The concept of "attained" in the Bible often relates to the achievement or realization of spiritual goals, maturity, or the fulfillment of God's promises. It is a term that signifies reaching a certain level of spiritual growth or the completion of a divine purpose.

Spiritual Maturity and Growth

In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul frequently discusses the idea of spiritual maturity as something to be attained. In Philippians 3:12-14 , Paul writes, "Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been perfected, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus." Here, Paul acknowledges that spiritual perfection is a goal to be pursued, indicating that the Christian life is a journey toward attaining Christlikeness.

Fulfillment of Promises

The attainment of God's promises is a recurring theme in Scripture. Hebrews 11, often referred to as the "Faith Chapter," recounts the accounts of many who lived by faith and attained the promises of God. Hebrews 11:39-40 states, "These were all commended for their faith, yet they did not receive what was promised, since God had planned something better for us, so that together with us they would be made perfect." This passage highlights that while the faithful may not see the complete fulfillment of God's promises in their lifetime, the ultimate attainment is realized in God's perfect timing.

Righteousness and Salvation

Attainment is also associated with righteousness and salvation. In Romans 9:30-31 , Paul contrasts the attainment of righteousness by faith with the failure to attain it through the law: "What then shall we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have obtained it, a righteousness that is by faith; but Israel, who pursued a law of righteousness, has not attained it." This passage underscores the belief that righteousness is attained not through human effort or adherence to the law, but through faith in Jesus Christ.

Eternal Life

The ultimate attainment for believers is eternal life, a gift from God through Jesus Christ. In 1 John 5:11-12 , it is written, "And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life." Eternal life is the culmination of the believer's journey, the final attainment of God's promise to those who have faith in His Son.

Conclusion

The concept of "attained" in the Bible encompasses the pursuit of spiritual maturity, the fulfillment of God's promises, the attainment of righteousness through faith, and the ultimate gift of eternal life. It reflects the dynamic and ongoing journey of faith, where believers are called to press on toward the goals set before them by God.(imp. & p. p.) of Attain.2902. krateo -- to be strong, rule
... Word Origin from kratos Definition to be strong, rule NASB Word Usage arrested
(3), attained (1), clinging (1), held (1), hold (4), hold fast (4), holding back ...
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5348. phthano -- to come before (another), anticipate, arrive
... verb Definition to come before (another), anticipate, arrive NASB Word Usage arrive
(1), attained (1), come (3), first to come (1), precede (1). ...
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5177. tugchano -- to hit, hit upon, meet, happen
... root tuch- Definition to hit, hit upon, meet, happen NASB Word Usage attain (1),
attained (1), extraordinary (2), obtain (2), obtained (2), perhaps (3 ...
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2663. katapausis -- rest
... Transliteration: katapausis Phonetic Spelling: (kat-ap'-ow-sis) Short Definition:
resting, rest Definition: (in the Old Testament of the rest attained by the ...
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2638. katalambano -- to lay hold of, seize
... Word Origin from kata and lambano Definition to lay hold of, seize NASB Word Usage
attained (1), caught (2), comprehend (2), found (1), laid hold (2), lay hold ...
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3022. yaga -- a gain
... 3021, 3022. yaga. 3023 . a gain. Transliteration: yaga Phonetic Spelling:
(yaw-gaw') Short Definition: attained. Word Origin from ...
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5381. nasag -- to reach, overtake
... root Definition to reach, overtake NASB Word Usage able* (1), afford* (2), attained
(1), becomes sufficient (1), caught (1), find (1), insufficient (2), last ...
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5060. naga -- to touch, reach, strike
... root Definition to touch, reach, strike NASB Word Usage add (1), afford* (1), apply
(1), arrive (1), arrived (4), attained (1), attains (1), bring down (1 ...
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Of the Belief the Disciples Afterwards Attained in the Words of ...
... Tenth Book. 27. Of the Belief the Disciples Afterwards Attained in the Words
of Jesus. "When He was raised from the dead, [5136] His ...
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Having Thus Attained to the Highest Power, He Bent his Mind to ...
... Chap. XXI. Having thus attained to the highest power, he bent his mind to
afflict that empire? Having thus attained to the highest ...
/.../of the manner in which the persecutors died/chap xxi having thus attained.htm

