Ephesians 2:14–17
For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;
For hee is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken downe the middle wall of partition betweene vs:
Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;
Hauing abolished in his flesh the enmitie, euen the Lawe of Commandements conteined in Ordinances, for to make in himselfe, of twaine, one newe man, so making peace.
And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:
And that he might reconcile both vnto God in one body by the crosse, hauing slaine the enmitie ‖thereby,
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, in himselfe.
And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.
And came, and preached peace to you, which were afarre off, and to them that were nigh.
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From verse 14
- Galatians 3:28Rank 1 from verse 14
- Colossians 3:11Rank 2 from verse 14
- Colossians 3:15Rank 3 from verse 14
- Ephesians 2:15Rank 4 from verse 14
15Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;
15Hauing abolished in his flesh the enmitie, euen the Lawe of Commandements conteined in Ordinances, for to make in himselfe, of twaine, one newe man, so making peace.
- 1 Corinthians 12:12–13Rank 5 from verse 14
12For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.
13For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
12For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the membrs of that one body, being many, are one bodie: so also is Christ.
13For by one spirit are we all baptized into one bodie, whether wee bee Iewes or †Gentiles, whether wee bee bond or free: and haue beene all made to drinke into one spirit.
- Colossians 1:20Rank 6 from verse 14
20And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.
20And (‖hauing made peace through the blood of his crosse) by him to reconcile all things vnto himself, by him, I say, whether they bee things in earth, or things in heauen.
- Colossians 2:10–14Rank 7 from verse 14
10And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:
11In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ:
12Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.
13And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;
14Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
10And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principalitie, & power.
11In whom also ye are circumcised with the Circumcision made without handes, in putting off the body of the sinnes of the flesh, by the Circumcision of Christ:
12Buried with him in Baptisme, wherein also you are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.
13And you being dead in your sinnes, and the vncircumcision of your flesh, hath hee quickened together with him, hauing forgiuen you all trespasses,
14Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances, that was against vs, which was contrary to vs, and tooke it out of the way, nayling it to his Crosse:
- Isaiah 9:6–7Rank 8 from verse 14
6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
7Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.
6*For vnto vs a child is borne, vnto vs a Sonne is giuen, and the gouernment shalbe vpon his shoulder: and his name shalbe called, Wonderfull, Counseller, The mightie God, The euerlasting Father, The Prince of peace.
7**Of the increase of his gouernment and peace there shall be no end, vpon the throne of Dauid & vpon his kingdome, to order it, and to stablish it with iudgement and with iustice, from henceforth euen for euer: the zeale of the LORD of hostes will performe this.
- Romans 5:1Rank 9 from verse 14
- Acts 10:36Rank 10 from verse 14
- Colossians 2:20Rank 11 from verse 14
- Acts 10:28Rank 13 from verse 14
28And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.
28And he said vnto them, Ye know how that it is an vnlawfull thing for a man that is a Iewe, to keepe company or come vnto one of another nation: but God hath shewed me, that I should not call any man common or vncleane.
- Hebrews 13:20Rank 14 from verse 14
20Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,
20Now the God of peace, that brought againe from the dead our Lord Iesus, that great shepheard of the sheepe, through the blood of the euerlasting ‖Couenant,
- Ezekiel 34:24–25Rank 15 from verse 14
24And I the Lord will be their God, and my servant David a prince among them; I the Lord have spoken it.
25And I will make with them a covenant of peace, and will cause the evil beasts to cease out of the land: and they shall dwell safely in the wilderness, and sleep in the woods.
24And I the LORD will be their God, and my seruant Dauid a prince among them, I the LORD haue spoken it.
25And I will make with them a couenant of peace, and will cause the euill beasts to cease out of the land: and they shall dwell safely in the wildernesse, and sleepe in the woods.
- John 10:16Rank 16 from verse 14
16And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
16And other sheepe I haue, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall heare my voyce; *and there shall be one fold, and one shepheard.
