Greek word · Strong's G1722

ἐν

en · preposition · “in”

In a sentence

En means «in» — and rides Paul's great phrase «in Christ» (en Christō), found over 80 times. To be «in Christ» is the deepest identity of every believer.

En is a small word that does heavy work. Paul's signature theology lives in it — «in Christ Jesus,» «in him,» «in the Spirit,» «in the Lord.»

Every spiritual blessing the Christian has is en Christō (Ephesians 1:3). Salvation, sanctification, security — they are all «in him.» To know Paul is to know the weight of this preposition.

Strong's reference

Definition: "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.

KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in)

Reference gloss from Strong's Concordance (1890, public domain).

Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

Ephesians 1:3 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come!”

Original BibleDawn word study. Original-language data and the public-domain Strong's (1890) gloss are referenced; see sources.