1 Thessalonians 4:2

Greek
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Meaning:

* Through * Because * On account of

Preposition that relates to movement through space, time, means or cause - it's a preposition of movement and mediation.

When used with the genitive case, διά emphasizes the means or channel by which something happens.John 1:3Matthew 24:12John 1:32 Timothy 2:10Romans 5:1John 1:17
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Meaning:

* The

The definite article.

Forms

Singular Case Masculine Feminine Neuter Nominative ὁ ἡ τό Genitive τοῦ τῆς τοῦ Dative τῷ τῇ
κυρίου Ἰησοῦ.
ESV
For you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus.
NIV
For you know what instructions we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus.
NLT
For you remember what we taught you by the authority of the Lord Jesus.
KJV
For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus.