Philippians 3:5

circumcised the eighth day, of the race of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of the Hebrews; as to the Law, a Pharisee;

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In The King James Version

Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee;

In Context

4though I myself have reason for confidence even in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath reason for confidence in the flesh, I more;

6as to zeal, persecuting the church; as to the righteousness which is in the Law, blameless.

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Cross References

Jonah 1:9And he said to them, I am a Hebrew; and I fear Jehovah, the God of heaven, who made the sea and the dry land.

Luke 2:21And when eight days were completed for him to be circumcised, his name was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

John 7:21Jesus answered and said to them, I have done one good work, and ye are all wondering.

Acts 22:3I am indeed a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, hut brought up in this city, taught at the feet of Gamaliel in the strictness of the Law of our fathers, being zealous for God, as ye all are this day.

Matthew Henry on Philippians 3:5-9

False Confidence Renounced. ( a. d. 62.) 4 Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more: 5 Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee; 6 Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless. 7 But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. 8 Yea doubtless, and I count all… Read the whole commentary →

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