Philemon 1:6

Phm 1:6  That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.

Phm 1:6  ThatG3704 theG3588 communicationG2842 of thyG4675 faithG4102 may becomeG1096 effectualG1756 byG1722 the acknowledgingG1922 of everyG3956 good thingG18 whichG3588 is inG1722 youG5213 inG1519 ChristG5547 Jesus.G2424

That - G3704 - From G3739 and G4459; what (-ever) how, that is, in the manner that (as adverb or conjugation of coincidence, intentional or actual).

• G3739 - Probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3588); the relative (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that.
• G4459 - Adverb from the base of G4226; an interrogitive particle of manner; in what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as exclamation, how much!

the - G3588 - The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).

communication - G2842 - From G2844; partnership, that is, (literally) participation, or (social) intercourse, or (pecuniary) benefaction.

• G2844 - From G2839; a sharer, that is, associate,
• G2839 - Probably from G4862; common, that is, (literally) shared by all or several, or (ceremonially) profane.
• G4862 - A primary preposition denoting union; with or together (but much closer than G3326 or G3844), that is, by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition, etc.

of thy - G4675 - Genitive case of G4771; of thee, thy.

• G4771 - The personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

faith - G4102 - From G3982; persuasion, that is, credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly constancy in such profession; by extension the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself.

• G3982 - A primary verb; to convince (by argument, true or false); by analogy to pacify or conciliate (by other fair means); reflexively or passively to assent (to evidence or authority), to rely (by inward certainty).

may become - G1096 - A prolonged and middle form of a primary verb; to cause to be (“gen” -erate), that is, (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literally, figuratively, intensively, etc.

effectual - G1756 - From G1722 and G2041; active, operative.

• G1722 - A primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), that is, a relation of rest (intermediate between G1519 and G1537); “in”, at, (up-) on, by, etc.
• G2041 - From ἔργω ergō (a primary but obsolete word; to work); toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication an act.

by - G1722 -A primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), that is, a relation of rest (intermediate between G1519 and G1537); “in”, at, (up-) on, by, etc.

the acknowledging - G1922 - From G1921; recognition, that is, (by implication) full discernment, acknowledgement.

• G1921 - From G1909 and G1097; to know upon some mark, that is, recognise; by implication to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge.
• G1909 - A primary preposition properly meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution [with the genitive case], that is, over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.
• G1097 - A prolonged form of a primary verb; to “know” (absolutely), in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as shown at left, with others not thus clearly expressed).

of every - G3956 - Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

good thing - G18 - A primary word; “good” (in any sense, often as noun).

which - G3588 - see above.

is in - G1722 - A primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), that is, a relation of rest (intermediate between G1519 and G1537); “in”, at, (up-) on, by, etc.

you - G5213 - Irregular dative case of G5210; to (with or by) you.

• G5210 - Irregular plural of G4771; you (as subject of verb).
• G4771 - The personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

in - G1519 - A primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases.

Christ - G5547 - From G5548; anointed, that is, the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.

• G5548 - Probably akin to G5530 through the idea of contact; to smear or rub with oil, that is, (by implication) to consecrate to an office or religious service.
• G5530 - Middle voice of a primary verb (perhaps rather from G5495, to handle); to furnish what is needed; (give an oracle, “graze” [touch slightly], light upon, etc.), that is, (by implication) to employ or (by extension) to act towards one in a given manner.

Jesus - G2424 - Of Hebrew origin [H3091]; Jesus (that is, Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites.

• H3091 - From H3068 and H3467; Jehovah-saved; Jehoshua (that is, Joshua), the Jewish leader.
• H3068 - From H1961; (the) self Existent or eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.
• H3467 - A primitive root; properly to be open, wide or free, that is, (by implication) to be safe; causatively to free or succor.

Expanded Definition:

communication - koinōnia - G2842 - koinonias fem. noun from koinoneo (2841), to share in. Fellowship with, participation.

(I) Participation, communion, fellowship (Acts 2:42; 1 Cor. 1:9; 10:16; 2 Cor. 6:14; 8:4; 13:14; Gal 2:9, "right hands of fellowship," the pledge of communion; Eph. 3:9 [TR]; Phil 1:5, "your fellowship in the gospel," accession to it: 2:1; 3:10; Phile 1:6; 1 John 1:3, 6, 7).

Php 2:1  If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, 

Php 3:10  That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; 

1Jn 1:3  That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. 

1Jn 1:6  If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: 

1Jn 1:7  But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

Philemon 1:5

Phm 1:5  Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;

Phm 1:5  HearingG191 of thyG4675 loveG26 andG2532 faith,G4102 whichG3739 thou hastG2192 towardG4314 theG3588 LordG2962 Jesus,G2424 andG2532 towardG1519 allG3956 saints;G40

Hearing - G191 - A primary verb; to hear (in various senses).

of thy - G4675 - Genitive case of G4771; of thee, thy.

• G4771 - The personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

love - G26  - From G25; love, that is, affection or benevolence; specifically (plural) a love feast.

