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From Original Authorized King James Version phpBible_av
Philippians 1:23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:

From Original Young's Literal Translation Version YLT
Philippians 1:23 for I am pressed by the two, having the desire to depart, and to be with Christ, for it is far better,

From Original World English Bible Translation Version WEB
Philippians 1:23 But I am in a dilemma between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.

From Original Byzantine Greek NT Translation Version byzNT
Philippians 1:23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
Philippians 1:23
   and, as, because (that...  And, as, because (that)..  γάρ~gar~/gar/    constrain, hold, keep ...  Constrain, hold, keep i..  συνέχω~sunecho~/soon-ekh'-o/
   after, among, X are, a...  After, among, X are, at..  ἐκ~ek~/ek/    both, twain, two  Both, twain, two  δύο~duo~/doo'-o/
   be (able, X hold, poss...  Be (able, X hold, posse..  ἔχω~echo~/ekh'-o,/    concupiscence, desire,...  Concupiscence, desire, ..  ἐπιθυμία~epithumia~/ep-ee-thoo-mee'-ah/
   abundantly, against, a...  Abundantly, against, am..  εἰς~eis~/ice/    depart, return  Depart, return  ἀναλύω~analuo~/an-al-oo'-o/
   and, also, both, but, ...  And, also, both, but, e..  καί~kai~/kahee/    am, was, is, X lust af...  Am, was, is, X lust aft..  εἶναι~einai~/i'-nahee/
   beside, with  Beside, with  σύν~sun~/soon/    Christ  Christ  Χριστός~Christos~/khris-tos'/
   better, X far, (the) ...  Better, X far, (the) m..  μᾶλλον~mallon~/mal'-lon/    abundant, + altogether...  Abundant, altogether, ..  πολύς~polus~/pol-oos'/
   better  Better  κρεῖσσον~kreisson~/krice'-son/

Philippians 1:23
   constrain, hold, keep ...  Constrain, hold, keep i..  συνέχω~sunecho~/soon-ekh'-o/   [5743]
   also, and, but, moreov...  Also, and, but, moreove..  δέ~de~/deh/    after, among, X are, a...  After, among, X are, at..  ἐκ~ek~/ek/
   the, this, that, one, ...  The, this, that, one, h..  ὁ~ho~/ho,/    both, twain, two  Both, twain, two  δύο~duo~/doo'-o/
   the, this, that, one, ...  The, this, that, one, h..  ὁ~ho~/ho,/    concupiscence, desire,...  Concupiscence, desire, ..  ἐπιθυμία~epithumia~/ep-ee-thoo-mee'-ah/
   be (able, X hold, poss...  Be (able, X hold, posse..  ἔχω~echo~/ekh'-o,/   [5723]
   abundantly, against, a...  Abundantly, against, am..  εἰς~eis~/ice/    the, this, that, one, ...  The, this, that, one, h..  ὁ~ho~/ho,/
   depart, return  Depart, return  ἀναλύω~analuo~/an-al-oo'-o/   [5658]
   and, also, both, but, ...  And, also, both, but, e..  καί~kai~/kahee/    beside, with  Beside, with  σύν~sun~/soon/
   Christ  Christ  Χριστός~Christos~/khris-tos'/    am, have been, X it is...  Am, have been, X it is ..  εἰμί~eimi~/i-mee'/
  [5721]    abundant, + altogether...  Abundant, altogether, ..  πολύς~polus~/pol-oos'/
   better, X far, (the) ...  Better, X far, (the) m..  μᾶλλον~mallon~/mal'-lon/    better  Better  κρεῖσσον~kreisson~/krice'-son/

