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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 <a href="/philippians/3-12.htm">Philippians 3:12-14</a> , 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. <a href="/bsb/hebrews/11.htm">Hebrews 11</a>, often referred to as the "Faith Chapter," recounts the accounts of many who lived by faith and attained the promises of God. <a href="/hebrews/11-39.htm">Hebrews 11:39-40</a> 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 <a href="/romans/9-30.htm">Romans 9:30-31</a> , 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 <a href="/john/5-11.htm">John 5:11-12</a> , 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.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>(imp. & p. p.) of Attain.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/2902.htm">2902. krateo -- to be strong, rule</a> ... 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 ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2902.htm - 9k<a href="/greek/5348.htm">5348. phthano -- to come before (another), anticipate, arrive</a> ... verb Definition to come before (another), anticipate, arrive NASB Word Usage arrive (1), attained (1), come (3), first to come (1), precede (1). ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5348.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/5177.htm">5177. tugchano -- to hit, hit upon, meet, happen</a> ... root tuch- Definition to hit, hit upon, meet, happen NASB Word Usage attain (1), attained (1), extraordinary (2), obtain (2), obtained (2), perhaps (3 ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5177.htm - 8k<a href="/greek/2663.htm">2663. katapausis -- rest</a> ... Transliteration: katapausis Phonetic Spelling: (kat-ap'-ow-sis) Short Definition: resting, rest Definition: (in the Old Testament of the rest attained by the ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2663.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/2638.htm">2638. katalambano -- to lay hold of, seize</a> ... 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 ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2638.htm - 8k<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/3022.htm">3022. yaga -- a gain</a> ... 3021, 3022. yaga. 3023 . a gain. Transliteration: yaga Phonetic Spelling: (yaw-gaw') Short Definition: attained. Word Origin from ... /hebrew/3022.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/5381.htm">5381. nasag -- to reach, overtake</a> ... root Definition to reach, overtake NASB Word Usage able* (1), afford* (2), attained (1), becomes sufficient (1), caught (1), find (1), insufficient (2), last ... /hebrew/5381.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/5060.htm">5060. naga -- to touch, reach, strike</a> ... 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 ... /hebrew/5060.htm - 6k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/origen/origens_commentary_on_the_gospel_of_john/27_of_the_belief_the.htm">Of the Belief the Disciples Afterwards Attained in the Words of ...</a> ... Tenth Book. 27. Of the Belief the Disciples Afterwards Attained in the Words of Jesus. "When He was raised from the dead, [5136] His ... /.../origen/origens commentary on the gospel of john/27 of the belief the.htm<a href="/library/lactantius/of_the_manner_in_which_the_persecutors_died/chap_xxi_having_thus_attained.htm">Having Thus Attained to the Highest Power, He Bent his Mind to ...</a> ... 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<a href="/library/augustine/on_christian_doctrine_in_four_books/chapter_23_moreover_it_thinks.htm">Moreover, it Thinks it Has Attained Something Very Great if it is ...</a> ... BOOK I. Chapter 23. Moreover, it thinks it has attained something very great if it is able to? 23. Moreover, it thinks it has ... /.../augustine/on christian doctrine in four books/chapter 23 moreover it thinks.htm<a href="/library/teresa/the_life_of_st_teresa_of_jesus/chapter_xv_instructions_for_those.htm">Instructions for those who have Attained to the Prayer of Quiet. ...</a> ... 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. ... /.../teresa/the life of st teresa of jesus/chapter xv instructions for those.htm<a href="/library/augustine/the_confessions_and_letters_of_st/chapter_xvii_god_cannot_be_attained.htm">God Cannot be Attained unto by the Power of Memory, which Beasts ...</a> ... Book X. Chapter XVII."God Cannot Be Attained Unto by the Power of Memory, Which Beasts and Birds Possess. 26. Great is the power ... /.../the confessions and letters of st/chapter xvii god cannot be attained.htm<a href="/library/cassian/the_works_of_john_cassian_/chapter_xxiii_how_perfection_can.htm">How Perfection Can Only be Attained through the virtue of Humility ...</a> ... 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<a href="/library/clement/the_stromata_or_miscellanies/chapter_xix_that_the_philosophers_have.htm">That the Philosophers have Attained to Some Portion of Truth.</a> ... 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<a href="/library/cyprian/three_books_of_testimonies_against_the_jews/11_that_he_who_has.htm">That He who Has Attained to Trust, Having Put Off the Former Man ...</a> ... 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<a href="/library/irenaeus/against_heresies/chapter_xxviii_perfect_knowledge_cannot_be.htm">Perfect Knowledge Cannot be Attained in the Present Life: Many ...</a> ... 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<a href="/library/augustine/on_christian_doctrine_in_four_books/chapter_25_again_it_often.htm">Again, it Often Happens that a Man who Has Attained...</a> ... 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<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/a/attained.htm">Attained (20 Occurrences)</a> ...Attained (20 Occurrences). ... Romans 9:31 But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness. ... /a/attained.htm - 12k<a href="/topical/a/attain.htm">Attain (30 Occurrences)</a> ... 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 ... /a/attain.htm - 17k<a href="/topical/h/honored.htm">Honored (51 Occurrences)</a> ... 