Philippians 2:10
New International Version
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,

New Living Translation
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,

English Standard Version
so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,

Berean Standard Bible
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,

Berean Literal Bible
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in the heavens and on earth and under the earth,

King James Bible
That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;

New King James Version
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth,

New American Standard Bible
so that at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE WILL BOW, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth,

NASB 1995
so that at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE WILL BOW, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth,

NASB 1977
that at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE SHOULD BOW, of those who are in heaven, and on earth, and under the earth,

Legacy Standard Bible
so that at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE WILL BOW, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth,

Amplified Bible
so that at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE SHALL BOW [in submission], of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth,

Christian Standard Bible
so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow — in heaven and on earth and under the earth —

Holman Christian Standard Bible
so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow— of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth—

American Standard Version
that in the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven and things on earth and things under the earth,

Contemporary English Version
So at the name of Jesus everyone will bow down, those in heaven, on earth, and under the earth.

English Revised Version
that in the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven and things on earth and things under the earth,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
so that at the name of Jesus everyone in heaven, on earth, and in the world below will kneel

Good News Translation
And so, in honor of the name of Jesus all beings in heaven, on earth, and in the world below will fall on their knees,

International Standard Version
And so, when Jesus' name is called, the knees of everyone should fall, wherever they're residing.

Majority Standard Bible
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,

NET Bible
so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow--in heaven and on earth and under the earth--

New Heart English Bible
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, those on earth, and those under the earth,

Webster's Bible Translation
That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things on earth, and things under the earth;

Weymouth New Testament
in order that in the Name of JESUS every knee should bow, of beings in Heaven, of those on the earth, and of those in the underworld,

World English Bible
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, those on earth, and those under the earth,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
that in the Name of Jesus every knee may bow—of heavenlies, and earthlies, and what are under the earth—

Berean Literal Bible
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in the heavens and on earth and under the earth,

Young's Literal Translation
that in the name of Jesus every knee may bow -- of heavenlies, and earthlies, and what are under the earth --

Smith's Literal Translation
That in the name of Jesus every knee should bend, of the heavenlies, and of terrestrial things, and things under earth
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
That in the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those that are in heaven, on earth, and under the earth:

Catholic Public Domain Version
so that, at the name of Jesus, every knee would bend, of those in heaven, of those on earth, and of those in hell,

New American Bible
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, of those in heaven and on earth and under the earth,

New Revised Standard Version
so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, of those on earth, and those under the earth,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
That in The Name of Yeshua, every knee shall bow, which is in Heaven and in The Earth and which is under The Earth,
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
that in the name of Jesus every knee should bow of those who are in heaven, and those who are on earth, and those who are under the earth;

Godbey New Testament
that at the name of Jesus every knee must bow, of things in heaven and things upon the earth and things beneath the earth,

Haweis New Testament
that to the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of beings celestial and terrestrial, and infernal;

Mace New Testament
that at the name of Jesus both angels and men, the living and the dead, should pay their adorations,

Weymouth New Testament
in order that in the Name of JESUS every knee should bow, of beings in Heaven, of those on the earth, and of those in the underworld,

Worrell New Testament
that, in the name of Jesus, every knee should bow, of beings in Heaven, and on earth, and under the earth,

Worsley New Testament
that in the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of celestial beings, as well as of those on earth, and of those under the earth;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Attitude of Christ
9Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, 10that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.…

Cross References
Isaiah 45:23
By Myself I have sworn; truth has gone out from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow before Me, every tongue will swear allegiance.

Romans 14:11
It is written: “As surely as I live, says the Lord, every knee will bow before Me; every tongue will confess to God.”

Revelation 5:13
And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”

Ephesians 1:20-22
which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, / far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. / And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church,

Matthew 28:18
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.

Hebrews 1:6
And again, when God brings His firstborn into the world, He says: “Let all God’s angels worship Him.”

1 Corinthians 15:24-28
Then the end will come, when He hands over the kingdom to God the Father after He has destroyed all dominion, authority, and power. / For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet. / The last enemy to be destroyed is death. ...

Colossians 1:16-18
For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. / He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. / And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence.

Revelation 19:16
And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.

John 5:22-23
Furthermore, the Father judges no one, but has assigned all judgment to the Son, / so that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him.

Daniel 7:13-14
In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.

Psalm 72:11
May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.

Psalm 95:6
O come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD our Maker.

Revelation 11:15
Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”

1 Peter 3:22
who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers subject to Him.


Treasury of Scripture

That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;

every.

Genesis 41:43
And he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried before him, Bow the knee: and he made him ruler over all the land of Egypt.

Isaiah 45:23-25
I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear…

Matthew 27:29
And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!

under.

Matthew 12:40
For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.

John 5:28,29
Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, …

Ephesians 4:9
(Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?

