Ephesians 3:16

Authorized King James Version

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That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;

Original Language Analysis

ἵνα That G2443
ἵνα That
Strong's: G2443
Word #: 1 of 19
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
δῴη he would grant G1325
δῴη he would grant
Strong's: G1325
Word #: 2 of 19
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
ὑμῖν you G5213
ὑμῖν you
Strong's: G5213
Word #: 3 of 19
to (with or by) you
κατὰ according to G2596
κατὰ according to
Strong's: G2596
Word #: 4 of 19
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
τὸν G3588
τὸν
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 5 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πλοῦτον the riches G4149
πλοῦτον the riches
Strong's: G4149
Word #: 6 of 19
wealth (as fulness), i.e., (literally) money, possessions, or (figuratively) abundance, richness, (specially), valuable bestowment
τῆς G3588
τῆς
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 7 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
δόξης glory G1391
δόξης glory
Strong's: G1391
Word #: 8 of 19
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
αὐτοῦ G846
αὐτοῦ
Strong's: G846
Word #: 9 of 19
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
δυνάμει with might G1411
δυνάμει with might
Strong's: G1411
Word #: 10 of 19
force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
κραταιωθῆναι to be strengthened G2901
κραταιωθῆναι to be strengthened
Strong's: G2901
Word #: 11 of 19
to empower, i.e., (passively) increase in vigor
διὰ by G1223
διὰ by
Strong's: G1223
Word #: 12 of 19
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
τοῦ G3588
τοῦ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 13 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πνεύματος Spirit G4151
πνεύματος Spirit
Strong's: G4151
Word #: 14 of 19
a current of air, i.e., breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e., (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital prin
αὐτοῦ G846
αὐτοῦ
Strong's: G846
Word #: 15 of 19
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
εἰς in G1519
εἰς in
Strong's: G1519
Word #: 16 of 19
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
τὸν G3588
τὸν
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 17 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἔσω the inner G2080
ἔσω the inner
Strong's: G2080
Word #: 18 of 19
inside (as preposition or adjective)
ἄνθρωπον man G444
ἄνθρωπον man
Strong's: G444
Word #: 19 of 19
man-faced, i.e., a human being

Analysis & Commentary

[Verse 3:16 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.

Questions for Reflection