2Cor 7:7 | RWP | e4.org | Wherewith ( η ). Either locative case with preceding εν or instrumental of the relative with παρεκληθη (first aorist passive indicative). "The manner in which Paul, so to speak, fondles this word ( παρακαλεω ) is most beautiful" (Vincent). In you ( εφ' υμιν ). Over you, upon you. Your longing ( την υμων επιποθησιν ). Late word from επιποθεω ( επ , directive, longing towards, yearning). Only here in N.T. Mourning ( οδυρμον ). Old word from οδυρομα , to lament. Only here in N.T. So that I rejoiced yet more ( ωστε με μαλλον χαρηνα ). Result expressed by ωστε and the second aorist passive infinitive of χαιρω with accusative of general reference.

‏ 2 Corinthians 7:7

Wherewith ( η ). Either locative case with preceding εν or instrumental of the relative with παρεκληθη (first aorist passive indicative). "The manner in which Paul, so to speak, fondles this word ( παρακαλεω ) is most beautiful" (Vincent).

In you ( εφ' υμιν ). Over you, upon you.

Your longing ( την υμων επιποθησιν ). Late word from επιποθεω ( επ, directive, longing towards, yearning). Only here in N.T.

Mourning ( οδυρμον ). Old word from οδυρομα, to lament. Only here in N.T.

So that I rejoiced yet more ( ωστε με μαλλον χαρηνα ). Result expressed by ωστε and the second aorist passive infinitive of χαιρω with accusative of general reference.