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Colossians 2

Col. 2:15 KJV (With Strong’s)

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en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
And havingt spoiled
apekduomai (Greek #554)
to divest wholly oneself, or (for oneself) despoil
KJV usage: put off, spoil.
Pronounce: ap-ek-doo'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice from 575 and 1562
principalities
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
arche (Greek #746)
(properly abstract) a commencement, or (concretely) chief (in various applications of order, time, place, or rank)
KJV usage: beginning, corner, (at the, the) first (estate), magistrate, power, principality, principle, rule.
Pronounce: ar-khay'
Origin: from 756
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
powers
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
exousia (Greek #1849)
privilege, i.e. (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control), delegated influence
KJV usage: authority, jurisdiction, liberty, power, right, strength.
Pronounce: ex-oo-see'-ah
Origin: from 1832 (in the sense of ability)
, he made a show
deigmatizo (Greek #1165)
to exhibit
KJV usage: make a shew.
Pronounce: digh-mat-id'-zo
Origin: from 1164
of them openly
parrhesia (Greek #3954)
all out-spokenness, i.e. frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance
KJV usage: bold (X -ly, -ness, -ness of speech), confidence, X freely, X openly, X plainly(-ness).
Pronounce: par-rhay-see'-ah
Origin: from 3956 and a derivative of 4483
, triumphing over
thriambeuo (Greek #2358)
and a derivative of 680 (meaning a noisy iambus, sung in honor of Bacchus); to make an acclamatory procession, i.e. (figuratively) to conquer or (by Hebraism) to give victory
KJV usage: (cause) to triumph (over).
Pronounce: three-am-byoo'-o
Origin: from a prolonged compound of the base of 2360
them
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
δit
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
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Psa. 68:18•  (Psa. 68:18)
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Isa. 53:12•  (Isa. 53:12)
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Luke 10:18• 18And he said to them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall out of heaven. (Luke 10:18)
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Luke 11:22• 22but when the stronger than he coming upon [him], overcometh him, he taketh away his panoply in which he trusted, and he will divide the spoil [he has taken] from him. (Luke 11:22)
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John 12:31• 31Now is judgment of this world; now shall the prince of this world be cast out: (John 12:31)
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Heb. 2:14• 14Since then the little children are partakers of blood and flesh, he also in like manner took part of the same, that through death he might annul him that hath the might of death, that is, the devil; (Heb. 2:14)
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or, himself.

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Ministry on This Verse

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having.
Gen. 3:15•  (Gen. 3:15)
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Psa. 68:18•  (Psa. 68:18)
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Isa. 49:24‑25•  (Isa. 49:24‑25)
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Isa. 53:12•  (Isa. 53:12)
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Matt. 12:29• 29Or how can one enter into the house of the strong [man], and plunder his goods, unless first he bind the strong [man], and then he will plunder his house. (Matt. 12:29)
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Luke 10:18• 18And he said to them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall out of heaven. (Luke 10:18)
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Luke 11:22• 22but when the stronger than he coming upon [him], overcometh him, he taketh away his panoply in which he trusted, and he will divide the spoil [he has taken] from him. (Luke 11:22)
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John 12:31• 31Now is judgment of this world; now shall the prince of this world be cast out: (John 12:31)
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John 16:11• 11of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. (John 16:11)
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Eph. 4:8• 8Wherefore he saith, Having ascended on high, he led captivity captive and gave gifts to men. (Eph. 4:8)
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Heb. 2:14• 14Since then the little children are partakers of blood and flesh, he also in like manner took part of the same, that through death he might annul him that hath the might of death, that is, the devil; (Heb. 2:14)
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Rev. 12:9• 9And the great dragon was cast {i}out{/i}, the ancient serpent, that is called {i}the{/i} Devil and Satan, that deceiveth the whole habitable {i}world{/i}: he was cast into the earth, and his angels were cast with him. (Rev. 12:9)
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Rev. 20:2‑3,10• 2And he laid hold on the dragon, the ancient serpent, which is {i}the{/i} Devil and Satan, and bound him a thousand years,
 3and cast him into the abyss, and shut and sealed {i}it{/i} over him, that he might deceive the nations no more till the thousand years were finished: after these must he be loosed a little space.
 10And the devil that deceived them was cast also into the lake of fire and brimstone, where also the beast and the false prophet {i}are{/i}; and they shall be tormented day and night unto the ages of the ages. (Rev. 20:2‑3,10)
principalities.
Col. 1:16• 16for by him was created the universe, the things in the heavens and those on the earth, the seen and the unseen, whether thrones, or lordships, or principalities, or authorities. The universe has been created through him and for him. (Col. 1:16)
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2 Cor. 4:4• 4in whom the god of this age blinded the minds of the faithless, that the illumination of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is [the] image of God, should not shine forth. (2 Cor. 4:4)
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Eph. 6:12• 12for our wrestling is not against blood and flesh, but against the principalities, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual [hosts] of wickedness in the heavenly [places]. (Eph. 6:12)
triumphing.
Luke 23:39‑43• 39Now one of the hanged malefactors reviled him. Art not thou the Christ? Save thyself and us.
 40But the other in answer rebuking him said, Dost not even thou fear God, because thou art in the same judgment?
 41And we indeed justly, for we receive the due requital for what we have done, but this [man] has done nothing amiss.
 42And he said to Jesus, Remember me when thou shalt come in thy kingdom.
 43And he said to him, Verily, I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise. (Luke 23:39‑43)
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John 12:32• 32and I, if I be lifted up out of the earth, will draw all to myself. (John 12:32)
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John 19:30• 30When therefore Jesus received the vinegar, he said, It is finished, and bowing his head delivered up his spirit. (John 19:30)
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Acts 2:23‑24,32‑36• 23(him, given up by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye by hand of lawless [men] did crucify and slay;
 24whom God raised up, having loosed the pangs of death, inasmuch as it was not possible that he should be held fast by it.
 32This Jesus did God raise up whereof all we are witnesses.
 33Having therefore been exalted by the right hand of God and received of the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he poured forth this which ye see and hear.
 34For David ascended not into the heavens, but saith himself, The Lord said to my Lord, sit on my right hand
 35till I make thine enemies [the] footstool of thy feet.
 36Let all [the] house of Israel therefore know assuredly that God made him both Lord and Christ(this Jesus whom ye crucified. (Acts 2:23‑24,32‑36)
in it.
or, in himself.
• All that was against us He has put aside, in order to introduce us, entirely delivered from it all, into our new position. (“Colossians 2” by J.N. Darby)
• Verse 10 refers to elect angels in their different capacities, whereas verse 15 refers to different ranks of fallen angels. (“Hindrances to Carrying Out the Truth of the Mystery: Colossians 2:4-19” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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having spoiled principalities and authorities, he made a show of them publicly, leading them in triumph by ith.

JND Translation Notes

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Or "in him." In all the preceding passage the antecedent is God (ver. 12).

W. Kelly Translation

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having stripped the principalities and the authorities, he made show openly, triumphing over them in it.