Colossians 3:11
New Testament • 10 words with Strong's data
"Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all."
Word-by-Word Analysis
לֹא
lôʼ
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
Ἕλλην
Héllēn
a Hellen (Grecian) or inhabitant of Hellas; by extension a Greek-speaking person, especially a non-Jew
יְהוּדִי
Yᵉhûwdîy
a Jehudite (i.e. Judaite or Jew), or descendant of Jehudah (i.e. Judah)
ἀκροβυστία
akrobystía
the prepuce; by implication, an uncircumcised (i.e. gentile, figuratively, unregenerate) state or person
Σκύθης
Skýthēs
a Scythene or Scythian, i.e. (by implication) a savage
אֱסָר
ʼĕçâr
an obligation or vow (of abstinence)
חׇפְשִׁי
chophshîy
exempt (from bondage, tax or care)
Χριστός
Christós
anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
Key Terms in This Verse
Ἕλλην Héllēn
a Hellen (Grecian) or inhabitant of Hellas; by extension a Greek-speaking person, especially a non-Jew
Study G1672 →ἀκροβυστία akrobystía
the prepuce; by implication, an uncircumcised (i.e. gentile, figuratively, unregenerate) state or person
Study G203 →יְהוּדִי Yᵉhûwdîy
a Jehudite (i.e. Judaite or Jew), or descendant of Jehudah (i.e. Judah)
Study H3064 →לֹא lôʼ
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
Study H3808 →Cross References
For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.
That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:
Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
Is he the God of the Jews only? is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also:
For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.
I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself fo...
The LORD hath made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.
That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these things.
Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God.
And many nations shall be joined to the LORD in that day, and shall be my people: and I will dwell in the midst of thee, and thou shalt know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto thee.
For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my name shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure offering: for my nam...
That they may possess the remnant of Edom, and of all the heathen, which are called by my name, saith the LORD that doeth this.
And many nations shall come, and say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, and to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for the...
And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou...
And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:
I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.
I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
And when the barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live.
Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.
And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.
For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.
And I will sow her unto me in the earth; and I will have mercy upon her that had not obtained mercy; and I will say to them which were not my people, Thou art my people; and they shall say, Thou art m...
Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be unto him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh shall be a barbarian unto me.
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