2Cor 11:3 | RWP | e4.org | The serpent beguiled Eve ( ο οφις εξηπατησεν Hευαν ). Paul's only mention of the serpent in Eden. The compound εξαπαταω means to deceive completely. Lest by any means ( μη πως ). Common conjunction after verbs of fearing. Corrupted ( φθαρη ). Second aorist passive subjunctive with μη πως of φθειρω , to corrupt.

‏ 2 Corinthians 11:3

The serpent beguiled Eve ( ο οφις εξηπατησεν Hευαν ). Paul's only mention of the serpent in Eden. The compound εξαπαταω means to deceive completely.

Lest by any means ( μη πως ). Common conjunction after verbs of fearing.

Corrupted ( φθαρη ). Second aorist passive subjunctive with μη πως of φθειρω, to corrupt.