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Ephesians 1

Eph. 1:6 KJV (With Strong’s)

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ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
the praise
epainos (Greek #1868)
laudation; concretely, a commendable thing
KJV usage: praise.
Pronounce: ep'-ahee-nos
Origin: from 1909 and the base of 134
q of the glory
doxa (Greek #1391)
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
KJV usage: dignity, glory(-ious), honour, praise, worship.
Pronounce: dox'-ah
Origin: from the base of 1380
of his
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
grace
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
charis (Greek #5485)
graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude)
KJV usage: acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace(- ious), joy, liberality, pleasure, thank(-s, -worthy).
Pronounce: khar'-ece
Origin: from 5463
, wherein
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
he hath made
charitoo (Greek #5487)
to grace, i.e. indue with special honor
KJV usage: make accepted, be highly favoured.
Pronounce: khar-ee-to'-o
Origin: from 5485
us
hemas (Greek #2248)
us
KJV usage: our, us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mas'
Origin: accusative case plural of 1473
accepted
charitoo (Greek #5487)
to grace, i.e. indue with special honor
KJV usage: make accepted, be highly favoured.
Pronounce: khar-ee-to'-o
Origin: from 5485
s in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
the beloved
agapao (Greek #25)
to love (in a social or moral sense)
KJV usage: (be-)love(-ed). Compare 5368.
Pronounce: ag-ap-ah'-o
Origin: perhaps from ἄγαν (much) (or compare 5689)
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1 Peter 2:9• 9But ye [are] a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for a possession, that ye might set out the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness unto his marvellous light; (1 Peter 2:9)
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1 Peter 2:5• 5yourselves also as living stones are being builded up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 2:5)

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Glory,
Grace (Chen, χάρις)

