Ephesians:2:15

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rwp @Ephesians:2:15 @{Having abolished } (\katarg ˆsas \). First aorist active participle of \katarge “\, to make null and void . {The enmity } (\t ˆn echthran \). But it is very doubtful if \t ˆn echthran \ (old word from \echthros \, hostile , strkjv @Luke:23:12 |) is the object of \katarg ˆsas \. It looks as if it is in apposition with to \mesotoichon \ and so the further object of \lusas \. The enmity between Jew and Gentile was the middle wall of partition . And then it must be decided whether "in his flesh " (\en t ˆi sarki autou \) should be taken with \lusas \ and refer especially to the Cross (Colossians:1:22 |) or be taken with \katarg ˆsas \. Either makes sense , but better sense with \lusas \. Certainly "the law of commandments in ordinances (\ton nomon t “n entol “n en dogmasin \) is governed by \katarg ˆsas \. {That he might create } (\hina ktis ˆi \). Final clause with first aorist active subjunctive of \ktiz “\. {The twain } (\tous duo \). The two men (masculine here , neuter in verse 14 |), Jew and Gentile . {One new man } (\eis hena kainon anthr “pon \). Into one fresh man (Colossians:3:9-11 |) "in himself " (\en haut “i \). Thus alone is it possible . {Making peace } (\poi “n eir ˆn ˆn \). Thus alone can it be done . Christ is the peace-maker between men , nations , races , classes .

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