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Col. 2:14 KJV (With Strong’s)

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BlottingP out
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
exaleipho (Greek #1813)
to smear out, i.e. obliterate (erase tears, figuratively, pardon sin)
KJV usage: blot out, wipe away.
Pronounce: ex-al-i'-fo
Origin: from 1537 and 218
the handwriting
cheirographon (Greek #5498)
something hand-written ("chirograph"), i.e. a manuscript (specially, a legal document or bond (figuratively))
KJV usage: handwriti ng.
Pronounce: khi-rog'-raf-on
Origin: neuter of a compound of 5495 and 1125
of ordinances
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
dogma (Greek #1378)
a law (civil, ceremonial or ecclesiastical)
KJV usage: decree, ordinance.
Pronounce: dog'-mah
Origin: from the base of 1380
that
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
was
en (Greek #2258)
I (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
KJV usage: + agree, be, X have (+ charge of), hold, use, was(-t), were.
Pronounce: ane
Origin: imperfect of 1510
against
kata (Greek #2596)
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
KJV usage: about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from ... to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), ... by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
Pronounce: kat-ah'
Origin: a primary particle
us
hemon (Greek #2257)
of (or from) us
KJV usage: our (company), us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mone'
Origin: genitive case plural of 1473
, which was contrary
hupenantios (Greek #5227)
under (covertly) contrary to, i.e. opposed or (as noun) an opponent
KJV usage: adversary, against.
Pronounce: hoop-en-an-tee'-os
Origin: from 5259 and 1727
to us
hemin (Greek #2254)
to (or for, with, by) us
KJV usage: our, (for) us, we.
Pronounce: hay-meen'
Origin: dative case plural of 1473
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
took
airo (Greek #142)
to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (the mind), specially, to sail away (i.e. weigh anchor); by Hebraism (compare 05375) to expiate sin
KJV usage: away with, bear (up), carry, lift up, loose, make to doubt, put away, remove, take (away, up).
Pronounce: ah'-ee-ro
Origin: a primary root
it
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
out of
ek (Greek #1537)
or ἐξ (ex) a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote)
KJV usage: after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, ...ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
Pronounce: ek
the way
mesos (Greek #3319)
middle (as an adjective or (neuter) noun)
KJV usage: among, X before them, between, + forth, mid(-day, -night), midst, way.
Pronounce: mes'-os
Origin: from 3326
, nailing
proseloo (Greek #4338)
to peg to, i.e. spike fast
KJV usage: nail to.
Pronounce: pros-ay-lo'-o
Origin: from 4314 and a derivative of 2247
it
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
to his cross
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
stauros (Greek #4716)
a stake or post (as set upright), i.e. (specially), a pole or cross (as an instrument of capital punishment); figuratively, exposure to death, i.e. self-denial; by implication, the atonement of Christ
KJV usage: cross.
Pronounce: stow-ros'
Origin: from the base of 2476
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Ef. 2:15‑16• 15Dirimiendo en su carne las enemistades, la ley de los mandamientos en orden á ritos, para edificar en sí mismo los dos en un nuevo hombre, haciendo la paz,
 16Y reconciliar por la cruz con Dios á ambos en un mismo cuerpo, matando en ella las enemistades. (Ef. 2:15‑16)

