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Colossians 2

Col. 2:3 KJV (With Strong’s)

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hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
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)
whom
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
are
eisi (Greek #1526)
they are
KJV usage: agree, are, be, dure, X is, were.
Pronounce: i-see'
Origin: 3d person plural present indicative of 1510
hid
apokruphos (Greek #614)
secret; by implication, treasured
KJV usage: hid, kept secret.
Pronounce: ap-ok'-roo-fos
Origin: from 613
all
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
the treasures
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
thesauros (Greek #2344)
a deposit, i.e. wealth (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: treasure.
Pronounce: thay-sow-ros'
Origin: from 5087
of wisdom
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
sophia (Greek #4678)
wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)
KJV usage: wisdom.
Pronounce: sof-ee'-ah
Origin: from 4680
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
knowledge
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
gnosis (Greek #1108)
knowing (the act), i.e. (by implication) knowledge
KJV usage: knowledge, science.
Pronounce: gno'-sis
Origin: from 1097
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or, wherein.

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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Col. 1:9,19• 9On this account we also, from the day that we heard, do not cease praying for you, and asking that ye might be filled with the full knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;
 19for in him all the fullness was pleased to dwell; (Col. 1:9,19)
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Col. 3:16• 16Let the word of the Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing each other with psalms, hymns, spiritual songs, in grace singing in your hearts to God. (Col. 3:16)
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Rom. 11:33• 33O depth of God's riches and wisdom and knowledge! how unsearchable his judgments and untraceable his ways! (Rom. 11:33)
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1 Cor. 1:24,30• 24but to those that [are] called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ God's power and God's wisdom;
 30But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who was made wisdom to us from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemption; (1 Cor. 1:24,30)
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1 Cor. 2:6‑8• 6But we speak wisdom among the full-grown, but wisdom not of this age, nor of the rulers of this age that come to nought.
 7But we speak God's wisdom in a mystery, the hidden [wisdom] which God pre-determined before the ages for our glory;
 8which none of the rulers of the age knew (for, had they known, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory), (1 Cor. 2:6‑8)
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Eph. 1:8• 8which he caused to abound toward us in all wisdom and intelligence, (Eph. 1:8)
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Eph. 3:10• 10in order that there might be known now to the principalities and the authorities in the heavenly [places] by the assembly the manifold wisdom of God, (Eph. 3:10)
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2 Tim. 3:15‑17• 15and that from a babe thou knowest the sacred writings that are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith that is in Christ Jesus.
 16Every scripture [is] God-inspired, and profitable for teaching, for conviction, for correction, for instruction that is in righteousness;
 17that the man of God may be complete, furnished thoroughly unto every good work. (2 Tim. 3:15‑17)
hid.
Col. 3:3• 3For ye died, and your life is hid with the Christ in God. (Col. 3:3)
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Job 28:21•  (Job 28:21)
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Prov. 2:4•  (Prov. 2:4)
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Matt. 10:26• 26{i}Fear them not therefore; for there is nothing covered which shall not be revealed, and secret which shall not be known.{/i} (Matt. 10:26)
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Eph. 3:9• 9and to enlighten all as to what [is] the administration of the mystery which hath been hidden from the ages in God that created all things; (Eph. 3:9)
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Rev. 2:17• 17He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches. To him that overcometh, I will give him of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and upon the stone a new name written, which no one knoweth save he that receiveth {i}it{/i}. (Rev. 2:17)
• He knew that union with Christ, realized in the heart, was a safeguard from the wiles of the enemy, to which the Colossians were exposed. (“Colossians 2” by J.N. Darby)
• In this mystery all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are found, being to our souls the center and power of our life. These treasures are truth in contrast to man's cloudy imaginations inspired by the enemy. (“Colossians 2” by C.E. Lunden)
• They had been given “all the treasures of wisdom and of knowledge” in the Mystery. Knowing this would deliver them from seeking truth anywhere else but in the Mystery. (“The Glories of the Son in Whom We Have Redemption: Colossians 1-2:3” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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in which are hid all the treasures of wisdom and of knowledge.

W. Kelly Translation

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in which are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.