Philippians 1:23 From Original Greek Authorized King James Version
[1063]
[4912]
[1537]
[1417]
[2192]
[1939]
[1519]
[360]
[2532]
[1511]
[4862]
[5547]
[3123]
[4183]
[2908]
 [gar]   [sunecho]   [ek]   [duo]   [echo]   [epithumia]   [eis]   [analuo]   [kai]   [einai]   [sun]   [Christos]   [mallon]   [polus]   [kreisson] 
γάρ
ΓΆΡ
συνέχω
ΣΥΝΈΧΩ
ἐκ
ἘΚ
δύο
ΔΎΟ
ἔχω
ἜΧΩ
ἐπιθυμία
ἘΠΙΘΥΜΊΑ
εἰς
ΕἸΣ
ἀναλύω
ἈΝΑΛΎΩ
καί
ΚΑΊ
εἶναι
ΕἾΝΑΙ
σύν
ΣΎΝ
Χριστός
ΧΡΙΣΤΌΣ
μᾶλλον
ΜᾶΛΛΟΝ
πολύς
ΠΟΛΎΣ
κρεῖσσον
ΚΡΕῖΣΣΟΝ
 and, as, because ... constrain, hold, ... after, among, X a... both, twain, two be (able, X hold,... concupiscence, de... abundantly, again... depart, return and, also, both, ... am, was, is, X lu... beside, with Christ  better, X far, (... abundant, + altog... better
ράγ ωχένυσ κἐ ούδ ωχἔ αίμυθιπἐ ςἰε ωύλανἀ ίακ ιανἶε νύσ ςότσιρΧ νολλᾶμ ςύλοπ νοσσῖερκ
 [rag]   [ohcenus]   [ke]   [oud]   [ohce]   [aimuhtipe]   [sie]   [oulana]   [iak]   [ianie]   [nus]   [sotsirhC]   [nollam]   [sulop]   [nossierk] 



Strong's Dictionary Number: [1063]

1063

1 Original Word: γάρ
2 Word Origin: a primary particle
3 Transliterated Word: gar
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: None
5 Phonetic Spelling: gar
6 Part of Speech: Conjunction
7 Strong's Definition: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
8 Definition:
  1. for

9 English: and, as, because (that), but, even, fo..
0 Usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet


Strong's Dictionary Number: [4912]

4912

1 Original Word: συνέχω
2 Word Origin: from (4862) and (2192)
3 Transliterated Word: sunecho
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: 7:877,1117
5 Phonetic Spelling: soon-ekh'-o
6 Part of Speech: Verb
7 Strong's Definition: from [4862]4862 and [2192;]2192; to hold together, i.e. to compress (the ears, with a crowd or siege) or arrest (a prisoner); figuratively, to compel, perplex, afflict, preoccupy:--constrain, hold, keep in, press, lie sick of, stop, be in a strait, straiten, be taken with, throng.
8 Definition:
  1. to hold together
    1. any whole, lest it fall to pieces or something fall away from it
  2. to hold together with constraint, to compress
    1. to press together with the hand
    2. to hold one's ears, to shut the heavens that it may not rain
    3. to press on every side
      1. of a besieged city
      2. of a strait, that forces a ship into a narrow channel
      3. of a cattle squeeze, that pushing in on each side, forcing the beast into a position where it cannot move so the farmer can administer medication
  3. to hold completely
    1. to hold fast
      1. of a prisoner
    2. metaph.
      1. to be held by, closely occupied with any business
      2. in teaching the word
      3. to constrain, oppress, of ills laying hold of one and distressing him
      4. to be held with, afflicted with, suffering from
      5. to urge, impel 3b
  4. of the soul

9 English: constrain, hold, keep in, press, lie s..
0 Usage: constrain, hold, keep in, press, lie sick of, stop, be in a strait, straiten, be taken with, throng


Strong's Dictionary Number: [1537]

1537

1 Original Word: ἐκ
2 Word Origin: a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause
3 Transliterated Word: ek
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: literal or figurative
5 Phonetic Spelling: ek
6 Part of Speech: Preposition
7 Strong's Definition: a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote):--after, among, × are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, × heavenly, × hereby, + very highly, in, ...ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, × thenceforth, through, × unto, × vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
8 Definition:
  1. out of, from, by, away from

