Ephesians 1:11 BSB — MannaFest

Ephesians 1:11

In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will,

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ASV

in whom also we were made a heritage, having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his will;

KJV

In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

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Commentary

2 voices

Albert Barnes

1798–1870

Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Old and New Testaments (1832-1869)

In whom also we have obtained an inheritance - We who are Christians. Most commentators suppose that by the word “we” the Jews particularly are intended, and that it stands in contradistinction from “ye,” as referring to the Gentiles, in Eph 1:13. This construction, they suppose is demanded by the nature of the passage. The meaning may then be, that the Jews who were believers had “first” obtained a part in the plan of redemption, as the offer was first made to them, and then that the same favor was conferred also on the Gentiles.

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The Puritans and the Awakening1 voice

Matthew Henry

1662–1714

Commentary on the Whole Bible (1710)

Christians are said to have obtained this inheritance, as they have a present right to it, and even actual possession of it, in Christ their head and representative. The seal and earnest of the Spirit are of the number of these blessings. We are said to be sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise,

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Original language & word study

17 tagged words

Original	Transliteration	Meaning	Word study
ἐν	en	in	G1722 →
ᾧ	hō	whom	G3739 →
καὶ	kai	also	G2532 →
ἐκληρώθημεν	eklērōthēmen	we have obtained an inheritance	G2820 →
προορισθέντες	prooristhentes	having been predestined	G4309 →
κατὰ	kata	according to	G2596 →
πρόθεσιν	prothesin	[the] purpose	G4286 →
τοῦ	tou	of the [One]	G3588 →
τὰ	ta	<the>	G3588 →
πάντα	panta	all things	G3956 →
ἐνεργοῦντος	energountos	working	G1754 →
κατὰ	kata	according to	G2596 →
τὴν	tēn	the	G3588 →
βουλὴν	boulēn	counsel	G1012 →
τοῦ	tou	of the	G3588 →
θελήματος	thelēmatos	will	G2307 →
αὐτοῦ	autou	of Him	G846 →

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Where the connections lead

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Through
Romans 8:28
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
leads to
- 1 Peter 5:10
  And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish…
- James 1:12
  Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
- Genesis 50:20
  As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people.
- Romans 5:3–5
  Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
- 1 Corinthians 2:9
  Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.”
Through
Ephesians 1:14
who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory.
leads to
- 2 Corinthians 1:22
  placed His seal on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a pledge of what is to come.
- 2 Corinthians 5:5
  And God has prepared us for this very purpose and has given us the Spirit as a pledge of what is to come.
- Ephesians 4:30
  And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

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01Commentary

The record, by era

Voices on this verse

02Original language & word study

03The walk

Where the connections lead

04Related verses

05Featured studies on this passage

06About Ephesians

The record, by era

Where the connections lead

Commentary

Original language & word study

The walk

Related verses

Featured studies on this passage

About Ephesians