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Ephesians 1

Eph. 1:20 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Which
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
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 wrought
energeo (Greek #1754)
to be active, efficient
KJV usage: do, (be) effectual (fervent), be mighty in, shew forth self, work (effectually in).
Pronounce: en-erg-eh'-o
Origin: from 1756
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)
Christ
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
Christos (Greek #5547)
anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
KJV usage: Christ.
Pronounce: khris-tos'
Origin: from 5548
, when heg raised
egeiro (Greek #1453)
to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from obscurity, inactivity, ruins, nonexistence)
KJV usage: awake, lift (up), raise (again, up), rear up, (a-)rise (again, up), stand, take up.
Pronounce: eg-i'-ro
Origin: probably akin to the base of 58 (through the idea of collecting one's faculties)
him
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)
from
ek (Greek #1537)
or ἐξ (ex) a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote)
KJV usage: after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, ...ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
Pronounce: ek
the dead
nekros (Greek #3498)
dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun)
KJV usage: dead.
Pronounce: nek-ros'
Origin: from an apparently primary νέκυς (a corpse)
, 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
set
kathizo (Greek #2523)
to seat down, i.e. set (figuratively, appoint); intransitively, to sit (down); figuratively, to settle (hover, dwell)
KJV usage: continue, set, sit (down), tarry.
Pronounce: kath-id'-zo
Origin: another (active) form for 2516
him at
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)
his own
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)
right hand
dexios (Greek #1188)
the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes)
KJV usage: right (hand, side).
Pronounce: dex-ee-os'
Origin: from 1209
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 heavenly
epouranios (Greek #2032)
above the sky
KJV usage: celestial, (in) heaven(-ly), high.
Pronounce: ep-oo-ran'-ee-os
Origin: from 1909 and 3772
places,
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Acts 2:24,33• 24Whom God has raised up, having loosed the pains of death, inasmuch as it was not possible that he should be held by its power;
 33Having therefore been exalted by the right hand of God, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he has poured out this which *ye* behold and hear. (Acts 2:24,33)

