Ephesians 3:17

Authorized King James Version

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That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,

Original Language Analysis

κατοικῆσαι may dwell G2730
κατοικῆσαι may dwell
Strong's: G2730
Word #: 1 of 15
to house permanently, i.e., reside (literally or figuratively)
τὸν G3588
τὸν
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 2 of 15
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Χριστὸν That Christ G5547
Χριστὸν That Christ
Strong's: G5547
Word #: 3 of 15
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus
διὰ by G1223
διὰ by
Strong's: G1223
Word #: 4 of 15
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
τῆς G3588
τῆς
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 5 of 15
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πίστεως faith G4102
πίστεως faith
Strong's: G4102
Word #: 6 of 15
persuasion, i.e., credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of god or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon christ
ἐν in G1722
ἐν in
Strong's: G1722
Word #: 7 of 15
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
ταῖς G3588
ταῖς
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 8 of 15
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καρδίαις hearts G2588
καρδίαις hearts
Strong's: G2588
Word #: 9 of 15
the heart, i.e., (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
ὑμῶν your G5216
ὑμῶν your
Strong's: G5216
Word #: 10 of 15
of (from or concerning) you
ἐν in G1722
ἐν in
Strong's: G1722
Word #: 11 of 15
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
ἀγάπῃ love G26
ἀγάπῃ love
Strong's: G26
Word #: 12 of 15
love, i.e., affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
ἐῤῥιζωμένοι ye being rooted G4492
ἐῤῥιζωμένοι ye being rooted
Strong's: G4492
Word #: 13 of 15
to root (figuratively, become stable)
καὶ and G2532
καὶ and
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 14 of 15
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τεθεμελιωμένοι grounded G2311
τεθεμελιωμένοι grounded
Strong's: G2311
Word #: 15 of 15
to lay a basis for, i.e., (literally) erect, or (figuratively) consolidate

Cross References

Colossians 2:7Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.1 John 4:16And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.John 14:23Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.Galatians 2:20I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.Romans 5:5And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.2 Corinthians 6:16And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.Revelation 3:20Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.Isaiah 57:15For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.Colossians 1:27To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:Colossians 1:23If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;

Analysis & Commentary

[Verse 3:17 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