Commentaries:
People's Commentary (NT)
Ephesians 2:2
In time past ye walked according to the course of this world. You
lived in trespasses and sins, in accordance with the spirit of the
world.
The prince of the power of the air. Called elsewhere "the prince
of this world" (John 12:31 14:30 16:11), Satan. Why he is called
"prince of the power of the air" is not certain; various explanations
are given. Probably his subtle influences and whisperings pervade the
air, and come upon us as unconsciously as the vital fluid we breathe.
The Jews held that the atmosphere was the abode of evil angels.
The spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience. This
spirit, that of the world, of the power of the air, is the one which
inspires those who live in disobedience.
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
Matthew 4:1
Luke 15:24
Ephesians 2:2
Ephesians 6:12
Revelation 16:18
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