Eph 1:22 | TNotes | STEP | 1:22 under the authority of Christ (literally under his feet ): In pictures from the ancient Near East, victorious kings have their feet on the necks of their defeated enemies. Paul is graphically picturing the way Christ has defeated all his enemies and reigns as king of all things (see Ps 110:1 ; 1 Cor 15:25-28 ).

bPs 110:1►

c1 Cor 15:25-28►

‏ Ephesians 1:22

1:22 ^a under the authority of Christ (literally under his feet): In pictures from the ancient Near East, victorious kings have their feet on the necks of their defeated enemies. Paul is graphically picturing the way Christ has defeated all his enemies and reigns as king of all things (see Ps 110:1 ^b; 1 Cor 15:25-28 ^c).