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

20This power He exercised in Messiah when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in heaven. 21He is far above any ruler, authority, power, leader, and every name that is named—not only in the olam ha-zeh but also in the olam ha-ba . God placed all things under Messiah’s feet and appointed Him as head over all things for His community— 23which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.

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 animosity between you and the woman— between your seed and her seed. He will crush your head, and you will crush his heel.
• Psalms 8:6Yet You made him a little lower than the angels, and crowned him with glory and majesty!
• Psalms 91:13You will tread upon the lion and cobra, trample the young lion and serpent.
• 1 Corinthians 15:25For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet.
• Hebrews 2:8You put all things in subjection underneath his feet.” For when He put all things in subjection to him, He left nothing outside his control. But for now we do not yet see all things subjected to him.
• Ephesians 4:15Instead, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all ways into Messiah, who is the Head.
• 1 Corinthians 11:3But I want you to know that the head of every man is Messiah, and the head of the woman is the man, and the head of Messiah is God.
• Colossians 1:8He also made clear to us your love in the Ruach.
• Colossians 2:10and in Him you have been filled to fullness. He is the head over every ruler and authority.
• Ephesians 3:21to Him be the glory in the community of believers and in Messiah Yeshua throughout all generations forever and ever! Amen.
• Matthew 16:18And I also tell you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My community; and the gates of Sheol will not overpower it.
• Acts 20:28“Take care of yourselves and all the flock of which the Ruach ha-Kodesh has made you overseers, to shepherd the community of God—which He obtained with the blood of His own.
• 1 Timothy 3:15But if I delay, I write so you may know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God—which is the community of the living God, a pillar and foundation of truth.
• Hebrews 12:22But you have come to Mount Zion— to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to myriads of angels, a joyous 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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• Obtain
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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