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Monday, July 9, 2012

Ephesians 3:20-21 STUDY


Monday, July 7, 2012 @8:31 AM

20 Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. 21 Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen. New Living Translation (NLT)

HE TRULY IS: I AM THAT I AM ~
 (all that you need) Love, Unconditional to all who will receive HIM)

In a nut shell ~ for me, this study tells me WHO GOD IS and HOW Powerful HE IS and HOW MUCH HE LOVES ME ~ for which I AM THANKING, GLORIFYING & PRAISING HIM ~ Let all things that have Breath Praise the LORD!

(ALL THIS TIME by Britt Nicole With LYRICS & Video, below) 

I love to dig deep if you want to join me in this, check this out:
(if you want to go further, and see the complete study click on read more)

First, I have noted in this outline/study a few versions for better understanding, then I have some Greek Lexicon #’s & Definitions with some Cross Reverencing

I have NOT posted all of these, but I have posted these few for my own study purposes here… if you want to dig deeper, I have listed the links and all Lexicon #’s for you.

I shared just a few versions for better understanding, then a few Greek Strong’s Lexicon #’s and Definitions that helped these verses come to life for me personally.

Ephesians 3:20-21
 20 With God's power working in us, God can do much, much more than anything we can ask or imagine.21 To him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus for all time, forever and ever. Amen. 
New Century Version (NCV)

Ephesians 3:20-21
20 Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. 21 Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen. New Living Translation (NLT)

Ephesians 3:20-21
20 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, 21 to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
New King James Version (NKJV)

Ephesians 3:20-21
20 Now to Him Who, by (in consequence of) the [action of His] power that is at work within us, is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams]—
21 To Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations forever and ever. Amen (so be it).   Amplified Bible (AMP)
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Ephesians 3:20-21
 20-21God can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us.
Glory to God in the church! 
Glory to God in the Messiah, in Jesus!
Glory down all the generations! 
   
Glory through all millennia! Oh, yes!
The Message (MSG)

CROSS REFERENCES for ONLY Eph. 3:20-21 using below:
Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) Version
Ephesians 3:20-21
20 Now to Him who is able(A) to do above and beyond all that we ask or think(B) according to the power(C) that works in us— 21 to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.(D)
Cross references:
A. Ephesians 3:20 : Rm 16:25; 2Co 9:8; Jd 24
B. Ephesians 3:20 : Mk 14:36
C. Ephesians 3:20 : Rm 15:13; 16:25; 2Tm 1:7; Jd 24
D. Ephesians 3:21 : Php 4:20

Romans 16:25  (HCSB)
Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
Glory to God
25 Now to Him who has power to strengthen you(A) according to my gospel and the proclamation about Jesus Christ,(B) according to the revelation of the mystery kept silent(C) for long ages(D)
Cross references:
A. Romans 16:25 : Eph 3:20; Jd 24
B. Romans 16:25 : Rm 2:16
D. Romans 16:25 : 2Tm 1:9; Ti 1:2

2 Corinthians 9:8  (HCSB)
And God is able(A) to make every grace overflow to you, so that in every way, always having everything you need, you may excel in every good work.
Cross references:
A. 2 Corinthians 9:8 : Eph 3:20

Jude 1:24 (HCSB)
24 Now to Him(A) who is able to protect you from stumbling(B) and to make you stand in the presence of His glory, blameless(C) and with great joy,
Cross references:
A. Jude 1:24 : Rm 16:25; Eph 3:20
B. Jude 1:24 : Jn 17:12

For my purpose here in this study, I will not go further with these Cross References… (as you can see, I have listed the other cross references for these verses to allow you to do so if you wish)

But for me, here, I will continue to go now to the KJV from Blue Letter Bible and study certain Greek Words from these verses in Ephesians 3:20-21, first without the Greek #’s for ease of reading then followed by study with #’s.

I use Blue Letter Bible because of the KJV & #’s it offers for study… after reading the verses in several versions, then in context… then chapter, before and after chapters… meditation on what ever the Holy Spirit leads me to.

Ephesians 3:20-21:
Eph 3:20

Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,
Eph 3:21

Unto him [be] glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

BLUE LETTER BIBLE STUDY IN LEXICON 
of ONLY Ephesians 3:20:
Eph 3:20           Now 1161 unto him that is {1. able 1410} to {2. do 4160} {3. exceeding 5228} {4. abundantly 1537 4053} above 5228 {5. all 3956} that 3739 we ask 154 or 2228 {6. think 3539}, according to 2596 the {7. Power 1411} that worketh 1754 in 1722 us 2254,

Lexicon Results for Eph. 3:20 (“G” before the # = Greek)
1. Able: Strong's # G1410 (*see word Power below) dynamai
·      1) to be able, have power whether by virtue of one's own ability and resources, or of a state of mind, or through favourable circumstances, or by permission of law or custom
·      2) to be able to do something
·      3) to be capable, strong and powerful

2.  Do: Strong's # G4160 - poieō
·      1) to make
·      a) with the names of things made, to produce, construct, form, fashion, etc.
·      b) to be the authors of, the cause
·      c) to make ready, to prepare
·      d) to produce, bear, shoot forth
·      e) to acquire, to provide a thing for one's self
·      f) to make a thing out of something
·      g) to (make i.e.) render one anything
·      1) to (make i.e.) constitute or appoint one anything, to appoint or ordain one that
·      2) to (make i.e.) declare one anything
·      h) to put one forth, to lead him out
·      i) to make one do something
·      1) cause one to
·      j) to be the authors of a thing (to cause, bring about)
·      2) to do
·      a) to act rightly, do well
·      1) to carry out, to execute
·      b) to do a thing unto one
·      1) to do to one
·      c) with designation of time: to pass, spend
·      d) to celebrate, keep
·      1) to make ready, and so at the same time to institute, the celebration of the passover
e) to perform: to a promise

3. Exceeding: Strong's # G5228 - hyper
·      1) in behalf of, for the sake of
·      2) over, beyond, more than
·      3) more, beyond, over

4. Abundantly: Strong's # G4053 - perissos
·      1) exceeding some number or measure or rank or need
·      a) over and above, more than is necessary, superadded
·      1) exceeding abundantly, supremely
·      2) something further, more, much more than all, more plainly
·      b) superior, extraordinary, surpassing, uncommon
1) pre-eminence, superiority, advantage, more eminent, more remarkable, more excellent

5. All: Strong's # G3956 - pas
·      1) individually
·      a) each, every, any, all, the whole, everyone, all things, everything
·      2) collectively
·      a) some of all types

6. Think: Strong's # G3539 - noeō
·      1) to perceive with the mind, to understand, to have understanding
·      2) to think upon, heed, ponder, consider

* Note: The GREEK WORDS G1411 & G1411 very close in meaning, with just letters changed but being very close in meaning used here in this same verse twice… but with two different words… the first word was ABLE-1410, then now, here, POWER-1411. (Often some words are made up of others as their base.
7. Power: Strong's # G1411 - dynamis
·      1) strength power, ability
·      a) inherent power, power residing in a thing by virtue of its nature, or which a person or thing exerts and puts forth
·      b) power for performing miracles
·      c) moral power and excellence of soul
·      d) the power and influence which belong to riches and wealth
·      e) power and resources arising from numbers
f) power consisting in or resting upon armies, forces, hosts

Eph 3:21           Unto him 846 [be] {1. glory 1391} in 1722 the church 1577 by 1722 {2. Christ 5547} {3. Jesus 2424} throughout 1519 all 3956 ages 1074, {4. world 165} without {5. end 165}. {6.Amen 281].