Ephesians 1:10

Authorized King James Version

That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:

Word-by-Word Analysis

εἰς

G1519

That in

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

οἰκονομίαν

G3622

the dispensation

administration (of a household or estate); specially, a (religious) "economy"

τῆς

G3588

which

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

πληρώματος

G4138

of the fulness

repletion or completion, i.e., (subjectively) what fills (as contents, supplement, copiousness, multitude), or (objectively) what is filled (as contai

τῆς

G3588

which

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

καιρῶν

G2540

of times

an occasion, i.e., set or proper time

ἀνακεφαλαιώσασθαι

G346

he might gather together in one

to sum up

τῆς

G3588

which

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

πάντα

G3956

all things

all, any, every, the whole

#10

ἐν

G1722

are in

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#11

τῆς

G3588

which

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#12

Χριστῷ

G5547

Christ

anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus

#13

τῆς

G3588

which

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#14

τε

G5037

both

both or also (properly, as correlation of g2532)

#15

ἐν

G1722

are in

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#16

τῆς

G3588

which

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#17

οὐρανοῖς

G3772

heaven

the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity)

#18

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#19

τῆς

G3588

which

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#20

ἐπὶ

G1909

are on

properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re

#21

τῆς

G3588

which

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#22

γῆς

G1093

earth

soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)

#23

ἐν

G1722

are in

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#24

αὐτῷ

G846

him

the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Ephesians Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How does this verse's literary context within Ephesians chapter 1 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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