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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praise.
Eph. 1:7‑8,12,14,18• 7in whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of offences, according to the riches of his grace,
 8which he caused to abound toward us in all wisdom and intelligence,
 12in order that we should be unto [the] praise of his glory, that have fore-trusted in the Christ;
 14who is earnest of our inheritance, for [the] redemption of the purchased possession unto [the] praise of his glory.
 18having the eyes of your heart enlightened, that ye may know what is the hope of his calling; and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints; (Eph. 1:7‑8,12,14,18)
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Eph. 2:7• 7that he might show forth in the coming ages the surpassing riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. (Eph. 2:7)
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Eph. 3:10‑11• 10in order that there might be known now to the principalities and the authorities in the heavenly [places] by the assembly the manifold wisdom of God,
 11according to [the] purpose of the ages which he made in Christ Jesus our Lord; (Eph. 3:10‑11)
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Prov. 16:4•  (Prov. 16:4)
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Isa. 43:21•  (Isa. 43:21)
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Isa. 61:3,11•  (Isa. 61:3,11)
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Jer. 33:9•  (Jer. 33:9)
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Luke 2:14• 14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good pleasure in men. (Luke 2:14)
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Rom. 9:23‑24• 23and that he might make known the riches of his glory upon vessels of mercy which he before prepared for glory(
 24us whom he also called not only out of Jews, but also out of Gentiles, (Rom. 9:23‑24)
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2 Cor. 4:15• 15For all things [are] for your sakes, that the grace having multiplied through the greater number might make the thanksgiving abound to the glory of God. (2 Cor. 4:15)
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Phil. 1:11• 11being filled with the fruit of righteousness that [is] by Jesus Christ unto God's praise and glory. (Phil. 1:11)
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Phil. 4:19• 19But my God will fully supply all your need according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (Phil. 4:19)
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2 Thess. 1:8‑10• 8in flaming fire, rendering vengeance to those that know not God and to those that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus;
 9Who shall pay as penalty everlasting destruction from [the] presence of the Lord and from the glory of his might,
 10when he shall come to be glorified in his saints and to be wondered at in all that believed (because our testimony unto you was believed) in that day. (2 Thess. 1:8‑10)
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1 Tim. 1:14‑16• 14and the grace of our Lord abounded exceedingly with faith and love that is in Christ Jesus.
 15Faithful [is] the word and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.
 16But for this cause mercy was shown me that in me, [as] chief, Christ might display the whole long-suffering for an outline-sketch of those that should believe on him unto life eternal. (1 Tim. 1:14‑16)
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1 Peter 2:9• 9But ye [are] a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for a possession, that ye might set out the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness unto his marvellous light; (1 Peter 2:9)
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1 Peter 4:11• 11if one speak, [let it be] as oracles of God; if one ministereth, as of strength which God supplieth; that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, whose is the glory and the might unto the ages of the ages. Amen. (1 Peter 4:11)
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Isa. 45:24‑25•  (Isa. 45:24‑25)
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Jer. 23:6•  (Jer. 23:6)
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Rom. 3:22‑26• 22even God's righteousness through faith in Jesus Christ unto all, and upon all that believe. For there is no difference;
 23for all sinned, and come short of the glory of God,
 24being justified gratuitously by his grace through the redemption that [is] in Christ Jesus,
 25whom God set forth as a propitiatory through faith in his blood, for a declaration of his righteousness on account of the praeter-mission of the sins that had been before, in the forbearance of God,
 26with a view to the declaration of his righteousness in the present time, in order to his being just and justifying him that [is] of faith in Jesus. (Rom. 3:22‑26)
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Rom. 5:15‑19• 15But [shall] not, as the offence, so also [be] the free gift? for if by the offence of the one the many died, much more did the grace of God and the gift by the grace of the one man Jesus Christ abound unto the many.
 16And [shall] not, as by one having sinned, [be] the gift? For the judgment [was] of one unto condemnation, but the free gift [was] of many offences unto justification.
 17For if by the offence of the one death reigned by the one, much more they that receive the abundance of the grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by the one Jesus Christ:)
 18So then as by one offence [it was] toward all men for condemnation, so also by one accomplished righteousness toward all men for justification of life.
 19For as by the disobedience of the one man the many were constituted sinners, so also by the obedience of the one the many shall be constituted righteous. (Rom. 5:15‑19)
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Rom. 8:1• 1There is therefore now no condemnation to those in Christ Jesus. (Rom. 8:1)
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2 Cor. 5:21• 21him that knew not sin he made sin for us, that we might become God's righteousness in him. (2 Cor. 5:21)
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Phil. 3:9• 9and be found in him, not having my righteousness that [is] of law, but that [which is] by faith of Christ, the righteousness of God on faith; (Phil. 3:9)
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1 Peter 2:5• 5yourselves also as living stones are being builded up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 2:5)
in.
Psa. 22:20•  (Psa. 22:20)
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Psa. 60:5•  (Psa. 60:5)
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Prov. 8:30‑31•  (Prov. 8:30‑31)
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Isa. 42:1•  (Isa. 42:1)
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Isa. 49:1‑3•  (Isa. 49:1‑3)
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Zech. 13:7•  (Zech. 13:7)
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Matt. 3:17• 17{i}and behold, a voice out of the heavens saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I have found my delight.{/i} (Matt. 3:17)
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Matt. 17:5• 5{i}While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and lo, a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I have found my delight: hear him.{/i} (Matt. 17:5)
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John 3:35• 35The Father loveth the Son and hath put all things in his hand. (John 3:35)
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John 10:17• 17On this account the Father loveth me, because I lay down my life that I may take it again. (John 10:17)
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Col. 1:13• 13who delivered us from the authority of darkness and translated [us] into the kingdom of the Son of his love: (Col. 1:13)
• “glory of his grace.” We cannot glorify God by adding anything to Him. He glorifies Himself when He reveals Himself. All this is therefore to the praise of the glory of His grace. (“Ephesians 1” by J.N. Darby)
• He has acted towards us in grace in the Beloved-in Him who is peculiarly the object of His affections. (“Ephesians 1” by J.N. Darby)
• The secret of all the assembly’s blessing is, that it is blessed with Jesus Himself; and thus-like Him, viewed as a man-is accepted before God (“Ephesians 1” by J.N. Darby)
• I think “to the praise of the glory of his grace” takes in both the choice of verse 4 and the predestination of verse 5—the character of the choice of God, and the special favor of the predestination of the Father. (“Remarks on Ephesians 1:4-14” by W. Kelly)
• “Accepted” is rather a cold word to express what is meant here....But here it seems to me there is the fullness of divine favor, which goes far beyond merely acceptance. It is God making us objects of favor according to all that is in His heart, and in order that this should be most fully brought out, He says, “in the Beloved,” not merely “in Christ.” (“Remarks on Ephesians 1:4-14” by W. Kelly)
• He would show His own character—what He is, and not merely provide for what we were. The praise of the glory of His grace flows from what God feels, and in consequence will do, in order to manifest Himself for us. (“Remarks on Ephesians 1:4-14” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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to the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he has taken us into favourf in the Beloved:

JND Translation Notes

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"Taken us into his favour," i.e. "put us into a position of grace and favour." The Greek word is used here and Luke 1.28. "Accepted us" is too formal a doctrine here. "Shown us grace or favour" does not give the force, for then "the Beloved" would be merely the instrument. It is "in the Beloved" that we enter into favour. An alternative reading is, "the favour or acceptance in grace, which he has freely bestowed upon us."

W. Kelly Translation

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unto [the] praise of [the] glory of his grace, wherein he made us objects of grace in the beloved;