Ephesians 3:9

Authorized King James Version

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And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:

Original Language Analysis

καὶ And G2532
καὶ And
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 1 of 23
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
φωτίσαι men see G5461
φωτίσαι men see
Strong's: G5461
Word #: 2 of 23
to shed rays, i.e., to shine or (transitively) to brighten up (literally or figuratively)
πάντα all G3956
πάντα all
Strong's: G3956
Word #: 3 of 23
all, any, every, the whole
τίς what G5101
τίς what
Strong's: G5101
Word #: 4 of 23
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
τὰ which G3588
τὰ which
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 5 of 23
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
κοινωνία is the fellowship G2842
κοινωνία is the fellowship
Strong's: G2842
Word #: 6 of 23
partnership, i.e., (literally) participation, or (social) intercourse, or (pecuniary) benefaction
τὰ which G3588
τὰ which
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 7 of 23
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
μυστηρίου of the mystery G3466
μυστηρίου of the mystery
Strong's: G3466
Word #: 8 of 23
a secret or "mystery" (through the idea of silence imposed by initiation into religious rites)
τὰ which G3588
τὰ which
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 9 of 23
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἀποκεκρυμμένου hath been hid G613
ἀποκεκρυμμένου hath been hid
Strong's: G613
Word #: 10 of 23
to conceal away (i.e., fully); figuratively, to keep secret
ἀπὸ from G575
ἀπὸ from
Strong's: G575
Word #: 11 of 23
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
τὰ which G3588
τὰ which
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 12 of 23
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
αἰώνων the beginning of the world G165
αἰώνων the beginning of the world
Strong's: G165
Word #: 13 of 23
properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (jewish) a messianic period (present or future)
ἐν in G1722
ἐν in
Strong's: G1722
Word #: 14 of 23
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
τὰ which G3588
τὰ which
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 15 of 23
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θεῷ God G2316
θεῷ God
Strong's: G2316
Word #: 16 of 23
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
τὰ which G3588
τὰ which
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 17 of 23
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τὰ which G3588
τὰ which
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 18 of 23
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πάντα all G3956
πάντα all
Strong's: G3956
Word #: 19 of 23
all, any, every, the whole
κτίσαντι created G2936
κτίσαντι created
Strong's: G2936
Word #: 20 of 23
to fabricate, i.e., found (form originally)
διὰ by G1223
διὰ by
Strong's: G1223
Word #: 21 of 23
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
Ἰησοῦ Jesus G2424
Ἰησοῦ Jesus
Strong's: G2424
Word #: 22 of 23
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
Χριστοῦ, Christ G5547
Χριστοῦ, Christ
Strong's: G5547
Word #: 23 of 23
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus

Cross References

Colossians 1:26Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:Matthew 13:35That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world.Colossians 3:3For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.2 Timothy 1:9Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,Isaiah 44:24Thus saith the LORD, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I am the LORD that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself;Psalms 33:6By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.Matthew 28:19Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:Revelation 4:11Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.Matthew 25:34Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:1 Timothy 3:16And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

Analysis & Commentary

[Verse 3:9 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