Ephesians 1:19

Authorized King James Version

And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
τί
G5101
what
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
#3
τῆς
G3588
who
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
ὑπερβάλλον
G5235
is the exceeding
to throw beyod the usual mark, i.e., (figuratively) to surpass (only active participle supereminent)
#5
μέγεθος
G3174
greatness
magnitude (figuratively)
#6
τῆς
G3588
who
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
δυνάμεως
G1411
power
force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
#8
αὐτοῦ
G846
of his
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
#9
εἰς
G1519
to
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#10
ἡμᾶς
G2248
us-ward
us
#11
τῆς
G3588
who
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
πιστεύοντας
G4100
believe
to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e., credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to ch
#13
κατὰ
G2596
according to
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
#14
τῆς
G3588
who
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
ἐνέργειαν
G1753
the working
efficiency ("energy")
#16
τῆς
G3588
who
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
κράτους
G2904
power
vigor ("great") (literally or figuratively)
#18
τῆς
G3588
who
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
ἰσχύος
G2479
mighty
compare ?????, a form of g2192); forcefulness (literally or figuratively)
#20
αὐτοῦ
G846
of his
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

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Ephesians. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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