Eph 1:19-20 | RWP | e4.org | The exceeding greatness of his power ( το υπερβαλλον μεγεθος της δυναμεως αυτου ). Μεγεθος is an old word (from μεγας ), but here only in N.T. Hυπερβαλλον , present active participle of υπερβαλλω , reappears in ; and seen already in ; . To enlightened eyes the greatness of God's power is even more "surpassing."

‏ Ephesians 1:19-20

The exceeding greatness of his power ( το υπερβαλλον μεγεθος της δυναμεως αυτου ). Μεγεθος is an old word (from μεγας ), but here only in N.T. Hυπερβαλλον, present active participle of υπερβαλλω, reappears in 2:7; 3:19 and seen already in 2Co 3:10; 9:14. To enlightened eyes the greatness of God's power is even more "surpassing."

Which he wrought ( ενηργηκεν ). Reading of A B rather than aorist ενηργησεν. Perfect active indicative, "which he has wrought." Hην is cognate accusative of the relative referring to ενεργειαν (energy) with ενηργηκεν and note also κρατους (strength) and ισχυος (might), three words trying to express what surpasses ( υπερβαλλον ) expression or comprehension.

Made him to sit ( καθισας ). First aorist active participle of καθιζω in causative sense as in 1Co 6:4. Metaphorical local expression like δεξια and εν τοις επουρ ανιοις.