Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleDo not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Young's Literal Translation Be not overcome by the evil, but overcome, in the good, the evil. King James Bible Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. Greek {Do} notΜὴ (Mē) Adverb Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. be overcome νικῶ (nikō) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 3528: To conquer, be victorious, overcome, prevail, subdue. From nike; to subdue. by ὑπὸ (hypo) Preposition Strong's 5259: A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). evil, κακοῦ (kakou) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 2556: Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. overcome νίκα (nika) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 3528: To conquer, be victorious, overcome, prevail, subdue. From nike; to subdue. evil κακόν (kakon) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 2556: Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious. with ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. good. ἀγαθῷ (agathō) Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 18: A primary word; 'good'. |
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