Ephesians 1:9 Meaning and Explanation
“Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:”
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Read Full Chapter →God has revealed the mystery of His will, the plan He purposed within Himself out of His good pleasure.
What Does Ephesians 1:9 Mean?
A 'mystery' in Paul's usage is not a riddle that defeats us but a secret once hidden and now disclosed. God has chosen to make known what He long held in His own counsel. Revelation is itself a gift; we know His purposes only because He has spoken.
This plan flows from God's 'good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself.' It originates entirely within God, springing from His own delight rather than from outside pressure. What He reveals is not improvised but the unfolding of an intention older than the world.
Ephesians 1:9 in the Original Language
musterion (μυστήριον), 'mystery' -- a hidden truth now revealed by God.
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What does Ephesians 1:9 mean?
God has revealed the mystery of His will, the plan He purposed within Himself out of His good pleasure.