Philemon 1:8

Phm 1:8  Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,

Phm 1:8  Wherefore,G1352 though I might beG2192 muchG4183 boldG3954 inG1722 ChristG5547 to enjoinG2004 theeG4671 that which is convenient,G433

Wherefore - G1352 - From G1223 and G3739; through which thing, that is, consequently.

• G1223 - A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal or occasional). In composition it retains the same general import.
• G3739 - Probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3588); the relative (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that.

though I might be - G2192 - A primary verb (including an alternate form σχέω scheō skheh'-o used in certain tenses only); to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession, ability, contiguity, relation or condition).

much - G4183 - Including the forms from the alternate “pollos”; (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverb largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely.

bold - G3954 - From G3956 and a derivative of G4483; all out spokenness, that is, frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication assurance.

• G3956 - Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.
• G4483 - For certain tenses of which a prolonged form (ἐρέω ereō) is used; and both as alternate for G2036; perhaps akin (or identical) with G4482 (through the idea of pouring forth); to utter, that is, speak or say.

 in - G1722 - A primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), that is, a relation of rest (intermediate between G1519 and G1537); “in”, at, (up-) on, by, etc.

Christ - G5547 - From G5548; anointed, that is, the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.

• G5548 - Probably akin to G5530 through the idea of contact; to smear or rub with oil, that is, (by implication) to consecrate to an office or religious service.

to enjoin - G2004 - From G1909 and G5021; to arrange upon, that is, order.

• G1909 - A primary preposition properly meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution [with the genitive case], that is, over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.
• G5021 - A prolonged form of a primary verb (which latter appears only in certain tenses); to arrange in an orderly manner, that is, assign or dispose (to a certain position or lot).

thee - G4671 - Dative case of G4771; to thee.

• G4771 - The personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

that which is convenient - G433 - From G303 and G2240; to attain to, that is, (figuratively) be proper.

• G303 - A primary preposition and adverb; properly up; but (by extension) used (distributively) severally, or (locally) at (etc.).
• G2240 - A primary verb; to arrive, that is, be present (literally or figuratively).

Phm 1:8  Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,

Expanded definition:

bold - G3954 - parresias, fem. noun from pas (3956), all and rhesis (n.f.), the act of speaking.  Freedom or frankness in speaking. NT meanings: freedom in speaking all that one thinks or pleases (Mark 8:32; John 7:13, 26; Acts 4:13, 29, 31); confidence or boldness, particularly in speaking (Acts 2:29; 28:31; 2 Cor. 7:4; Eph. 3:12; 6:9; Phil. 1:20; 1 Tim. 3:13; Phile. 1:8; Heb. 3:6; 10:35 [cf. 1 John 2:28; 3:21; 4:17; 5:14]).

Syn: persuasion, assurance, confidence, manifestly, openly, truly, indeed, courage, without fear.

Ant: fear, trembling cowardice, shaking, alarm.


Act 2:29  Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day. 

2Co 7:4  Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation.

Heb 10:35  Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward.