Philippians 2:15

New Testament • 14 words with Strong's data

"That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;"

Word-by-Word Analysis

That ye may be

נָקִי

nâqîy

H5355

innocent

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and

ἀκέραιος

akéraios

G185

unmixed, i.e. (figuratively) innocent

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the

בֵּן

bên

H1121

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or ...

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of

אֱלֹהִים

ʼĕlôhîym

H430

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of...

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חוּץ

chûwts

H2351

properly, separate by awall, i.e. outside, outdoors

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יָכַח

yâkach

H3198

to be right (i.e. correct); reciprocal, to argue; causatively, to decide, justify or convict

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in the

תָּוֶךְ

tâvek

H8432

a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre

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of a

פְּתַלְתֹּל

pᵉthaltôl

H6618

tortuous (i.e. crafty)

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and

עִקֵּשׁ

ʻiqqêsh

H6141

distorted; hence, false

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גּוֹי

gôwy

H1471

a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts

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תָּוֶךְ

tâvek

H8432

a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre

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whom ye

אוֹר

ʼôwr

H215

to be (causative, make) luminous (literally and metaphorically)

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as

מָאוֹר

mâʼôwr

H3974

properly, a luminous body or luminary, i.e. (abstractly) light (as an element); figuratively, brightness, i.e.cheerfulness; specifically, a chandelier

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in the

תֵּבֵל

têbêl

H8398

the earth (as moist and therefore inhabited); by extension, the globe; by implication, its inhabitants; specifically, a particular land, as Babylonia,...

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Key Terms in This Verse

harmless G185

ἀκέραιος akéraios

unmixed, i.e. (figuratively) innocent

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lights H3974

מָאוֹר mâʼôwr

properly, a luminous body or luminary, i.e. (abstractly) light (as an element); figuratively, brightness, i.e.cheerfulness; specifically, a chandelier

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crooked H6618

פְּתַלְתֹּל pᵉthaltôl

tortuous (i.e. crafty)

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blameless H5355

נָקִי nâqîy

innocent

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perverse H6141

עִקֵּשׁ ʻiqqêsh

distorted; hence, false

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shine H215

אוֹר ʼôwr

to be (causative, make) luminous (literally and metaphorically)

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rebuke H3198

יָכַח yâkach

to be right (i.e. correct); reciprocal, to argue; causatively, to decide, justify or convict

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nation H1471

גּוֹי gôwy

a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts

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world H8398

תֵּבֵל têbêl

the earth (as moist and therefore inhabited); by extension, the globe; by implication, its inhabitants; specifically, a particular land, as Babylonia, Palestine

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midst H8432

תָּוֶךְ tâvek

a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre

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Cross References

1 Peter 2:12 cross-reference

Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

Matthew 5:45 cross-reference

That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

Isaiah 60:1 cross-reference

Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.

Deuteronomy 32:5 cross-reference

They have corrupted themselves, their spot is not the spot of his children: they are a perverse and crooked generation.

1 Thessalonians 5:23 cross-reference

And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Peter 3:14 cross-reference

Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.

1 Corinthians 1:8 cross-reference

Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Titus 2:10 cross-reference

Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.

Matthew 5:48 cross-reference

Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

1 Peter 2:9 cross-reference

But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

Acts 2:40 cross-reference

And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.

Matthew 10:16 cross-reference

Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

1 Timothy 3:10 cross-reference

And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.

Matthew 17:17 cross-reference

Then Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him hither to me.

Philippians 1:10 cross-reference

That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;

Ephesians 5:27 cross-reference

That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.

Romans 16:19 cross-reference

For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.

1 Timothy 3:2 cross-reference

A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

Hebrews 7:26 cross-reference

For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;

Acts 20:30 cross-reference

Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.

John 5:35 cross-reference

He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.

Titus 1:6 cross-reference

If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.

1 Timothy 5:20 cross-reference

Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.

Luke 6:35 cross-reference

But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the ev...

Psalm 122:5 cross-reference

For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David.

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