Moreover, it Thinks it Has Attained Something Very Great if it is ...
... BOOK I. Chapter 23. Moreover, it thinks it has attained something very
great if it is able to? 23. Moreover, it thinks it has ...
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Instructions for those who have Attained to the Prayer of Quiet. ...
... Chapter XV. Instructions for Those Who Have Attained to the Prayer of Quiet. Many
Advance So Far, but Few Go Farther. 1. Let us now go back to the subject. ...
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God Cannot be Attained unto by the Power of Memory, which Beasts ...
... Book X. Chapter XVII."God Cannot Be Attained Unto by the Power of Memory,
Which Beasts and Birds Possess. 26. Great is the power ...
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How Perfection Can Only be Attained through the virtue of Humility ...
... Prolegomena. Chapter XXIII. How perfection can only be attained through
the virtue of humility. And so it is clearly shown that ...
/.../cassian/the works of john cassian /chapter xxiii how perfection can.htm

That the Philosophers have Attained to Some Portion of Truth.
... The Stromata, or Miscellanies: Book I Chapter XIX."That the Philosophers
Have Attained to Some Portion of Truth. Since, then, the ...
/.../clement/the stromata or miscellanies/chapter xix that the philosophers have.htm

That He who Has Attained to Trust, Having Put Off the Former Man ...
... That he who has attained to trust, having put off the former man, ought to regard
only celestial and spiritual things, and to give no heed to the world which ...
/.../cyprian/three books of testimonies against the jews/11 that he who has.htm

Perfect Knowledge Cannot be Attained in the Present Life: Many ...
... Against Heresies: Book II Chapter XXVIII."Perfect knowledge cannot be attained in
the present life: many questions must be submissively left in the hands of ...
/.../irenaeus/against heresies/chapter xxviii perfect knowledge cannot be.htm

Again, it Often Happens that a Man who Has Attained...
... Book 3 Chapter 25. Again, it often happens that a man who has attained?
25. Again, it often happens that a man who has attained ...
/.../augustine/on christian doctrine in four books/chapter 25 again it often.htm

Attained (20 Occurrences)
...Attained (20 Occurrences). ... Romans 9:31 But Israel, which followed after the law
of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness. ...
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Attain (30 Occurrences)
... according as he is able" (Ezekiel 46:7 margin), "not attained unto the days" (Genesis
47:9); yakhol or yakhowl ="be able," "overcome," "attain to innocency ...
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Honored (51 Occurrences)
... 2 Samuel 23:19 He was most honourable of the three; therefore he was made their
captain; howbeit he attained not unto the first three. (See NAS). ...
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Whereunto (36 Occurrences)
... be in bondage? (KJV ASV). Philippians 3:16 only, whereunto we have attained,
by that same 'rule' let us walk. (ASV). Colossians 1:29 ...
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Imagines (2 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 8:2 If any one imagines that he already possesses any true knowledge,
he has as yet attained to no knowledge of the kind to which he ought to ...
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Ripe (29 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) The bank of a river. 2. (superl.) Ready for reaping or gathering; having
attained perfection; mature; -- said of fruits, seeds, etc.; as, ripe grain. ...
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Possesses (7 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 8:2 If any one imagines that he already possesses any true knowledge,
he has as yet attained to no knowledge of the kind to which he ought to ...
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Attainable (2 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Capable of being attained or reached by efforts of the mind or body; capable
of being compassed or accomplished by efforts directed to the object. ...
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Assurance (16 Occurrences)
... That such a certainty may be attained appears from the testimony of Scripture (Romans
8:16; 1 John 2:3; 3:14), from the command to seek after it (Hebrews 6:11 ...
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Ephesians (4 Occurrences)
... 1) the salutation (1:1, 2); (2) a general description of the blessings the gospel
reveals, as to their source, means by which they are attained, purpose for ...
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