KEY to Israel's AWAKENING

 

Romans 11:25

King James Version

25 For I would not, brethren, 

that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, 

lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; 

that blindness in part is happened to Israel, 

until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.

Why is Israel "blind"?

What is the partial reason?

What has she not acknowledged?

She has not acknowledged her Lord, and Savior -- JESUS CHRIST -- has already come.

On June 2026, she will have a gay "pride" event at the Dead Sea.

Proverbs 16:18

King James Version

18 Pride goeth before destruction, 

and an haughty spirit before a fall.

That's tantamount to her reviving Sodom and Gomorrah all over again.

Of course, this is Satan's doing -- a total affront to GOD, Who chose this nation for Himself.

But should Israel's enemies look down upon her, for her many errors?

Don't they have enough errors of their own?

What would it take for Israel to wake up?

What has been prophesied?

To better understand, let's see what the phrase -- "until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in".

These Bible versions will help us understand the "key" to Israel's "awakening":

Romans 11:25

Easy-to-Read Version

25 I want you to understand this secret truth, brothers and sisters. This truth will help you understand that you don’t know everything. The truth is this: Part of Israel has been made stubborn, but that will change when enough non-Jewish people have come to God.

Romans 11:25

EasyEnglish Bible

God will save the Jews

25 My Christian friends, I want to help you to understand about Israel's people. It is a secret that God has shown to us. If you really understand it, you will not be proud that you are so clever. Many of Israel's people have refused to believe in Christ. They will continue to refuse him until the complete number of Gentiles have believed.

Romans 11:25

Expanded Bible

25 I ·want you to understand [L do not want you to be ignorant of] this ·secret [mystery; C something God had not previously disclosed; Eph. 1:9], brothers and sisters, so you will ·understand that you do not know everything [not become conceited/arrogant/superior-minded]: ·Part of Israel has been made stubborn [or A partial hardening has happened to Israel], ·but that will change when [L until] the ·complete number [or appointed number; L fullness] of the Gentiles have come ·to God [or into the kingdom; L in].

Romans 11:25

GOD’S WORD Translation

25 Brothers and sisters, I want you to understand this mystery so that you won’t become arrogant. The minds of some Israelites have become closed until all of God’s non-Jewish people are included.

Romans 11:25

Good News Translation

God's Mercy on All

25 There is a secret truth, my friends, which I want you to know, for it will keep you from thinking how wise you are. It is that the stubbornness of the people of Israel is not permanent, but will last only until the complete number of Gentiles comes to God.

Romans 11:25

International Children’s Bible

25 I want you to understand this secret truth, brothers. This truth will help you understand that you do not know everything. The truth is this: Part of Israel has been made stubborn. But that will change when many non-Jews have come to God.

Romans 11:25

International Standard Version

The Restoration of Israel

25 For I want to let you know about this secret, brothers, so that you will not claim to be wiser than you are: Stubbornness has come to part of Israel until the full number of the gentiles comes to faith.

Romans 11:25

J.B. Phillips New Testament

God still has a plan for Israel

25-27 Now I don’t want you, my brothers, to start imagining things, and I must therefore share with you my knowledge of God’s secret plan. It is this, that the partial insensibility which has come to Israel is only to last until the full number of the Gentiles has been called in.

Romans 11:25

Lexham English Bible

All Israel to be Saved

25 For I do not want you to be ignorant, brothers, of this mystery, so that you will not be wise in your own sight,[a] that a partial hardening has happened to Israel, until the full number of the Gentiles has come in,

Romans 11:25

Living Bible

25 I want you to know about this truth from God, dear brothers, so that you will not feel proud and start bragging. Yes, it is true that some of the Jews have set themselves against the Gospel now, but this will last only until all of you Gentiles have come to Christ—those of you who will.

Romans 11:25

The Message

A Complete Israel

25-29 I want to lay all this out on the table as clearly as I can, friends. This is complicated. It would be easy to misinterpret what’s going on and arrogantly assume that you’re royalty and they’re just rabble, out on their ears for good. But that’s not it at all. This hardness on the part of insider Israel toward God is temporary. Its effect is to open things up to all the outsiders so that we end up with a full house. Before it’s all over, there will be a complete Israel.

