King James Version
Ephesians 4:9 in the King James Version says “(Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?” — study this verse from Ephesians chapter 4 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“(Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?”
Ephesians 4:9 · KJV
But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. captivity: or, a multitude of captives
(Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?
He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) fill: or, fulfil
And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
KJV Study — Public Domain
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
“also”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“into”
G1519to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
“of the earth”
G1093soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
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