Philemon 1:15

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;

Complete Jewish Bible:

Perhaps the reason he was separated from you for a brief period was so that you could have him back forever,

Berean Standard Bible:

For perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back for good—

American Standard Version:

For perhaps he was therefore parted from thee for a season, that thou shouldest have him for ever;

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

For^{{G1063}{G1223}} perhaps^{G5029} he^{G5563} therefore^{G5124} departed^{G5563} for^{G4314} a season^{G5610}, that^{G2443} thou shouldest receive^{G568} him^{G846} for ever^{G166};

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Commentary for Philemon 1:15

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G1063
   There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: γάρ
   Transliteration: gár
   Pronunciation: gar
   Description: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: G1223
   There are 580 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: διά
   Transliteration: diá
   Pronunciation: dee-ah'
   Description: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional):--after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) … fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
   
3. Strong's Number: G5029
   There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τάχα
   Transliteration: tácha
   Pronunciation: takh'-ah
   Description: as if neuter plural of ταχύς (adverbially); shortly, i.e. (figuratively) possibly:--peradventure(-haps).
   
4. Strong's Number: G5563
   There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: χωρίζω
   Transliteration: chōrízō
   Pronunciation: kho-rid'-zo
   Description: from χώρα; to place room between, i.e. part; reflexively, to go away:--depart, put asunder, separate.
   
5. Strong's Number: G5124
   There are 303 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τοῦτο
   Transliteration: toûto
   Pronunciation: too'-to
   Description: neuter singular nominative or accusative case of οὗτος; that thing:--here (-unto), it, partly, self(-same), so, that (intent), the same, there(-fore, -unto), this, thus, where(-fore).
   
6. Strong's Number: G4314
   There are 674 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πρός
   Transliteration: prós
   Pronunciation: pros
   Description: a strengthened form of πρό; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated):--about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
   
7. Strong's Number: G5610
   There are 100 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὥρα
   Transliteration: hṓra
   Pronunciation: ho'-rah
   Description: apparently a primary word; an "hour" (literally or figuratively):--day, hour, instant, season, X short, (even-)tide, (high) time.
   
8. Strong's Number: G2443
   There are 535 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἵνα
   Transliteration: hína
   Pronunciation: hin'-ah
   Description: probably from the same as the former part of ἑαυτοῦ (through the demonstrative idea; compare ὁ); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result):--albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare ἵνα μή.
   
9. Strong's Number: G568
   There are 1094 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀπέχω
   Transliteration: apéchō
   Pronunciation: ap-ekh'-o
   Description: from ἀπό and ἔχω; (actively) to have out, i.e. receive in full; (intransitively) to keep (oneself) away, i.e. be distant (literally or figuratively):--be, have, receive.
   
10. Strong's Number: G846
    There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αὐτός
    Transliteration: autós
    Pronunciation: ow-tos'
    Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
    
11. Strong's Number: G166
    There are 90 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αἰώνιος
    Transliteration: aiṓnios
    Pronunciation: ahee-o'-nee-os
    Description: from αἰών; perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well):--eternal, for ever, everlasting, world (began).