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Ephesians 1

Ef. 1:5 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Having predestinated
proorizo (Greek #4309)
to limit in advance, i.e. (figuratively) predetermine
KJV usage: determine before, ordain, predestinate.
Pronounce: pro-or-id'-zo
Origin: from 4253 and 3724
m us
hemas (Greek #2248)
us
KJV usage: our, us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mas'
Origin: accusative case plural of 1473
unto
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 adoptionn of children
huiothesia (Greek #5206)
the placing as a son, i.e. adoption (figuratively, Christian sonship in respect to God)
KJV usage: adoption (of children, of sons).
Pronounce: hwee-oth-es-ee'-ah
Origin: from a presumed compound of 5207 and a derivative of 5087
by
dia (Greek #1223)
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
KJV usage: after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) ... fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
Pronounce: dee-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act
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
to
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
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)
, according
kata (Greek #2596)
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
KJV usage: about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from ... to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), ... by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
Pronounce: kat-ah'
Origin: a primary particle
to the good pleasure
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
eudokia (Greek #2107)
satisfaction, i.e. (subjectively) delight, or (objectively) kindness, wish, purpose
KJV usage: desire, good pleasure (will), X seem good.
Pronounce: yoo-dok-ee'-ah
Origin: from a presumed compound of 2095 and the base of 1380
p 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)
will
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
thelema (Greek #2307)
a determination (properly, the thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination
KJV usage: desire, pleasure, will.
Pronounce: thel'-ay-mah
Origin: from the prolonged form of 2309
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predestinated.
unto.
Jer. 3:4,19• 4A lo menos desde ahora, ¿no clamarás á mí, Padre mío, guiador de mi juventud?
19Yo empero dije: ¿Cómo te pondré por hijos, y te daré la tierra deseable, la rica heredad de los ejércitos de las gentes? Y dije: Padre mío me llamarás, y no te apartarás de en pos de mí.
(Jer. 3:4,19)
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Os. 1:10• 10Con todo será el número de los hijos de Israel como la arena de la mar, que ni se puede medir ni contar. Y será, que donde se les ha dicho: Vosotros no sois mi pueblo, les será dicho: Sois hijos del Dios viviente. (Os. 1:10)
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Jn. 1:12• 12Mas á todos los que le recibieron, dióles potestad de ser hechos hijos de Dios, á los que creen en su nombre: (Jn. 1:12)
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Jn. 11:52• 52Y no solamente por aquella nación, mas también para que juntase en uno los hijos de Dios que estaban derramados. (Jn. 11:52)
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Ro. 8:14‑17,23• 14Porque todos los que son guiados por el Espíritu de Dios, los tales son hijos de Dios.
15Porque no habéis recibido el espíritu de servidumbre para estar otra vez en temor; mas habéis recibido el espíritu de adopción, por el cual clamamos, Abba, Padre.
16Porque el mismo Espíritu da testimonio á nuestro espíritu que somos hijos de Dios.
17Y si hijos, también herederos; herederos de Dios, y coherederos de Cristo; si empero padecemos juntamente con él, para que juntamente con él seamos glorificados.
23Y no sólo ellas, mas también nosotros mismos, que tenemos las primicias del Espíritu, nosotros también gemimos dentro de nosotros mismos, esperando la adopción, es á saber, la redención de nuestro cuerpo.
(Ro. 8:14‑17,23)
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2 Co. 6:18• 18Y seré á vosotros Padre, Y vosotros me seréis á mí hijos é hijas, dice el Señor Todopoderoso. (2 Co. 6:18)
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Gá. 4:5‑6• 5Para que redimiese á los que estaban debajo de la ley, á fin de que recibiésemos la adopción de hijos.
6Y por cuanto sois hijos, Dios envió el Espíritu de su Hijo en vuestros corazones, el cual clama: Abba, Padre.
(Gá. 4:5‑6)
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He. 12:5‑9• 5Y estáis ya olvidados de la exhortación que como con hijos habla con vosotros, diciendo: Hijo mío, no menosprecies el castigo del Señor, Ni desmayes cuando eres de él reprendido.
6Porque el Señor al que ama castiga, Y azota á cualquiera que recibe por hijo.
7Si sufrís el castigo, Dios se os presenta como á hijos; porque ¿qué hijo es aquel á quien el padre no castiga?
8Mas si estáis fuera del castigo, del cual todos han sido hechos participantes, luego sois bastardos, y no hijos.
9Por otra parte, tuvimos por castigadores á los padres de nuestra carne, y los reverenciábamos, ¿por qué no obedeceremos mucho mejor al Padre de los espíritus, y viviremos?
(He. 12:5‑9)
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1 Jn. 3:1• 1Mirad cuál amor nos ha dado el Padre, que seamos llamados hijos de Dios: por esto el mundo no nos conoce, porque no le conoce á él. (1 Jn. 3:1)
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Ap. 21:7• 7El que venciere, poseerá todas las cosas; y yo seré su Dios, y él será mi hijo. (Ap. 21:7)
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according.
Ef. 1:9,11• 9Descubriéndonos el misterio de su voluntad, según su beneplácito, que se había propuesto en sí mismo,
