Philippians 4:7

Authorized King James Version

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And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Original Language Analysis

καὶ And G2532
καὶ And
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 1 of 20
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τὰ which G3588
τὰ which
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 2 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
εἰρήνη the peace G1515
εἰρήνη the peace
Strong's: G1515
Word #: 3 of 20
peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity
τὰ which G3588
τὰ which
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 4 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θεοῦ of God G2316
θεοῦ of God
Strong's: G2316
Word #: 5 of 20
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
τὰ which G3588
τὰ which
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 6 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ὑπερέχουσα passeth G5242
ὑπερέχουσα passeth
Strong's: G5242
Word #: 7 of 20
to hold oneself above, i.e., (figuratively) to excel; participle (as adjective, or neuter as noun) superior, superiority
πάντα all G3956
πάντα all
Strong's: G3956
Word #: 8 of 20
all, any, every, the whole
νοῦν understanding G3563
νοῦν understanding
Strong's: G3563
Word #: 9 of 20
the intellect, i.e., mind (divine or human; in thought, feeling, or will); by implication, meaning
φρουρήσει shall keep G5432
φρουρήσει shall keep
Strong's: G5432
Word #: 10 of 20
to be a watcher in advance, i.e., to mount guard as a sentinel (post spies at gates); figuratively, to hem in, protect
τὰ which G3588
τὰ which
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 11 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καρδίας hearts G2588
καρδίας hearts
Strong's: G2588
Word #: 12 of 20
the heart, i.e., (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
ὑμῶν minds G5216
ὑμῶν minds
Strong's: G5216
Word #: 13 of 20
of (from or concerning) you
καὶ And G2532
καὶ And
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 14 of 20
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τὰ which G3588
τὰ which
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 15 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
νοήματα G3540
νοήματα
Strong's: G3540
Word #: 16 of 20
a perception, i.e., purpose, or (by implication) the intellect, disposition, itself
ὑμῶν minds G5216
ὑμῶν minds
Strong's: G5216
Word #: 17 of 20
of (from or concerning) you
ἐν through G1722
ἐν through
Strong's: G1722
Word #: 18 of 20
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
Χριστῷ Christ G5547
Χριστῷ Christ
Strong's: G5547
Word #: 19 of 20
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus
Ἰησοῦ Jesus G2424
Ἰησοῦ Jesus
Strong's: G2424
Word #: 20 of 20
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites

Analysis & Commentary

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Hē eirēnē tou theou hē hyperechousa panta noun ("peace of God surpassing all understanding")—incomprehensible to reason. Phrourēsei ("will guard")—military metaphor: peace garrisons heart/mind against anxiety. This verse contributes to Philippians chapter 4's themes of joy, peace, contentment, and gratitude—Paul's prison epistle climax showing joy transcending circumstances through Christ's sufficiency.

Historical Context

Philippians chapter 4 concludes Paul's most joyful letter, written from Roman imprisonment (c. AD 60-62). The Philippian church, Paul's most faithful financial partner, sent support via Epaphroditus. Paul's gratitude, exhortations to joy and peace, and contentment teaching modeled Christ-centered living regardless of external circumstances—a powerful witness in the Roman world.

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