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NASB | Philippians 2:6 who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Philippians 2:6 who, although He existed in the form and unchanging essence of God [as One with Him, possessing the fullness of all the divine attributes--the entire nature of deity], did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped or asserted [as if He did not already possess it, or was afraid of losing it]; |
Bible Question:
If Jesus was truly 'God', then how can he speak of equality with 'God' as something not be grasped? |
Bible Answer: Greetings, consider; I'm no Greek scholar (Tim? others?) but Strong's includes these meanings for "grasped": "to deem anything a prize", "a thing to be ... held fast, retained". Jesus had equality with God in that he was a person of the Trinity, not a created being, but rather the obedient son of God. He occupied a position alongside God at the top of the heavenly hierarchy, above both angels and men. Rather than consider this position something to be prized or held onto, he was willing to give it up and become a servant in human form. Hope this helps. Peace and grace, Steve aka Indiana Jones |