Ephesians 5:32
This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.
Connections
καὶ ἐγὼ Ἰωάννης εἶδον τὴν πόλιν τὴν ἁγίαν Ἰερουσαλὴμ καινὴν καταβαίνουσαν ἀπὸ τοῦ θεοῦ ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ ἡτοιμασμένην ὡς νύμφην κεκοσμημένην τῷ ἀνδρὶ αὐτῆς
And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
ζηλῶ γὰρ ὑμᾶς θεοῦ ζήλῳ ἡρμοσάμην γὰρ ὑμᾶς ἑνὶ ἀνδρὶ παρθένον ἁγνὴν παραστῆσαι τῷ Χριστῷ·
For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.
כִּי בֹעֲלַיִךְ עֹשַׂיִךְ יְהוָה צְבָאוֹת שְׁמוֹ וְגֹֽאֲלֵךְ קְדוֹשׁ יִשְׂרָאֵל אֱלֹהֵי כָל-הָאָרֶץ יִקָּרֵֽא׃
For thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called.
χαίρωμεν καὶ ἀγαλλιῶμεθα καὶ δῶμεν τὴν δόξαν αὐτῷ ὅτι ἦλθεν ὁ γάμος τοῦ ἀρνίου καὶ ἡ γυνὴ αὐτοῦ ἡτοίμασεν ἑαυτήν
Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made ready. herself
ἵνα παρακληθῶσιν αἱ καρδίαι αὐτῶν συμβιβασθέντων ἐν ἀγάπῃ καὶ εἰς πάντα πλοῦτον τῆς πληροφορίας τῆς συνέσεως εἰς ἐπίγνωσιν τοῦ μυστηρίου τοῦ θεοῦ καὶ πατρὸς καὶ τοῦ Χριστοῦ
That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;
לֹֽא-יֵאָמֵר לָךְ עוֹד עֲזוּבָה וּלְאַרְצֵךְ לֹא-יֵאָמֵר עוֹד שְׁמָמָה כִּי לָךְ יִקָּרֵא חֶפְצִי-בָהּ וּלְאַרְצֵךְ בְּעוּלָה כִּֽי-חָפֵץ יְהוָה בָּךְ וְאַרְצֵךְ תִּבָּעֵֽל׃
Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate: but thou shalt be called Hephzibah, and thy land Beulah: for the LORD delighteth in thee, and thy land shall be married.
καὶ ὁμολογουμένως μέγα ἐστὶν τὸ τῆς εὐσεβείας μυστήριον· Θεὸς ἐφανερώθη ἐν σαρκί ἐδικαιώθη ἐν πνεύματι ὤφθη ἀγγέλοις ἐκηρύχθη ἐν ἔθνεσιν ἐπιστεύθη ἐν κόσμῳ ἀνελήφθη ἐν δόξῃ
And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
ὁ ἔχων τὴν νύμφην νυμφίος ἐστίν· ὁ δὲ φίλος τοῦ νυμφίου ὁ ἑστηκὼς καὶ ἀκούων αὐτοῦ χαρᾷ χαίρει διὰ τὴν φωνὴν τοῦ νυμφίου αὕτη οὖν ἡ χαρὰ ἡ ἐμὴ πεπλήρωται
He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.
בְּנוֹת מְלָכִים בְּיִקְּרוֹתֶיךָ נִצְּבָה שֵׁגַל לִֽימִינְךָ בְּכֶתֶם אוֹפִֽיר׃
Kings' daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir.
καὶ ὑπὲρ ἐμοῦ ἵνα μοι δοθείη λόγος ἐν ἀνοίξει τοῦ στόματός μου ἐν παῤῥησίᾳ γνωρίσαι τὸ μυστήριον τοῦ εὐαγγελίου
And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
Διακόνους ὡσαύτως σεμνούς μὴ διλόγους μὴ οἴνῳ πολλῷ προσέχοντας μὴ αἰσχροκερδεῖς
Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
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Ephesians 5:32
Grammar
T-NSN
Definite Article — Nominative, neuter singular
the subject — the one doing the action
| τὸ | Speech Definite Article Case Nominative Gender Neuter Number Singular |
In English
the ×7529
he ×303
which ×278
that ×240
they ×142
a ×139
his ×92
them ×87
Strong's Definition
G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations
16 forms of this word
Translations
525 English renderings
Grammar
N-NSN
Noun — Nominative, neuter singular
the subject — the one doing the action
| μυστήριον | Speech Noun Case Nominative Gender Neuter Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: mystery
mystery ×16
mysteries ×4
mystery of ×3
a mystery ×2
of the mysteries ×1
of the mystery ×1
Strong's Definition
G3466
mystery, mysteries
mystērion
a secret or ___%___mystery___%___ (through the idea of silence imposed by initiation into religious rites)
- hidden thing, secret, mystery
- generally mysteries, religious secrets, confided only to the initiated and not to ordinary mortals "a hidden or secret thing, not obvious to the understanding"a hidden purpose or counsel
- secret will
- of men "of God: the secret counsels which govern God in dealing with the righteous, which are hidden from ungodly and wicked men but plain to the godly
Variations
7 forms of this word
Translations
6 English renderings
In English
In the KJV here: this
this ×183
that ×36
this cause ×10
it ×5
therefore ×5
this thing ×4
so ×3
this end ×3
Strong's Definition
G5124
this, that, cause, thing, therefore, …
touto
that thing
- that (thing), this (thing)
Variations
4 forms of this word
Translations
33 English renderings
Grammar
A-NSN
Adjective — Nominative, neuter singular
the subject — the one doing the action
| μέγα | Speech Adjective Case Nominative Gender Neuter Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: a great
great ×91
a great ×33
with a loud ×18
greater ×9
great of ×7
loud ×7
a loud ×6
that great ×4
Strong's Definition
G3173
great, loud, greater, greatest, high, …
megas
big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
- great
- of the external form or sensible appearance of things (or of persons)
- in particular, of space and its dimensions, as respects
- mass and weight: great "compass and extent: large, spacious"measure and height: long"stature and age: great, old
- persons, eminent for ability, virtue, authority, power "things esteemed highly for their importance: of great moment, of great weight, importance"a thing to be highly esteemed for its excellence: excellent
- of God's preeminent blessings "of things which overstep the province of a created being, proud (presumptuous) things, full of arrogance, derogatory to the majesty of God
Variations
24 forms of this word
Translations
34 English renderings
In English
In the KJV here: is
is ×560
it is ×81
there is ×42
are ×38
he is ×38
is it ×16
is he ×13
he was ×11
Strong's Definition
G2076
is, are, was, be, have, …
esti
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
- third person singular of ___%___to be___%___
Variations
7 forms of this word
