Having predestinated [π ρ ο ο ρ ι σ α ς]. Rev. foreordained. From pro before, oJrizw to define, the latter word being from opov a boundary. Hence to define or determine beforehand.

Adoption [υ ι ο θ ε σ ι α ν]. See on Romans 8:15. Never used of Christ. Good pleasure [ε υ δ ο κ ι α ν]. Not strictly in the sense of kindly or friendly feeling, as Luke 2:14; Philippians 1:15, but because it pleased Him, see Luke 10:21; Matthew 11:26. The other sense, however, is included and implied, and is expressed by in love.

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