{From which} (ex hou). Out of which as the source of
energy and direction. {Fitly framed} (sunarmologoumenon). See
2:21 for this verb. {Through that which every joint supplieth}
(dia pas(8873) haph(8873) t(8873) epichor(8867)ias). Literally, "through every
joint of the supply." See Col 2:19 for haph(885c) and Php 1:19
for the late word epichor(8867)ia (only two examples in N.T.) from
epichor(8867)e(935c), to supply ( Col 2:19 ). {In due measure} (en
metr(9369)). 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 oikodom(886e) 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 agap(8869)).
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