9 English: after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond..
0 Usage: after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(-th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, ...ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out)


Strong's Dictionary Number: [1417]

1417

1 Original Word: δύο
2 Word Origin: a primary numeral
3 Transliterated Word: duo
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: None
5 Phonetic Spelling: doo'-o
6 Part of Speech: Noun
7 Strong's Definition: a primary numeral; "two":--both, twain, two.
8 Definition:
  1. the two, the twain

9 English: both, twain, two
0 Usage: both, twain, two


Strong's Dictionary Number: [2192]

2192

1 Original Word: ἔχω
2 Word Origin: including an alternate form scheo {skheh'-o}, used in certain tenses only), a primary verb
3 Transliterated Word: echo
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: 2:816,286
5 Phonetic Spelling: ekh'-o,
6 Part of Speech: Verb
7 Strong's Definition: a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition):--be (able, × hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), × conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, × sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
8 Definition:
  1. to have, i.e. to hold
    1. to have (hold) in the hand, in the sense of wearing, to have (hold) possession of the mind (refers to alarm, agitating emotions, etc.), to hold fast keep, to have or comprise or involve, to regard or consider or hold as
  2. to have i.e. own, possess
    1. external things such as pertain to property or riches or furniture or utensils or goods or food etc.
    2. used of those joined to any one by the bonds of natural blood or marriage or friendship or duty or law etc, of attendance or companionship
  3. to hold one's self or find one's self so and so, to be in such or such a condition
  4. to hold one's self to a thing, to lay hold of a thing, to adhere or cling to
    1. to be closely joined to a person or a thing

9 English: be (able, X hold, possessed with), acc..
0 Usage: be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use


Strong's Dictionary Number: [1939]

1939

1 Original Word: ἐπιθυμία
2 Word Origin: from (1937)
3 Transliterated Word: epithumia
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: 3:168,339
5 Phonetic Spelling: ep-ee-thoo-mee'-ah
6 Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
7 Strong's Definition: from [1937;]1937; a longing (especially for what is forbidden):--concupiscence, desire, lust (after).
8 Definition:
  1. desire, craving, longing, desire for what is forbidden, lust

9 English: concupiscence, desire, lust (after
0 Usage: concupiscence, desire, lust (after)


Strong's Dictionary Number: [1519]

1519

1 Original Word: εἰς
2 Word Origin: a primary preposition
3 Transliterated Word: eis
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: 2:420,211
5 Phonetic Spelling: ice
6 Part of Speech: Preposition
7 Strong's Definition: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
8 Definition:
  1. into, unto, to, towards, for, among
"For" (as used in Acts 2:38 "for the forgiveness...") could have twomeanings. If you saw a poster saying "Jesse James wanted forrobbery", "for" could mean Jesse is wanted so he can commit arobbery, or is wanted because he has committed a robbery. The latersense is the correct one. So too in this passage, the word "for"signifies an action in the past. Otherwise, it would violate theentire tenor of the NT teaching on salvation by grace and not by works.
9 English: abundantly, against, among, as, at, (b..
0 Usage: abundantly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in(-so much that, -to) (among, at, unto), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with


Strong's Dictionary Number: [360]

360

1 Original Word: ἀναλύω
2 Word Origin: from (303) and (3089)
3 Transliterated Word: analuo
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: 4:337,543
5 Phonetic Spelling: an-al-oo'-o
6 Part of Speech: Verb
7 Strong's Definition: from [303]303 and [3089;]3089; to break up, i.e. depart (literally or figuratively):--depart, return.
8 Definition:
  1. to unloose, undo again
  2. to depart, break up, to depart from life, to return

9 English: depart, return
0 Usage: depart, return


Strong's Dictionary Number: [2532]