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Philippians 2
1. Paul exhorts them to unity, and to all humbleness of mind, by the example of Christ's humility;
12. to a careful proceeding in the way of salvation, that they be as lights to a wicked world,
16. and comforts to him their apostle, who is now ready to be offered up to God.
19. He hopes to send Timothy to them, and Epaphroditus also.














that at the name of Jesus
The phrase "at the name of Jesus" emphasizes the power and authority vested in the name of Jesus Christ. In the Greek, "name" (ὄνομα, onoma) signifies more than just a label; it represents the essence and authority of a person. In the ancient world, names held significant power and meaning, often reflecting the character or destiny of an individual. The name "Jesus" (Ἰησοῦς, Iēsous) is the Greek form of the Hebrew "Yeshua," meaning "Yahweh is salvation." This highlights the salvific role of Jesus, underscoring His divine mission to redeem humanity. The invocation of His name signifies the acknowledgment of His divine authority and the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan.

every knee should bow
The act of bowing the knee is a universal symbol of submission and reverence. In the Greek, "bow" (κάμπτω, kamptō) conveys the act of bending or kneeling, a gesture of deep respect and acknowledgment of authority. This imagery is rooted in ancient practices where subjects would bow before kings and deities, signifying their allegiance and submission. The phrase "every knee" indicates the comprehensive nature of this submission, encompassing all of creation. This echoes Isaiah 45:23, where God declares that every knee will bow to Him, thus affirming the divinity of Christ and His rightful place as Lord over all.

in heaven and on earth and under the earth
This triadic expression encompasses the entirety of creation, illustrating the universal scope of Christ's lordship. "In heaven" refers to the celestial beings, angels, and the heavenly realm, acknowledging Christ's authority over the spiritual domain. "On earth" includes all humanity and living creatures, recognizing His sovereignty over the physical world. "Under the earth" traditionally refers to the realm of the dead or the underworld, indicating that even those who have passed away are subject to His authority. This comprehensive declaration underscores the totality of Christ's dominion, affirming that no part of creation is exempt from His rule. It reflects the biblical theme of Christ's ultimate victory and the eschatological hope that all creation will acknowledge His lordship.

(10) At (properly, in) the name of Jesus every knee should bow.--This is an instance of the significant practice, by which passages of the Old Testament speaking of God are, as a matter of course, applied in the New to our Lord Jesus Christ. "In the Name" is the phrase constantly used for worship of God. "I will lift up my hands in Thy Name" (Psalm 63:4). It denotes worship to Christ, not through Him.

Of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth.--For "things" we may better substitute beings, for the reference is properly to personal beings; although in some sense "All the works of the Lord bless the Lord, praise Him and magnify Him for ever." (Comp. here Revelation 5:13, "Every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth . . . heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power be unto Him that sitteth upon the throne, and to the Lamb for ever and ever." See also Ephesians 1:20-21, and Notes there.)

Verse 10. - That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow; translate, in the name, not at (comp. Isaiah 45:23, quoted in Romans 14:10, 11). The words may mean, either that all prayer must be offered to God in the name of Jesus, through his mediation; or that all creation must offer prayer to him. Both alternatives are true, and perhaps both are covered by the words; but the second seems to be principally intended (comp. Psalm 63:4, "I will lift up my hands in thy Name." Comp. also (in the Greek) Psalm 43:9; 104:3; 1 Kings 8:44; also the common Septuagint phrase, Ἐπικαλεῖσθαι ἐν ὀνόματι Κυρίου). Observe, the words are, not "the name Jesus," but "the name of Jesus;" the name, that is, which God freely gave to him (Ver. 9), It is the name which is above every name, that is, the majesty, the glory of Jesus, which is to be the object of Christian worship. The end of the whole passage being the exaltation of Jesus, it seems more natural to understand this verse of worship paid to Jesus than of worship offered through him to God the Father. Observe also that the words (Isaiah 45:23) on which this passage is formed are the words of Jehovah: "Unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear." They could not be used without impiety of any but God. Of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth. Perhaps the angels, the living, and the dead; or, more probably (comp. Revelation 5:13 and Ephesians 1:21, 22), all creation, animate and inanimate, is represented as uniting in the universal adoration.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
that
ἵνα (hina)
Conjunction
Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.

at
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

the
τῷ (tō)
Article - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

name
ὀνόματι (onomati)
Noun - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3686: Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'.

of Jesus
Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

every
πᾶν (pan)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

knee
γόνυ (gony)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 1119: The knee. Of uncertain affinity; the 'knee'.

should bow,
κάμψῃ (kampsē)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2578: To bend, bow. Apparently a primary verb; to bend.

in heaven
ἐπουρανίων (epouraniōn)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 2032: From epi and ouranos; above the sky.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

on earth
ἐπιγείων (epigeiōn)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 1919: From epi and ge; worldly.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

under the earth,
καταχθονίων (katachthoniōn)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 2709: Under the earth, subterranean, infernal. From kata and chthon; subterranean, i.e. Infernal.


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