Ephesians 1:22

Spiritual Wisdom · Ephesians 1:15–23
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Translations

Modern
And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church,
Traditional
And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,
Literal
And He subjected all things under His feet and gave Him to be head over all things to the church,
Latin
Et omnia subjecit sub pedibus ejus: et ipsum dedit caput supra omnem ecclesiam,

Original

Greek
English
And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church,

Notes

under His feet: In ancient Near Eastern art, victorious kings often placed their feet on the necks of their defeated enemies. Paul uses this imagery to show how Christ has defeated all his enemies and reigns as king over everything (see Psalm 110:1; 1 Corinthians 15:25–28).

Paul prays that his readers gain the spiritual understanding to fully appreciate God's gifts (1:3–14).

Parallels

1 Corinthians 2:6–16

Glossary

Adam (Person) Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Birthright Body of Christ Church Firstborn Fullness Head Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Letter to the Ephesians Sons and Daughters of God Will of God

Topics

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