Ephesians 1:5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, (KJV)

There is a lot of theology and comfort in this small verse that is repeated in other places in Paul’s writings. I have to wonder if he heard and saw this in his visit to heaven. Now on an earthlier note, please look back a 1:4 and reread about pro and kata.  

• Predestinated G4309, proorizo. Ordain beforehand is a good definition. It is used 6 times: Acts 4:28 is the prayer that shook the house. Romans 8:29 +30, 1 Corinthians 2:7, and Ephesians 1:11 complete the verses it is used in. It seems He has been looking out for us for a long time and thought about what He wants us to do.
• Adoption G5206, hyiothesia. Paul is the only writer to use this concept, it is in Romans and Galatians. It is used 5 times. I have to wonder if it was to reinforce the idea that Gentiles were added to the Vine.
• According G2596, kata. This word needs to be looked up as it is used in many different contexts.
• Good pleasure G2107, eudokia. The angels sang about this on the night of Jesus’ birth.
• Will G2307, thelema. Many references in the Gospels use this as God’s will.

Use the links below to explore all of the words in the passage in Ephesians.

Ephesians 1 MOUNCE – Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the – Bible Gateway

Ephesians 1 Interlinear Bible (biblehub.com)