Romans 11:25

New Century Version

25 I want you to understand this secret, brothers and sisters, so you will understand that you do not know everything: Part of Israel has been made stubborn, but that will change when many who are not Jews have come to God.

Romans 11:25

New International Reader's Version

All Israel Will Be Saved

25 Brothers and sisters, here is a mystery I want you to understand. It will keep you from being proud. Part of Israel has refused to obey God. That will continue until the full number of Gentiles has entered God’s kingdom.

Romans 11:25

New Life Version

25 Christian brothers, I want you to understand this truth which is no longer a secret. It will keep you from thinking you are so wise. Some Jews have become hard until the right amount of people who are not Jews come to God.

Romans 11:25

New Living Translation

God’s Mercy Is for Everyone

25 I want you to understand this mystery, dear brothers and sisters,[a] so that you will not feel proud about yourselves. Some of the people of Israel have hard hearts, but this will last only until the full number of Gentiles comes to Christ.

Romans 11:25

New Testament for Everyone

Mercy upon all

25 My dear brothers and sisters, you mustn’t get the wrong idea and think too much of yourselves. That is why I don’t want you to remain in ignorance of this mystery: a hardening has come for a time upon Israel, until the fullness of the nations comes in.

Kehillah in Rome 11:25

Orthodox Jewish Bible

25 For I do not want you to be unaware, Achim b’Moshiach, of this raz (mystery), lest you be wise in your own estimation, that a hardening in part has come over Yisroel, until the full number of the Goyim has come in;

Romans 11:25

The Voice

25 My brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be in the dark about this mystery—I am going to let you in on the plan so that you will not think too highly of yourselves. A part of Israel has been hardened to the good news until the full number of those outside the Jewish family have entered in.

Romans 11:25

Worldwide English (New Testament)

25 My brothers, I want you to know something that has been a secret. Then you will not be proud of yourselves. The secret is this. Some Jews will have hard hearts until the right number of other people have come in.

Romans 11:25

Wycliffe Bible

25 But, brethren, I will not that ye not know this mystery, that ye be not wise to yourselves; for blindness hath fallen a part in Israel, till that the plenty of heathen men entered, [Forsooth, brethren, I will not that ye unknow this mystery, that ye be not wise to yourselves; for blindness hath felled of part in Israel, till the plenty of heathen men entered,]

In SUMMARY, "until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in" means:

when enough non-Jewish people have come to God

until the complete number of Gentiles have believed

when [L until] the ·complete number [or appointed number; L fullness] of the Gentiles have come ·to God [or into the kingdom; L in]

until all of God’s non-Jewish people are included

until the complete number of Gentiles comes to God

when many non-Jews have come to God

until the full number of the gentiles comes to faith

until the full number of the Gentiles has been called in

until the full number of the Gentiles has come in

until all of you Gentiles have come to Christ—those of you who will

to open things up to all the outsiders so that we end up with a full house

when many who are not Jews have come to God

until the full number of Gentiles has entered God’s kingdom

until the right amount of people who are not Jews come to God

until the full number of Gentiles comes to Christ

until the fullness of the nations comes in

until the full number of the Goyim has come in

until the full number of those outside the Jewish family have entered in

until the right number of other people have come in

till that the plenty of heathen men entered

Remember, too, how GOD loves, and what He wants for us all:

Mark 1:15

King James Version

15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, 

and the kingdom of God is at hand: 

repent ye, and believe the gospel.

Romans 1:16-17

King James Version

16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: 

for it is the power of God unto salvation 

to every one that believeth; 

to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

17 For therein is the righteousness of God 

revealed from faith to faith: 

as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

2 Peter 3:9

King James Version

9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, 

as some men count slackness; 

but is longsuffering to us-ward, 

not willing that any should perish, 

but that all should come to repentance.

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BREATH and BIBLE

 

2 Timothy 3:16

King James Version

16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, 

and is profitable for doctrine, 

for reproof, 

for correction, 

for instruction 

in righteousness:

WELCOME to this second part in the "BREATH of GOD" series!

What is the relation of the breath of GOD with Scripture?

How important is the Bible?

What does "by inspiration of God" mean?

Let's have a look at what other Bible versions say.