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Blotting.
Nm. 5:23• 23Y el sacerdote escribirá estas maldiciones en un libro, y las borrará con las aguas amargas: (Nm. 5:23)
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Neh. 4:5• 5Y no cubras su iniquidad, ni su pecado sea raído delante de tu rostro; porque se airaron contra los que edificaban. (Neh. 4:5)
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Sal. 51:1,9• 1Al Músico principal: Salmo de David, cuando después que entró á Bath-sebah, vino á él Nathán el profeta. Ten piedad de mí, oh Dios, conforme á tu misericordia: Conforme á la multitud de tus piedades borra mis rebeliones.
 9Esconde tu rostro de mis pecados, Y borra todas mis maldades. (Sal. 51:1,9)
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Is. 43:25• 25Yo, yo soy el que borro tus rebeliones por amor de mí; y no me acordaré de tus pecados. (Is. 43:25)
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Is. 44:22• 22Yo deshice como á nube tus rebeliones, y como á niebla tus pecados: tórnate á mí, porque yo te redimí. (Is. 44:22)
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Hch. 3:19• 19Así que, arrepentíos y convertíos, para que sean borrados vuestros pecados; pues que vendrán los tiempos del refrigerio de la presencia del Señor, (Hch. 3:19)
the handwriting.
Col. 2:20• 20Pues si sois muertos con Cristo cuanto á los rudimentos del mundo, ¿por qué como si vivieseis al mundo, os sometéis á ordenanzas, (Col. 2:20)
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Est. 3:12• 12Entonces fueron llamados los escribanos del rey en el mes primero, á trece del mismo, y fué escrito conforme á todo lo que mandó Amán, á los príncipes del rey, y á los capitanes que estaban sobre cada provincia, y á los príncipes de cada pueblo, á cada provincia según su escritura, y á cada pueblo según su lengua: en nombre del rey Assuero fué escrito, y signado con el anillo del rey. (Est. 3:12)
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Est. 8:8• 8Escribid pues vosotros á los Judíos como bien os pareciere en el nombre del rey, y sellad lo con el anillo del rey; porque la escritura que se sella con el anillo del rey, no es para revocarla. (Est. 8:8)
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Dn. 5:7‑8• 7El rey clamó en alta voz que hiciesen venir magos, Caldeos, y adivinos. Habló el rey, y dijo á los sabios de Babilonia: Cualquiera que leyere esta escritura, y me mostrare su declaración, será vestido de púrpura, y tendrá collar de oro á su cuello; y en el reino se enseñoreará el tercero.
 8Entonces fueron introducidos todos los sabios del rey, y no pudieron leer la escritura, ni mostrar al rey su declaración. (Dn. 5:7‑8)
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Lc. 1:6• 6Y eran ambos justos delante de Dios, andando sin reprensión en todos los mandamientos y estatutos del Señor. (Lc. 1:6)
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Gá. 4:1‑4• 1También digo: Entre tanto que el heredero es niño, en nada difiere del siervo, aunque es señor de todo;
 2Mas está debajo de tutores y curadores hasta el tiempo señalado por el padre.
 3Así también nosotros, cuando éramos niños, éramos siervos bajo los rudimentos del mundo.
 4Mas venido el cumplimiento del tiempo, Dios envió su Hijo, hecho de mujer, hecho súbdito á la ley, (Gá. 4:1‑4)
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Ef. 2:14‑16• 14Porque él es nuestra paz, que de ambos hizo uno, derribando la pared intermedia de separación;
 15Dirimiendo en su carne las enemistades, la ley de los mandamientos en orden á ritos, para edificar en sí mismo los dos en un nuevo hombre, haciendo la paz,
 16Y reconciliar por la cruz con Dios á ambos en un mismo cuerpo, matando en ella las enemistades. (Ef. 2:14‑16)
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He. 7:18• 18El mandamiento precedente, cierto se abroga por su flaqueza é inutilidad; (He. 7:18)
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He. 8:13• 13Diciendo, Nuevo pacto, dió por viejo al primero; y lo que es dado por viejo y se envejece, cerca está de desvanecerse. (He. 8:13)
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He. 9:9‑10• 9Lo cual era figura de aquel tiempo presente, en el cual se ofrecían presentes y sacrificios que no podían hacer perfecto, cuanto á la conciencia, al que servía con ellos;
 10Consistiendo sólo en viandas y en bebidas, y en diversos lavamientos, y ordenanzas acerca de la carne, impuestas hasta el tiempo de la corrección. (He. 9:9‑10)
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He. 10:8‑9• 8Diciendo arriba: Sacrificio y presente, y holocaustos y expiaciones por el pecado no quisiste, ni te agradaron,
 9Entonces dijo: Heme aquí para que haga, oh Dios, tu voluntad. Quita lo primero, para establecer lo postrero. (He. 10:8‑9)
took.
Is. 57:14• 14Y dirá: Allanad, allanad; barred el camino, quitad los tropiezos del camino de mi pueblo. (Is. 57:14)
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2 Ts. 2:7• 7Porque ya está obrando el misterio de iniquidad: solamente espera hasta que sea quitado de en medio el que ahora impide; (2 Ts. 2:7)
• The only effect of this handwriting must be against you: it is very strongly expressed; and the apostle repeats it in a double form. These Colossian saints were not so far gone in legalism as to put Christians under the ten commandments as a rule of life. To bring in ordinances even, was not so ruinous; because they at least derive their entire value from the truth of Christ, couched and shadowed forth in them; whereas, there is nothing like making a rule of life of the law for awakening the spirit of self-righteousness in the confident, and of distrust and despair in more diffident souls, reversing exactly the way of grace with both. The apostle insists, that even to let in the principle of ordinances now is to renounce the fundamental truth of death and resurrection (“Notes on Colossians 2:13-19” by W. Kelly)
• The conscience always under the burden of a service unaccomplished by man and a righteousness unsatisfied in God-these ordinances were blotted out. In them the Jew had put his signature, so to speak, to his guiltiness; but the obligation was destroyed and nailed to the cross of Christ. We receive liberty as well as life and pardon. (“Colossians 2” by J.N. Darby)
• In the days of Moses, Israel put their “handwriting” (their signature, so to speak) to the obligations of the Law, stating, “All the words which the Lord hath said will we do” (Ex. 24:3)….History sadly records that they failed to keep the Law in every way (Acts 7:53). Hence, those ordinances “stood out against” them in an accusatory sense. (“Hindrances to Carrying Out the Truth of the Mystery: Colossians 2:4-19” by B. Anstey)
• “Nailing it to the cross.” This refers to the charge that stood out against the Jews for failing to keep the Law. It was cancelled and the statement of that fact was made a public declaration. It is an allusion to the Roman custom of nailing a statement of a criminal’s crime to the cross on which he died to indicate to all the nature of that person’s offence. (See John 19:19-22.) (“Hindrances to Carrying Out the Truth of the Mystery: Colossians 2:4-19” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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having effacedf the handwritingg in ordinances which stood out against us, which was contrary to us, he has taken it also out of the way, having nailed it to the cross;

JND Translation Notes

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Used for annulling a decree of law; as "blot out," Acts 3.19; Rev. 3.5.
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Handwriting, obligation to which a man is subject by his signature.

W. Kelly Translation

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having blotted out the handwriting in ordinances [that was] against us, which was contrary to us; and he has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to his cross;