• G25 - Perhaps from ἄγαν agan (much; or compare [H5689]); to love (in a social or moral sense).
• H5689 - A primitive root; to breathe after, that is, to love (sensually).

and - G2532 - 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.

faith - G4102 - From G3982; persuasion, that is, credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly constancy in such profession; by extension the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself.

• G3982 - A primary verb; to convince (by argument, true or false); by analogy to pacify or conciliate (by other fair means); reflexively or passively to assent (to evidence or authority), to rely (by inward certainty).

which - G3739 - Probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3588); the relative (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that.

• G3588 - The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).

thou hast - G2192 - A primary verb (including an alternate form σχέω scheō skheh'-o used in certain tenses only); to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession, ability, contiguity, relation or condition).

toward -G4314 - A strengthened form of G4253; a preposition of direction; forward to, that is, toward (with the genitive case the side of, that is, pertaining to; with the dative case by the side of, that is, near to; usually with the accusative case the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, that is, whither or for which it is predicated).

• G4253 - A primary preposition; “fore”, that is, in front of, prior (figuratively superior) to. In compounds it retains the same significations.

the - G3588 - The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).

Lord - G2962 - From κῦρος kuros (supremacy); supreme in authority, that is, (as noun) controller; by implication Mr. (as a respectful title).

Jesus - G2424 -Of Hebrew origin [H3091]; Jesus (that is, Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites.

• H3091 - From H3068 and H3467; Jehovah-saved; Jehoshua (that is, Joshua), the Jewish leader.
• H3068 - From H1961; (the) self Existent or eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.
• H1961 - A primitive root (compare H1933); to exist, that is, be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary).
• H1933 - A primitive root (compare H183, H1961) supposed to mean properly to breathe; to be (in the sense of existence).
• H3467 - A primitive root; properly to be open, wide or free, that is, (by implication) to be safe; causatively to free or succor.

and - G2532 - see above

toward - G1519  - A primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases.

all - G3956 - Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

saints - G40 - From ἅγος hagos (an awful thing) compare G53, [H2282]; sacred (physically pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially consecrated).

• G53 - From the same as G40; properly clean, that is, (figuratively) innocent, modest, perfect.
• H2282 - A festival, or a victim therefor.

I thought it interesting that the word toward is in this verse twice, but is a different Greek word. Exploring a tad further.


Expanded (using the Complete Word Study Dictionary - New Testament)


toward - pros - 4314 -  (III) With the acc., marking the object toward or to which something moves or is directed.

• (A) Of place, thing, or person meaning toward, to, unto, as if in answer to the question, "Whither?" With the acc. of place, thing, person:
• (3) - Figuratively after verbs and words implying direction of the mind or will, an affection or disposition meaning toward someone.
• (a) Favorable, implying good will, confidence (2 Cor 3:4; 7:4, 12; Gal 6:10; Eph 6:9; Phil 2:30; Col 4:5; 1 Thess 1:8; 4:12; 5:14; 2 Tim 2:24; Titus 3:2; Phile 1:5).

*toward - eis - 1519 - Prep. governing the acc. with the primary idea of motion into any place or thing; also of motion or direction to, toward or upon any place, thing. The antithesis is expressed by ek (1537), out of.


*This definition had 2.5 pages, and no reference to my verse (to help me narrow it down), so I am taking the broad context.

Philemon 1:1

Phm 1:1  Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,

Phm 1:1  Paul,G3972 a prisonerG1198 of JesusG2424 Christ,G5547 andG2532 TimothyG5095 our brother,G80 unto PhilemonG5371 our dearly beloved,G27 andG2532 fellowlabourer,G4904

Paul - G3972 - Of Latin origin; (little; but remotely from a derivative of G3973, meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.

• G3973 - A primn. verb (“pause”); to stop (transitive or intransitive), that is, restrain, quit, desist, come to an end.

prisoner - G1198 - From G1199; a captive (as bound).

• G1199 - Neuter and masculine respectively from G1210; a band, that is, ligament (of the body) or shackle (of a prisoner); figuratively an impediment or disability.
• G1210 - A primary verb; to bind (in various applications, literally or figuratively).

Jesus - G2424 - Of Hebrew origin [H3091]; Jesus (that is, Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites.

Christ - G5547 - From G5548; anointed, that is, the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.

• G5548 - Probably akin to G5530 through the idea of contact; to smear or rub with oil, that is, (by implication) to consecrate to an office or religious service.

and - G2532 - 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.

Timothy - G5095 - From G5092 and G2316; dear to God; Timotheus, a Christian.

• G5092 - From G5099; a value, that is, money paid, or (concretely and collectively) valuables; by analogy esteem (especially of the highest degree), or the dignity itself.
• G2316 - Of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with G3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively a magistrate; by Hebraism very.

brother - G80 - From G1 (as a connective particle) and δελφύς delphus (the womb); a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like [H1].

Philemon - G5371 - From G5368; friendly; Philemon, a Christian.

• G5368 - From G5384; to be a friend to (fond of [an individual or an object]), that is, have affection for (denoting personal attachment, as a matter of sentiment or feeling; while G25 is wider, embracing especially the judgment and the deliberate assent of the will as a matter of principle, duty and propriety: the two thus stand related very much as G2309 and G1014, or as G2372 and G3563 respectively; the former being chiefly of the heart and the latter of the head); specifically to kiss (as a mark of tenderness).
• G5384 - Properly dear, that is, a friend; actively fond, that is, friendly (still as a noun, an associate, neighbor, etc.).

beloved - G27 - From G25; beloved.

