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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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Eph. 2:15‑16• 15having annulled the enmity in his flesh, the law of the commandments in ordinances, that he might create the two in himself into one new man, making peace,
 16and might reconcile both in one body to God through the cross, having slain the enmity in it. (Eph. 2:15‑16)

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Ministry on This Verse

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Blotting.
Num. 5:23•  (Num. 5:23)
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Neh. 4:5•  (Neh. 4:5)
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Psa. 51:1,9•  (Psa. 51:1,9)
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Isa. 43:25•  (Isa. 43:25)
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Isa. 44:22•  (Isa. 44:22)
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Acts 3:19• 19Repent therefore, and be converted for the blotting out of your sins, so that seasons of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, (Acts 3:19)
the handwriting.
Col. 2:20• 20If ye died with Christ from the elements of the world, why, as alive in [the] world, do ye subject yourselves to ordinances? (Col. 2:20)
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Esther 3:12•  (Esther 3:12)
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Esther 8:8•  (Esther 8:8)
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Dan. 5:7‑8•  (Dan. 5:7‑8)
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Luke 1:6• 6And they were both just before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless. (Luke 1:6)
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Gal. 4:1‑4• 1But I say, as long as the heir is an infant, he differeth nothing from a bondservant, though he be lord of all;
 2but is under guardians and stewards until the time fore-appointed by the father.
 3So also we, when we were infants, were held in bondage under the principles of the world;
 4but when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under law, (Gal. 4:1‑4)
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Eph. 2:14‑16• 14For he is our peace that made both one, and broke down the middle wall of the fence,
 15having annulled the enmity in his flesh, the law of the commandments in ordinances, that he might create the two in himself into one new man, making peace,
 16and might reconcile both in one body to God through the cross, having slain the enmity in it. (Eph. 2:14‑16)
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Heb. 7:18• 18For there cometh a setting aside of foregoing commandment on account of its weakness and unprofitableness (Heb. 7:18)
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Heb. 8:13• 13In his saying, New, he hath made the first old; but that which groweth old and aged [is] near disappearing. (Heb. 8:13)
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Heb. 9:9‑10• 9the which [is] a parable for the time present, according to which are offered both gifts and sacrifices, unable as to conscience to perfect the worshipper,
 10only with meats and drinks and different washings, ordinances of flesh imposed until a season of rectification. (Heb. 9:9‑10)
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Heb. 10:8‑9• 8Above saying, Sacrifice and offering and whole burnt-offerings and sacrifices for sin thou willedst not nor hadst pleasure in (the which are offered according to the law),
 9then he hath said, Lo, I am come to do thy will. He taketh away the first that he may establish the second; (Heb. 10:8‑9)
took.
Isa. 57:14•  (Isa. 57:14)
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2 Thess. 2:7• 7For the mystery of lawlessness already worketh: only [there is] one that restraineth now until he be out of the way, (2 Thess. 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;