Ephesians 1:11

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

In Him we have also obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of the One who works all things according to the counsel of His will,

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Ἐν ᾧ καὶ ἐκληρώθημεν, προορισθέντες κατὰ πρόθεσιν τοῦ τὰ πάντα ἐνεργοῦντος κατὰ τὴν βουλὴν τοῦ θελήματος αὐτοῦ:

Transliteration

In whom also we eklērōthēmen, having been prooristhentes according to prothesin of the one the panta energountos according to the boulēn of the thelēmatos of him:

Grammar Details

• *En*: preposition governing dative - sphere/location
• *hō*: relative pronoun, dative, masculine, singular - referring to *Christō*
• *kai*: adverb - also/even
• *eklērōthēmen*: aorist passive indicative, 1st plural - main verb
• *prooristhentes*: aorist passive participle, nominative, masculine, plural - circumstantial
• *kata*: preposition governing accusative - standard/norm
• *prothesin*: accusative, feminine, singular - object of preposition
• *panta*: accusative, neuter, plural - direct object
• *energountos*: present active participle, genitive, masculine, singular - substantive
• *boulēn*: accusative, feminine, singular - object of preposition
• *thelēmatos*: genitive, neuter, singular - possessive
• *autou*: genitive, masculine, singular - possessive

Word Meanings

• *eklērōthēmen*: obtained an inheritance/were chosen as inheritance
• *prooristhentes*: predestined/predetermined/foreordained
• *prothesin*: purpose/plan/intention
• *panta*: all things/everything
• *energountos*: works/operates/accomplishes
• *boulēn*: counsel/purpose/will
• *thelēmatos*: will/desire/purpose

Other Translations

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

• KJV1611 – Modern English

  In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His own will:

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  in{G1722} whom{G3739} also{G2532} we were made a heritage,{G2820} having been foreordained{G4309} according to{G2596} the purpose{G4286} of him who{G3588} worketh{G1754} all things{G3956} after{G2596} the counsel{G1012} of his{G846} will;{G2307}

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  In{G1722} whom{G3739} also{G2532} we have obtained an inheritance{G2820}{(G5681)}, being predestinated{G4309}{(G5685)} according to{G2596} the purpose{G4286} of him who worketh{G1754}{(G5723)} all things{G3956} after{G2596} the counsel{G1012} of his own{G846} will{G2307}:

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  that is to saye in him in whom we are made heyres and were therto predestinate accordynge to the purpose of him which worketh all thinges after the purpose of his awne will:

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  euen by him, by whom also we are come to the inheritaunce we that were therto predestinate before, acordinge to ye purpose of him, which worketh all thinges after ye councell of his owne wyll,

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  In whom also we are chosen when we were predestinate according to ye purpose of him, which worketh all things after the counsell of his owne will,

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  In whom also we are chosen, beyng predestinate accordyng to the purpose of hym who worketh all thynges after the councell of his owne wyll:

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  in whom also we were assigned an inheritance, having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who works all things after the counsel of his will;

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  in whom also we did obtain an inheritance, being foreordained according to the purpose of Him who the all things is working according to the counsel of His will,

• American Standard Version (1901)

  in whom also we were made a heritage, having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his will;

• American Standard Version (1901)

  in whom also we were made a heritage, having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his will;

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  In whom we have a heritage, being marked out from the first in his purpose who does all things in agreement with his designs;

• World English Bible (2000)

  in whom also we were assigned an inheritance, having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who works all things after the counsel of his will;

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  In Christ we too have been claimed as God’s own possession, since we were predestined according to the purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to the counsel of his will

Referenced Verses

• Rom 8:28 : 28 And we know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to His purpose.
• 1 Pet 1:4 : 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you,
• Eph 3:11 : 11 according to the eternal purpose that He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.
• Eph 1:14 : 14 who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory.
• 1 Pet 3:9 : 9 Do not repay evil for evil or insult for insult, but on the contrary, give a blessing, because to this you were called, so that you may inherit a blessing.
• Heb 6:17 : 17 Because God wanted to make the unchanging nature of His purpose very clear to the heirs of the promise, He guaranteed it with an oath.
• Gal 3:18 : 18 For if the inheritance depends on the law, then it no longer depends on the promise; but God gave it to Abraham through a promise.
• Isa 46:10-11 : 10 I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, 'My purpose will stand, and I will accomplish all that I desire.' 11 I call a bird of prey from the east, a man to fulfill My purpose from a distant land. I have spoken, and I will bring it to pass. I have planned it, and I will make it happen.
• Ps 37:18 : 18 The LORD knows the days of the blameless, and their inheritance will last forever.
• Rom 11:34 : 34 Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counselor?
• Acts 20:27 : 27 For I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole plan of God.
• Rom 8:17 : 17 If we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in His sufferings so that we may also share in His glory.
• Deut 4:20 : 20 But the LORD has taken you and brought you out of the iron furnace, out of Egypt, to be a people of His inheritance, as you are today.
• Acts 20:32 : 32 And now, I entrust you, brothers, to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified.
• Acts 26:18 : 18 to open their eyes so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a share among those who are sanctified by faith in me.
• Eph 1:5 : 5 He predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will,
• Eph 1:8 : 8 which He lavished on us in all wisdom and understanding.
• Isa 5:19 : 19 To those who say, 'Let God hurry and work quickly so we may see it! Let the plan of the Holy One of Israel come so we may know it!'
• Isa 28:29 : 29 This also comes from the LORD of Hosts, whose counsel is wonderful and whose wisdom is magnificent.
• Isa 40:13-14 : 13 Who can fathom the Spirit of the Lord, or instruct the Lord as his counselor? 14 Whom did He consult, and who gave Him understanding? Who taught Him the path of justice, or showed Him knowledge, or instructed Him in the way of understanding?
• Jer 23:18 : 18 For who has stood in the council of the LORD to see and hear His word? Who has paid attention to His word and obeyed it?
• Jer 32:19 : 19 You are great in counsel and mighty in deeds. Your eyes are open to all the ways of the sons of men, rewarding each person according to their ways and the fruit of their deeds.
• Zech 6:13 : 13 Yes, it is He who will build the temple of the LORD, and He will bear majesty; He will sit and rule on His throne. And He will be a priest on His throne, and there will be a peaceful council between the two of them."
• Acts 2:23 : 23 He was delivered up by God’s determined plan and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put Him to death by nailing Him to the cross.
• Acts 4:28 : 28 'They did what your hand and will had predestined to take place.'
• Jas 2:5 : 5 Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?
• Col 1:12 : 12 who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of His holy people in the kingdom of light.
• Col 3:24 : 24 Knowing that you will receive the reward of your inheritance from the Lord, serve the Lord Christ.
• Titus 3:7 : 7 so that, being justified by His grace, we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.