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commonwealth, freedom

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

FIGURATIVE

(R. V. margin)

For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: (Philippians 3:20²⁰For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: (Philippians 3:20))

Concise Bible Dictionary:

This is πολιτεία, and refers to the privileges of Israel (Eph. 2:12¹²That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world: (Ephesians 2:12)). Gentiles are declared to be strangers, outside the community of Israel; having no promises and no hope, and being without God in the world: fit objects for the grace of God.

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Number:

4174 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Greek:

πολιτεία

Transliteration:

politeia

Phonic:

pol-ee-ti’-ah

Meaning:

from 4177 ("polity"); citizenship; concretely, a community

KJV Usage:

commonwealth, freedom