2 Timothy 3:16

Amplified Bible

16 All Scripture is God-breathed [given by divine inspiration] and is profitable for instruction, for conviction [of sin], for correction [of error and restoration to obedience], for training in righteousness [learning to live in conformity to God’s will, both publicly and privately—behaving honorably with personal integrity and moral courage];

2 Timothy 3:16

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

16 Every Scripture is God-breathed (given by His inspiration) and profitable for instruction, for reproof and conviction of sin, for correction of error and discipline in obedience, [and] for training in righteousness (in holy living, in conformity to God’s will in thought, purpose, and action),

2 Timothy 3:16

Complete Jewish Bible

16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is valuable for teaching the truth, convicting of sin, correcting faults and training in right living;

2 Timothy 3:16

Easy-to-Read Version

16 All Scripture is given by God. And all Scripture is useful for teaching and for showing people what is wrong in their lives. It is useful for correcting faults and teaching the right way to live.

2 Timothy 3:16

EasyEnglish Bible

16 Everything that is written in the Bible comes from God's Spirit. It helps us in many ways. The Bible teaches us what is true. It warns us when we are doing wrong things. It shows us what is right. It teaches us how to live good lives.

2 Timothy 3:16

English Standard Version

16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

2 Timothy 3:16

Expanded Bible

16 All Scripture is ·inspired by God [breathed out by God; L God-breathed] and is useful for teaching, for ·showing people what is wrong in their lives [refuting error; rebuking], for correcting faults, and for ·teaching how to live right [training in righteousness].

2 Timothy 3:16

The Message

16 Every part of Scripture is God-breathed and useful one way or another—showing us truth, exposing our rebellion, correcting our mistakes, training us to live God’s way.

2 Timothy 3:16

New International Reader's Version

16 God has breathed life into all Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right.

2 Timothy 3:16

New Life Version

16 All the Holy Writings are God-given and are made alive by Him. Man is helped when he is taught God’s Word. It shows what is wrong. It changes the way of a man’s life. It shows him how to be right with God.

2 Timothy 3:16

New Testament for Everyone

16 All scripture, breathed as it is by God, is useful for teaching, for rebuke, for improvement, for training in righteousness,

Timotiyos II 3:16

Orthodox Jewish Bible

16 The entire Kitvei HaKodesh is Hashem-breathed and useful for hora’ah (teaching), for reproof, for correction, for training in tzedek,

2 Timothy 3:16

The Voice

16 All of Scripture is God-breathed; in its inspired voice, we hear useful teaching, rebuke, correction, instruction, and training for a life that is right

2 Timothy 3:16

World English Bible

16 Every Scripture is God-breathed and[a] profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,

2 Timothy 3:16

Worldwide English (New Testament)

16 All that is written in the holy writings comes from the Spirit of God. The holy writings are good for these things: to teach people, to show them when they are wrong, to make them see what is right, to teach them to do what is right.

2 Timothy 3:16

Wycliffe Bible

16 For all scripture inspired of God is profitable to teach, to reprove, to chastise, [for] to learn in rightwiseness,

2 Timothy 3:16

Young's Literal Translation

16 every Writing [is] God-breathed, and profitable for teaching, for conviction, for setting aright, for instruction that [is] in righteousness,

In SUMMARY, this we now know this about the Bible:

All Scripture is God-breathed [given by divine inspiration]

Every Scripture is God-breathed (given by His inspiration)

All Scripture is God-breathed

All Scripture is given by God.

Everything that is written in the Bible comes from God's Spirit.

All Scripture is breathed out by God

All Scripture is ·inspired by God [breathed out by God; L God-breathed]

Every part of Scripture is God-breathed

God has breathed life into all Scripture.

All the Holy Writings are God-given and are made alive by Him.

All scripture, breathed as it is by God

The entire Kitvei HaKodesh is Hashem-breathed

All of Scripture is God-breathed

Every Scripture is God-breathed

All that is written in the holy writings comes from the Spirit of God.

For all scripture inspired of God

every Writing [is] God-breathed

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GUIDANCE for TODAY

 Titus 2:11-12

King James Version

11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation 

hath appeared to all men,

12 Teaching us that, 

denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, 

we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, 

in this present world;

This born again workman has been letting these verses simmer in her heart for a few days now.

