unfoldingWord_en_tn/eph/01/17.md

1.3 KiB

a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him

"spiritual wisdom to understand his revelation"

that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened

The phrase "eyes of your heart" expresses one's ability to gain understanding. AT: "that you may gain understanding and be enlightened" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom)

that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened

This may be stated in the active tense. AT: that God may enlighten your heart" or "that God may enlighten your understanding" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)

enlightened

"made to see"

inheritance

Receiving what God has promised believers, is spoken of as if one were inheriting property and wealth from a family member. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

all God's holy people

"all those whom he has set apart for himself" or "all those who belong completely to him"

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