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Ephesians 1:9

New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— He made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His kind intention which He purposed in Him
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in him
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— making known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in him
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— Having made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— having made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in himself
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— making known to us the sacred secret of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in him,—
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— having made known to us the secret of His will, according to His good pleasure, that He purposed in Himself,
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— That he might make known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure, which he hath purposed in him,
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— And hath opened vnto vs the mysterie of his will according to his good pleasure, which he had purposed in him,
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— Hauing made knowen vnto vs the mysterie of his will, according to his good pleasure, which he had purposed in himselfe,
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— And made known to us the mystery of his will that he has ordained from the very beginning, to work through it;
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— and hath made known to us the mystery of his will, which before he had determined in himself should be done:
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— And he hath made us know the mystery of his pleasure, which he had before determined in himself to accomplish,

Strong's Numbers & Red-LettersGreek New TestamentColor-Code/Key Word Studies
Having made known 1107
{1107} Prime
γνωρίζω
gnorizo
{gno-rid'-zo}
From a derivative of G1097; to make known; subjectively to know.
z5660
<5660> Grammar
Tense - Aorist (See G5777)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Participle (See G5796)
Count - 714
unto us 2254
{2254} Prime
ἡμῖν
hemin
{hay-meen'}
Dative plural of G1473; to (or for, with, by) us.
the x3588
(3588) Complement

ho
{ho}
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).
mystery 3466
{3466} Prime
μυστήριον
musterion
{moos-tay'-ree-on}
From a derivative of μύω [[muo]] (to shut the mouth); a secret or 'mystery' (through the idea of silence imposed by initiation into religious rites).
of his y846
[0846] Standard
αὐτός
autos
{ow-tos'}
From the particle αὖ [[au]] (perhaps akin to the base of G0109 through the idea of a baffling wind; backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound of G1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons.
x848
(0848) Complement
αὑτοῦ
hautou
{how-too'}
Contraction for G1438; self (in some oblique case or reflexive relation).
will, 2307
{2307} Prime
θέλημα
thelema
{thel'-ay-mah}
From the prolonged form of G2309; a determination (properly the thing), that is, (actively) choice (specifically purpose, decree; abstractly volition) or (passively) inclination.
according x2596
(2596) Complement
κατά
kata
{kat-ah'}
A primary particle; (preposition) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case [genitive, dative or accusative] with which it is joined).
to y2596
[2596] Standard
κατά
kata
{kat-ah'}
A primary particle; (preposition) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case [genitive, dative or accusative] with which it is joined).
his y846
[0846] Standard
αὐτός
autos
{ow-tos'}
From the particle αὖ [[au]] (perhaps akin to the base of G0109 through the idea of a baffling wind; backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound of G1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons.
x848
(0848) Complement
αὑτοῦ
hautou
{how-too'}
Contraction for G1438; self (in some oblique case or reflexive relation).
good pleasure 2107
{2107} Prime
εὐδοκία
eudokia
{yoo-dok-ee'-ah}
From a presumed compound of G2095 and the base of G1380; satisfaction, that is, (subjectively) delight, or (objectively) kindness, wish, purpose.
which 3739
{3739} Prime
ὅς
hos
{hos}
Probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3588); the relative (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that.
he hath purposed 4388
{4388} Prime
προτίθεμαι
protithemai
{prot-ith'-em-ahee}
Middle voice from G4253 and G5087; to place before, that is, (for oneself) to exhibit; (to oneself) to propose (determine).
z5639
<5639> Grammar
Tense - Second Aorist (See G5780)
Voice - Middle (See G5785)
Mood - Indicative (See G5791)
Count - 65
in 1722
{1722} Prime
ἐν
en
{en}
A primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), that is, a relation of rest (intermediate between G1519 and G1537); 'in', at, (up-) on, by, etc.
himself: y846
[0846] Standard
αὐτός
autos
{ow-tos'}
From the particle αὖ [[au]] (perhaps akin to the base of G0109 through the idea of a baffling wind; backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound of G1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons.
x848
(0848) Complement
αὑτοῦ
hautou
{how-too'}
Contraction for G1438; self (in some oblique case or reflexive relation).
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary

Ephesians 1:9

_ _ “He hath abounded,” or “made (grace) to abound toward us” (Ephesians 1:8), in that He made known to us, namely, experimentally, in our hearts.

