Colossians 1:9
King James Version
7 Jun 2026
“For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;”
πληρόω
to make replete, i.e. (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute (an office), finish (a period or task), verify (or coincide with a prediction), etc.
πνευματικός
spiritual
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πνευματικός
Spiritual, of the Spirit. Pneumatikos. The spiritual blessings Paul speaks of are not earthly upgrades — they are realities that exist in the heavenly realm, given to us in Christ. We are already seated with Him in heavenly places.
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σύνεσις
in understanding
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σύνεσις
Understanding, intelligence, discernment. Sunesis. The peace of God which surpasses all understanding. Some of what God gives exceeds what the mind can process. Receive it anyway.
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θέλημα
Will
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θέλημα
Will, purpose, desire. Thelema. Your will be done on earth as in heaven. The will of God is not a hidden code to crack. It is a character to reflect and a kingdom to advance.
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σοφία
Wisdom
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σοφία
Wisdom, insight, skill. Sophia. Christ who has become for us wisdom from God. Jesus IS wisdom. Every problem has a solution in Him. Every question has an answer in His word.
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προσεύχομαι
praying
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προσεύχομαι
To pray, to make supplication. Proseuchomai. Pray without ceasing. Prayer is not a scheduled activity. It is the ongoing conversation of a heart in relationship with God.
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ἐπίγνωσις
knowledge
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ἐπίγνωσις
Knowledge, full recognition. Epignosis. The knowledge of God. Epignosis is deeper than gnosis. It is experiential intimate knowing not just information about God.
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ἡμέρα
day
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ἡμέρα
Day. Hemera. This is the day the LORD has made. Every day is a gift from God. The right response to any day is rejoicing in the One who gave it.
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παύω
cease
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παύω
to stop (transitively or intransitively), i.e. restrain, quit, desist, come to an end
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διά
Because of
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διά
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
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