- John 16:33Rank 17 from verse 14
33These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
33These things I haue spoken vnto you, that in me ye might haue peace, in the world ye shall haue tribulation: but be of good cheare, I haue ouercome the world.
5And this man shall be the peace, when the Assyrian shall come into our land: and when he shall tread in our palaces, then shall we raise against him seven shepherds, and eight principal men.
5†And this man shall bee the peace when the Assyrian shall come into our land: and when hee shall tread in our palaces, then shall we raise against him seuen Shepheards, and eight principall men.
- Ephesians 3:15Rank 20 from verse 14
- Ephesians 4:16Rank 21 from verse 14
16From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
16*From whom the whole body fitly ioyned together, and compacted by that which euery ioynt supplyeth, according to the effectuall working in the measure of euery part, maketh increase of the body, vnto the edifying of it selfe in loue.
- Esther 3:8Rank 22 from verse 14
8¶ And Haman said unto king Ahasuerus, There is a certain people scattered abroad and dispersed among the people in all the provinces of thy kingdom; and their laws are diverse from all people; neither keep they the king’s laws: therefore it is not for the king’s profit to suffer them.
8¶ And Haman saide vnto king Ahasuerus: There is a certaine people scattered abroad, and dispersed among the people, in all the prouinces of thy kingdome, and their lawes are diuerse from all people, neither keepe they the kings lawes; therefore it is not †for the kings profit to suffer them.
- Ezekiel 37:19–20Rank 23 from verse 14
19Say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God; Behold, I will take the stick of Joseph, which is in the hand of Ephraim, and the tribes of Israel his fellows, and will put them with him, even with the stick of Judah, and make them one stick, and they shall be one in mine hand.
20¶ And the sticks whereon thou writest shall be in thine hand before their eyes.
19Say vnto them, Thus saith the LORD God, Behold, I will take the sticke of Ioseph which is in the hand of Ephraim, and the tribes of Israel his fellowes, and will put them with him, euen with the sticke of Iudah, and make them one sticke, and they shall be one in mine hand.
20¶ And the stickes whereon thou writest, shalbe in thine hand before their eyes.
- Hebrews 7:2Rank 24 from verse 14
2To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;
2To whom also Abraham gaue a tenth part of all: first being by interpretation king of righteousnesse, and after that also king of Salem, which is, king of peace.
- Isaiah 19:24–25Rank 25 from verse 14
24In that day shall Israel be the third with Egypt and with Assyria, even a blessing in the midst of the land:
25Whom the Lord of hosts shall bless, saying, Blessed be Egypt my people, and Assyria the work of my hands, and Israel mine inheritance.
24In that day shall Israel bee the third with Egypt, and with Assyria, euen a blessing in the midst of the land:
25Whom the LORD of hosts shal blesse, saying, Blessed be Egypt my people, and Assyria the work of my hands, and Israel mine inheritance.
- John 11:52Rank 26 from verse 14
- Zechariah 6:13Rank 27 from verse 14
13Even he shall build the temple of the Lord; and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule upon his throne; and he shall be a priest upon his throne: and the counsel of peace shall be between them both.
13Euen he shall build the temple of the LORD, and he shal beare the glory, and shall sit and rule vpon his throne, and he shall be a priest vpon his throne, and the counsell of peace shall bee betweene them both.
From verse 15
- Colossians 2:14Rank 1 from verse 15
- Galatians 3:10Rank 2 from verse 15
10For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.
10For as many as are of the works of the lawe, are vnder the curse: for it is written, *Cursed is euery one that continueth not in all things which are written in the booke of the Law to doe them.
- Colossians 1:21–22Rank 3 from verse 15
21And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled
22In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight:
21And you that were sometimes alienated, and enemies ‖in your minde by wicked workes, yet now hath hee reconciled,
22In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy & vnblameable, and vnreprooueable in his sight,
- Hebrews 8:13Rank 4 from verse 15
- Colossians 2:20Rank 5 from verse 15
- Colossians 3:10Rank 6 from verse 15
- Galatians 3:28Rank 7 from verse 15
- Galatians 6:15Rank 8 from verse 15
- 2 Corinthians 5:17Rank 9 from verse 15
- Ephesians 4:16Rank 10 from verse 15
16From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
16*From whom the whole body fitly ioyned together, and compacted by that which euery ioynt supplyeth, according to the effectuall working in the measure of euery part, maketh increase of the body, vnto the edifying of it selfe in loue.
