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Philippians 2:7–9

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Philippians 2:7

7But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

Philippians 2:8

8And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

Philippians 2:9

9Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:

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DEFINED WORDS

Philippians 2:7

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

servant

One who serves another; a worker, attendant, subject, bondservant, or appointed minister.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

likeness

Resemblance in form; similitude.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Philippians 2:8

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

found

Discovered, obtained, or encountered; or established upon a foundation, according to context.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

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)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

humbled

Made low or abased; brought into meekness, submission, or penitence; the past form of humble.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

obedient

Submissive to authority; complying with commands or with what is required.

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

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

even

Indeed or precisely; adding emphasis to what follows.

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

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)

DEFINED WORDS

Philippians 2:9

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Wherefore

Why; for what reason.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

highly

In a high degree; greatly, honourably, or at an elevated rank.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

exalted

Raised high; elevated in rank or honor; praised or magnified.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

name

A word or appellation by which a person or thing is known; also reputation, character, authority, remembrance, or the person represented, according to context.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

every

Each one of all; all taken separately, without exception in the stated group.

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

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From verse 7

  1. 2 Corinthians 8:9
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  2. Matthew 20:28
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  3. John 1:14
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  4. Romans 8:3
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  5. Isaiah 53:2–3
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From verse 8

  1. John 10:18
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  2. Hebrews 12:2
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  3. Romans 5:19
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  4. 1 Peter 2:24
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  5. 1 Peter 3:18
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From verse 9

  1. Revelation 19:16
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  2. Matthew 28:18
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  3. 1 Peter 3:22
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  4. Hebrews 2:9
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  5. Isaiah 52:13
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