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Ephesians 4:12
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Textus Receptus (Stephanus 1550)
King James Bible (Oxford 1769)
G4314
For
G3588
the
G2677
perfecting
of
G3588
the
G40
saints
G4314
for
G3588
the
G2041
work
of
G3588
the
G1248
ministry
G4314
for
G3588
the
G3619
edifying
of
G3588
the
G4983
body
of
G5547
Christ
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Greek-English Dictionary
Strongs: G1519
Greek: εἰς
Transliteration: eis
Pronunciation: ice
Part of Speech: Preposition
Bible Usage: [abundant-] ly against among as at [back-] ward before by concerning + continual + far more exceeding for [intent purpose] fore + forth in (among at unto -so much that -to) to the intent that + of one mind + never of (up-) on + perish + set at one again (so) that therefore (-unto) throughout till to (be the end -ward) (here-) until (-to) . . . ward [where-] fore with. Often used in composition with the same general import but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literallyor figuratively.
Definition:
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered) of place time or (figuratively) purpose (result etc.); also in adverbial phrases.
1. into, unto, to, towards, for, among "For" (as used in Acts 2:38 "for the forgiveness...") could have two meanings. If you saw a poster saying "Jesse James wanted for robbery", "for" could mean Jesse is wanted so he can commit a robbery, or is wanted because he has committed a robbery. The later sense is the correct one. So too in this passage, the word "for" signifies an action in the past. Otherwise, it would violate the entire tenor of the NT teaching on salvation by grace and not by works.
Thayer's Greek–English Lexicon
of the New Testament 1889
of the New Testament 1889
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
by James Strong (S.T.D.) (LL.D.) 1890.
by James Strong (S.T.D.) (LL.D.) 1890.