Ephesians 1:11

Authorized King James Version

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In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

Original Language Analysis

ἐν In G1722
ἐν In
Strong's: G1722
Word #: 1 of 17
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
ᾧ whom G3739
ᾧ whom
Strong's: G3739
Word #: 2 of 17
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
καὶ also G2532
καὶ also
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 3 of 17
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἐκληρώθημεν we have obtained an inheritance G2820
ἐκληρώθημεν we have obtained an inheritance
Strong's: G2820
Word #: 4 of 17
to allot, i.e., (figuratively) to assign (a privilege)
προορισθέντες being predestinated G4309
προορισθέντες being predestinated
Strong's: G4309
Word #: 5 of 17
to limit in advance, i.e., (figuratively) predetermine
κατὰ according to G2596
κατὰ according to
Strong's: G2596
Word #: 6 of 17
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
πρόθεσιν the purpose G4286
πρόθεσιν the purpose
Strong's: G4286
Word #: 7 of 17
a setting forth, i.e., (figuratively) proposal (intention); specially, the show-bread (in the temple) as exposed before god
τοῦ G3588
τοῦ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 8 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τὰ G3588
τὰ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 9 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πάντα all things G3956
πάντα all things
Strong's: G3956
Word #: 10 of 17
all, any, every, the whole
ἐνεργοῦντος of him who worketh G1754
ἐνεργοῦντος of him who worketh
Strong's: G1754
Word #: 11 of 17
to be active, efficient
κατὰ according to G2596
κατὰ according to
Strong's: G2596
Word #: 12 of 17
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
τὴν G3588
τὴν
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 13 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
βουλὴν the counsel G1012
βουλὴν the counsel
Strong's: G1012
Word #: 14 of 17
volition, i.e., (objectively) advice, or (by implication) purpose
τοῦ G3588
τοῦ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 15 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θελήματος will G2307
θελήματος will
Strong's: G2307
Word #: 16 of 17
a determination (properly, the thing), i.e., (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination
αὐτοῦ G846
αὐτοῦ
Strong's: G846
Word #: 17 of 17
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 & Commentary

[Verse 1:11 text would be quoted here] This verse in Ephesians chapter 1 addresses theological theme. Key Greek terms include to be determined.

The theological focus is doctrinal emphasis, demonstrating Paul's emphasis on the cosmic Christ and the church as His body/bride/temple. The phrase emphasizes union with Christ as the foundation of all spiritual blessings.

Historical Context

Written during Paul's Roman imprisonment (60-62 CE), this verse in chapter 1 reflects the circular letter's purpose to multiple Asian churches. Ephesus was a major center of pagan worship (Artemis cult) and early Christianity, making Paul's teachings on spiritual warfare and Christian unity particularly relevant.

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