Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleDo not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good character.” Young's Literal Translation Be not led astray; evil communications corrupt good manners; King James Bible Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. 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 deceived: πλανᾶσθε (planasthe) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4105: To lead astray, deceive, cause to wander. From plane; to roam. “Bad κακαί (kakai) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Plural Strong's 2556: Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious. company ὁμιλίαι (homiliai) Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural Strong's 3657: Intercourse, companionship, conversation, association. From homilos; companionship, i.e. intercourse. corrupts Φθείρουσιν (Phtheirousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 5351: To corrupt, spoil, destroy, ruin. Probably strengthened from phthio; properly, to shrivel or wither, i.e. To spoil or to ruin. good χρηστὰ (chrēsta) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 5543: Useful, gentle, pleasant, kind. From chraomai; employed, i.e. useful. character.” ἤθη (ēthē) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 2239: Habit, manner, custom, morals. A strengthened form of ethos; usage, i.e. moral habits. |
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