Colossians 3:9

Authorized King James Version

Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
μὴ
G3361
not
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#2
ψεύδεσθε
G5574
Lie
to utter an untruth or attempt to deceive by falsehood
#3
εἰς
G1519
one to another
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#4
ἀλλήλους
G240
one another
#5
ἀπεκδυσάμενοι
G554
seeing that ye have put off
to divest wholly oneself, or (for oneself) despoil
#6
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
παλαιὸν
G3820
the old
antique, i.e., not recent, worn out
#8
ἄνθρωπον
G444
man
man-faced, i.e., a human being
#9
σὺν
G4862
with
with or together (but much closer than g3326 or g3844), i.e., by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, additi
#10
ταῖς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
πράξεσιν
G4234
deeds
practice, i.e., (concretely) an act; by extension, a function
#12
αὐτοῦ
G846
his
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Colossians. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Colossians Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection