Philippians 3:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 3:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 3:5 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 3:5 — KJV
“Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee;”
— Philippians 3:5 (KJV)
Philippians 3:5 in Context — About the Book of Philippians
Philippians is joy written from a prison cell. Paul, chained to Roman guards, teaches contentment in every circumstance, peace that guards hearts like a garrison, and pressing on toward the prize. Its antidote to anxiety — prayer with thanksgiving — may be the most prescribed verse in Scripture.
Cross-References for Philippians 3:5
“And they shall hearken to thy voice: and thou shalt come, thou and the elders of Israel, unto the king of Egypt, and ye shall say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath met with us: and now let us go, we beseech thee, three days' journey into the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:5: day, israel, hebrew
“And the children of Israel repented them for Benjamin their brother, and said, There is one tribe cut off from Israel this day.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:5: day, israel, tribe
“Then said the princes of the Philistines, What do these Hebrews here? And Achish said unto the princes of the Philistines, Is not this David, the servant of Saul the king of Israel, which hath been with me these days, or these years, and I have found no fault in him since he fell unto me unto this day?”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:5: day, israel, hebrew
“And when he went out the second day, behold, two men of the Hebrews strove together: and he said to him that did the wrong, Wherefore smitest thou thy fellow?”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:5: day, hebrew, hebrews
“And they said, The God of the Hebrews hath met with us: let us go, we pray thee, three days' journey into the desert, and sacrifice unto the LORD our God; lest he fall upon us with pestilence, or with the sword.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 3:5: day, hebrew, hebrews
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