• G25 - Perhaps from ἄγαν agan (much; or compare [H5689]); to love (in a social or moral sense).

fellowlaborer - G4904 - From a presumed compound of G4862 and the base of G2041; a co-laborer, that is, coadjutor.

• G4862 - A primary preposition denoting union; with or together (but much closer than G3326 or G3844), that is, by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition, etc.
• G2041 - From ἔργω ergō (a primary but obsolete word; to work); toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication an act.

Day 337

R. Gospels of Matthew and Luke written {A.D. 60 (R) A.D. 40-45 (K)}
S. Paul's fourth missionary journey
1. Journey to Rome - Acts 27:1-44; 28:1-15
2. Arrival in Rome - Acts 28:16
T. First imprisonment {A.D. 61-63)
U. Book of Philemon
1. Greetings to Philemon - Philemon 1:1-7
2. Intercession for Onesimus - Philemon 1:8-25

As I was typing the previous day's post and the dilema faced by Festus, this day's reading started off with:

And it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius a centurion of Augustus' band. (Acts 27:1)

Nothing about what was decided to be told to Caesar.  Would sending someone to Caesar who was not worthy of anything, other than to be set free, be tolerated?

Browsing back through the passages, specifically the ones where Festus is perplexed as to what to write.  Gill's commentary:

Act 25:27  For it seemeth to me unreasonable to send a prisoner,.... A man bound as if he was a malefactor, and guilty of some heinous crimes, to Rome, to be tried before Caesar:

and not withal to signify the crimes laid against him; for which he is a prisoner, and for which he is sent to the emperor: it seemed to Festus an absurd thing, and what might be justly looked upon by his master, a foolish, silly, and stupid piece of conduct, and void of common sense and reason, mere madness and folly; to send him a prisoner, and not signify in his letter to him, what was laid to his charge; and yet this was so dark and obscure, that he could not tell what to make of it, nor what to write to his lord about it; and hoped therefore, upon this re-examination of Paul before Agrippa, he should come to a more certain knowledge of this affair, and be better furnished to give Nero an account of it, to whom the apostle had appealed.

Nothing about what was decided, just get on the boat.

Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already spent, Paul admonished them, (Acts 27:9)

I know, I cut it off in mid-sentence.  :-)  My focus was on:  the fast was now already spent.  What fast?  This is the third incidence (that I can recall at this moment) that Paul marks time by a feast/fast, some activity that the Jews would have readily been able to mark time.  The Gentile converts were obviously expected to understand as well.

Gill's commentary:  and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past; the Syriac version reads, "the fast of the Jews"; this was the day of atonement, which was the grand fast of the Jews, on which day they afflicted their souls, Lev_23:27 in memory of the worshipping of the golden calf; on that day they neither eat nor drink, nor do any work, neither do they wash, nor are they anointed, nor do they bind on their shoes, or make use of the marriage bed; nor do they read anything but sorrowful things, as the Lamentations of Jeremiah, until the setting of the sun, and the rising of the stars; and hence this day is called by them יום צום, "the day of fasting", and צום הגדול, "the great fast, and the day of the fast of atonement, and the fast of the atonement" (k): now this day was on the 10th of the month Tisri, which answers to the latter part of our September, and the former part of October; so that it was now Michaelmas time, when winter was coming on, and sailing began to be dangerous; about this time of the year the Pleiades set, which brings on tempestuous weather, and unfit for sailing:

The Day of Atonement - I was trying to find another chart or layout of the Jewish feasts and came across this one, Jewish Feasts Commemorated In the Bible.  That is the only feast that they fast...though it is not specifically called a feast.  The site referenced has nine (9) remembrances recorded, which are all in the Bible.  However, only seven (7) were specifically ordained by the Lord.  I find it interesting that the menorah, as described by Scripture, is seven (7) branched.  Three on each side with 1 in the middle.  Three spring feasts - one summer feast - three fall feasts.  Interesting.

And when he had thus spoken, he took bread, and gave thanks to God in presence of them all: and when he had broken it, he began to eat.  (Acts 27:35)

Would that have constituted partaking in remembrance of the Lord?  For those who were spiritually alive perhaps, but for the unbelievers?  Paul tells them that an angel of the Lord stood by him, gave him assurance that no lives would be lost, gives thanks to Father, breaks bread.  What a testimony, Father reaffirming that Paul is indeed HIS mouth piece.

Ponderables - is my life a reflection and affirmation of HIS working in and through me?  Do my actions, my words reflect a true desire to live in accordance and obedience to HIM?  Is my outward manifestation reconciled to the inward sanctification?  If my thoughts were broadcast before all, would I be able to stand before HIM in confidence?  How well am I battling to bring every thought captive to the obedience of Christ?

How well does the Bride represent her coming groom?  How earnestly doth she look for HIS soon return?  How oft does she avail herself of reading HIS love letters to her?