Galatians 2:12

For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision.

Word Reference

Original Word	Definitions
πρὸ G4253 PREP	Strong's Definition pro ___%___fore___%___, i.e., in front of, prior (figuratively, superior) to before
τοῦ G3588 T-GSN	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
γὰρ G1063 CONJ	Strong's Definition gar properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles) for
ἐλθεῖν G2064 V-2AAN	Strong's Definition erchomai to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively) to come of persons to come from one place to another, and used both of persons arriving "to appear, make one's appearance, come before the public metaphorically to come into being, arise, come forth, show itself, find place or influence "be established, become known, to come (fall) into or unto to go, to follow one
τινας G5100 X-APM	Strong's Definition tis some or any person or object a certain, a certain one "some, some time, a while
ἀπὸ G575 PREP	Strong's Definition apo ___%___off,___%___ i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative) of separation of local separation, after verbs of motion from a place i.e., of departing, of fleeing "of separation of a part from the whole where of a whole some part is taken of any kind of separation of one thing from another by which the union or fellowship of the two is destroyed"of a state of separation, that is of distance physical, of distance of place "temporal, of distance of time of origin of the place whence anything is, comes, befalls, is taken "of origin of a cause
Ἰακώβου G2385 N-GSM-P	Strong's Definition iakōbos supplanter Jacobus, the name of three Israelites son of Zebedee, an apostle and brother of the apostle John, commonly called James the greater or elder, slain by Herod, Acts 12 "an apostle, son of Alphaeus, called the less"James the half-brother of Christ"an unknown James, father of the apostle Judas(?)
μετὰ G3326 PREP	Strong's Definition meta properly, denoting accompaniment; ___%___amid___%___ (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with which it is joined; occupying an intermediate position between G0575 or G1537 and G1519 or G4314; less intimate than G1722 and less close than G4862) with, after, behind
τῶν G3588 T-GPN	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
ἐθνῶν G1484 N-GPN	Strong's Definition ethnos a race (as of the same habit), i.e., a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan) a multitude (whether of men or of beasts) associated or living together a company, troop, swarm a multitude of individuals of the same nature or genus the human race a race, nation, people group"in the Old Testament, foreign nations not worshipping the true God, pagans, Gentiles"Paul uses the term for Gentile Christians
συνήσθιεν· G4906 V-IAI-3S	Strong's Definition synesthiō to take food in company with to eat with, take food together with
ὅτε G3753 CONJ	Strong's Definition hote at which (thing) too, i.e., when when whenever, while, as long as
δὲ G1161 CONJ	Strong's Definition de but, and, etc but, moreover, and, etc.
ἦλθον G2064 V-2AAI-3P	Strong's Definition erchomai to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively) to come of persons to come from one place to another, and used both of persons arriving "to appear, make one's appearance, come before the public metaphorically to come into being, arise, come forth, show itself, find place or influence "be established, become known, to come (fall) into or unto to go, to follow one
ὑπέστελλεν G5288 V-IAI-3S	Strong's Definition hypostellō to withhold under (out of sight), i.e., (reflexively) to cower or shrink, (figuratively) to conceal (reserve) to draw back, let down, lower to withdraw: of a timid person to withdraw one's self, i.e., to be timid, to cover, shrink of those who from timidity hesitate to avow what they believe "to be unwilling to utter from fear"to shrink from declaring, to conceal, dissemble
καὶ G2532 CONJ	Strong's Definition kai and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words and, also, even, indeed, but
ἀφώριζεν G873 V-IAI-3S	Strong's Definition aphorizō to set off by boundary, i.e., (figuratively) limit, exclude, appoint, etc to mark off from others by boundaries, to limit, to separate in a bad sense: to exclude as disreputable "in a good sense: to appoint, set apart for some purpose
ἑαυτόν G1438	Strong's Definition heautou (him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc himself, herself, itself, themselves
φοβούμενος G5399 V-PNP-NSM	Strong's Definition phobeō to frighten, i.e., (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e., revere to put to flight by terrifying (to scare away) to put to flight, to flee "to fear, be afraid to be struck with fear, to be seized with alarm of those startled by strange sights or occurrences "of those struck with amazement to fear, be afraid of one"to fear (i.e., hesitate) to do something (for fear of harm) to reverence, venerate, to treat with deference or reverential obedience
τοὺς G3588 T-APM	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
ἐκ G1537 PREP	Strong's Definition ek 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) out of, from, by, away from
περιτομῆς G4061 N-GSF	Strong's Definition peritomē circumcision (the rite, the condition or the people, literally or figuratively) circumcised the act or rite of circumcision, ___%___they of the circumcision___%___ is a term used of the Jews of Christians gathered from among the Jews "the state of circumcision metaphorically of Christians separated from the unclean multitude and truly consecrated to God "the extinction of passions and the removal of spiritual impurity

πρὸ τοῦ γὰρ ἐλθεῖν τινας ἀπὸ Ἰακώβου μετὰ τῶν ἐθνῶν συνήσθιεν· ὅτε δὲ ἦλθον ὑπέστελλεν καὶ ἀφώριζεν ἑαυτόν φοβούμενος τοὺς ἐκ περιτομῆς

For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision.