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he wrought.
Eph. 2:5‑6• 5(we too being dead in offences,) has quickened us with the Christ, (ye are saved by grace,)
 6and has raised us up together, and has made us sit down together in the heavenlies in Christ Jesus, (Eph. 2:5‑6)
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Rom. 6:5‑11• 5For if we are become identified with him in the likeness of his death, so also we shall be of his resurrection;
 6knowing this, that our old man has been crucified with him, that the body of sin might be annulled, that we should no longer serve sin.
 7For he that has died is justified from sin.
 8Now if we have died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him,
 9knowing that Christ having been raised up from among the dead dies no more: death has dominion over him no more.
 10For in that he has died, he has died to sin once for all; but in that he lives, he lives to God.
 11So also *ye*, reckon yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus. (Rom. 6:5‑11)
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Phil. 3:10• 10to know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being conformed to his death, (Phil. 3:10)
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1 Peter 1:3• 3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who, according to his great mercy, has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from among the dead, (1 Peter 1:3)
when.
Psa. 16:9‑11• 9Therefore my heart rejoiceth, and my glory exulteth; my flesh moreover shall dwell in hope.
 10For thou wilt not leave my soul to Sheol, neither wilt thou allow thy Holy One to see corruption.
 11Thou wilt make known to me the path of life: thy countenance is fulness of joy; at thy right hand are pleasures for evermore. (Psa. 16:9‑11)
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John 10:18,30• 18No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have authority to lay it down and I have authority to take it again. I have received this commandment of my Father.
 30I and the Father are one. (John 10:18,30)
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Acts 2:24‑33• 24Whom God has raised up, having loosed the pains of death, inasmuch as it was not possible that he should be held by its power;
 25for David says as to him, I foresaw the Lord continually before me, because he is at my right hand that I may not be moved.
 26Therefore has my heart rejoiced and my tongue exulted; yea more, my flesh also shall dwell in hope,
 27for thou wilt not leave my soul in hades, nor wilt thou give thy gracious one to see corruption.
 28Thou hast made known to me the paths of life, thou wilt fill me with joy with thy countenance.
 29Brethren, let it be allowed to speak with freedom to you concerning the patriarch David, that he has both died and been buried, and his monument is amongst us unto this day.
 30Being therefore a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn to him with an oath, of the fruit of his loins to set upon his throne;
 31he, seeing it before, spoke concerning the resurrection of the Christ, that neither has he been left in hades nor his flesh seen corruption.
 32This Jesus has God raised up, whereof all *we* are witnesses.
 33Having therefore been exalted by the right hand of God, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he has poured out this which *ye* behold and hear. (Acts 2:24‑33)
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Acts 4:10• 10be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazaraean, whom *ye* have crucified, whom God has raised from among the dead, by *him* this man stands here before you sound in body. (Acts 4:10)
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Acts 10:40• 40This man God raised up the third day and gave him to be openly seen, (Acts 10:40)
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Acts 26:8• 8Why should it be judged a thing incredible in your sight if God raises the dead? (Acts 26:8)
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Rom. 1:4• 4marked out Son of God in power, according to the Spirit of holiness, by resurrection of the dead) Jesus Christ our Lord; (Rom. 1:4)
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Heb. 13:20• 20But the God of peace, who brought again from among the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, in the power of the blood of the eternal covenant, (Heb. 13:20)
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Eph. 4:8‑10• 8Wherefore he says, Having ascended up on high, he has led captivity captive, and has given gifts to men.
 9But that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended into the lower parts of the earth?
 10He that descended is the same who has also ascended up above all the heavens, that he might fill all things; (Eph. 4:8‑10)
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Psa. 110:1• 1Psalm of David. Jehovah said unto my Lord, Sit at my right hand, until I put thine enemies as footstool of thy feet. (Psa. 110:1)
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Matt. 22:43‑45• 43He says to them, How then does David in Spirit call him Lord, saying,
 44The Lord said to my Lord, Sit on my right hand until I put thine enemies under thy feet?
 45If therefore David call him Lord, how is he his son? (Matt. 22:43‑45)
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Matt. 26:64• 64Jesus says to him, *Thou* hast said. Moreover, I say to you, From henceforth ye shall see the Son of man sitting at the right hand of power, and coming on the clouds of heaven. (Matt. 26:64)
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Matt. 28:18• 18And Jesus coming up spoke to them, saying, All power has been given me in heaven and upon earth. (Matt. 28:18)
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Mark 14:62• 62And Jesus said, *I* am, and ye shall see the Son of man sitting at the right hand of power, and coming with the clouds of heaven. (Mark 14:62)
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Mark 16:19• 19The Lord therefore, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and sat at the right hand of God. (Mark 16:19)
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John 17:1‑5• 1These things Jesus spoke, and lifted up his eyes to heaven and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son may glorify thee;
 2as thou hast given him authority over all flesh, that as to all that thou hast given to him, he should give them life eternal.
 3And this is the eternal life, that they should know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent.
 4I have glorified *thee* on the earth, I have completed the work which thou gavest me that I should do it;
 5and now glorify *me*, *thou* Father, along with thyself, with the glory which I had along with thee before the world was. (John 17:1‑5)
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Acts 2:34‑36• 34For David has not ascended into the heavens, but he says himself, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit at my right hand
 35until I have put thine enemies to be the footstool of thy feet.
 36Let the whole house of Israel therefore know assuredly that God has made him, this Jesus whom *ye* have crucified, both Lord and Christ. (Acts 2:34‑36)
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Acts 5:31• 31Him has God exalted by his right hand as leader and saviour, to give repentance to Israel and remission of sins. (Acts 5:31)
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Acts 7:55‑56• 55But being full of the Holy Spirit, having fixed his eyes on heaven, he saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God,
 56and said, Lo, I behold the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing at the right hand of God. (Acts 7:55‑56)
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Rom. 8:34• 34who is he that condemns? It is Christ who has died, but rather has been also raised up; who is also at the right hand of God; who also intercedes for us. (Rom. 8:34)
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Col. 3:1• 1If therefore ye have been raised with the Christ, seek the things which are above, where the Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God: (Col. 3:1)
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Heb. 1:3• 3who being the effulgence of his glory and the expression of his substance, and upholding all things by the word of his power, having made by himself the purification of sins, set himself down on the right hand of the greatness on high, (Heb. 1:3)
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Heb. 2:9• 9but we see Jesus, who was made some little inferior to angels on account of the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; so that by the grace of God he should taste death for every thing. (Heb. 2:9)
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Heb. 10:12• 12But *he*, having offered one sacrifice for sins, sat down in perpetuity at the right hand of God, (Heb. 10:12)
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Rev. 1:17• 17And when I saw him I fell at his feet as dead; and he laid his right hand upon me, saying, Fear not; *I* am the first and the last, (Rev. 1:17)
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Rev. 5:11‑14• 11And I saw, and I heard the voice of many angels around the throne and the living creatures and the elders; and their number was ten thousands of ten thousands and thousands of thousands;
 12saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that has been slain, to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.
 13And every creature which is in the heaven and upon the earth and under the earth, and those that are upon the sea, and all things in them, heard I saying, To him that sits upon the throne, and to the Lamb, blessing, and honour, and glory, and might, to the ages of ages.
 14And the four living creatures said, Amen; and the elders fell down and did homage. (Rev. 5:11‑14)
heavenly.
Eph. 1:3• 3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenlies in Christ; (Eph. 1:3)
• In a word, all that happened to Christ is considered as the effect of the power of God who has accomplished it. Christ could say, “Destroy this temple, and I will raise it up again in three days,” for He was God; but here He is viewed as man; it is God who raises Him up again. (“Ephesians 1” by J.N. Darby)
• In a word, all that happened to Christ is considered as the effect of the power of God who has accomplished it…. here He is viewed as man (“Ephesians 1” by J.N. Darby)
• So completely was God glorified about these sins that He takes up the despised, rejected, forsaken man from under the unheard-of burden, and puts Him at His own right hand in the heavenly places. (“Remarks on Ephesians 1:15-23” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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in which he wrought in the Christ in raising him from among the dead, and he set him downa at his right hand in the heavenlies,

JND Translation Notes

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"Set him down" is an added statement not connected grammatically with what precedes.

W. Kelly Translation

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which he wrought in the Christ in having raised him out of the dead, and seated [him] at his right hand in the heavenly [places],