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Philippians 3:5

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Philippians 3:5

5Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee;

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Philippians 3:5

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Circumcised

Having the foreskin cut away; also used in Scripture of the covenant sign and figurative inward separation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

day

The period of light between morning and evening; a complete daily cycle; or a specified time, age, or season, according to context.

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

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stock

The stem or main body of a tree or other plant; the fixed, strong, firm part; the origin and support of the branches.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Israel

The name given to Jacob and, by extension, his descendants, their nation, or the people so called in Scripture.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

tribe

A body of people descended from a common ancestor, especially one of the divisions of Israel.

Meaning drawn from: Bullokar 1616 · Cawdrey 1604

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

law

A rule, command, or body of commands established by authority; especially God's commandments or the law given through Moses, according to context.

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

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  1. 2 Corinthians 11:22
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  2. Romans 11:1
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  3. Acts 23:6
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  4. Acts 22:3
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  5. Acts 26:4–5
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