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Col. 2:19 KJV (With Strong’s)

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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
not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
holding
krateo (Greek #2902)
to use strength, i.e. seize or retain (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: hold (by, fast), keep, lay hand (hold) on, obtain, retain, take (by).
Pronounce: krat-eh'-o
Origin: from 2904
the Head
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
kephale (Greek #2776)
the head (as the part most readily taken hold of), literally or figuratively
KJV usage: head.
Pronounce: kef-al-ay'
Origin: from the primary κάπτω (in the sense of seizing)
d, from
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
which
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)
all
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
the body
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
soma (Greek #4983)
the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively
KJV usage: bodily, body, slave.
Pronounce: so'-mah
Origin: from 4982
by
dia (Greek #1223)
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
KJV usage: after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) ... fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
Pronounce: dee-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act
joints
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
haphe (Greek #860)
probably a ligament (as fastening)
KJV usage: joint.
Pronounce: haf-ay'
Origin: from 680
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
bands
sundesmos (Greek #4886)
a joint tie, i.e. ligament, (figuratively) uniting principle, control
KJV usage: band, bond.
Pronounce: soon'-des-mos
Origin: from 4862 and 1199
having nourishment ministered
epichoregeo (Greek #2023)
to furnish besides, i.e. fully supply, (figuratively) aid or contribute
KJV usage: add, minister (nourishment, unto).
Pronounce: ep-ee-khor-ayg-eh'-o
Origin: from 1909 and 5524
, 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
knit together
sumbibazo (Greek #4822)
to drive together, i.e. unite (in association or affection), (mentally) to infer, show, teach
KJV usage: compact, assuredly gather, intrust, knit together, prove.
Pronounce: soom-bib-ad'-zo
Origin: from 4862 and βιβάζω (to force; causative (by reduplication) of the base of 939)
, increaseth with
auzano (Greek #837)
to grow ("wax"), i.e. enlarge (literal or figurative, active or passive)
KJV usage: grow (up), (give the) increase.
Pronounce: owx-an'-o
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary verb
the increase
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
auxesis (Greek #838)
growth
KJV usage: increase.
Pronounce: owx'-ay-sis
Origin: from 837
of God
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
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
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Eph. 4:15‑16• 15But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
 16From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love. (Eph. 4:15‑16)

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Col. 2:6‑9• 6As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:
 7Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
 8Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.
 9For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. (Col. 2:6‑9)
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Col. 1:18• 18And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. (Col. 1:18)
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Gal. 1:6‑9• 6I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:
 7Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.
 8But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.
 9As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed. (Gal. 1:6‑9)
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Gal. 5:2‑4• 2Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing.
 3For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law.
 4Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace. (Gal. 5:2‑4)
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1 Tim. 2:4‑6• 4Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
 5For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
 6Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. (1 Tim. 2:4‑6)
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Eph. 4:15‑16• 15But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
 16From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love. (Eph. 4:15‑16)
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Job 19:9‑12• 9He hath stripped me of my glory, and taken the crown from my head.
 10He hath destroyed me on every side, and I am gone: and mine hope hath he removed like a tree.
 11He hath also kindled his wrath against me, and he counteth me unto him as one of his enemies.
 12His troops come together, and raise up their way against me, and encamp round about my tabernacle. (Job 19:9‑12)
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Psa. 139:15‑16• 15My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.
 16Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them. (Psa. 139:15‑16)
nourishment.
John 15:4‑6• 4Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.
 5I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
 6If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. (John 15:4‑6)
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Rom. 11:17• 17And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wert graffed in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree; (Rom. 11:17)
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Eph. 5:29• 29For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church: (Eph. 5:29)
knit.
Col. 2:2• 2That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; (Col. 2:2)
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John 17:21• 21That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. (John 17:21)
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Acts 4:32• 32And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common. (Acts 4:32)
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Rom. 12:4‑5• 4For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:
 5So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. (Rom. 12:4‑5)
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1 Cor. 1:10• 10Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. (1 Cor. 1:10)
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1 Cor. 10:16‑17• 16The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ?
 17For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread. (1 Cor. 10:16‑17)
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1 Cor. 12:12‑27• 12For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.
 13For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
 14For the body is not one member, but many.
 15If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body?
 16And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body?
 17If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling?
 18But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him.
 19And if they were all one member, where were the body?
 20But now are they many members, yet but one body.
 21And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you.
 22Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary:
 23And those members of the body, which we think to be less honorable, upon these we bestow more abundant honor; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness.
 24For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honor to that part which lacked:
 25That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.
 26And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honored, all the members rejoice with it.
 27Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. (1 Cor. 12:12‑27)
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Eph. 4:3• 3Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. (Eph. 4:3)
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Phil. 1:27• 27Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; (Phil. 1:27)
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Phil. 2:2‑5• 2Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
 3Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
 4Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
 5Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: (Phil. 2:2‑5)
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1 Peter 3:8• 8Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: (1 Peter 3:8)
increaseth.
Col. 1:10• 10That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; (Col. 1:10)
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1 Cor. 3:6• 6I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. (1 Cor. 3:6)
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Eph. 4:16• 16From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love. (Eph. 4:16)
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1 Thess. 3:12• 12And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you: (1 Thess. 3:12)
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1 Thess. 4:10• 10And indeed ye do it toward all the brethren which are in all Macedonia: but we beseech you, brethren, that ye increase more and more; (1 Thess. 4:10)
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2 Thess. 1:3• 3We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth; (2 Thess. 1:3)
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2 Peter 3:18• 18But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. (2 Peter 3:18)
• One with Him, there could be nothing between Him and them; if there were anything, then they were dead. (“Colossians 2” by J.N. Darby)
• Cease “holding fast the Head.” That is, they cease to look to Christ their Head for direction, guidance, and spiritual nourishment. (“Hindrances to Carrying Out the Truth of the Mystery: Colossians 2:4-19” by B. Anstey)
• All true direction and spiritual sustenance comes from Christ, and we are to look to Him for it, but we receive it through the “joints and bands” of the body, which are the members whom He uses to minister the truth to us (Eph. 4:16). Spiritual food does not come from the members of the body, but from the Lord through the members of the body. (“Hindrances to Carrying Out the Truth of the Mystery: Colossians 2:4-19” by B. Anstey)
• The object of all ministry is that there would be an increase in the saints that is according to God. (“Hindrances to Carrying Out the Truth of the Mystery: Colossians 2:4-19” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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and not holding fast the head, from whom all the body, ministered to and united together by the joints and bands, increases with the increase of God.

W. Kelly Translation

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and not holding fast the head, from whom all the body, ministered to and knit together by the joints and bands, increaseth with the increase of God.