- Hebrews 10:1–10Rank 11 from verse 15
1FOR the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.
2For then would they not have ceased to be offered? because that the worshippers once purged should have had no more conscience of sins.
3But in those sacrifices there is a remembrance again made of sins every year.
4For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.
5Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me:
6In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin thou hast had no pleasure.
7Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God.
8Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and offering for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure therein; which are offered by the law;
9Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second.
10By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
1¶ For the Law hauing a shadow of good things to come, and not the very Image of the things, can neuer with those sacrifices which they offered yeere by yeere continually, make the commers thereunto perfect:
2For then would they not haue ceased to be offered, because that the worshippers once purged, should haue had no more conscience of sinnes?
3But in those sacrifices there is a remembrance againe made of sinnes euery yeere.
4For it is not possible that the blood of Bulles and of Goats, should take away sinnes.
5Wherefore when hee commeth into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou ‖prepared mee:
6In burnt offerings, and sacrifices for sinne thou hast had no pleasure:
7Then said I, Loe, I come. (In the volume of the booke it is written of me) to doe thy will, O God.
8Aboue when hee said, Sacrifice, and offering, and burnt offerings, and offering for sinne thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure therein, which are offered by the Law:
9Then said he, Loe, I come to doe thy will (O God:) He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second.
10By the which will wee are sanctified, through the offering of the body of Iesus Christ once for all.
- Hebrews 7:16Rank 12 from verse 15
- Hebrews 9:9–10Rank 13 from verse 15
9Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience;
10Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation.
9Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offred both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the seruice perfect, as pertayning to the conscience,
10 Which stood onely in meates and drinkes, and diuers washings, and ‖carnall ordinances imposed on them vntill the time of reformation.
- Hebrews 10:19–22Rank 14 from verse 15
19Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,
20By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;
21And having an high priest over the house of God;
22Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.
19Hauing therefore, brethren, ‖boldnesse to enter into the Holiest by the blood of Iesus,
20By a new and liuing way which hee hath ‖consecrated for vs, through the vaile, that is to say, His flesh:
21And hauing an high Priest ouer the house of God:
22Let vs drawe neere with a true heart in full assurance of faith, hauing our hearts sprinkled from an euill conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.
- Hebrews 9:23Rank 15 from verse 15
23It was therefore necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens should be purified with these; but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these.
23 It was therefore necessary that the patterns of things in the heauens should bee purified with these, but the heauenly things themselues with better sacrifices then these.
From verse 16
- Colossians 1:20–22Rank 1 from verse 16
20And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.
21And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled
22In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight:
20And (‖hauing made peace through the blood of his crosse) by him to reconcile all things vnto himself, by him, I say, whether they bee things in earth, or things in heauen.
21And you that were sometimes alienated, and enemies ‖in your minde by wicked workes, yet now hath hee reconciled,
22In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy & vnblameable, and vnreprooueable in his sight,
- Romans 5:10Rank 2 from verse 16
- 2 Corinthians 5:18–21Rank 3 from verse 16
18And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
19To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.
20Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.
21For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
18And all things are of God, who hath reconciled vs to himselfe by Iesus Christ, and hath giuen to vs the ministery of reconciliation,
19To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world vnto himselfe, not imputing their trespasses vnto them, and hath †committed vnto vs the word of reconciliation.
20Now then we are Ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by vs; we pray you in Christs stead, that be ye reconciled to God.
21For he hath made him to be sinne for vs, who knewe no sinne, that wee might bee made the righteousnesse of God in him.
- Colossians 2:14Rank 4 from verse 16
- 1 Peter 4:1–2Rank 5 from verse 16
1FORASMUCH then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;
2That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.
