Ephesians Chapter 3 · Verse 12

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In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.

Original Language Analysis

ἐν In G1722
ἐν In
Strong's: G1722
Word #: 1 of 14
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
ᾧ whom G3739
ᾧ whom
Strong's: G3739
Word #: 2 of 14
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
ἔχομεν we have G2192
ἔχομεν we have
Strong's: G2192
Word #: 3 of 14
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
τὴν G3588
τὴν
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 4 of 14
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
παῤῥησίαν boldness G3954
παῤῥησίαν boldness
Strong's: G3954
Word #: 5 of 14
all out-spokenness, i.e., frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance
καὶ and G2532
καὶ and
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 6 of 14
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τὴν G3588
τὴν
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 7 of 14
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
προσαγωγὴν access G4318
προσαγωγὴν access
Strong's: G4318
Word #: 8 of 14
admission
ἐν In G1722
ἐν In
Strong's: G1722
Word #: 9 of 14
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
πεποιθήσει confidence G4006
πεποιθήσει confidence
Strong's: G4006
Word #: 10 of 14
reliance
διὰ by G1223
διὰ by
Strong's: G1223
Word #: 11 of 14
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
τῆς G3588
τῆς
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 12 of 14
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πίστεως the faith G4102
πίστεως the faith
Strong's: G4102
Word #: 13 of 14
persuasion, i.e., credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of god or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon christ
αὐτοῦ of him G846
αὐτοῦ of him
Strong's: G846
Word #: 14 of 14
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 3:12 text would be quoted here] This verse in Ephesians chapter 3 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 3 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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