Ephesians 3:17
King James Version
10 Jun 2026
“That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,”
Χριστός
The one set apart and equipped for a specific task. Oil was poured on kings, priests and prophets in the Old Testament — the anointing meant: this one is chosen, this one is sent. Jesus stands up in Nazareth and reads Isaiah — and then says: this is Me. I am the one sent.
κατοικέω
for] to dwell
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κατοικέω
To dwell, to settle, to inhabit. Katoikeo. That Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Dwelling is permanent residence not occasional visits. He wants to live in you fully.
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πίστις
faith
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πίστις
Faith, trust, belief, faithfulness. Pistis. Without faith it is impossible to please God. Faith is the currency of the kingdom. Everything flows to those who trust God completely.
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καρδία
hearts
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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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ῥιζόω
rooted
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ῥιζόω
To be rooted, to take root. Rhizoo. Rooted and built up in Him. Stability comes from depth of root not height of branch. The deeper you go in God the more you can weather.
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θεμελιόω
founded,
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θεμελιόω
to lay a basis for, i.e. (literally) erect, or (figuratively) consolidate
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