1¶ For asmuch then as Christ hath suffered for vs in the flesh, arme your selues likewise with the same minde: for hee that hath suffered in the flesh, hath ceassed from sinne:
2That he no longer should liue the rest of his time in the flesh, to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.
- Galatians 2:20Rank 6 from verse 16
20I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
20I am crucified with Christ. Neuertheles, I liue, yet not I, but Christ liueth in me, and the life which I now liue in the flesh, I liue by the faith of the sonne of God, who loued mee, and gaue himselfe for me.
- Ephesians 2:15Rank 7 from verse 16
15Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;
15Hauing abolished in his flesh the enmitie, euen the Lawe of Commandements conteined in Ordinances, for to make in himselfe, of twaine, one newe man, so making peace.
- Romans 6:6Rank 8 from verse 16
- Romans 8:3Rank 9 from verse 16
3For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:
3For what the law could not doe, in that it was weake through the flesh, God sending his owne Sonne, in the likenesse of sinnefull flesh, and ‖for sinne condemned sinne in the flesh:
- Romans 8:7Rank 10 from verse 16
From verse 17
- Isaiah 57:19–21Rank 1 from verse 17
19I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the Lord; and I will heal him.
20But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt.
21There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.
19I create the fruite of the lippes; peace, peace to him that is farre off, and to him that is neere, sayth the LORD, and I will heale him.
20But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast vp myre and dirt.
21* There is no peace, sayth my God, to the wicked.
- Acts 10:36Rank 2 from verse 17
- Romans 5:1Rank 3 from verse 17
- Deuteronomy 4:7Rank 5 from verse 17
- Ephesians 2:13–14Rank 6 from verse 17
13But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.
14For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;
13But now in Christ Iesus, ye who sometimes were far off, are made nigh by the blood of Christ.
14For hee is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken downe the middle wall of partition betweene vs:
- Psalms 148:14Rank 7 from verse 17
- Zechariah 9:10Rank 8 from verse 17
10And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim, and the horse from Jerusalem, and the battle bow shall be cut off: and he shall speak peace unto the heathen: and his dominion shall be from sea even to sea, and from the river even to the ends of the earth.
10*And I wil cut off the charet from Ephraim, and the horse from Ierusalem: and the battell bow shalbe cut off, and he shall speake peace vnto the heathen, and his dominion shalbe from sea euen to sea, and from the Riuer, euen to the ends of the earth.
- 2 Corinthians 5:20Rank 9 from verse 17
- Isaiah 52:7Rank 10 from verse 17
7¶ How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!
7¶ *How beautifull vpon the mountaines are the feete of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace, that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth saluation, that sayth vnto Zion, Thy God reigneth?
- Psalms 147:19–20Rank 11 from verse 17
19He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel.
20He hath not dealt so with any nation: and as for his judgments, they have not known them. Praise ye the Lord.
19†He sheweth his word vnto Iacob: his statutes and his iudgements vnto Israel.
20He hath not dealt so with any nation: and as for his iudgements, they haue not knowen them. Praise yee the LORD.
- Isaiah 27:5Rank 12 from verse 17
- Matthew 10:13Rank 14 from verse 17
- Psalms 75:1Rank 15 from verse 17
- Psalms 76:1–2Rank 16 from verse 17
- Psalms 85:10Rank 17 from verse 17
- Luke 10:9–11Rank 18 from verse 17
9And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.
10But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say,
11Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.
9And heale the sicke that are therein, and say vnto them, The kingdome of God is come nigh vnto you.
10But into whatsoeuer citie yee enter, and they receiue you not, goe your waies out into the streetes of the same, and say,
11Euen the very dust of your citie which cleaueth on vs, we doe wipe off against you: notwithstanding, be yee sure of this, that the kingdome of God is come nigh vnto you.
- Luke 15:5–6Rank 19 from verse 17
5And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
6And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.
5And when he hath found it, hee layeth it on his shoulders, reioycing.
