Ephesians 1:7-8 WEB

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:8

Wherein he hath abounded - Which he has liberally manifested to us This grace has not been stinted and confined, but has been liberal and abundant.In all wisdom - That is, he has evinced great wisdom in the plan of salvation; wisdom in so saving people as to secure the honor of his own law, and in devising a scheme that was eminently adapted to save people; see the notes at 1 Corinthians 1:24.And prudence - The word used here (φρονήσις phronēsis) means understanding, thinking, prudence. The... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 1:7-8

Ephesians 1:7-8. In, or by, whom we have redemption By price and by power, are bought and delivered from the guilt and dominion of sin, the tyranny of Satan, and the final displeasure and wrath of God. Through his blood Shed for these purposes; or through what he hath done and suffered; having undertaken the great and awful work of making an atonement for us by the sacrifice of himself, by which we obtain, what is an introduction to all the other blessings here mentioned, the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:1-14

1:1-23 A LIFE OF FULNESS THROUGH CHRISTPraise for blessings in Christ (1:1-14)In introducing himself, Paul reminds his readers that they are saints, God’s holy people, who live their lives in union with Jesus Christ (1:1-2). He then offers praise to the triune God: in verses 3-6 on account of the Father who planned salvation; in verses 7-12 on account of the Son who made this salvation a reality; and in verses 13-14 on account of the Holy Spirit who guarantees salvation.God’s blessings, which... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 1:7

we have . Compare Romans 5:1 . redemption = the redemption. See Romans 3:24 ; Romans 5:1 . through . Greek. dia. App-104 .Ephesians 1:1 . His blood. The price of the redemption. Compare Acts 20:28 . 1Co 6:20 . 1 Peter 1:18 , 1 Peter 1:19 ; &c. sins = transgressions. App-128 . riches, &c. Compare Ephesians 1:18 ; Ephesians 2:7 ; Ephesians 3:8 , Ephesians 3:16 . Romans 9:23 .Colossians 1:27 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 1:8

hath. Omit. toward . Greek. eis . App-104 . prudence . Greek. phronesis. Only here and Luke 1:17 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Ephesians 1:7

In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.In whom ... that is, "in Christ," carrying the great truth that the blessings enumerated in this epistle belong exclusively to those who have been "baptized into Christ," there being absolutely no other way mentioned in the New Testament through which any man may dare to fancy that he is "in Christ." If there is any other way to be in Christ, someone should cite the New... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Ephesians 1:8

Which he made to abound toward us in all wisdom and prudence making known unto us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure which he purposed in him.Which he made to abound ... This reference is to the "riches" just mentioned, "wisdom and prudence" being among the great blessings "in Christ." The difference in wisdom and prudence is this:Wisdom: This is knowledge that sees into the heart of things, which knows them as they really are.[16] It is the ability to see the great ultimate... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Ephesians 1:8

Ephesians 1:8. In all wisdom and prudence,— Having, with infinite wisdom, contrived a wayto glorify all his attributes in the salvation of men,—even those who seemed to have themost different claims; dispensing mercy in a way of judgment, and awakening a humbleawe and reverence in the soul by the very method which is used for granting pardon and peace. See Colossians 1:9-10; Colossians 1:28; Colossians 2:2-3. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:7

7. In whom—"the Beloved" (Ephesians 1:6; Romans 3:24). we have—as a present possession. redemption—Greek, "our (literally, 'the') redemption"; THE redemption which is the grand subject of all revelation, and especially of the New Testament (Romans 3:24- :), namely, from the power, guilt, and penal consequences of sin (Matthew 1:21). If a man were unable to redeem himself from being a bond-servant, his kinsman might redeem him (Leviticus 25:48). Hence, antitypically the Son of God became the Son... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:8

8. Rather, "which He made to abound towards us." all wisdom and prudence—"wisdom" in devising the plan of redeeming mankind; "prudence" in executing it by the means, and in making all the necessary arrangements of Providence for that purpose. Paul attributes to the Gospel of God's grace "all" possible "wisdom and prudence," in opposition to the boasts of wisdom and prudence which the unbelieving Jews and heathen philosophers and false apostles arrogated for their teachings. Christ crucified,... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:8

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 1:7-8

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:1-14

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 1:7

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 1:8

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Ephesians 1:7

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Ephesians 1:8

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Ephesians 1:8

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:7

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:8

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