Bible Verse Dictionary
Ephesians 1:11 - Purpose
| Verse | Strongs No. | Greek | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In | G1722 | ἐν |
[Preposition]
|
| whom | G3739 | ὅς |
the relative (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun who: which what that |
| also | G2532 | καί |
[Conjunction] and also: even so: then too etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words |
| we have obtained an inheritance | G2820 | κληρόω |
[Verb] to allot that is (figuratively) to assign (a privilege) |
| being predestinated | G4309 | προορίζω |
[Verb] to limit in advance that is (figuratively) predetermine |
| according | G2596 | κατά |
[Preposition] (preposition) down (in place or time) in varied relations (according to the case [genitive dative or accusative] with which it is joined) |
| to the | G3588 | ὁ |
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied at others omitted in English idiom) |
| purpose | G4286 | πρόθεσις |
[Noun Feminine] a setting forth that is (figuratively) proposal (intention); specifically the show bread (in the Temple) as exposed before God |
| of him who worketh | G1754 | ἐνεργέω |
[Verb] to be active efficient |
| all things | G3956 | πᾶς |
[Adjective] apparently a primary word; all any: every the whole |
| after | G2596 | κατά |
[Preposition] (preposition) down (in place or time) in varied relations (according to the case [genitive dative or accusative] with which it is joined) |
| the | G3588 | ὁ |
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied at others omitted in English idiom) |
| counsel | G1012 | βουλή |
[Noun Feminine] volition that is (objectively) advice or (by implication) purpose |
| of his own | G848 | αὑτοῦ |
self (in some oblique case or reflexive relation) |
| will | G2307 | θέλημα |
[Noun Neuter] a determination (properly the thing) that is (actively) choice (specifically purpose decree; abstractly volition) or (passively) inclination |
Definitions are taken from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
by James Strong (S.T.D.) (LL.D.) 1890.