Ephesians 3:19

Authorized King James Version

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And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.

Original Language Analysis

γνῶναί to know G1097
γνῶναί to know
Strong's: G1097
Word #: 1 of 17
to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
τε And G5037
τε And
Strong's: G5037
Word #: 2 of 17
both or also (properly, as correlation of g2532)
τὴν G3588
τὴν
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 3 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ὑπερβάλλουσαν which passeth G5235
ὑπερβάλλουσαν which passeth
Strong's: G5235
Word #: 4 of 17
to throw beyod the usual mark, i.e., (figuratively) to surpass (only active participle supereminent)
τῆς G3588
τῆς
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 5 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
γνώσεως knowledge G1108
γνώσεως knowledge
Strong's: G1108
Word #: 6 of 17
knowing (the act), i.e., (by implication) knowledge
ἀγάπην the love G26
ἀγάπην the love
Strong's: G26
Word #: 7 of 17
love, i.e., affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
τοῦ G3588
τοῦ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 8 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Χριστοῦ of Christ G5547
Χριστοῦ of Christ
Strong's: G5547
Word #: 9 of 17
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus
ἵνα that G2443
ἵνα that
Strong's: G2443
Word #: 10 of 17
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
πληρωθῆτε ye might be filled G4137
πληρωθῆτε ye might be filled
Strong's: G4137
Word #: 11 of 17
to make replete, i.e., (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute
εἰς with G1519
εἰς with
Strong's: G1519
Word #: 12 of 17
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
πᾶν all G3956
πᾶν all
Strong's: G3956
Word #: 13 of 17
all, any, every, the whole
τὸ G3588
τὸ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 14 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πλήρωμα the fulness G4138
πλήρωμα the fulness
Strong's: G4138
Word #: 15 of 17
repletion or completion, i.e., (subjectively) what fills (as contents, supplement, copiousness, multitude), or (objectively) what is filled (as contai
τοῦ G3588
τοῦ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 16 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θεοῦ of God G2316
θεοῦ of God
Strong's: G2316
Word #: 17 of 17
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)

Analysis & Commentary

[Verse 3:19 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