Ephesians 1:18
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,”
δόξα
Glory, honour, splendour. Doxa. The Word became flesh and dwelt among us and we beheld His glory. Glory is the weight and radiance of God's presence. It transforms everything it touches.
κληρονομία
Inheritance
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κληρονομία
Inheritance, what is inherited. Kleronomia. An inheritance incorruptible undefiled that does not fade away reserved in heaven. Nothing can touch what God has reserved for you.
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καρδία
heart
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καρδία
Heart, inner self, the seat of life. Kardia. Create in me a pure heart O God. The heart is the control centre of life. What God changes in the heart changes everything else.
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ἐλπίς
Hope
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ἐλπίς
Hope, expectation, confidence. Elpis. Hope does not disappoint. Biblical hope is not wishful thinking. It is confident expectation based on the character of God.
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ὀφθαλμός
Eyes
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ὀφθαλμός
An eye, the organ of sight. Eye has not seen nor ear heard what God has prepared for those who love Him. Heaven exceeds every imagination you have ever had.
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πλοῦτος
riches
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πλοῦτος
wealth (as fulness), i.e. (literally) money, possessions, or (figuratively) abundance, richness, (specially), valuable bestowment
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κλῆσις
calling
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κλῆσις
A calling, an invitation. God has called you to His kingdom and glory. Your calling is not a job description. It is an identity.
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φωτίζω
enlightened are
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φωτίζω
to shed rays, i.e. to shine or (transitively) to brighten up (literally or figuratively)
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τίς
what
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τίς
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
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