Enjoying the beauty of its truth about CHRIST.

Even as the verses reveal what we all need to do in this "present world".

A world you can so easily be caught up in, because of its non-stop chaos, delusion, and deception.

Note what the 11th verse said:

"the grace of God that bringeth salvation 

hath appeared to all men"

Who else but JESUS, right?

Everything you need to know is in there.

How very beautiful, and soothing, for the tired soul.

Secondly, the 12th verse states:

"we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, 

in this present world"

Right there is the prescription for life today.

The only way to conduct ourselves, because JESUS, the "grace of God", already showed us how.

By "denying ungodliness and worldly lusts".

In two, short verses, Scripture has already told us what to believe in, and what to do, in these end days.

Now, I wanted to look more into the word "soberly".

What does it mean to live "soberly"?

Here's what I found from other Bible versions:

Titus 2:12

Amplified Bible

12 It teaches us to reject ungodliness and worldly (immoral) desires, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives [lives with a purpose that reflect spiritual maturity] in this present age,

Titus 2:12

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

12 It has trained us to reject and renounce all ungodliness (irreligion) and worldly (passionate) desires, to live discreet (temperate, self-controlled), upright, devout (spiritually whole) lives in this present world,

Titus 2:12

Complete Jewish Bible

12 It teaches us to renounce godlessness and worldly pleasures, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives now, in this age;

Titus 2:12

Expanded Bible

12 It ·teaches [trains; disciplines] us to ·turn away from [reject; deny] ungodly living and ·the evil things the world wants to do [or worldly desires; sinful pleasures]. Instead, that grace teaches us to live in the present age in a ·wise [self-controlled] and ·right [upright; just] way and in a ·way that shows we serve God [godly manner].

In SUMMARY, "soberly" means:

sensible

discreet (temperate, self-controlled)

self-controlled

wise [self-controlled]

So, it's all about "self -control".

But there are two more aspects of that 12th verse, too.

We should also live "righteously", and "godly".

Now, the Bible tells us all about that.

JESUS lived such a life,

We are merely to follow the LORD's example.

Yes, the road is narrow, but it leads to eternal life.

Matthew 7:13-14

King James Version

13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: 

for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, 

that leadeth to destruction, 

and many there be which go in thereat:

14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, 

which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

But JESUS paved that road.

And He is the ONLY WAY BACK to GOD.

John 14:6

King James Version

6 Jesus saith unto him, 

I am the way, the truth, and the life: 

no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

To understand all these, we need to be born again.

We all need to be "born of the Spirit".

It is a command from the LORD:

John 3:5-8

King James Version

5 Jesus answered, 

Verily, verily, I say unto thee, 

Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, 

he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; 

and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, 

Ye must be born again.

8 The wind bloweth where it listeth, 

and thou hearest the sound thereof, 

but canst not tell whence it cometh, 

and whither it goeth: so is every one 

that is born of the Spirit.

Thank GOD for SPIRIT and Scripture!

We have our SURE GUIDE to teach us how to live as JESUS lived.

Why be fascinated with how the world is destroying itself?

Why be occupied with its many demonic, and dissonant, voices?

Why pay attention to the same wolves that merely change their clothing?

They have become tired, old, boring news.

I focus on JESUS alone.

He already gave me the prescription for life.

His SPIRIT guides me, every time I fail, or fall.

His WORD is there forever to guide me.

Matthew 24:35

King James Version

35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, 

but my words shall not pass away.

Find your peace in JESUS alone.

The world will never give you the truth you seek.

It will always distance you from the LORD.

Make time to get right with the LORD now.

While there's still time.

The Rapture hovers.

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When GOD stirs up

 Isaiah 14:27

King James Version

27 For the Lord of hosts hath purposed, 

and who shall disannul it? 

and his hand is stretched out, 

and who shall turn it back?

If you doubt the power of GOD, read this post.

You will marvel at how He does things.

When He intends something, it's done.

Whether to CORRECT,

1 Kings 11:14

King James Version

14 And the Lord stirred up 

an adversary unto Solomon, 

Hadad the Edomite: 

he was of the king's seed in Edom.

