Ephesians 2:19

Authorized King James Version

Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;

Word-by-Word Analysis

ἄρα

G686

therefore

a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as follows)

οὖν

G3767

Now

(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly

οὐκέτι

G3765

no more

not yet, no longer

ἐστὲ

G2075

ye are

ξένοι

G3581

strangers

foreign (literally, alien, or figuratively, novel); by implication, a guest or (vice-versa) entertainer

καὶ

G2532

and

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

πάροικοι

G3941

foreigners

having a home near, i.e., (as noun) a by-dweller (alien resident)

ἀλλὰ

G235

but

properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)

συμπολῖται

G4847

fellowcitizens

a native of the same town, i.e., (figuratively) co-religionist (fellow-christian)

#10

τῶν

G3588

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

#11

ἁγίων

G40

with the saints

sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)

#12

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#13

οἰκεῖοι

G3609

of the household

domestic, i.e., (as noun), a relative, adherent

#14

τοῦ

G3588

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

#15

θεοῦ

G2316

of God

a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to Ephesians. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of kingdom of God within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. 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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on kingdom of God particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

How does the kingdom of God theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
How does this verse's literary context within Ephesians chapter 2 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about kingdom of God?

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