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In Whom, &c. The Ellipsis (App-6) should be supplied from the subject of Eph_1:11. In (Greek. en) Whom ye were made an inheritance also; or, allotted as God's own inheritance.
after, &c. = having heard. See Eph_1:5.
word of truth. The Word always the instrument of the new begetting. Compare Joh_17:17. Jam_1:18. 1Pe_1:23.
word. App-121.
truth = the truth.
gospel. App-140.
salvation. Only occurance of the word in Eph.
in Whom, &c. = in (Greek. en) Whom ye also on believing were sealed.
believed. App-150.
sealed. Compare Eph_4:30. Mat_27:66. Joh_3:33. 2Co_1:22. Rev_7:3; &c. A seal affixed implies possession, or security, as well as being a distinctive mark.
with. No preposition. Dative case.
that = the (Emph.)
holy Spirit. Although both articles occur (see App-101.), yet it is clear from the "earnest, a pledge" (Eph_1:14) that it is the gift, not the Giver.
promise = the promise. See Joh_16:13, and compare Act_1:4, which latter refers to the beginning of the fulfillment of the promise in Joh_16:13.