Philippians 3:12
New Testament • 12 words with Strong's data
"Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus."
Word-by-Word Analysis
כִּי
kîy
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
כְּבָר
kᵉbâr
properly, extent of time, i.e. a great while; hence, long ago, formerly, hitherto
נָשַׂג
nâsag
to reach (literally or figuratively)
אוֹ
ʼôw
desire (and so probably in Proverbs 31:4); hence (by way of alternative) or, also if
כְּבָר
kᵉbâr
properly, extent of time, i.e. a great while; hence, long ago, formerly, hitherto
תָּמִים
tâmîym
entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth
רָדַף
râdaph
to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively (of time) gone by)
אַחַר
ʼachar
properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
καταλαμβάνω
katalambánō
to take eagerly, i.e. seize, possess, etc. (literally or figuratively)
καταλαμβάνω
katalambánō
to take eagerly, i.e. seize, possess, etc. (literally or figuratively)
Χριστός
Christós
anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
Ἰησοῦς
Iēsoûs
Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
Key Terms in This Verse
καταλαμβάνω katalambánō
to take eagerly, i.e. seize, possess, etc. (literally or figuratively)
Study G2638 →καταλαμβάνω katalambánō
to take eagerly, i.e. seize, possess, etc. (literally or figuratively)
Study G2638 →כְּבָר kᵉbâr
properly, extent of time, i.e. a great while; hence, long ago, formerly, hitherto
Study H3528 →כְּבָר kᵉbâr
properly, extent of time, i.e. a great while; hence, long ago, formerly, hitherto
Study H3528 →אוֹ ʼôw
desire (and so probably in Proverbs 31:4); hence (by way of alternative) or, also if
Study H176 →רָדַף râdaph
to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively (of time) gone by)
Study H7291 →תָּמִים tâmîym
entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth
Study H8549 →כִּי kîy
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
Study H3588 →Cross References
The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.
Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth.
Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the LORD: look unto the rock whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence ye are digged.
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.
According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.
For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.
For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.
The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.
But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.
But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.
My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the LORD: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God.
O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!
But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the t...
But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.
See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:
Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed...
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