Cross References

Acts 10:28

ἔφη τε πρὸς αὐτούς Ὑμεῖς ἐπίστασθε ὡς ἀθέμιτόν ἐστιν ἀνδρὶ Ἰουδαίῳ κολλᾶσθαι ἢ προσέρχεσθαι ἀλλοφύλῳ· καὶ ἐμοὶ ὁ θεὸς ἔδειξεν μηδένα κοινὸν ἢ ἀκάθαρτον λέγειν ἄνθρωπον·

And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed that me I should not call any man common or unclean.

Acts 11:2

καὶ ὅτε ἀνέβη Πέτρος εἰς Ἱεροσόλυμα διεκρίνοντο πρὸς αὐτὸν οἱ ἐκ περιτομῆς

And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,

Luke 15:2

καὶ διεγόγγυζον οἵ Φαρισαῖοι καὶ οἱ γραμματεῖς λέγοντες ὅτι Οὗτος ἁμαρτωλοὺς προσδέχεται καὶ συνεσθίει αὐτοῖς

And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.

Ephesians 3:6

εἶναι τὰ ἔθνη συγκληρονόμα καὶ σύσσωμα καὶ συμμέτοχα τῆς ἐπαγγελίας αὐτοῦ ἐν τῷ Χριστῷ διὰ τοῦ εὐαγγελίου

That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:

Matthew 26:69

Ὁ δὲ Πέτρος ἔξω ἐκάθητο ἐν τῇ αὐλῇ· καὶ προσῆλθεν αὐτῷ μία παιδίσκη λέγουσα Καὶ σὺ ἦσθα μετὰ Ἰησοῦ τοῦ Γαλιλαίου

Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee.

Galatians 2:9

καὶ γνόντες τὴν χάριν τὴν δοθεῖσάν μοι Ἰάκωβος καὶ Κηφᾶς καὶ Ἰωάννης οἱ δοκοῦντες στῦλοι εἶναι δεξιὰς ἔδωκαν ἐμοὶ καὶ Βαρναβᾷ κοινωνίας ἵνα ἡμεῖς εἰς τὰ ἔθνη αὐτοὶ δὲ εἰς τὴν περιτομήν·

And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.

Isaiah 57:11

וְאֶת-מִי דָּאַגְתְּ וַתִּֽירְאִי כִּי תְכַזֵּבִי וְאוֹתִי לֹא זָכַרְתְּ לֹא-שַׂמְתְּ עַל-לִבֵּךְ הֲלֹא אֲנִי מַחְשֶׁה וּמֵעֹלָם וְאוֹתִי לֹא תִירָֽאִי׃

And of whom hast thou been afraid or feared, that thou hast lied, and hast not remembered me, nor laid it to thy heart? have not I held my peace even of old, and thou fearest me not?

Proverbs 29:25

חֶרְדַּת אָדָם יִתֵּן מוֹקֵשׁ וּבוֹטֵחַ בַּיהוָה יְשֻׂגָּֽב׃

The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

Isaiah 65:5

הָאֹֽמְרִים קְרַב אֵלֶיךָ אַל-תִּגַּשׁ-בִּי כִּי קְדַשְׁתִּיךָ אֵלֶּה עָשָׁן בְּאַפִּי אֵשׁ יֹקֶדֶת כָּל-הַיּֽוֹם׃

Which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

ἀπὸ παντὸς εἴδους πονηροῦ ἀπέχεσθε

Abstain from all appearance of evil.

Acts 21:18

τῇ δὲ ἐπιούσῃ εἰσῄει ὁ Παῦλος σὺν ἡμῖν πρὸς Ἰάκωβον πάντες τε παρεγένοντο οἱ πρεσβύτεροι

And the day following Paul went in with us unto James; and all the elders were present.

Ephesians 2:15

τήν ἔχθραν ἐν τῇ σαρκί αὐτοῦ τὸν νόμον τῶν ἐντολῶν ἐν δόγμασιν καταργήσας ἵνα τοὺς δύο κτίσῃ ἐν ἑαὐτῷ εἰς ἕνα καινὸν ἄνθρωπον ποιῶν εἰρήνην

Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;

Ephesians 2:19

ἄρα οὖν οὐκέτι ἐστὲ ξένοι καὶ πάροικοι ἀλλὰ συμπολῖται τῶν ἁγίων καὶ οἰκεῖοι τοῦ θεοῦ

Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;

Galatians 2:11

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