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That power is the same as the mighty strength <a href="/nlt/ephesians/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power <a href="/esv/ephesians/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might <a href="/bsb/ephesians/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> and the surpassing greatness of His power to us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength, <a href="/blb/ephesians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us believing according to the working of the power of His might, <a href="/kjv/ephesians/1.htm">King James Bible</a> And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, <a href="/nkjv/ephesians/1.htm">New King James Version</a> and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power <a href="/nasb_/ephesians/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and what is the boundless greatness of His power toward us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might <a href="/nasb/ephesians/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might <a href="/nasb77/ephesians/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might <a href="/lsb/ephesians/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe according to the working of the might of His strength, <a href="/amp/ephesians/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and [so that you will begin to know] what the immeasurable and unlimited and surpassing greatness of His [active, spiritual] power is in us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength <a href="/csb/ephesians/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the mighty working of his strength. <a href="/hcsb/ephesians/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> and what is the immeasurable greatness of His power to us who believe, according to the working of His vast strength. <a href="/asv/ephesians/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> and what the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to that working of the strength of his might <a href="/cev/ephesians/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I want you to know about the great and mighty power that God has for us followers. It is the same wonderful power he used <a href="/erv/ephesians/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> and what the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to that working of the strength of his might <a href="/gwt/ephesians/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> You will also know the unlimited greatness of his power as it works with might and strength for us, the believers. <a href="/gnt/ephesians/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> and how very great is his power at work in us who believe. This power working in us is the same as the mighty strength <a href="/isv/ephesians/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> and the unlimited greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his mighty strength, <a href="/msb/ephesians/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> and the surpassing greatness of His power to us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength, <a href="/net/ephesians/1.htm">NET Bible</a> and what is the incomparable greatness of his power toward us who believe, as displayed in the exercise of his immense strength. <a href="/nheb/ephesians/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and what is the exceeding greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to that working of the strength of his might <a href="/wbt/ephesians/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And what is the exceeding greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, <a href="/wey/ephesians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and what the transcendent greatness of His power in us believers as seen in the working of His infinite might <a href="/web/ephesians/1.htm">World English Bible</a> and what is the exceeding greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to that working of the strength of his might <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ephesians/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and what the exceeding greatness of His power to us who are believing, according to the working of the power of His might, <a href="/blb/ephesians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us believing according to the working of the power of His might, <a href="/ylt/ephesians/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and what the exceeding greatness of His power to us who are believing, according to the working of the power of His might, <a href="/slt/ephesians/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And what the surpassing greatness of his power to us believing, according to the action of the might of his strength,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ephesians/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And what is the exceeding greatness of his power towards us, who believe according to the operation of the might of his power, <a href="/cpdv/ephesians/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> and the preeminent magnitude of his virtue toward us, toward we who believe in accord with the work of his powerful virtue, <a href="/nabre/ephesians/1.htm">New American Bible</a> and what is the surpassing greatness of his power for us who believe, in accord with the exercise of his great might, <a href="/nrsvce/ephesians/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his great power.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ephesians/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And what is the exceeding greatness of his power in us as the result of the things we believe, according to the skill of his mighty power, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/ephesians/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And what is the excellence of the greatness of his power in us, by those things which we believe, according to the action of the immensity of his power,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/ephesians/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and what is the exceeding greatness of his power to ward us who believe in accordance with the energy of his mighty power, <a href="/godbey/ephesians/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and what the excellent majesty of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of the power of his might <a href="/haweis/ephesians/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and what the transcendent greatness of his power in us, who believe, according to the energy of his mighty strength <a href="/mace/ephesians/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and how exceedingly great that power is, which he has employ'd upon us who believe, a power corresponding to that energy of his mighty strength; <a href="/wey/ephesians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and what the transcendent greatness of His power in us believers as seen in the working of His infinite might <a href="/worrell/ephesians/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and what the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of the strength of His might, <a href="/worsley/ephesians/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and what the exceeding greatness of his power towards us who believe, according to the energy of his mighty strength; <a href="/parallel/ephesians/1-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AfeSHen3sAQ?start=156" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ephesians/1.htm">Spiritual Wisdom</a> …18I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints, 19<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: ti (IPro-NNS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5235.htm" title="5235: hyperballon (V-PPA-NNS) -- To surpass, excel, exceed, transcend. From huper and ballo; to throw beyod the usual mark, i.e. to surpass.">surpassing</a> <a href="/greek/3174.htm" title="3174: megethos (N-NNS) -- Greatness, vastness. From megas; magnitude.">greatness</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/1411.htm" title="1411: dynameōs (N-GFS) -- From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.">power</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmas (PPro-A1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">us</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who</a> <a href="/greek/4100.htm" title="4100: pisteuontas (V-PPA-AMP) -- From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.">believe.