Ephesians 6:18

Authorized King James Version

Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

Word-by-Word Analysis

διὰ

G1223

with

through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)

πάντων

G3956

all

all, any, every, the whole

προσευχῆς

G4335

prayer

prayer (worship); by implication, an oratory (chapel)

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

δεήσει

G1162

supplication

a petition

προσευχόμενοι

G4336

Praying

to pray to god, i.e., supplicate, worship

ἐν

G1722

always

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

πάντων

G3956

all

all, any, every, the whole

καιρῷ

G2540

an occasion, i.e., set or proper time

#10

ἐν

G1722

always

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#11

πνεύματι

G4151

the Spirit

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

#12

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#13

εἰς

G1519

thereunto

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

#14

αὐτὸ

G846

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

#15

τοῦτο

G5124

that thing

#16

ἀγρυπνοῦντες

G69

watching

to be sleepless, i.e., keep awake

#17

ἐν

G1722

always

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#18

πάντων

G3956

all

all, any, every, the whole

#19

προσκαρτερήσει

G4343

perseverance

persistancy

#20

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#21

δεήσει

G1162

supplication

a petition

#22

περὶ

G4012

for

properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas

#23

πάντων

G3956

all

all, any, every, the whole

#24

τῶν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#25

ἁγίων

G40

saints

sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Ephesians chapter 6 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?

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