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Colossians 1:19–20

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Colossians 1:19

19For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell;

Colossians 1:20

20And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.

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DEFINED WORDS

Colossians 1:19

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Colossians 1:20

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

having

Possessing; holding in power or possession; containing; gaining; receiving; taking.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

peace

Freedom from war, strife, disturbance, or inward trouble; quietness, reconciliation, safety, or well-being, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

through

From one side or end to another; by means of; throughout; or because of, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

blood

The fluid that circulates through the body and is associated with life; in KJV usage, also life, bloodshed and its guilt, kindred, human nature, blood shed in sacrifice, or the juice of grapes.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

cross

An upright execution stake with a crosspiece; Christ's crucifixion and its reproach or burden; also to pass from one side to another.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

earth

The ground or dry land; the world or inhabited realm; or a country and its people, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

heaven

The expanse above the earth, including the sky or firmament; also the dwelling or throne of God, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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From verse 19

  1. Colossians 2:9
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  2. John 1:16
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  3. Ephesians 1:23
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  4. Colossians 2:3
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  5. Colossians 3:11
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From verse 20

  1. 2 Corinthians 5:18–21
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  2. Ephesians 1:10
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  3. 1 John 4:9–10
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  4. Colossians 1:21–22
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  5. Ephesians 2:13–17
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