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Ephesians 2:21

New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— in whom the whole building, being fitted together, is growing into a holy temple in the Lord,
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— in whom each several building, fitly framed together, groweth into a holy temple in the Lord;
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— in whom each several building, fitly framed together, groweth into a holy temple in the Lord;
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— In whom all the building fitly framed together, groweth to a holy temple in the Lord:
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— in whom all [the] building fitted together increases to a holy temple in the Lord;
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— In whom, an entire building, in process of being fitly joined together, is growing into a holy shrine in [the] Lord;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— in whom all the building fitly framed together doth increase to an holy sanctuary in the Lord,
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— In whom all the building, being framed together, groweth up into an holy temple in the Lord.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— In whom all the building coupled together, groweth vnto an holy Temple in the Lord.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— In whom all the building fitly framed together, groweth vnto an holy Temple in the Lord:
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— And through him the whole building is fashioned and grows into a holy temple through the help of the Lord;
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— and in him is the whole building increased and enlargeth into a holy temple in the Lord,
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— And in him all the edifice is framed together, and groweth into a holy temple in the Lord;

Strong's Numbers & Red-LettersGreek New TestamentColor-Code/Key Word Studies
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.
whom 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.
all 3956
{3956} Prime
πᾶς
pas
{pas}
Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.
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).
building 3619
{3619} Prime
οἰκοδομή
oikodome
{oy-kod-om-ay'}
Feminine (abstraction) of a compound of G3624 and the base of G1430; architecture, that is, (concretely) a structure; figuratively confirmation.
fitly framed together 4883
{4883} Prime
συναρμολογέω
sunarmologeo
{soon-ar-mol-og-eh'-o}
From G4862 and a derivative of a compound of G0719 and G3004 (in its original sense of laying); to render close jointed together, that is, organize compactly.
z5746
<5746> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Passive (See G5786)
Mood - Participle (See G5796)
Count - 360
groweth 837
{0837} Prime
αὐξάνω
auxano
{owx-an'-o}
A prolonged form of a primary verb; to grow ('wax'), that is, enlarge (literally or figuratively, actively or passively).
z5719
<5719> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Indicative (See G5791)
Count - 3019
unto 1519
{1519} Prime
εἰς
eis
{ice}
A primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases.
an holy 40
{0040} Prime
ἅγιος
hagios
{hag'-ee-os}
From ἅγος [[hagos]] (an awful thing) compare G0053, [H2282]; sacred (physically pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially consecrated).
temple 3485
{3485} Prime
ναός
naos
{nah-os'}
From a primary word ναίω [[naio]] (to dwell); a fane, shrine, temple.
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.
the Lord: 2962
{2962} Prime
κύριος
kurios
{koo'-ree-os}
From κῦρος [[kuros]] (supremacy); supreme in authority, that is, (as noun) controller; by implication Mr. (as a respectful title).
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary

Ephesians 2:21

_ _ In whom — as holding together the whole.

_ _ fitly framed — so as exactly to fit together.

_ _ groweth — “is growing” continually. Here an additional thought is added to the image; the Church has the growth of a living organism, not the mere increase of a building. Compare 1 Peter 2:5; “lively stones ... built up a spiritual house.” Compare Ephesians 4:16; Zechariah 6:12, “The Branch shall build the temple of the Lord,” where similarly the growth of a branch, and the building of a temple, are joined.

_ _ holy — as being the “habitation of God” (Ephesians 2:22). So “in the Lord” (Christ) answers to “through the Spirit” (Ephesians 2:22; compare Ephesians 3:16, Ephesians 3:17). “Christ is the inclusive Head of all the building, the element in which it has its being and now its growth” [Alford].

Matthew Henry's Commentary

See commentary on Ephesians 2:14-22.

John Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Ephesians 2:21

On whom all the building fitly framed together — The whole fabric of the universal church rises up like a great pile of living materials. Into an holy temple in the Lord — Dedicated to Christ, and inhabited by him, in which he displays his presence, and is worshipped and glorified. What is the temple of Diana of the Ephesians, whom ye formerly worshipped, to this?

Geneva Bible Translation Notes

Ephesians 2:21

In whom all the building (s) fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:

(s) So that God is the workman not only of the foundation, but also of the whole building.

Cross-Reference Topical ResearchStrong's Concordance
all:

Ephesians 4:13-16 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: ... From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
Ezekiel 40:1-42:20 In the five and twentieth year of our captivity, in the beginning of the year, in the tenth [day] of the month, in the fourteenth year after that the city was smitten, in the selfsame day the hand of the LORD was upon me, and brought me thither. ... He measured it by the four sides: it had a wall round about, five hundred [reeds] long, and five hundred broad, to make a separation between the sanctuary and the profane place.
1 Corinthians 3:9 For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, [ye are] God's building.
Hebrews 3:3-4 For this [man] was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath more honour than the house. ... For every house is builded by some [man]; but he that built all things [is] God.

fitly:

Exodus 26:1-37 Moreover thou shalt make the tabernacle [with] ten curtains [of] fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet: [with] cherubims of cunning work shalt thou make them. ... And thou shalt make for the hanging five pillars [of] shittim [wood], and overlay them with gold, [and] their hooks [shall be of] gold: and thou shalt cast five sockets of brass for them.
1 Kings 6:7 And the house, when it was in building, was built of stone made ready before it was brought thither: so that there was neither hammer nor axe [nor] any tool of iron heard in the house, while it was in building.

an:

Psalms 93:5 Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thine house, O LORD, for ever.
Ezekiel 42:12 And according to the doors of the chambers that [were] toward the south [was] a door in the head of the way, [even] the way directly before the wall toward the east, as one entereth into them.
1 Corinthians 3:17 If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which [temple] ye are.
2 Corinthians 6:16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in [them]; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
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Chain-Reference Bible SearchCross References with Concordance

Ex 26:1. 1K 6:7. Ps 93:5. Ezk 40:1; 42:12. 1Co 3:9, 17. 2Co 6:16. Ep 4:13. He 3:3.

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