2 Chronicles 21:16

King James Version

16 Moreover the Lord stirred up 

against Jehoram the spirit of the Philistines, 

and of the Arabians, 

that were near the Ethiopians:

or to BLESS:

Ezra 1:1-2

King James Version

1 Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, 

that the word of the Lord 

by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, 

the Lord stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, 

that he made a proclamation 

throughout all his kingdom, 

and put it also in writing, saying,

2 Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, 

The Lord God of heaven hath given me 

all the kingdoms of the earth; 

and he hath charged me 

to build him an house at Jerusalem, 

which is in Judah.

Haggai 1:14

King James Version

14 And the Lord stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabel 

the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, 

and the spirit of Joshua 

the son of Josedech, the high priest, 

and the spirit of all the remnant of the people; 

and they came and did work 

in the house of the Lord of hosts, 

their God,

But what does "stirred up" really mean?

Let's have a look, through different Bible versions of the four sets of verses above:

1 Kings 11:14

Complete Jewish Bible

14 Then Adonai raised up an adversary against Shlomo, Hadad the Edomi, of the royal line of Edom.

2 Chronicles 21:16

Easy-to-Read Version

16 The Lord caused the Philistines and the Arabs living near the Ethiopians to be angry with Jehoram.

Ezra 1:1

Expanded Bible

Cyrus Helps the Captives Return

1 In the first year Cyrus was king of Persia [C 539 bc], the Lord ·caused [L stirred up the spirit of] Cyrus to send an announcement to his whole kingdom and to put it in writing. This happened so the Lord’s ·message [prophecy; L word] ·spoken by [L by the mouth of] Jeremiah would ·come true [be fulfilled]. He wrote:

Haggai 1:14

International Children’s Bible

14 The Lord made Zerubbabel and Joshua excited about building the Temple. Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel was the governor of Judah. Joshua son of Jehozadak was the high priest. The Lord made all the rest of the people who were left alive excited, too. They came and worked on the Temple of their God, the Lord of heaven’s armies.

In SUMMARY, "stirred up" means:

raised up

caused

made

It you want to incur GOD's pleasure, all you need to do is obey His commands.

The LORD is fair, just, and merciful.

1 John 5:3

King James Version

3 For this is the love of God, 

that we keep his commandments: 

and his commandments are not grievous.

After all, He always loves, and protects you.

GOD will never do anything to harm you.

2 Timothy 3:16-17

King James Version

16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, 

and is profitable for doctrine, 

for reproof, 

for correction, 

for instruction in righteousness:

17 That the man of God may be perfect, 

thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

Harm only happens when we bring it upon ourselves.

Through our hard-heartedness, or disobedience.

Better to be on GOD's side.

As Israel only knows too well.

Except we humans, always test the patience of GOD.

His Son, JESUS, already showed the way to obedience.

Philippians 2:8

King James Version

8 And being found in fashion as a man, 

he humbled himself, 

and became obedient unto death, 

even the death of the cross.

The true born again loves obeying GOD.

He will never trust his own mind.

GOD's will becomes his will.

Inner peace results from that.

All these, the HOLY SPIRIT teaches us.

Lastly, take note of this verse:

Deuteronomy 32:21

King James Version

21 They have moved me to jealousy 

with that which is not God; 

they have provoked me to anger with their vanities: 

and I will move them to jealousy 

with those which are not a people; 

I will provoke them to anger 

with a foolish nation.

"I will move them to jealousy"

"I will provoke them to anger"

That's what GOD can do.

Especially for those who refuse to heed His commands.

I would never want to challenge GOD.

He is my Father, and I obey Him alone.

I delight in serving Him, as I serve you.

As JESUS did, showing us the Way.

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Prince of the power of the AIR

 Ephesians 2:2

King James Version

2 Wherein in time past 

ye walked according to the course of this world, 

according to the prince of the power of the air, 

the spirit that now worketh 

in the children of disobedience:

There is something strange going on in the "air" right now.

With the recent plane crashes and all in America.

Which reminded us of the verse above.

With the particular phrase, "prince of the power of the air".

Who is that referring to?

Let these Bible versions tell us more:

Ephesians 2:2

Amplified Bible

2 in which you once walked. You were following the ways of this world [influenced by this present age], in accordance with the prince of the power of the air (Satan), the spirit who is now at work in the disobedient [the unbelieving, who fight against the purposes of God].

