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Colossians 2

Col. 2:3 KJV (With Strong’s)

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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)
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
whom
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)
are
eisi (Greek #1526)
they are
KJV usage: agree, are, be, dure, X is, were.
Pronounce: i-see'
Origin: 3d person plural present indicative of 1510
hid
apokruphos (Greek #614)
secret; by implication, treasured
KJV usage: hid, kept secret.
Pronounce: ap-ok'-roo-fos
Origin: from 613
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 treasures
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
thesauros (Greek #2344)
a deposit, i.e. wealth (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: treasure.
Pronounce: thay-sow-ros'
Origin: from 5087
of wisdom
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
sophia (Greek #4678)
wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)
KJV usage: wisdom.
Pronounce: sof-ee'-ah
Origin: from 4680
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
knowledge
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
gnosis (Greek #1108)
knowing (the act), i.e. (by implication) knowledge
KJV usage: knowledge, science.
Pronounce: gno'-sis
Origin: from 1097
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or, wherein.

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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In whom.
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Col. 1:9,19• 9For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;
 19For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell; (Col. 1:9,19)
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Col. 3:16• 16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. (Col. 3:16)
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Rom. 11:33• 33O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! (Rom. 11:33)
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1 Cor. 1:24,30• 24But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.
 30But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: (1 Cor. 1:24,30)
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1 Cor. 2:6‑8• 6Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:
 7But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:
 8Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. (1 Cor. 2:6‑8)
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Eph. 1:8• 8Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; (Eph. 1:8)
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Eph. 3:10• 10To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, (Eph. 3:10)
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2 Tim. 3:15‑17• 15And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
 16All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
 17That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. (2 Tim. 3:15‑17)
hid.
Col. 3:3• 3For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. (Col. 3:3)
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Job 28:21• 21Seeing it is hid from the eyes of all living, and kept close from the fowls of the air. (Job 28:21)
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Prov. 2:4• 4If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; (Prov. 2:4)
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Matt. 10:26• 26Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known. (Matt. 10:26)
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Eph. 3:9• 9And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ: (Eph. 3:9)
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Rev. 2:17• 17He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it. (Rev. 2:17)
• He knew that union with Christ, realized in the heart, was a safeguard from the wiles of the enemy, to which the Colossians were exposed. (“Colossians 2” by J.N. Darby)
• In this mystery all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are found, being to our souls the center and power of our life. These treasures are truth in contrast to man's cloudy imaginations inspired by the enemy. (“Colossians 2” by C.E. Lunden)
• They had been given “all the treasures of wisdom and of knowledge” in the Mystery. Knowing this would deliver them from seeking truth anywhere else but in the Mystery. (“The Glories of the Son in Whom We Have Redemption: Colossians 1-2:3” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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in which are hid all the treasures of wisdom and of knowledge.

W. Kelly Translation

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in which are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.