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

20He exercised this power in Christ by raising him from the dead and seating him at his right hand in the heavens — 21far above every ruler and authority, power and dominion, and every title given, not only in this age but also in the one to come. And he subjected everything under his feet and appointed him as head over everything for the church, 23which is his body, the fullness of the one who fills all things in every way.

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 3:15I will put hostility between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring. He will strike your head, and you will strike his heel.
• Psalms 8:6You made him ruler over the works of your hands; you put everything under his feet:
• Psalms 91:13You will tread on the lion and the cobra; you will trample the young lion and the serpent.
• 1 Corinthians 15:25For he must reign until he puts all his enemies under his feet.
• Hebrews 2:8and subjected everything under his feet. For in subjecting everything to him, he left nothing that is not subject to him. As it is, we do not yet see everything subjected to him.
• Ephesians 4:15But speaking the truth in love, let us grow in every way into him who is the head — Christ.
• 1 Corinthians 11:3But I want you to know that Christ is the head of every man, and the man is the head of the woman, and God is the head of Christ.
• Colossians 1:8and he has told us about your love in the Spirit.
• Colossians 2:10and you have been filled by him, who is the head over every ruler and authority.
• Ephesians 3:21to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
• Matthew 16:18And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overpower it.
• Acts 20:28Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has appointed you as overseers, to shepherd the church of God, which he purchased with his own blood.
• 1 Timothy 3:15But if I should be delayed, I have written so that you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.
• Hebrews 12:22Instead, you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God (the heavenly Jerusalem), to myriads of angels, a 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
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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