_ _ the mystery — God’s purpose of redemption hidden heretofore in His counsels, but now revealed (Ephesians 6:19; Romans 16:25; Colossians 1:26, Colossians 1:27). This “mystery” is not like the heathen mysteries, which were imparted only to the initiated few. All Christians are the initiated. Only unbelievers are the uninitiated.

_ _ according to his good pleasure — showing the cause why “He hath made known to us the mystery,” namely, His own loving “good pleasure” toward us; also the time and manner of His doing so, are according to His good pleasure.

_ _ purposed — (Ephesians 1:11).

_ _ in himself — God the Father. Bengel takes it, “in Him,” that is, Christ, as in Ephesians 1:3, Ephesians 1:4. But the proper name, “in Christ,Ephesians 1:10, immediately after, is inconsistent with His being here meant by the pronoun.

Matthew Henry's Commentary

See commentary on Ephesians 1:3-14.

John Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Ephesians 1:9

Having made known to us — By his word and by his Spirit. The mystery of his will — The gracious scheme of salvation by faith, which depends on his own sovereign will alone. This was but darkly discovered under the law; is now totally hid from unbelievers; and has heights and depths which surpass all the knowledge even of true believers.

Geneva Bible Translation Notes

Ephesians 1:9

Having made known unto us the (m) mystery of his will, (13) according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:

(m) For unless the Lord had opened to us that mystery, we could never have so much as dreamed of it ourselves.

(13) Not only the election, but also the calling proceeds from grace alone.

Cross-Reference Topical ResearchStrong's Concordance
made:

Ephesians 1:17-18 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: ... The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
Ephesians 3:3-9 How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, ... And to make all [men] see what [is] the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:
Matthew 13:11 He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
Romans 16:25-27 Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began, ... To God only wise, [be] glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen. [[[Written to the Romans from Corinthus, [and sent] by Phebe servant of the church at Cenchrea.]]]
1 Corinthians 2:10-12 But God hath revealed [them] unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. ... Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.
Galatians 1:12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught [it], but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Galatians 1:16 To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood:
Colossians 1:26-28 [Even] the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: ... Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:
1 Timothy 3:16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

according:

Ephesians 1:5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,

purposed:

Ephesians 1:11 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:
Ephesians 3:11 According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:
Job 23:13-14 But he [is] in one [mind], and who can turn him? and [what] his soul desireth, even [that] he doeth. ... For he performeth [the thing that is] appointed for me: and many such [things are] with him.
Psalms 33:11 The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.
Isaiah 14:24-27 The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, [so] shall it stand: ... For the LORD of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul [it]? and his hand [is] stretched out, and who shall turn it back?
Isaiah 46:10-11 Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times [the things] that are not [yet] done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure: ... Calling a ravenous bird from the east, the man that executeth my counsel from a far country: yea, I have spoken [it], I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed [it], I will also do it.
Jeremiah 2:29 Wherefore will ye plead with me? ye all have transgressed against me, saith the LORD.
Lamentations 3:37-38 Who [is] he [that] saith, and it cometh to pass, [when] the Lord commandeth [it] not? ... Out of the mouth of the most High proceedeth not evil and good?
Acts 2:23 Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:
Acts 4:28 For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.
Acts 13:48 And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.
Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
2 Timothy 1:9 Who hath saved us, and called [us] with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
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Jb 23:13. Ps 33:11. Is 14:24; 46:10. Jr 2:29. Lm 3:37. Mt 13:11. Ac 2:23; 4:28; 13:48. Ro 8:28; 16:25. 1Co 2:10. Ga 1:12, 16. Ep 1:5, 11, 17; 3:3, 11. Col 1:26. 1Ti 3:16. 2Ti 1:9.

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