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Ephesians 2

Eph. 2:20 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And are built
epoikodomeo (Greek #2026)
to build upon, i.e. (figuratively) to rear up
KJV usage: build thereon (thereupon, on, upon).
Pronounce: ep-oy-kod-om-eh'-o
Origin: from 1909 and 3618
q upon
epi (Greek #1909)
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.
KJV usage: about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ep-ee'
Origin: a primary preposition
ther foundation
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
themelios (Greek #2310)
something put down, i.e. a substruction (of a building, etc.), (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: foundation.
Pronounce: them-el'-ee-os
Origin: from a derivative of 5087
of the apostles
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
apostolos (Greek #652)
a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers)
KJV usage: apostle, messenger, he that is sent.
Pronounce: ap-os'-tol-os
Origin: from 649
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
prophets
prophetes (Greek #4396)
a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
KJV usage: prophet.
Pronounce: prof-ay'-tace
Origin: from a compound of 4253 and 5346
, Jesus
Iesous (Greek #2424)
Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
KJV usage: Jesus.
Pronounce: ee-ay-sooce'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03091)
Christ
Christos (Greek #5547)
anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
KJV usage: Christ.
Pronounce: khris-tos'
Origin: from 5548
himself
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)
being
on (Greek #5607)
and the neuter ὄν (on) present participle of 1510; being
KJV usage: be, come, have.
Pronounce: oan
Origin: οὖσα (oo'-sah)
the chieft corner
akrogoniaios (Greek #204)
belonging to the extreme corner
KJV usage: chief corner.
Pronounce: ak-rog-o-nee-ah'-yos
Origin: from 206 and 1137
stone;
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1 Cor. 3:9‑10• 9For we are God's fellow-workmen; ye are God's tillage, God's building.
 10According to the grace of God that was given to me, as a wise architect I laid the foundation and another buildeth on [it]. But let each see how he buildeth on [it]. (1 Cor. 3:9‑10)
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Matt. 16:18• 18{i}And I also, I say unto thee that thou art Peter, and on this rock I will build my assembly, and hades' gates shall not prevail against it.{/i} (Matt. 16:18)
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Rev. 21:14• 14And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. (Rev. 21:14)
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Isa. 28:16•  (Isa. 28:16)

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Apostle,
Christ,
Corner Stone,
Prophet,
The Lord Jesus

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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built.
Eph. 4:12• 12for the perfecting of the saints, unto work of ministry, unto edifying of the body of the Christ, (Eph. 4:12)
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1 Peter 2:4‑5• 4Unto whom approaching, a living stone, by men indeed rejected but with God chosen, precious,
 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 2:4‑5)
the foundation.
Eph. 4:11‑13• 11And he gave some apostles, and some prophets, and some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers,
 12for the perfecting of the saints, unto work of ministry, unto edifying of the body of the Christ,
 13until we all arrive at the unity of the faith and of the full knowledge of the Son of God, at a full-grown man, at [the] measure of [the] stature of the fullness of the Christ; (Eph. 4:11‑13)
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Isa. 28:16•  (Isa. 28:16)
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Matt. 16:18• 18{i}And I also, I say unto thee that thou art Peter, and on this rock I will build my assembly, and hades' gates shall not prevail against it.{/i} (Matt. 16:18)
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1 Cor. 3:9‑11• 9For we are God's fellow-workmen; ye are God's tillage, God's building.
 10According to the grace of God that was given to me, as a wise architect I laid the foundation and another buildeth on [it]. But let each see how he buildeth on [it].
 11For other foundation can none lay than what is laid, which is Jesus Christ. (1 Cor. 3:9‑11)
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1 Cor. 12:28• 28And God set some in the assembly, first apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, then powers, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, kinds of tongues. (1 Cor. 12:28)
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Gal. 2:9• 9and having known the grace given to me, James and Cephas and John, that were reputed to be pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right-hands of fellowship, that we [should go] unto the nations, and they unto the circumcision, (Gal. 2:9)
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Rev. 21:14• 14And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. (Rev. 21:14)
Jesus.
Psa. 118:22•  (Psa. 118:22)
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Isa. 28:16•  (Isa. 28:16)
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Matt. 21:42• 42{i}Jesus says to them,{/i} Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, this was made the corner-stone: of Jehovah this is, and it is marvellous in our eyes. (Matt. 21:42)
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Mark 12:10‑11• 10Have ye not read this Scripture: The stone which the builders rejected, the same has become the corner-stone:
 11this is of the Lord, and it is wonderful in our eyes? (Mark 12:10‑11)
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Luke 20:17‑18• 17But he looking at them said, What then is this that is written? The stone which they that builded rejected, this has become the corner stone.
 18Every one falling on this stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it shall crush him to powder. (Luke 20:17‑18)
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Acts 4:11‑12• 11He is the Stone that was set at nought by you the builders, that was made head of [the] corner.
 12And in none other is there salvation; for neither is there a different name under heaven that is given among men by which we must be saved. (Acts 4:11‑12)
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1 Peter 2:7‑8• 7To you therefore that believe [is] the preciousness; but to disobedient [ones] a stone which the builders rejected, this became head of corner,
 8and stone of stumbling, and rock of offence; stumbling as they do at the word, being disobedient, unto which also they were appointed. (1 Peter 2:7‑8)
• What prophets? Of the New Testament only. God was not taking up an old foundation, but laying down a new one; and this new one He begins in Christ dead and risen. (“Remarks on Ephesians 2:11-22” by W. Kelly)
• “of the apostles and prophets.” The phrase in Greek means that these classes, the apostles and prophets, were united in this joint work. (“Remarks on Ephesians 2:11-22” by W. Kelly)
• The apostles and prophets (of the New Testament) form the foundation of the building. (“Ephesians 2” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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being built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the corner-stone,

W. Kelly Translation

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being built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being chief corner-stone,