Ephesians 1:18
The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
Original Language Analysis
πεφωτισμένους
being enlightened
G5461
πεφωτισμένους
being enlightened
Strong's:
G5461
Word #:
1 of 29
to shed rays, i.e., to shine or (transitively) to brighten up (literally or figuratively)
τοὺς
G3588
τοὺς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
2 of 29
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ὀφθαλμοὺς
The eyes
G3788
ὀφθαλμοὺς
The eyes
Strong's:
G3788
Word #:
3 of 29
the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 29
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
διανοίας
understanding
G1271
διανοίας
understanding
Strong's:
G1271
Word #:
5 of 29
deep thought, properly, the faculty (mind or its disposition), by implication, its exercise
εἰς
that
G1519
εἰς
that
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
7 of 29
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
τὸ
G3588
τὸ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 29
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
εἰδέναι
may know
G1492
εἰδέναι
may know
Strong's:
G1492
Word #:
9 of 29
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
τίς
what
G5101
τίς
what
Strong's:
G5101
Word #:
11 of 29
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
ἡ
G3588
ἡ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
13 of 29
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἐλπὶς
the hope
G1680
ἐλπὶς
the hope
Strong's:
G1680
Word #:
14 of 29
expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
15 of 29
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
αὐτοῦ
of his
G846
αὐτοῦ
of his
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
17 of 29
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
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
18 of 29
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τίς
what
G5101
τίς
what
Strong's:
G5101
Word #:
19 of 29
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
20 of 29
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πλοῦτος
the riches
G4149
πλοῦτος
the riches
Strong's:
G4149
Word #:
21 of 29
wealth (as fulness), i.e., (literally) money, possessions, or (figuratively) abundance, richness, (specially), valuable bestowment
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
22 of 29
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
δόξης
of the glory
G1391
δόξης
of the glory
Strong's:
G1391
Word #:
23 of 29
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
24 of 29
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
κληρονομίας
inheritance
G2817
κληρονομίας
inheritance
Strong's:
G2817
Word #:
25 of 29
heirship, i.e., (concretely) a patrimony or (genitive case) a possession
αὐτοῦ
of his
G846
αὐτοῦ
of his
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
26 of 29
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
Cross References
Acts 26:18To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.2 Corinthians 4:6For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.Luke 24:45Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,Ephesians 1:7In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;Ephesians 5:8For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:Ephesians 3:16That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;Psalms 119:18Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.Ephesians 4:4There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;Isaiah 42:7To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house.Titus 3:7That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
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.
Questions for Reflection
- How does the truth of Ephesians 1:18 about verse-specific transform your daily walk with Christ?
- What does this verse teach about theological theme that challenges modern Christian practice?
- How can you apply the theological principle of doctrinal emphasis in your relationships and witness?
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Analysis & Commentary
[Verse 1:18 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.