6And when he commeth home, he calleth together his friends, and neighbours, saying vnto them, Reioyce with me, for I haue found my sheepe which was lost.
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Ephesians 2:14
1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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Freedom from war, strife, disturbance, or inward trouble; quietness, reconciliation, safety, or well-being.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references
Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
From a higher place or position to a lower one; below.
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The central part or position; midway between ends, sides, or times.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: A structure raised to enclose, divide, or defend a place. Sense 2: Figuratively, a defense or protection.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
A dividing boundary, barrier, or structure.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604
In the space, relation, or distinction separating two or more.
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The first-person plural object pronoun, referring to the speaker together with one or more others as recipients or objects of an action or relation.
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Ephesians 2:15
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of abolish, meaning to destroy or do away with completely.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Sense 1: The soft substance of the body. Sense 2: The body, human nature, kindred, or mankind.
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Hostility, opposition, hatred, or the state of being enemies rather than at peace or reconciled.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. Used to emphasize, include, or precisely identify what is meant: indeed, precisely, or namely. 2. Used to mark a boundary, endpoint, or full reach in place, time, or degree: up to, as far as, or through. 3. In ‘even as,’ ‘even so,’ and like constructions, just as, exactly so, or in the same manner. 4. The evening, or close of day. 5. Equal, level, identical, balanced, or uniform.
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Sense 1: An authoritative rule, command, ordinance, instruction, standard, or body of requirements. Sense 2: The writings containing such instruction. Sense 3: A governing principle, power, regular order, or civil rule. Sense 4: In family compounds, relationship by marriage.
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commandments
Commands, orders, or prescribed requirements issued by one who commands.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of contain. Sense 1: To hold or be capable of holding within limits or capacity. Sense 2: To restrain oneself; to exercise self-control.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
To form, create, produce, cause, appoint, perform, or render into a stated condition.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
Two persons or things considered together or separately; a pair or both of two.
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Recently made, begun, known, or received; fresh, different, or not old.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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Freedom from war, strife, disturbance, or inward trouble; quietness, reconciliation, safety, or well-being.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references
DEFINED WORDS
Ephesians 2:16
Sense 1: Power or strength. Sense 2: An auxiliary expressing possibility or permission.
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Sense 1: To restore to peace, agreement, fellowship, or favour. Sense 2: To cleanse or make atonement.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604
The one true God.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Sense 1: The material frame of a person or creature. Sense 2: A visible form, mass, or main substance. Sense 3: A unified whole or company composed of members. Sense 4: Substantial reality distinguished from a shadow.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: An instrument of execution formed of two pieces of timber crossing each other, used for crucifixion. Sense 2: By reference to Christ, his crucifixion and death upon it. Sense 3: A burden of suffering or self-denial borne in following Christ.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Killed, put to death, struck down, or slaughtered.
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Hostility, opposition, hatred, or the state of being enemies rather than at peace or reconciled.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
DEFINED WORDS
Ephesians 2:17
Proclaimed, announced, or publicly taught.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Freedom from war, strife, disturbance, or inward trouble; quietness, reconciliation, safety, or well-being.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references
The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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Sense 1: At or from a great distance. Sense 2: Figuratively, remote, estranged, or absent.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Near or close in place, time, relationship, kinship, condition, access, or degree; approaching, drawing close, at hand, or almost.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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13But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.
13But now in Christ Iesus, ye who sometimes were far off, are made nigh by the blood of Christ.
14For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;
14For hee is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken downe the middle wall of partition betweene vs:
Selected passage15Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;
15Hauing abolished in his flesh the enmitie, euen the Lawe of Commandements conteined in Ordinances, for to make in himselfe, of twaine, one newe man, so making peace.
Selected passage16And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:
16And that he might reconcile both vnto God in one body by the crosse, hauing slaine the enmitie ‖thereby,
Selected passage17And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.
17And came, and preached peace to you, which were afarre off, and to them that were nigh.
Selected passage18For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.
18For through him wee both haue an accesse by one Spirit vnto the Father.