Ephesians 1:22

Ephesians 1:22 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,
• New International Version (NIV)And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church,
• English Standard Version (ESV)And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church,
• New King James Version (NKJV)And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church,

Context of Ephesians 1:22

20which He produced in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His own right hand in the heavenly places, 21far above all rule and authority and power and dominion [whether angelic or human], and [far above] every name that is named [above every title that can be conferred], not only in this age and world but also in the one to come. And He put all things [in every realm] in subjection under Christ’s feet, and appointed Him as [supreme and authoritative] head over all things in the church, 23which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills and completes all things in all [believers].

Ephesians 1:22 word by word

καὶ πάντα ὑπέταξεν ὑπὸ τοὺς πόδας αὐτοῦ καὶ αὐτὸν ἔδωκεν κεφαλὴν ὑπὲρ πάντα τῇ ἐκκλησίᾳRead the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• hath putὑποτάσσωhupotassō · to subjectG5293
• allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• underὑπόhupo · by/under: underG5259
• hisαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• feetὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• feetπούςpous · footG4228
• gaveδίδωμιdidōmi · to giveG1325
• the headκεφαλήkephalē · headG2776
• overὑπέρhuper · above/forG5228
• to the churchἐκκλησίαekklēsia · assemblyG1577

Cross-references for Ephesians 1:22

• Genesis 3:15And I will put enmity (open hostility) Between you and the woman, And between your seed (offspring) and her Seed; He shall [fatally] bruise your head, And you shall [only] bruise His heel.”
• Psalms 8:6You made him to have dominion over the works of Your hands; You have put all things under his feet,
• Psalms 91:13You will tread upon the lion and cobra; The young lion and the serpent you will trample underfoot.
• 1 Corinthians 15:25For Christ must reign [as King] until He has put all His enemies under His feet.
• Hebrews 2:8You have put all things in subjection under his feet [confirming his supremacy].” Now in putting all things in subjection to man, He left nothing outside his control. But at present we do not yet see all things subjected to him.
• Ephesians 4:15But speaking the truth in love [in all things—both our speech and our lives expressing His truth], let us grow up in all things into Him [following His example] who is the Head—Christ.
• 1 Corinthians 11:3But I want you to understand that Christ is the head (authority over) of every man, and man is the head of woman, and God is the head of Christ.
• Colossians 1:8and he also has told us of your love [well-grounded and nurtured] in the [Holy] Spirit.
• Colossians 2:10And in Him you have been made complete [achieving spiritual stature through Christ], and He is the head over all rule and authority [of every angelic and earthly power].
• Ephesians 3:21to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations forever and ever. Amen.
• Matthew 16:18And I say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades (death) will not overpower it [by preventing the resurrection of the Christ].
• Acts 20:28Take care and be on guard for yourselves and for the whole flock over which the Holy Spirit has appointed you as overseers, to shepherd (tend, feed, guide) the church of God which He bought with His own blood.
• 1 Timothy 3:15in case I am delayed, so that you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.
• Hebrews 12:22But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to myriads of angels [in festive gathering],

Commentaries on Ephesians 1:22

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 22And hath put all things under his feet - All beings and things are subject to him, whether they be thrones, dominions, principalities, or powers, Colossians 1:16-18; Colossians 2:10; for he, God the Father, has given him to be head - chief, and supreme, over all, to the Church, the Church having no ruler but Jesus Christ; others may be officers in his Church, but he alone is head and supreme.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 22And hath put all things under his feet - See the notes at 1 Corinthians 15:27. And gave him to be the head over all things - Appointed him to be the supreme ruler. To the church - With reference to the church, or for ira benefit and welfare: see the notes or, John 17:2. The universe is under his control and direction for the welfare of his people. (1) all the elements - the physical works of God - the winds and waves - the seas and rivers - all are under…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 15-23Verses 15-23 God has laid up spiritual blessings for us in his Son the Lord Jesus; but requires us to draw them out and fetch them in by prayer. Even the best Christians need to be prayed for: and while we hear of the welfare of Christian friends, we should pray for them. Even true believers greatly want heavenly wisdom. Are not the best of us unwilling to come under God's yoke, though there is no other way to find rest for the soul? Do we not for a…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 22under 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).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2222. put ... under--Greek, "put in subjection under" (Psa 8:6; 1Co 15:27). gave ... to the church--for her special advantage. The Greek order is emphatic: "HIM He gave as Head over all things to the Church." Had it been anyone save Him, her Head, it would not have been the boon it is to the Church. But as He is Head over all things who is also her Head (and she the body), all things are hers (1Co 3:21-23). He is OVER ("far above") all things; in contrast…Read the comment

Topics related to Ephesians 1:22

• Atonement
• Church
• Jesus Continued
• Power
• Salvation
• Temple

In the dictionaries

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Commentaries on Ephesians 1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings