‏ 2 Corinthians 3:7

 Of death ( του θανατου ). Subjective genitive, marked by death in its outcome (cf. 1Co 15:56; Ga 3:10). The letter kills.

 Engraven on stones ( εντετυπωμενη λιθοις ). Perfect passive participle of  εντυποω, late verb, to imprint a figure ( τυπος ). Used by Aristias (67) of the "inlaid" work on the table sent by Ptolemy Philadelphus to Jerusalem.  Λιθοις in locative case.

 Came with glory ( εγενηθη εν δοξη ). In glory. As it did, condition of first class, assumed as true. See Ex 34:29, 35.

 Look steadfastly ( ατενισα ). Late verb from  ατενης (stretched, intent,  τεινω and  α intensive) as in Lu 4:20; Ac 3:4.

 Was passing away ( καταργουμενην ). Late verb, to render of no effect, and present passive participle here as in 1Co 2:6.

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