Colossians 1:18

New Testament • 8 words with Strong's data

"And 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."

Word-by-Word Analysis

And he is the

רֹאשׁ

rôʼsh

H7218

the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)

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of the

נֶפֶשׁ

nephesh

H5315

properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or menta...

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the

ἐκκλησία

ekklēsía

G1577

a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth ...

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who is the

רֵאשִׁית

rêʼshîyth

H7225

the first, in place, time, order or rank (specifically, a firstfruit)

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the

בְּכוֹר

bᵉkôwr

H1060

firstborn; hence, chief

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from the

מוּת

mûwth

H4191

to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill

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that in all

דָּבָר

dâbâr

H1697

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

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he might have the

מוֹתָר

môwthâr

H4195

literally gain; figuratively, superiority

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Key Terms in This Verse

preeminence H4195

מוֹתָר môwthâr

literally gain; figuratively, superiority

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church G1577

ἐκκλησία ekklēsía

a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or saints in heaven or both)

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beginning H7225

רֵאשִׁית rêʼshîyth

the first, in place, time, order or rank (specifically, a firstfruit)

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firstborn H1060

בְּכוֹר bᵉkôwr

firstborn; hence, chief

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body H5315

נֶפֶשׁ nephesh

properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)

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head H7218

רֹאשׁ rôʼsh

the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)

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dead H4191

מוּת mûwth

to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill

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things H1697

דָּבָר dâbâr

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

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Cross References

Revelation 1:5 cross-reference

And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,

Acts 26:23 cross-reference

That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles.

Matthew 28:18 cross-reference

And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

Psalm 89:27 cross-reference

Also I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth.

1 Corinthians 11:3 cross-reference

But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.

Revelation 22:13 cross-reference

I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.

Ephesians 5:23 cross-reference

For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.

Revelation 21:6 cross-reference

And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.

1 Corinthians 15:25 cross-reference

For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.

Revelation 1:18 cross-reference

I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.

Colossians 1:24 cross-reference

Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body’s sake, which is the church:

Romans 8:29 cross-reference

For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.

John 1:16 cross-reference

And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.

John 1:1 cross-reference

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Revelation 11:15 cross-reference

And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.

Revelation 1:8 cross-reference

I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.

John 1:27 cross-reference

He it is, who coming after me is preferred before me, whose shoe’s latchet I am not worthy to unloose.

Matthew 23:8 cross-reference

But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.

Ephesians 1:10 cross-reference

That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:

Isaiah 52:13 cross-reference

Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high.

Revelation 3:14 cross-reference

And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;

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