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From which (ex hou). Out of which as the source of energy and direction.
Fitly framed (sunarmologoumenon). See note on Eph 2:21 for this verb.
Through that which every joint supplieth (dia pasēs haphēs tēs epichorēgias). Literally, “through every joint of the supply.” See note on Col 2:19 for haphē and Phi 1:19 for the late word epichorēgia (only two examples in N.T.) from epichorēgeō, to supply (Col 2:19).
In due measure (en metrōi). Just “in measure” in the Greek, but the assumption is that each part of the body functions properly in its own sphere.
Unto the building up of itself (eis oikodomēn heautou). Modern knowledge of cell life in the human body greatly strengthens the force of Paul’s metaphor. This is the way the body grows by cooperation under the control of the head and all “in love” (en agapēi).