Ephesians 3:8

Authorized King James Version

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Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;

Original Language Analysis

ἐμοὶ Unto me G1698
ἐμοὶ Unto me
Strong's: G1698
Word #: 1 of 19
to me
τῷ G3588
τῷ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 2 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἐλαχιστοτέρῳ who am less than the least G1647
ἐλαχιστοτέρῳ who am less than the least
Strong's: G1647
Word #: 3 of 19
far less
πάντων of all G3956
πάντων of all
Strong's: G3956
Word #: 4 of 19
all, any, every, the whole
τῶν G3588
τῶν
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 5 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἁγίων saints G40
ἁγίων saints
Strong's: G40
Word #: 6 of 19
sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
ἐδόθη given G1325
ἐδόθη given
Strong's: G1325
Word #: 7 of 19
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
ἡ G3588
ἡ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 8 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
χάρις grace G5485
χάρις grace
Strong's: G5485
Word #: 9 of 19
graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart
αὕτη this G3778
αὕτη this
Strong's: G3778
Word #: 10 of 19
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
ἐν among G1722
ἐν among
Strong's: G1722
Word #: 11 of 19
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
τοῖς G3588
τοῖς
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 12 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἔθνεσιν the Gentiles G1484
ἔθνεσιν the Gentiles
Strong's: G1484
Word #: 13 of 19
a race (as of the same habit), i.e., a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
εὐαγγελίσασθαι that I should preach G2097
εὐαγγελίσασθαι that I should preach
Strong's: G2097
Word #: 14 of 19
to announce good news ("evangelize") especially the gospel
τὸν G3588
τὸν
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 15 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἀνεξιχνίαστον the unsearchable G421
ἀνεξιχνίαστον the unsearchable
Strong's: G421
Word #: 16 of 19
not tracked out, i.e., (by implication) untraceable
πλοῦτον riches G4149
πλοῦτον riches
Strong's: G4149
Word #: 17 of 19
wealth (as fulness), i.e., (literally) money, possessions, or (figuratively) abundance, richness, (specially), valuable bestowment
τοῦ G3588
τοῦ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 18 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Χριστοῦ of Christ G5547
Χριστοῦ of Christ
Strong's: G5547
Word #: 19 of 19
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus

Analysis & Commentary

[Verse 3:8 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