Translations
61 English renderings
Grammar
P-1NS
Personal Pronoun — Nominative, first person singular
the subject — the one doing the action
| ἐγὼ | Speech Personal Pronoun Case Nominative Person First Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: i
i ×353
my ×3
as i ×2
i i ×2
me ×2
do i ×1
it were i ×1
saying i ×1
Strong's Definition
G1473
i, my, me
egō
I, me
- I, me, my
Variations
3 forms of this word
Translations
13 English renderings
Grammar
CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle
Dictionary form:
δέ
· theh
In English
In the KJV here: but
and ×1179
but ×922
now ×157
then ×129
when ×41
yet ×20
and when ×19
for ×18
Strong's Definition
G1161
and, but, now, then, when, …
de
but, and, etc
- but, moreover, and, etc.
Variations
3 forms of this word
Translations
79 English renderings
Grammar
V-PAI-1S
Verb — Present Active Indicative, first person singular
ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing"
the subject does the action — "he ___s"
a statement of fact — "he ___s"
the built-in subject is "I"
| λέγω | Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Indicative Person First Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: speak
saying ×376
saith ×184
i say ×153
said ×84
he saith ×71
say ×56
he said ×41
to say ×22
Strong's Definition
G3004
saying, saith, say, said, called, …
legō
properly, to ___%___lay___%___ forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas G2036 and G5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while G4483 is properly to break silence merely, and G2980 means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean
- to say, to speak
- affirm over, maintain "to teach"to exhort, advise, to command, direct"to point out with words, intend, mean, mean to say"to call by name, to call, name"to speak out, speak of, mention
Variations
52 forms of this word
Translations
139 English renderings
Grammar
PREP
Preposition
| εἰς | Speech Preposition |
In English
In the KJV here: concerning
into ×560
to ×325
unto ×204
for ×140
in ×127
on ×57
toward ×27
against ×26
Strong's Definition
G1519
into, to, unto, for, in, …
eis
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
- into, unto, to, towards, for, among
Variations
1 forms of this word
Translations
104 English renderings
Grammar
N-ASM-T
Noun — Accusative, masculine singular
the direct object — the one receiving the action
| Χριστὸν | Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular More Title |
In English
In the KJV here: christ
christ ×449
christ of ×51
of christ ×31
christs ×6
christs sake ×3
are christs ×2
is christ ×2
to christ ×2
Strong's Definition
G5547
christ, christs
christos
anointed
anointed, i.e., the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- Christ was the Messiah, the Son of God "anointed
Variations
15 forms of this word
Translations
31 English renderings
Grammar
CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle
Dictionary form:
καί
· keh
In English
In the KJV here: and
and ×8028
also ×492
even ×102
both ×51
but ×40
then ×25
neither ×21
it and ×18
Strong's Definition
G2532
and, also, even, both, but, …
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- and, also, even, indeed, but
Variations
3 forms of this word
Translations
161 English renderings
Grammar
PREP
Preposition
| εἰς | Speech Preposition |
In English
into ×560
to ×325
unto ×204
for ×140
in ×127
on ×57
toward ×27
against ×26
Strong's Definition
G1519
into, to, unto, for, in, …
eis
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
- into, unto, to, towards, for, among
Variations
1 forms of this word
Translations
104 English renderings
Grammar
T-ASF
Definite Article — Accusative, feminine singular
the direct object — the one receiving the action
| τὴν | Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: the
the ×7529
he ×303
which ×278
that ×240
they ×142
a ×139
his ×92
them ×87
Strong's Definition
G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations
16 forms of this word
Translations
525 English renderings
Grammar
N-ASF
Noun — Accusative, feminine singular
the direct object — the one receiving the action
| ἐκκλησίαν | Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: church
church ×49
churches ×19
churches unto ×10
church of ×9
the church ×6
church to ×4
of the church ×4
assembly ×3
Strong's Definition
G1577
church, churches, assembly
ekklēsia
a calling out, i.e., (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or saints in heaven or both)
- a gathering of citizens called out from their homes into some public place, an assembly
- an assembly of the people convened at the public place of the council for the purpose of deliberating "the assembly of the Israelites"any gathering or throng of men assembled by chance, tumultuously"in a Christian sense
- an assembly of Christians gathered for worship in a religious meeting "a company of Christian, or of those who, hoping for eternal salvation through Jesus Christ, observe their own religious rites, hold their own religious meetings, and manage their own affairs, according to regulations prescribed for the body for order's sake"those who anywhere, in a city, village, constitute such a company and are united into one body"the whole body of Christians scattered throughout the earth"the assembly of faithful Christians already dead and received into heaven
Variations
10 forms of this word
Translations
18 English renderings
Early Church