</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">These are in accordance with</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1753.htm" title="1753: energeian (N-AFS) -- Working, action, productive work, activity; in the NT, confined to superhuman activity. From energes; efficiency.">working</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/2479.htm" title="2479: ischyos (N-GFS) -- Strength (absolutely), power, might, force, ability. From a derivative of is; forcefulness.">mighty</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2904.htm" title="2904: kratous (N-GNS) -- Dominion, strength, power; a mighty deed. Perhaps a primary word; vigor.">strength,</a> 20which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/philippians/3-10.htm">Philippians 3:10</a> I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to Him in His death, <a href="/colossians/1-11.htm">Colossians 1:11</a> being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully <a href="/romans/8-11.htm">Romans 8:11</a> And if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit, who lives in you. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-7.htm">2 Corinthians 4:7</a> Now we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this surpassingly great power is from God and not from us. <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9</a> But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. <a href="/ephesians/3-20.htm">Ephesians 3:20</a> Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, <a href="/1_corinthians/6-14.htm">1 Corinthians 6:14</a> By His power God raised the Lord from the dead, and He will raise us also. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-24.htm">1 Corinthians 1:24</a> but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. <a href="/2_peter/1-3.htm">2 Peter 1:3</a> His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a> But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” <a href="/romans/1-4.htm">Romans 1:4</a> and who through the Spirit of holiness was declared with power to be the Son of God by His resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord. <a href="/1_peter/1-5.htm">1 Peter 1:5</a> who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. <a href="/hebrews/11-19.htm">Hebrews 11:19</a> Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and in a sense, he did receive Isaac back from death. <a href="/isaiah/40-29.htm">Isaiah 40:29</a> He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak. <a href="/jeremiah/32-17.htm">Jeremiah 32:17</a> “Oh, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You!</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,exceeding.<a href="/ephesians/2-10.htm">Ephesians 2:10</a> For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.<a href="/ephesians/3-7.htm">Ephesians 3:7,20</a> Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power… <a href="/psalms/110-2.htm">Psalm 110:2,3</a> The LORD shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thine enemies… his mighty.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ephesians/1-11.htm">Accordance</a> <a href="/galatians/3-22.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-1.htm">Believers</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-7.htm">Exceeding</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-15.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/galatians/3-16.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-7.htm">Greatness</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-7.htm">Immeasurable</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-23.htm">Infinite</a> <a href="/galatians/3-5.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/galatians/5-25.htm">Power</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-12.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-7.htm">Surpassing</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-15.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-7.htm">Transcendent</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-16.htm">Unlimited</a> <a href="/romans/8-18.htm">Us-Ward</a> <a href="/galatians/5-6.htm">Working</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ephesians/3-11.htm">Accordance</a> <a href="/philippians/1-29.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/philippians/3-15.htm">Believers</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-7.htm">Exceeding</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-4.htm">Great</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-1.htm">Greatness</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-7.htm">Immeasurable</a> <a href="/job/22-5.htm">Infinite</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-17.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-21.htm">Power</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-18.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-7.htm">Surpassing</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-7.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-7.htm">Transcendent</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-16.htm">Unlimited</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-9.htm">Us-Ward</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-2.htm">Working</a><div class="vheading2">Ephesians 1</div>1. <a href="/ephesians/1-1.htm">After Paul's salutation,</a> 3. <a href="/ephesians/1-3.htm">and thanksgiving for the Ephesians,</a> 4. <a href="/ephesians/1-4.htm">he treats of our election,</a> 6. <a href="/ephesians/1-6.htm">and adoption by grace;</a> 11. <a href="/ephesians/1-11.htm">which is the true and proper fountain of man's salvation.</a> 13. <a href="/ephesians/1-13.htm">And because the height of this mystery cannot be easily attained unto,</a> 16. <a href="/ephesians/1-16.htm">he prays that they may come to the full knowledge and possession thereof in Christ.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ephesians/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ephesians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/ephesians/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>and the surpassing greatness of His power This phrase emphasizes the extraordinary magnitude of God's power. In the biblical context, God's power is often demonstrated through creation, miracles, and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Greek word for "power" here is "dynamis," which implies inherent strength and ability. This power surpasses human understanding and is a recurring theme in Scripture, as seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/147-5.htm">Psalm 147:5</a>, which speaks of God's infinite understanding and power. The surpassing greatness of God's power is also a reminder of His sovereignty and omnipotence, as seen in the parting of the Red Sea (Exodus 14) and the fall of Jericho (Joshua 6).to us who believe This power is directed towards believers, indicating a personal and relational aspect of God's might. Belief, or faith, is a central tenet of Christianity, as highlighted in <a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a>, which states that without faith, it is impossible to please