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Colossians 2:15–16

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Colossians 2:15

15And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.

Colossians 2:16

16Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days:

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Colossians 2:15

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)

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spoiled

Plundered; pillaged; corrupted; rendered useless.

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

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principalities

Dominions, ruling powers, ranks of authority, or territories governed by princes.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

shew

To show; to make visible, reveal, declare, or make known.

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

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Colossians 2:16

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man

A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.

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

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respect

Regard, consideration, relation, honour, or partial favour, according to context.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

new

Recently made, begun, known, or received; fresh, different, or not old.

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

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From verse 15

  1. Hebrews 2:14
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  2. Ephesians 4:8
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  3. Matthew 12:29
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  4. John 12:31–32
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  5. Isaiah 53:12
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From verse 16

  1. Romans 14:5–6
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  2. Romans 14:10
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  3. Galatians 4:10
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  4. Romans 14:13–17
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  5. Romans 14:2–3
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