A.T. Robertson Commentary 2 Corinthians 11:2

A.T. Robertson Commentary

2 Corinthians 11:2

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
A.T. Robertson
A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson Commentary

2 Corinthians 11:2

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"For I am jealous over you with a godly jealousy: for I espoused you to one husband, that I might present you [as] a pure virgin to Christ." — 2 Corinthians 11:2 (ASV)

With a godly jealousy (θεου ζηλω). Instrumental case of ζηλος. With a jealousy of God.

I espoused (ηρμοσαμην). First aorist middle indicative of αρμοζω, old verb to join, to fit together (from αρμος, joint). Common for betrothed, though only here in N.T. The middle voice indicates Paul's interest in the matter. Paul treats the Corinthians as his bride.