11En él digo, en quien asimismo tuvimos suerte, habiendo sido predestinados conforme al propósito del que hace todas las cosas según el consejo de su voluntad,
(Ef. 1:9,11)
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Dn. 4:35• 35Y todos los moradores de la tierra por nada son contados: y en el ejército del cielo, y en los habitantes de la tierra, hace según su voluntad: ni hay quien estorbe su mano, y le diga: ¿ Qué haces? (Dn. 4:35)
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Mt. 1:25• 25Y no la conoció hasta que parió á su hijo primogénito: y llamó su nombre JESÚS. (Mt. 1:25)
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Mt. 11:26• 26Así, Padre, pues que así agradó en tus ojos. (Mt. 11:26)
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Lc. 10:21• 21En aquella misma hora Jesús se alegró en espíritu, y dijo: Yo te alabo, oh Padre, Señor del cielo y de la tierra, que escondiste estas cosas á los sabios y entendidos, y las has revelado á los pequeños: así, Padre, porque así te agradó. (Lc. 10:21)
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Lc. 11:32• 32Los hombres de Nínive se levantarán en juicio con esta generación, y la condenarán; porque á la predicación de Jonás se arrepintieron; y he aquí más que Jonás en este lugar. (Lc. 11:32)
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Ro. 9:11‑16• 11(Porque no siendo aún nacidos, ni habiendo hecho aún ni bien ni mal, para que el propósito de Dios conforme á la elección, no por las obras sino por el que llama, permaneciese;)
12Le fué dicho que el mayor serviría al menor.
13Como está escrito: A Jacob amé, mas á Esaú aborrecí.
14¿Pues qué diremos? ¿Que hay injusticia en Dios? En ninguna manera.
15Mas á Moisés dice: Tendré misericordia del que tendré misericordia, y me compadeceré del que me compadeceré.
16Así que no es del que quiere, ni del que corre, sino de Dios que tiene misericordia.
(Ro. 9:11‑16)
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1 Co. 1:1,21• 1Pablo, llamado á ser apóstol de Jesucristo por la voluntad de Dios, y Sóstenes el hermano,
21Porque por no haber el mundo conocido en la sabiduría de Dios á Dios por sabiduría, agradó á Dios salvar á los creyentes por la locura de la predicación.
(1 Co. 1:1,21)
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Fil. 2:13• 13Porque Dios es el que en vosotros obra así el querer como el hacer, por su buena voluntad. (Fil. 2:13)
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2 Ts. 1:11• 11Por lo cual, asimismo oramos siempre por vosotros, que nuestro Dios os tenga por dignos de su vocación, e hincha de bondad todo buen intento, y toda obra de fe con potencia, (2 Ts. 1:11)
 This verse sets before us, not the nature of God, but the intimacy, as we have said, of a positive relationship. Hence it is according to the good pleasure of His will. He may have angels before Him as servants; it was His will to have sons. (Ephesians 1 by J.N. Darby)
 He adds, “Unto himself.” One might say this is implied in the word “adoption.” But the Spirit would particularize this thought to our hearts, that the Father chooses to have us in an intimate relationship with Himself as sons. (Ephesians 1 by J.N. Darby)
 In verses 4-6 our own portion in Christ before God is developed. Verse 4 depends on the name of God; verse 5, on that of Father. (Ephesians 1 by J.N. Darby)
 This verse sets before us, not the nature of God, but the intimacy, as we have said, of a positive relationship. Hence it is according to the good pleasure of His will. He may have angels before Him as servants; it was His will to have sons. (Ephesians 1 by J.N. Darby)
 “Unto himself.” One might say this is implied in the word “adoption.” But the Spirit would particularize this thought to our hearts, that the Father chooses to have us in an intimate relationship with Himself as sons. (Ephesians 1 by J.N. Darby)
 When we hear of the good pleasure of His will, we have language suitable to sovereign special love—that which He displays in order to manifest His own favor. But when we hear of “holy and without blame,” (v.4) it is God who has chosen us for it. (Remarks on Ephesians 1:4-14 by W. Kelly)
 We might be there holy and without blame before Him in love, yet simply as servants. Her Majesty the Queen may surround herself with servants to do her will….But it is not as mere servants, but as sons we shall be there—consciously as sons: not merely standing there, like angels, as ministers of His pleasure, but there as those who take an interest in what He is interested in. We shall feel not merely for Him, but with Him. (Remarks on Ephesians 1:4-14 by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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having marked us out beforehandd for adoptione through Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,

JND Translation Notes

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The word translated "marked out beforehand" involves purpose. It is not "counsel," though it is "according to the good pleasure of his will," and, in ver. 11, "according to his purpose," and "according to the counsel of his own will." The word horizo means "mark out," "determine," as in Rom. 1.4; here pro (beforehand) is prefixed. It refers generally to persons, but is applied to things as in 1 Cor. 2.7. When applied to persons, that to which they are destined is always added.
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Or "sonship," as Gal. 4.5.

W. Kelly Translation

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having predestinated us for adoptiona through Jesus Christ unto himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,

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See note to {vi 26057}{/vi}.