of these revelations, a thorn was given to me and placed in my body. It was Satan's messenger to keep on tormenting me so that I would not become conceited. NET Bible even because of the extraordinary character of the revelations. Therefore, so that I would not become arrogant, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to trouble me--so that I would not become arrogant. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Lest I be lifted up by the abundance of revelations, a thorn for my flesh was handed over to me, an Angel of Satan to buffet me, lest I be lifted up. GOD'S WORD® Translation especially because of the excessive number of revelations that I've had. Therefore, to keep me from becoming conceited, I am forced to deal with a recurring problem. That problem, Satan's messenger, torments me to keep me from being conceited. King James 2000 Bible 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. 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