Colossians 1:9

New Testament • 12 words with Strong's data

"For 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;"

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For this

רִיב

rîyb

H7379

a contest (personal or legal)

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we also

דַּי

day

H1767

enough (as noun or adverb), used chiefly with preposition in phrases

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the

יוֹם

yôwm

H3117

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso...

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we

שָׁמַע

shâmaʻ

H8085

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

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it do not

שָׁבַת

shâbath

H7673

to repose, i.e. desist from exertion; used in many implied relations (causative, figurative or specific)

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to

פָּלַל

pâlal

H6419

to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray

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for you and to

תַּאֲוָה

taʼăvâh

H8378

a longing; by implication, a delight (subjectively, satisfaction, objectively, a charm)

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that ye might be

מָלֵא

mâlêʼ

H4390

to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)

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with the

דַּעַת

daʻath

H1847

knowledge

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of his will in all

חׇכְמָה

chokmâh

H2451

wisdom (in a good sense)

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and

רוּחַ

rûwach

H7307

wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the ...

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תָּבוּן

tâbûwn

H8394

intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice

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Key Terms in This Verse

spiritual H7307

רוּחַ rûwach

wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by resemblance spirit, but only of a rational...

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since H1767

דַּי day

enough (as noun or adverb), used chiefly with preposition in phrases

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cease H7673

שָׁבַת shâbath

to repose, i.e. desist from exertion; used in many implied relations (causative, figurative or specific)

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desire H8378

תַּאֲוָה taʼăvâh

a longing; by implication, a delight (subjectively, satisfaction, objectively, a charm)

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filled H4390

מָלֵא mâlêʼ

to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)

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understanding H8394

תָּבוּן tâbûwn

intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice

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knowledge H1847

דַּעַת daʻath

knowledge

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wisdom H2451

חׇכְמָה chokmâh

wisdom (in a good sense)

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pray H6419

פָּלַל pâlal

to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray

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cause H7379

רִיב rîyb

a contest (personal or legal)

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Cross References

James 3:17 cross-reference

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

James 1:5 cross-reference

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Colossians 4:5 cross-reference

Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

Hebrews 13:21 cross-reference

Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 2:15 cross-reference

For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

1 Thessalonians 5:17 cross-reference

Pray without ceasing.

2 Thessalonians 1:11 cross-reference

Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power:

Psalm 143:10 cross-reference

Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.

1 Samuel 12:23 cross-reference

Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way:

Colossians 3:16 cross-reference

Let 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.

Hebrews 10:36 cross-reference

For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.

Ephesians 6:6 cross-reference

Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;

1 Thessalonians 1:3 cross-reference

Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;

Philemon 1:4 cross-reference

I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,

Ephesians 5:10 cross-reference

Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.

Romans 12:2 cross-reference

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

1 Corinthians 1:5 cross-reference

That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;

Philippians 1:4 cross-reference

Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,

1 Peter 4:2 cross-reference

That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.

John 7:17 cross-reference

If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

Ephesians 1:8 cross-reference

Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;

Colossians 4:12 cross-reference

Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.

Colossians 1:6 cross-reference

Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth:

Psalm 119:99 cross-reference

I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.

Ephesians 5:17 cross-reference

Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

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