Ephesians 2:2

Common English Bible

2 You used to live like people of this world. You followed the rule of a destructive spiritual power. This is the spirit of disobedience to God’s will that is now at work in persons whose lives are characterized by disobedience.

Ephesians 2:2

Contemporary English Version

2 You followed the ways of this world and obeyed the devil. He rules the world, and his spirit has power over everyone who doesn't obey God.

Ephesians 2:2

Easy-to-Read Version

2 Yes, in the past your lives were full of those sins. You lived the way the world lives, following the ruler of the evil powers[a] that are above the earth. That same spirit is now working in those who refuse to obey God.

Ephesians 2:2

EasyEnglish Bible

2 You lived in a bad way, like the people who belong to this world. You were obeying Satan, who rules the powerful spirits in the air. Those spirits are working now in everyone who refuses to obey God.

Ephesians 2:2

Expanded Bible

2 Yes, in the past you ·lived [walked] ·the way the world lives [L according to the course/ways/age of this world], following the ruler [C Satan] of the ·evil powers that are above the earth [L dominion/authority of the air; C probably demonic forces]. That same spirit is now working in ·those who refuse to obey God [L the children/sons of disobedience].

Ephesians 2:2

Good News Translation

2 At that time you followed the world's evil way; you obeyed the ruler of the spiritual powers in space, the spirit who now controls the people who disobey God.

Ephesians 2:2

Holman Christian Standard Bible

2 in which you previously walked according to the ways of this world, according to the ruler who exercises authority over the lower heavens,[a] the spirit now working in the disobedient.

Ephesians 2:2

International Children’s Bible

2 Yes, in the past you lived the way the world lives. You followed the ruler of the evil powers that are above the earth. That same spirit is now working in those who refuse to obey God.

Ephesians 2:2

J.B. Phillips New Testament

We were all dead: God gave us life through Christ

2 1-2 To you, who were spiritually dead all the time that you drifted along on the stream of this world’s ideas of living, and obeyed its unseen ruler (who is still operating in those who do not respond to the truth of God), to you 

Ephesians 2:2

New International Reader's Version

2 You used to live as sinners when you followed the ways of this world. You served the one who rules over the spiritual forces of evil. He is the spirit who is now at work in those who don’t obey God.

Ephesians 2:2

New International Version

2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient.

Ephesians 2:2

New Life Version

2 You followed the sinful ways of the world and obeyed the leader of the power of darkness. He is the devil who is now working in the people who do not obey God.

Ephesians 2:2

New Living Translation

2 You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world.[a] He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God.

Ephesians 2:2

New Matthew Bible

2 in which you walked in time past according to the course of this world, and followed the prince that rules in the air – the spirit that now works in the children of unbelief,

Kehillah in Ephesus 2:2

Orthodox Jewish Bible

2 In which you amol (formerly) fier zich (comported oneself), according to the course of the Olam Hazeh, according to the Sar of the authority of the air [the Samekh Mem, Hasatan, teivel, the devil], the ruach now working in the bnei haMeri (sons of Rebellion).

Ephesians 2:2

Worldwide English (New Testament)

2 At one time you did those wrong things, just like the people around you. You obeyed the ruler who has the power over things in the air. That ruler is the spirit who is working now in the people who do not obey God.

In SUMMARY, "prince of the power of the air" refers to:

Satan

destructive spiritual power

the devil

the ruler of the evil powers[a] that are above the earth

Satan, who rules the powerful spirits in the air

the ruler [C Satan] of the ·evil powers that are above the earth [L dominion/authority of the air; C probably demonic forces]

the ruler of the spiritual powers in space

the ruler who exercises authority over the lower heavens

the ruler of the evil powers that are above the earth

unseen ruler

the one who rules over the spiritual forces of evil

the ruler of the kingdom of the air

the leader of the power of darkness. He is the devil

the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world

the prince that rules in the air

the Sar of the authority of the air [the Samekh Mem, Hasatan, teivel, the devil]

the ruler who has the power over things in the air

Now that we know "who" this prince is, we can now turn to his influence, and destructiveness.

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