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Philippians 2:10
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the Philippian church, explaining how God exalted Jesus after His humiliation so that His supreme status would be universally acknowledged.
The words — The supplied Greek ὀνόματι (onomati, "name") and γόνυ (gonu, "knee") form the phrase "at the name... every knee should bow," describing a posture of submission triggered by Jesus's title.
The thread — The text's universal scope mirrors Isaiah 45:23, where every knee bows before God, and aligns with Matthew 28:18 and Revelation 5:13, which extend acknowledgment of authority and praise to all creation.
Why it lands — The passage states that Jesus's exalted name commands submission from every realm, requiring readers to recognize His lordship as an established reality rather than a future hope.
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The Greek words
King James Version
That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
Cross-references
- Isaiah 45:23 By Myself I have sworn; truth has gone out from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow before Me, every tongue will swear allegiance.
- Matthew 28:18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.
- Revelation 5:13 And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”
- Hebrews 1:6 And again, when God brings His firstborn into the world, He says: “Let all God’s angels worship Him.”
- Romans 14:10 Why, then, do you judge your brother? Or why do you belittle your brother? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat.
- Ephesians 3:14 ... for this reason I bow my knees before the Father,
- Revelation 4:10 the twenty-four elders fall down before the One seated on the throne, and they worship Him who lives forever and ever. They cast their crowns before the throne, saying:
- Ephesians 1:10 as a plan for the fullness of time, to bring all things in heaven and on earth together in Christ.
- John 5:28 Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming when all who are in their graves will hear His voice
- Matthew 27:29 And they twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on His head. They put a staff in His right hand, knelt down before Him, and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”