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G2024 · Greek · New Testament
ἐπιχορηγία
epichoregeia
Noun, feminine
Supply; Support; Provision

Definition

The Greek epichoregeia (Strong's G2024) is the noun form of epichoregeo, meaning 'supply,' 'support,' or 'provision.' It appears twice in the New Testament: Ephesians 4:16 (the body 'joined and held together by every supporting ligament') and Philippians 1:19 ('through your prayers and the help/supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ'). Both uses emphasize structural and spiritual provision that enables growth and sustains life.

Usage & Theological Significance

Paul's two uses of epichoregeia present a coherent theology of divine and communal provision. In Ephesians 4:16, the word describes the ligaments through which Christ, as Head, provides structural support to the whole body — every joint supplying (epichoregias) what the body needs to grow. In Philippians 1:19, Paul rests his hope for deliverance on two things: the Philippians' prayers and 'the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ.' The word thus bridges ecclesiology and pneumatology: the Spirit's lavish provision is communicated through the body's interconnected ministry. Prayer and Spirit together form the supply chain of divine sustenance.

Key Bible Verses

Ephesians 4:16 From whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.
Philippians 1:19 For I know that through your prayers and the help (epichoregias) of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance.
Colossians 2:19 From whom the whole body, nourished and knit together through its joints and ligaments, grows with a growth that is from God.
1 Corinthians 12:27 Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.
2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.

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