Colossians 1:26
New Testament • 8 words with Strong's data
"Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:"
Word-by-Word Analysis
רָז
râz
to attenuate, i.e. (figuratively) hide; a mystery
αἰών
aiṓn
properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic period (present or future)
דּוֹר
dôwr
properly, a revolution of time, i.e. an age or generation; also a dwelling
עָשָׂה
ʻâsâh
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
בָּרַר
bârar
to clarify (i.e. brighten), examine, select
חָסִיד
châçîyd
properly, kind, i.e. (religiously) pious (a saint)
Key Terms in This Verse
αἰών aiṓn
properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic period (present or future)
Study G165 →דּוֹר dôwr
properly, a revolution of time, i.e. an age or generation; also a dwelling
Study H1755 →Cross References
And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.
He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:
But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:
But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:
The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.
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