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

Not as

כִּי

kîy

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

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I had

כְּבָר

kᵉbâr

H3528

properly, extent of time, i.e. a great while; hence, long ago, formerly, hitherto

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נָשַׂג

nâsag

H5381

to reach (literally or figuratively)

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אוֹ

ʼôw

H176

desire (and so probably in Proverbs 31:4); hence (by way of alternative) or, also if

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were

כְּבָר

kᵉbâr

H3528

properly, extent of time, i.e. a great while; hence, long ago, formerly, hitherto

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תָּמִים

tâmîym

H8549

entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth

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but I

רָדַף

râdaph

H7291

to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively (of time) gone by)

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אַחַר

ʼachar

H310

properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)

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if that I may

καταλαμβάνω

katalambánō

G2638

to take eagerly, i.e. seize, possess, etc. (literally or figuratively)

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that for which also I am

καταλαμβάνω

katalambánō

G2638

to take eagerly, i.e. seize, possess, etc. (literally or figuratively)

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of

Χριστός

Christós

G5547

anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus

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Ἰησοῦς

Iēsoûs

G2424

Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites

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Key Terms in This Verse

apprehend G2638

καταλαμβάνω katalambánō

to take eagerly, i.e. seize, possess, etc. (literally or figuratively)

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apprehended G2638

καταλαμβάνω katalambánō

to take eagerly, i.e. seize, possess, etc. (literally or figuratively)

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attained H5381

נָשַׂג nâsag

to reach (literally or figuratively)

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already H3528

כְּבָר kᵉbâr

properly, extent of time, i.e. a great while; hence, long ago, formerly, hitherto

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already H3528

כְּבָר kᵉbâr

properly, extent of time, i.e. a great while; hence, long ago, formerly, hitherto

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either H176

אוֹ ʼôw

desire (and so probably in Proverbs 31:4); hence (by way of alternative) or, also if

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follow H7291

רָדַף râdaph

to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively (of time) gone by)

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perfect H8549

תָּמִים tâmîym

entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth

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though H3588

כִּי kîy

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

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Christ G5547

Χριστός Christós

anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus

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Cross References

Psalm 138:8 cross-reference

The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.

Hosea 6:3 cross-reference

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.

2 Corinthians 7:1 cross-reference

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.

Isaiah 51:1 cross-reference

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.

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.

Ephesians 1:4 cross-reference

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:

Hebrews 12:14 cross-reference

Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

Philippians 3:16 cross-reference

Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.

James 3:2 cross-reference

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.

Galatians 5:17 cross-reference

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.

2 Peter 3:18 cross-reference

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.

Job 17:9 cross-reference

The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.

1 Peter 5:10 cross-reference

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.

Psalm 63:8 cross-reference

My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.

Proverbs 4:18 cross-reference

But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.

Ephesians 4:12 cross-reference

For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

2 Corinthians 13:9 cross-reference

For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.

Psalm 84:2 cross-reference

My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the LORD: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God.

Psalm 119:5 cross-reference

O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!

2 Thessalonians 2:13 cross-reference

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...

1 Corinthians 13:10 cross-reference

But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.

1 Thessalonians 5:15 cross-reference

See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

1 Timothy 6:19 cross-reference

Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

Acts 9:15 cross-reference

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:

1 Timothy 5:10 cross-reference

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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