Ephesians 1:14

Earnest. See on 2 Corinthians 1:22.

Unto the redemption, etc. Construe with ye were sealed.

Of the purchased possession [τ η ς π ε ρ ι π ο ι η σ ε ω ς]. See on peculiar, 1 Peter 2:9. The word originally means a making to remain over and above; hence preservation; preservation for one's self; acquisition; the thing acquired, or a possession. Used here collectively for the people possessed, as the circumcision for those circumcised, Philippians 3:3; the election for those chosen, Romans 11:7. Rev., God's own possession, God's own being inserted for the sake of clearness. Compare Isaiah 43:21; Acts 20:28; Titus 2:14.

Unto the praise of His glory. Construe with ye were sealed : Ye were sealed unto the redemption, etc.; setting forth God's purpose as it contemplates man. Ye were sealed unto the praise of His glory; God's purpose as it respects Himself