2Cor 11:2 | RWP | e4.org | With a godly jealousy ( θεου ζηλω ). Instrumental case of ζηλος . With a jealousy of God. I espoused ( ηρμοσαμην ). First aorist middle indicative of αρμοζω , old verb to join, to fit together (from αρμος , joint). Common for betrothed, though only here in N.T. The middle voice indicates Paul's interest in the matter. Paul treats the Corinthians as his bride.

‏ 2 Corinthians 11:2

With a godly jealousy ( θεου ζηλω ). Instrumental case of ζηλος. With a jealousy of God.

I espoused ( ηρμοσαμην ). First aorist middle indicative of αρμοζω, old verb to join, to fit together (from αρμος, joint). Common for betrothed, though only here in N.T. The middle voice indicates Paul's interest in the matter. Paul treats the Corinthians as his bride.