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). ... /h/honored.htm - 21k<a href="/topical/w/whereunto.htm">Whereunto (36 Occurrences)</a> ... be in bondage? (KJV ASV). Philippians 3:16 only, whereunto we have attained, by that same 'rule' let us walk. (ASV). Colossians 1:29 ... /w/whereunto.htm - 17k<a href="/topical/i/imagines.htm">Imagines (2 Occurrences)</a> ... 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 ... /i/imagines.htm - 7k<a href="/topical/r/ripe.htm">Ripe (29 Occurrences)</a> ... 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. ... /r/ripe.htm - 16k<a href="/topical/p/possesses.htm">Possesses (7 Occurrences)</a> ... 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 ... /p/possesses.htm - 8k<a href="/topical/a/attainable.htm">Attainable (2 Occurrences)</a> ... 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. ... /a/attainable.htm - 7k<a href="/topical/a/assurance.htm">Assurance (16 Occurrences)</a> ... 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 ... /a/assurance.htm - 16k<a href="/topical/e/ephesians.htm">Ephesians (4 Occurrences)</a> ... 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 ... /e/ephesians.htm - 48k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Tibetan-Buddhism.html">What is Tibetan Buddhism? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Roman-Catholicism.html">What is Roman Catholicism? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/entire-sanctification.html">What is entire sanctification? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/attained.htm">Attained: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a> <a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div>Attained (20 Occurrences)<a href="/acts/24-2.htm">Acts 24:2</a> When he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, "Seeing that by you we enjoy much peace, and that excellent measures are coming to this nation, (See NAS)<a href="/acts/27-12.htm">Acts 27:12</a> and the haven being incommodious to winter in, the more part gave counsel to sail thence also, if by any means they might be able, having attained to Phenice, 'there' to winter, 'which is' a haven of Crete, looking to the south-west and north-west, (YLT)<a href="/romans/9-30.htm">Romans 9:30</a> What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, who didn't follow after righteousness, attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith; (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/romans/9-31.htm">Romans 9:31</a> But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness. (KJV DBY WBS NIV)<a href="/1_corinthians/8-2.htm">1 Corinthians 8:2</a> 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 have attained; (WEY)<a href="/philippians/3-12.htm">Philippians 3:12</a> Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. (KJV WBS)<a href="/philippians/3-16.htm">Philippians 3:16</a> Nevertheless, to the extent that we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule. Let us be of the same mind. (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_timothy/4-6.htm">1 Timothy 4:6</a> If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained. (KJV WBS)<a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">Hebrews 7:11</a> Now if the crowning blessing was attainable by means of the Levitical priesthood--for as resting on this foundation the people received the Law, to which they are still subject-- what further need was there for a Priest of a different kind to be raised up belonging to the order of Melchizedek instead of being said to belong to the order of Aaron? (See NIV)<a href="/genesis/47-9.htm">Genesis 47:9</a> Jacob said to Pharaoh, "The days of the years of my pilgrimage are one hundred thirty years. Few and evil have been the days of the years of my life, and they have not attained to the days of the years of the life of my fathers in the days of their pilgrimage." (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/leviticus/25-26.htm">Leviticus 25:26</a> and when a man hath no redeemer, and his own hand hath attained, and he hath found as sufficient 'for' its redemption, (YLT)<a href="/leviticus/25-49.htm">Leviticus 25:49</a> or his uncle, or a son of his uncle, doth redeem him, or any of the relations of his flesh, of his family, doth redeem him, or -- his own hand hath attained -- then he hath been redeemed. (YLT)<a href="/2_samuel/23-19.htm">2 Samuel 23:19</a> Was he not most honorable of three? therefore he was their captain: howbeit he attained not unto the first three. (KJV JPS ASV WBS)<a href="/2_samuel/23-23.htm">2 Samuel 23:23</a> He was more honorable than the thirty, but he attained not to the first three. And David set him over his guard. (KJV JPS ASV WBS)<a href="/1_chronicles/11-21.htm">1 Chronicles 11:21</a> Of the three, he was more honorable than the two; for he was their captain: howbeit he attained not to the first three. (KJV JPS ASV WBS)<a href="/1_chronicles/11-25.htm">1 Chronicles 11:25</a> Behold, he was honorable among the thirty, but attained not to the first three: and David set him over his guard. (KJV JPS ASV WBS)<a href="/esther/4-14.htm">Esther 4:14</a> For if you remain silent now, then relief and deliverance will come to the Jews from another place, but you and your father's house will perish. Who knows if you haven't come to the kingdom for such a time as this?" (See NAS)<a href="/job/20-18.htm">Job 20:18</a> That for which he labored he shall restore, and shall not swallow it down. According to the substance that he has gotten, he shall not rejoice. (See NAS)<a href="/proverbs/16-31.htm">Proverbs 16:31</a> Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness. (WEB NIV)<a href="/ezekiel/16-7.htm">Ezekiel 16:7</a> I caused you to multiply as that which grows in the field, and you increased and grew great, and you attained to excellent ornament; your breasts were fashioned, and your hair was grown; yet you were naked and bare. 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