understanding. mind. Compare Matthew 22:37. &c. Greek. dianoia, but the texts read kardia, heart.
being. having been.
that. Greek. eis. See Ephesians 1:12.
know. App-132.
the hope of His calling. i.e. to the sonship, Ephesians 1:4-5. our acceptance as sons in the "Beloved" (Son). Compare Galatians 1:4; Galatians 1:5-7.
His inheritance in the saints. Compare Ephesians 2:7; Titus 2:14. &c. Israel will be God's inheritance ("peculiar treasure", Exodus 19:5) on earth. The church which is His body will be His inheritance in heaven. In Titus 2:14 the Greek periousion (peculiar treasure) is used by the Septuagint for segullah, Exodus 19:5.Deuteronomy 7:6; Deuteronomy 14:2; Deuteronomy 26:18. Compare Malachi 3:17. A cognate word is used in Psalms 135:4.