King James Version
Ephesians 2:22 in the King James Version says “In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.” — study this verse from Ephesians chapter 2 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.”
Ephesians 2:22 · KJV
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
“also”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“are builded together”
G4925to construct, i.e., (passively) to compose (in company with other christians, figuratively)
“for”
G1519to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
“of God”
G2316a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
“the Spirit”
G4151a current of air, i.e., breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e., (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital prin
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