King James Version
Ephesians 2:21 in the King James Version says “In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:” — study this verse from Ephesians chapter 2 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:”
Ephesians 2:21 · KJV
Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;
And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:
In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“the building”
G3619architecture, i.e., (concretely) a structure; figuratively, confirmation
“fitly framed together”
G4883to render close-jointed together, i.e., organize compactly
“unto”
G1519to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
“an holy”
G40sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
“the Lord”
G2962supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
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