Colossians 2:18

New Testament • 15 words with Strong's data

"Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,"

Word-by-Word Analysis

שָׁאַר

shâʼar

H7604

properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant

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no

אִישׁ

ʼîysh

H376

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

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נָכַל

nâkal

H5230

to defraud, i.e. act treacherously

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you of your

שַׁחַד

shachad

H7810

a donation (venal or redemptive)

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in a

נְדָבָה

nᵉdâbâh

H5071

properly (abstractly) spontaneity, or (adjectively) spontaneous; also (concretely) a spontaneous or (by inference, in plural) abundant gift

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עֲנָוָה

ʻănâvâh

H6038

condescension, human and subjective (modesty), or divine and objective (clemency)

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and

προσκυνέω

proskynéō

G4352

to fawn or crouch to, i.e. (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore)

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of

מֲלְאָךְ

mălʼâk

H4397

a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)

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ἐμβατεύω

embateúō

G1687

equivalent to G1684 (ἐμβαίνω); to intrude on (figuratively)

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into those

דָּבָר

dâbâr

H1697

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

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which he hath not

רָאָה

râʼâh

H7200

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

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εἰκῆ

eikē

G1500

idly, i.e. without reason (or effect)

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פּוּחַ

pûwach

H6315

to puff, i.e. blow with the breath or air; hence, to fan (as a breeze), to utter, to kindle (a fire), to scoff

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up by his

σάρξ

sárx

G4561

flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or a...

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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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Key Terms in This Verse

intruding G1687

ἐμβατεύω embateúō

equivalent to G1684 (ἐμβαίνω); to intrude on (figuratively)

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vainly G1500

εἰκῆ eikē

idly, i.e. without reason (or effect)

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beguile H5230

נָכַל nâkal

to defraud, i.e. act treacherously

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fleshly G4561

σάρξ sárx

flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means ...

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voluntary H5071

נְדָבָה nᵉdâbâh

properly (abstractly) spontaneity, or (adjectively) spontaneous; also (concretely) a spontaneous or (by inference, in plural) abundant gift

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worshipping G4352

προσκυνέω proskynéō

to fawn or crouch to, i.e. (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore)

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puffed H6315

פּוּחַ pûwach

to puff, i.e. blow with the breath or air; hence, to fan (as a breeze), to utter, to kindle (a fire), to scoff

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humility H6038

עֲנָוָה ʻănâvâh

condescension, human and subjective (modesty), or divine and objective (clemency)

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reward H7810

שַׁחַד shachad

a donation (venal or redemptive)

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angels H4397

מֲלְאָךְ mălʼâk

a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)

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Cross References

Colossians 2:8 cross-reference

Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.

Colossians 2:23 cross-reference

Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body; not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh.

1 Timothy 1:7 cross-reference

Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.

1 Timothy 4:1 cross-reference

Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;

Romans 1:25 cross-reference

Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.

Ephesians 5:6 cross-reference

Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.

Philippians 3:14 cross-reference

I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Matthew 24:24 cross-reference

For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.

2 Corinthians 11:3 cross-reference

But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.

Numbers 25:18 cross-reference

For they vex you with their wiles, wherewith they have beguiled you in the matter of Peor, and in the matter of Cozbi, the daughter of a prince of Midian, their sister, which was slain in the day of t...

Daniel 11:38 cross-reference

But in his estate shall he honour the God of forces: and a god whom his fathers knew not shall he honour with gold, and silver, and with precious stones, and pleasant things.

Genesis 3:13 cross-reference

And the LORD God said unto the woman, What is this that thou hast done? And the woman said, The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat.

Ezekiel 13:3 cross-reference

Thus saith the Lord GOD; Woe unto the foolish prophets, that follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing!

1 Corinthians 8:1 cross-reference

Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.

Revelation 3:11 cross-reference

Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.

Colossians 2:4 cross-reference

And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.

2 Peter 2:14 cross-reference

Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children:

Romans 16:18 cross-reference

For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.

Revelation 13:8 cross-reference

And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.

Isaiah 57:9 cross-reference

And thou wentest to the king with ointment, and didst increase thy perfumes, and didst send thy messengers far off, and didst debase thyself even unto hell.

Deuteronomy 29:29 cross-reference

The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law.

1 Corinthians 4:18 cross-reference

Now some are puffed up, as though I would not come to you.

1 Corinthians 3:3 cross-reference

For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?

Revelation 12:9 cross-reference

And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.

Job 38:2 cross-reference

Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge?

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