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Philippians 2:8–9

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And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
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From verse 8

  1. John 10:18Rank 1 from verse 8
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    18No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.

  2. Hebrews 12:2Rank 2 from verse 8
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    2Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

  3. Romans 5:19Rank 3 from verse 8
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    19For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.

  4. 1 Peter 2:24Rank 4 from verse 8
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    24Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.

  5. 1 Peter 3:18Rank 5 from verse 8
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    18For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:

From verse 9

  1. Revelation 19:16Rank 1 from verse 9
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    16And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.

  2. Matthew 28:18Rank 2 from verse 9
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    18And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

  3. 1 Peter 3:22Rank 3 from verse 9
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    22Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.

  4. Hebrews 2:9Rank 4 from verse 9
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    9But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.

  5. Isaiah 52:13Rank 5 from verse 9
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    13¶ Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high.

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Philippians 2:8

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

fashion

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Form, shape, design, pattern, appearance, manner, or arrangement; to form, shape, make, or prepare according to a design or likeness.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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obedient

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Yielding, submitting, or acting according to a command or authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

even

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1. Used to emphasize, include, or precisely identify what is meant: indeed, precisely, or namely. 2. Used to mark a boundary, endpoint, or full reach in place, time, or degree: up to, as far as, or through. 3. In ‘even as,’ ‘even so,’ and like constructions, just as, exactly so, or in the same manner. 4. The evening, or close of day. 5. Equal, level, identical, balanced, or uniform.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

cross

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Sense 1: An instrument of execution formed of two pieces of timber crossing each other, used for crucifixion. Sense 2: By reference to Christ, his crucifixion and death upon it. Sense 3: A burden of suffering or self-denial borne in following Christ.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Philippians 2:9

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wherefore

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1. For that reason, or as a conclusion from what precedes; therefore or consequently. 2. For what reason or purpose; why.

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highly

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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exalted

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Raised, lifted up, set on high, promoted, honoured, magnified, praised, or increased in position, power, safety, expression, or estimation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

name

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Sense 1: A word, appellation, or designation by which a person or thing is called or known. Sense 2: The person or persons named or represented. Sense 3: Reputation, character, renown, or remembrance. Sense 4: The authority, behalf, or standing represented by a name. Sense 5: As a verb, to call, designate, or mention by name.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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every

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Each individual or member of the class, group, place, time, side, or kind named; all distributively.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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

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

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

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10That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;

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