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Having abolished (katargēsas). First aorist active participle of katargeō, to make null and void.
The enmity (tēn echthran). But it is very doubtful if tēn echthran (old word from echthros, hostile, Luk 23:12) is the object of katargēsas. 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 tēi sarki autou) should be taken with lusas and refer especially to the Cross (Col 1:22) or be taken with katargēsas. Either makes sense, but better sense with lusas. Certainly “the law of commandments in ordinances (ton nomon tōn entolōn en dogmasin) is governed by katargēsas.
That he might create (hina ktisēi). Final clause with first aorist active subjunctive of ktizō.
The twain (tous duo). The two men (masculine here, neuter in Eph 2:14), Jew and Gentile.
One new man (eis hena kainon anthrōpon). Into one fresh man (Col 3:9-11) “in himself” (en hautōi). Thus alone is it possible.
Making peace (poiōn eirēnēn). Thus alone can it be done. Christ is the peace-maker between men, nations, races, classes.