God. The power available to believers is not just theoretical but practical, enabling them to live out their faith and overcome spiritual challenges. This is further illustrated in <a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a>, where Paul declares that he can do all things through Christ who strengthens him. The power is not earned but is a gift of grace, accessible through faith in Jesus Christ.These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength This phrase connects God's power to His active involvement in the world. The "working" (Greek: "energeia") suggests an operative and effective power, not dormant or passive. God's mighty strength is evident throughout biblical history, from the creation narrative in Genesis to the miracles of Jesus in the Gospels. The term "mighty strength" underscores God's ability to accomplish His purposes, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/40-29.htm">Isaiah 40:29-31</a>, where God gives strength to the weary. This strength is also a type of Christ, who embodies God's power and authority, as demonstrated in His resurrection and ascension, fulfilling prophecies such as those in <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the letter to the Ephesians, Paul is writing to the church in Ephesus to encourage and instruct them in their faith. 2. <a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a> A major city in Asia Minor, known for its temple to Artemis and a significant early Christian community. The letter addresses believers in this city. 3. <a href="/topical/b/believers.htm">Believers</a> The recipients of God's power, as mentioned in the verse, are those who have faith in Jesus Christ. 4. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The source of the "surpassing greatness" of power, which is directed towards believers. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> Through His resurrection and ascension, the power of God is demonstrated and made available to believers.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_power.htm">Understanding God's Power</a> Reflect on the "surpassing greatness" of God's power and how it is beyond human comprehension. <a href="/topical/p/power_for_believers.htm">Power for Believers</a> Recognize that this power is specifically directed towards those who believe, offering strength and support in their spiritual journey. <a href="/topical/l/living_in_resurrection_power.htm">Living in Resurrection Power</a> Consider how the same power that raised Christ from the dead is at work in your life, enabling you to overcome challenges and live victoriously. <a href="/topical/f/faith_and_power_connection.htm">Faith and Power Connection</a> Understand that faith is the key to accessing God's power. Strengthen your faith through prayer, study, and obedience. <a href="/topical/d/demonstrating_god's_power.htm">Demonstrating God's Power</a> Seek ways to demonstrate God's power in your life through acts of love, service, and sharing the Gospel.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ephesians/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19) According to the working of his mighty power.--More correctly (see margin), the working of the might of His strength. The word "power" is a general word for force, which may be latent, and, in fact, often describes force which is latent, in contradistinction to the word here used for working or energy. St. Paul, therefore, adds that this power of God is not latent; it actually works "according to," that is, up to the full measure of "the might of the strength" of God--of that strength which is a part of His nature. The whole phrase forms a glorious climax, in which the Apostle accumulates words ever stronger and stronger to approach to the description of the omnipotence of the Spirit. It is a "force of exceeding greatness;" it is an ever energetic force; its only measure is the immeasurable might of the divine nature. (Comp. <a href="/ephesians/3-7.htm" title="Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given to me by the effectual working of his power.">Ephesians 3:7</a>; <a href="/philippians/3-21.htm" title="Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like to his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things to himself.">Philippians 3:21</a>; <a href="/colossians/1-29.htm" title=" Whereunto I also labor, striving according to his working, which works in me mightily.">Colossians 1:29</a>; <a href="/colossians/2-12.htm" title=" Buried with him in baptism, wherein also you are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who has raised him from the dead.">Colossians 2:12</a>.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ephesians/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 19. - And what the exceeding greatness of his power toward us who believe. A new object of knowledge is here brought forward - knowledge of a power which works in us - a great power, a Divine power, a power surpassingly great. The whole energy of the Divine Being is turned on to our feeble, languid nature, vivifying, purifying, and transforming it, making it wonderfully active where all was feebleness before, as the turning on of steam suddenly wakens up a whole mass of inert machinery. When we think of the glory of the inheritance, we feel unfit for it; our narrow hearts, cold temperaments, feeble and dislocated faculties, how can they ever be right? Our fear is removed when we think of the greatness of the Divine power that works in us - God's power to transform us so that, "though we have lien among the pots, we shall be as the wings of a dove covered with silver, and her feathers with yellow gold." According to the working of his mighty power. We are now furnished with a standard and sample of the mighty power which energizes in believers are referred to one of its grandest achievements, in order to elevate our conceptions of what it is capable of effecting in us. In the prophets we find a similar encouragement for God's people, in sublime descriptions of the almighty power of him who was working in them and for them (<a href="/isaiah/40-21.htm">Isaiah 40:21</a>, etc.; Isaiah 45:7, etc.). <a href="/commentaries/ephesians/1-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. surpassing ὑπερβάλλον (hyperballon) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5235.htm">Strong's 5235: </a> To surpass, excel, exceed, transcend. From huper and ballo; to throw beyod the usual mark, i.e. to surpass. greatness μέγεθος (megethos) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3174.htm">Strong's 3174: </a> Greatness, vastness. From megas; magnitude. of τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. power δυνάμεως (dynameōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1411.htm">Strong's 1411: </a> From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. us ἡμᾶς (hēmas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. who τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. believe. πιστεύοντας (pisteuontas) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. He displayed [ this power] κατὰ (kata) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). in the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. working ἐνέργειαν (energeian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1753.htm">Strong's 1753: </a> Working, action, productive work, activity; in the NT, confined to superhuman activity. From energes; efficiency. of τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. mighty ἰσχύος (ischyos) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2479.htm">Strong's 2479: </a> Strength (absolutely), power, might, force, ability. From a derivative of is; forcefulness. strength, κράτους (kratous) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2904.htm">Strong's 2904: </a> Dominion, strength, power; a mighty deed. 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