Ephesians 2:17

New Testament • 5 words with Strong's data

"And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh."

Word-by-Word Analysis

And

בּוֹא

bôwʼ

H935

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

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and

בָּשַׂר

bâsar

H1319

properly, to be fresh, i.e. full (rosy, (figuratively) cheerful); to announce (glad news)

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שָׁלוֹם

shâlôwm

H7965

safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace

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to you which were

מֶרְחָק

merchâq

H4801

remoteness, i.e. (concretely) a distant place; often (adverbially) from afar

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off and to them that were

קָרַב

qârab

H7126

to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose

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Key Terms in This Verse

afar H4801

מֶרְחָק merchâq

remoteness, i.e. (concretely) a distant place; often (adverbially) from afar

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preached H1319

בָּשַׂר bâsar

properly, to be fresh, i.e. full (rosy, (figuratively) cheerful); to announce (glad news)

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nigh H7126

קָרַב qârab

to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose

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peace H7965

שָׁלוֹם shâlôwm

safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace

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came H935

בּוֹא bôwʼ

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

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Cross References

Acts 10:36 cross-reference

The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)

Romans 5:1 cross-reference

Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

Acts 2:39 cross-reference

For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the LORD our God shall call.

Psalm 148:14 cross-reference

He also exalteth the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye the LORD.

Deuteronomy 4:7 cross-reference

For what nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them, as the LORD our God is in all things that we call upon him for?

Zechariah 9:10 cross-reference

And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim, and the horse from Jerusalem, and the battle bow shall be cut off: and he shall speak peace unto the heathen: and his dominion shall be from sea even to se...

2 Corinthians 5:20 cross-reference

Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.

Isaiah 52:7 cross-reference

How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God rei...

Isaiah 27:5 cross-reference

Or let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me; and he shall make peace with me.

Matthew 10:13 cross-reference

And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.

Luke 2:14 cross-reference

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Psalm 85:10 cross-reference

Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

Psalm 75:1 cross-reference

Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.

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