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What does the word harpagmos mean in Philippians 2:6?

What does the word harpagmos mean in Philippians 2:6?

MOUNCE renders it:

who, although he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with
God a thing to be grasped,

Westcott and Hort / [NA27 variants] ὃς ἐν μορφῇ θεοῦ ὑπάρχων οὐχ
ἁρπαγμὸν ἡγήσατο τὸ εἶναι ἴσα θεῷ,

Whereas …

Was Benjamin in on the plot to sell Joseph?

Was Benjamin in on the plot to sell Joseph?

While Joseph’s brothers plotted against him, was Benjamin a part?
Here’s the story, from Genesis 37:18-36 (NKJV):

18 When Joseph’s brothers saw him coming, they recognized him in the distance. As he approached, they made plans to kill him…

Why does Jesus quote Zechariah 13:7?

Why does Jesus quote Zechariah 13:7?

In Matthew 26:31, Jesus says this:

“Then Jesus said to them, “This night you will all fall away because of me, for it is written: ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭26‬:‭31‬ ‭NET‬‬

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