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God has subjected

“God put” (UDB) or "God placed"

all things under Christ's feet

This represents Christ's lordship, authority and power. Alternate translation: "all things under Christs power." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

Given him the head...which is his body

Given him the head...which is his body Just as with a human body, the head rules all things pertaining to it's body, so is Christ the head of the church body. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

the head over all things in the Church

"head" implies the leader or the one in charge. Alternate translation "ruler over all things in the Church".

which is his body

the Church is often referred to as the body of christ.

the fullness of him who fills all things in all ways.

Christ fills the whole church with His power and with his life. Alternate translation: "Christ fills the church with his life and power just as he gives and sustains life to all things."