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Ephesians 1

Eph. 1:8 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Wherein
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 abounded
perisseuo (Greek #4052)
to superabound (in quantity or quality), be in excess, be superfluous; also (transitively) to cause to superabound or excel
KJV usage: (make, more) abound, (have, have more) abundance (be more) abundant, be the better, enough and to spare, exceed, excel, increase, be left, redound, remain (over and above).
Pronounce: per-is-syoo'-o
Origin: from 4053
toward
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
us
hemas (Greek #2248)
us
KJV usage: our, us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mas'
Origin: accusative case plural of 1473
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)
all
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
wisdom
sophia (Greek #4678)
wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)
KJV usage: wisdom.
Pronounce: sof-ee'-ah
Origin: from 4680
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
prudence
phronesis (Greek #5428)
mental action or activity, i.e. intellectual or moral insight
KJV usage: prudence, wisdom.
Pronounce: fron'-ay-sis
Origin: from 5426
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Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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Rom. 5:15,20‑21• 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.
 20But law came in by the way, in order that the offence might abound; but where sin abounded, grace over-abounded
 21that, as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness unto life eternal by Jesus Christ our Lord. (Rom. 5:15,20‑21)
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Eph. 1:11• 11in whom we have also obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to [the] purpose of him that worketh all things according to the counsel of his will, (Eph. 1:11)
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Eph. 3:10• 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, (Eph. 3:10)
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Psa. 104:24• 24How manifold are thy works, O Jehovah!{HR}In wisdom hast thou wrought them all:{HR}The earth is full of thy riches. (Psa. 104:24)
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Prov. 8:12• 12I wisdom dwell in prudence,{HR}And find out knowledge of reflection. (Prov. 8:12)
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Isa. 52:13• 13Behold, my servant will deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled and be very high. (Isa. 52:13)
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Dan. 2:20‑21• 20Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God forever and ever; For wisdom and might are his.
 21And it is he that changeth the times and seasons; He removeth kings and setteth up kings, He giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding. (Dan. 2:20‑21)
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Matt. 11:19• 19The Son of man has come eating and drinking, and they say, Behold, a man [that is] eating and wine-drinking, a friend of tax-gatherers, and of sinners: —and wisdom has been justified by her children. (Matt. 11:19)
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Rom. 11:33• 33O depth of God's riches and wisdom and knowledge! how unsearchable his judgments and untraceable his ways! (Rom. 11:33)
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1 Cor. 1:19‑24• 19For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and put away the understanding of the understanding ones.
 20Where [is the] wise? where scribe? where disputer of this age? Hath not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?
 21For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom knew not God, God was pleased through the foolishness of the preaching to save those that believe;
 22since both Jews ask for signs and Greeks seek wisdom;
 23but we preach Christ crucified, to Jews a stumbling-block, and to Gentiles foolishness,
 24but to those that [are] called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ God's power and God's wisdom; (1 Cor. 1:19‑24)
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1 Cor. 2:7• 7But we speak God's wisdom in a mystery, the hidden [wisdom] which God pre-determined before the ages for our glory; (1 Cor. 2:7)
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Col. 2:3• 3in which are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. (Col. 2:3)
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Jude 25• 25to an only God our Saviour through Jesus Christ our Lord [be] glory, majesty, might, and authority, before all times, and now, and unto all the ages. Amen. (Jude 25)
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Rev. 5:12• 12saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that is slain to receive the power and riches and wisdom and strength and honour and glory and blessing. (Rev. 5:12)
• When we hear of “wisdom and prudence,” it is a question of God's counsels about His Son. (“Remarks on Ephesians 1:4-14” by W. Kelly)
• He has not now merely to tell us what He is going to do upon the earth, as He dealt with Abraham. The relationship is higher than that which was made known to the patriarchs. Now He abounds toward us in all wisdom and prudence. Whatever brings out God's character and glory, He makes known to us. (“Remarks on Ephesians 1:4-14” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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which he has caused to abound towards us in all wisdom and intelligence,

W. Kelly Translation

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which he caused to abound toward us in all wisdom and intelligence,