2 Peter 1:20
Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation.

Young's Literal Translation
this first knowing, that no prophecy of the Writing doth come of private exposition,

King James Bible
Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.

Greek
Above all,
πρῶτον (prōton)
Adverb - Superlative
Strong's 4412: First, in the first place, before, formerly. Neuter of protos as adverb; firstly.

you must understand
γινώσκοντες (ginōskontes)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1097: A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications.

that
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

no
οὐ (ou)
Adverb
Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

prophecy
προφητεία (prophēteia)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4394: Prophecy, prophesying; the gift of communicating and enforcing revealed truth. From prophetes; prediction.

of Scripture
γραφῆς (graphēs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 1124: (a) a writing, (b) a passage of scripture; plur: the scriptures. A document, i.e. Holy Writ.

comes
γίνεται (ginetai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.

from [the prophet’s] own
ἰδίας (idias)
Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 2398: Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate.

interpretation.
ἐπιλύσεως (epilyseōs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 1955: Solution, explanation, interpretation; release. From epiluo; explanation, i.e. Application.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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