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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 raised up, having loosed the pangs of death, inasmuch as it was not possible that he should be held fast by it.
 33Having therefore been exalted by the right hand of God and received of the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he poured forth this which ye see and hear. (Acts 2:24,33)

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he wrought.
Eph. 2:5‑6• 5even us being dead in our offences he quickened with the Christ (by grace are ye saved),
 6and raised together and seated together in the heavenly [places] in Christ Jesus, (Eph. 2:5‑6)
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Rom. 6:5‑11• 5For if we are become identified with the likeness of his death, so also of his resurrection shall we be,
 6knowing this, that our old man was crucified with [him], that the body of sin might be disannulled, that we should no longer serve sin.
 7For he that died hath been justified from sin.
 8Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him,
 9knowing that Christ risen out of [the] dead dieth no more: death hath no more dominion over him.
 10For in that he died, to sin he died once for all; but in that he liveth, he liveth to God.
 11So also do ye reckon yourselves dead to sin but 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, that according to his abundant mercy begot us again unto a living hope through Jesus Christ's resurrection out of [the] dead, (1 Peter 1:3)
when.
Psa. 16:9‑11•  (Psa. 16:9‑11)
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John 10:18,30• 18No one taketh 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: this commandment I received from my Father.
 30I and the Father are one. (John 10:18,30)
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Acts 2:24‑33• 24whom God raised up, having loosed the pangs of death, inasmuch as it was not possible that he should be held fast by it.
 25For David saith as to him, I kept the Lord in view always before me, because he is on my right hand that I may not be shaken.
 26On this account my heart was cheered and my tongue was exceeding glad; yea more my flesh also shall dwell in hope
 27because thou wilt not leave my soul to hades nor give thy Holy One to see corruption.
 28Thou didst make known to me ways of life; thou wilt make me full of joy with thy countenance.
 29Brethren, one may speak with freedom unto you about the patriarch David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is amongst us unto this day.
 30Being therefore a prophet, and knowing that God swore with an oath to him of the fruit of his loins to seat upon his throne,
 31he foresaw and spoke about the resurrection of the Christ, that neither was he left to hades nor did his flesh see corruption.
 32This Jesus did God raise up whereof all we are witnesses.
 33Having therefore been exalted by the right hand of God and received of the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he poured forth this which ye see 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 of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from [the] dead, in him he standeth before you whole. (Acts 4:10)
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Acts 10:40• 40him God raised on the third day and gave him to be manifest (Acts 10:40)
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Acts 26:8• 8Why is it judged incredible with you, if God raiseth dead [men]? (Acts 26:8)
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Rom. 1:4• 4that was marked 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, that brought again from among [the] dead our Lord Jesus the great Shepherd of the sheep in virtue of blood of an everlasting covenant, (Heb. 13:20)
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Eph. 4:8‑10• 8Wherefore he saith, Having ascended on high, he led captivity captive and gave gifts to men.
 9Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended into the lower [parts] of the earth?
 10He that descended, he it is also that ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things. (Eph. 4:8‑10)
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Psa. 110:1•  (Psa. 110:1)
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Matt. 22:43‑45• 43{i}He says to them, How then does David in Spirit call him Lord, saying,{/i}
 44{i}The Lord said to my Lord, Sit on my right hand until I put thine enemies under thy feet?{/i}
 45{i}If therefore David call him Lord, how is he his son?{/i} (Matt. 22:43‑45)
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Matt. 26:64• 64{i}Jesus 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.{/i} (Matt. 26:64)
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Matt. 28:18• 18{i}And Jesus coming up spoke to them, saying, All power has been given me in heaven and upon earth.{/i} (Matt. 28:18)
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Mark 14:62• 62{i}And Jesus said,{/i} I am, and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on 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 spake Jesus, and lifting up his eyes unto heaven said, Father, the hour is come: glorify thy Son that thy Son may glorify thee,
 2according as thou gavest him authority over all flesh, that, everything which thou hast given him, he should give them life eternal.
 3And this is the eternal life, that they know thee, the only true God, and him whom thou didst send, Jesus Christ.
 4I glorified thee on the earth, having finished the work which thou hast given me to do;
 5and now do thou, Father, glorify me 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 ascended not into the heavens, but saith himself, The Lord said to my Lord, sit on my right hand
 35till I make thine enemies [the] footstool of thy feet.
 36Let all [the] house of Israel therefore know assuredly that God made him both Lord and Christ(this Jesus whom ye crucified. (Acts 2:34‑36)
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Acts 5:31• 31him God exalted with 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, looking fixedly into 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 condemneth? [It is] Christ that died, yea rather risen too, who is also at [the] right hand of God, who also pleadeth for us: (Rom. 8:34)
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Col. 3:1• 1If therefore ye were raised with Christ, seek the things above, where the Christ is seated on [the] right hand of God. (Col. 3:1)
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Heb. 1:3• 3who being effulgence of his glory and expression of his substance, and upholding all things by the word of his power, having made [by himself] purification of our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high, (Heb. 1:3)
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Heb. 2:9• 9but we behold Jesus that was made some little less than angels on account of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honour; so that by God's grace he should taste of death for everything. (Heb. 2:9)
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Heb. 10:12• 12but he having offered one sacrifice for sins, continuously sat down on God's right hand, (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 the number of them was myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands,
 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.
 13And every creature which is in the heaven and on the earth and under the earth and [such as are] on the sea and all things in them heard I saying, To him that sitteth on the throne and to the Lamb {i}be{/i} the blessing and the honour and the glory and the might unto the ages of the ages.
 14And the four living creatures said, Amen: and the elders fell down and worshipped. (Rev. 5:11‑14)
heavenly.
Eph. 1:3• 3Blessed [be] the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ that blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly [places] 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,

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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],