2532

1 Original Word: καί
2 Word Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
3 Transliterated Word: kai
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: None
5 Phonetic Spelling: kahee
6 Part of Speech: Conjunction
7 Strong's Definition: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
8 Definition:
  1. and, also, even, indeed, but
Frequency count based on 1894 Scrivener Greek New Testament.
9 English: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, o..
0 Usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet


Strong's Dictionary Number: [1511]

1511

1 Original Word: εἶναι
2 Word Origin: present infinitive from (1510)
3 Transliterated Word: einai
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: None
5 Phonetic Spelling: i'-nahee
6 Part of Speech: Verb
7 Strong's Definition: present infinitive from [1510;]1510; to exist:--am, was. come, is, × lust after, × please well, there is, to be, was.
8 Definition:
  1. to be, to exist, to happen, to be present

9 English: am, was, is, X lust after, X please we..
0 Usage: am, was, is, X lust after, X please well, there is, to be, come


Strong's Dictionary Number: [4862]

4862

1 Original Word: σύν
2 Word Origin: a primary preposition denoting union
3 Transliterated Word: sun
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: 7:766,1102
5 Phonetic Spelling: soon
6 Part of Speech: Preposition
7 Strong's Definition: a primary preposition denoting union; with or together (but much closer than [3326]3326 or [3844),]3844), i.e. by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition, etc.:--beside, with. In composition it has similar applications, including completeness.
8 Definition:
  1. with

9 English: beside, with
0 Usage: beside, with


Strong's Dictionary Number: [5547]

5547

1 Original Word: Χριστός
2 Word Origin: from (5548)
3 Transliterated Word: Christos
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: 9:493,1322
5 Phonetic Spelling: khris-tos'
6 Part of Speech: Adjective
7 Strong's Definition: from [5548;]5548; anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus:--Christ.
8 Definition: Christ = "anointed"
  1. Christ was the Messiah, the Son of God
  2. anointed

9 English: Christ
0 Usage: Christ


Strong's Dictionary Number: [3123]

3123

1 Original Word: μᾶλλον
2 Word Origin: neuter of the comparative of the same as (3122)
3 Transliterated Word: mallon
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: None
5 Phonetic Spelling: mal'-lon
6 Part of Speech: Adverb
7 Strong's Definition: neuter of the comparative of the same as [3122;]3122; (adverbially) more (in a greater degree)) or rather:--+ better, × far, (the) more (and more), (so) much (the more), rather.
8 Definition:
  1. more, to a greater degree, rather
    1. much, by far
    2. rather, sooner
    3. more willingly, more readily, sooner

9 English: better, X far, (the) more (and more),..
0 Usage: + better, X far, (the) more (and more), (so) much (the more), rather


Strong's Dictionary Number: [4183]

4183

1 Original Word: πολύς
2 Word Origin: including the forms from the alternate pollos
3 Transliterated Word: polus
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: 6:536,*
5 Phonetic Spelling: pol-oos'
6 Part of Speech: Adjective
7 Strong's Definition: including the forms from the alternate pollos; (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely:--abundant, + altogether, common, + far (passed, spent), (+ be of a) great (age, deal, -ly, while), long, many, much, oft(-en (-times)), plenteous, sore, straitly. Compare [4118,]4118, [4119.]4119.
8 Definition:
  1. many, much, large

9 English: abundant, + altogether, common, + far ..
0 Usage: abundant, + altogether, common, + far (passed, spent), (+ be of a) great (age, deal, -ly, while), long, many, much, oft(-entimes), plenteous, sore, straitly


Strong's Dictionary Number: [2908]

2908

1 Original Word: κρεῖσσον
2 Word Origin: neuter of an alternate form of (2909)
3 Transliterated Word: kreisson
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: None
5 Phonetic Spelling: krice'-son
6 Part of Speech: Adverb
7 Strong's Definition: neuter of an alternate form of [2909;]2909; (as noun) better, i.e. greater advantage:--better.
8 Definition:
  1. better

9 English: better
0 Usage: better

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