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Translated: Conveyed from one place to another; removed to heaven without dying; rendered into another language.
Greek: methistemi [meth-is’-tay-mee]: remove[2], put out[1], turnaway[1], translate[1]: (I Cor. 13:2) methistano, meth-is-tan'-o; from (meta) and (histemi); to transfer, i.e. carry away, depose or (figurative) exchange, seduce :- put out, remove, translate, turn away Strong's Talking Greek & Hebrew Dictionary. Usage Notes: Note: The Greek word 'methistano' may also be used. "To change, remove" (meta, implying "change," histēmi, "to cause to stand"), is rendered "hath translated" in Col. 1:13. See PUT, REMOVE, TURN (away).
Vine's Expository Dictionary of Old Testament and New Testament Words.
We have been placed or translated into the Kingdom of God and are to be enjoying this fantastic position. But you say, why aren’t we experiencing this, Kingdom. Well, the main reason is we don’t believe it. We get up in the morning and all through the day we are moved by circumstances constantly surrounding us. We talk about politics, failure, sickness, disease, why our country is in a mess, what is wrong with our spouses and our children, why we don’t like this person or that thing, why nothing works for me and the list goes on and on, and none of that nonsense has any place in the Kingdom of God.
In the Kingdom of God His Word is to be dominant. God says to speak to a mountain, curse that disease, lay hands on the sick and they will recover, your hands will be blessed, love your enemies, sow good seeds in good ground, think on things that are lovely, honest, just, pure, true and of a good report.
When we start doing these things, and all of us can because of Colossians 1:13, then and only then will we begin to experience the Kingdom of God and enjoy all the privileges that God the Father has already given to us. We must understand, the moving into His Kingdom has already happened if you are born again, but it is your responsibility to know what that is and to walk in it. Just like the love command. The love of God has already been shed abroad into your heart by the Holy Ghost, but you must use it. You are not in the world anymore so quit acting like it. You have been translated into the Kingdom of His dear Son and let’s start today to enjoy this amazing blessing, one day at a time.
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