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Ephesians 5

Eph. 5:4 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Neither
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
filthiness
aischrotes (Greek #151)
shamefulness, i.e. obscenity
KJV usage: filthiness.
Pronounce: ahee-skhrot'-ace
Origin: from 150
, nor
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
foolish talking
morologia (Greek #3473)
silly talk, i.e. buffoonery
KJV usage: foolish talking.
Pronounce: mo-rol-og-ee'-ah
Origin: from a compound of 3474 and 3004
, nor
e (Greek #2228)
disjunctive, or; comparative, than
KJV usage: and, but (either), (n-)either, except it be, (n-)or (else), rather, save, than, that, what, yea. Often used in connection with other particles. Compare especially 2235, 2260, 2273.
Pronounce: ay
Origin: a primary particle of distinction between two connected terms
jesting
eutrapelia (Greek #2160)
witticism, i.e. (in a vulgar sense) ribaldry
KJV usage: jesting.
Pronounce: yoo-trap-el-ee'-ah
Origin: from a compound of 2095 and a derivative of the base of 5157 (meaning well-turned, i.e. ready at repartee, jocose)
, which
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
are
aneko (Greek #433)
to attain to, i.e. (figuratively) be proper
KJV usage: convenient, be fit.
Pronounce: an-ay'-ko
Origin: from 303 and 2240
l not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
convenient
aneko (Greek #433)
to attain to, i.e. (figuratively) be proper
KJV usage: convenient, be fit.
Pronounce: an-ay'-ko
Origin: from 303 and 2240
: but
alla (Greek #235)
properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
KJV usage: and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
Pronounce: al-lah'
Origin: neuter plural of 243
rather
mallon (Greek #3123)
(adverbially) more (in a greater degree)) or rather
KJV usage: + better, X far, (the) more (and more), (so) much (the more), rather.
Pronounce: mal'-lon
Origin: neuter of the comparative of the same as 3122
giving of thanks
eucharistia (Greek #2169)
gratitude; actively, grateful language (to God, as an act of worship)
KJV usage: thankfulness, (giving of) thanks(-giving).
Pronounce: yoo-khar-is-tee'-ah
Origin: from 2170
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Rom. 1:28• 28And even as they disapproved to have God in acknowledgment, God gave them up unto a reprobate mind to do improper things; (Rom. 1:28)

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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filthiness.
Eph. 4:29• 29Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but if [there be] anyone good for edification of the need, that it may give grace to those that hear. (Eph. 4:29)
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Prov. 12:23•  (Prov. 12:23)
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Prov. 15:2•  (Prov. 15:2)
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Eccl. 10:13•  (Eccl. 10:13)
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Matt. 12:34‑37• 34{i}Offspring of vipers! how can ye speak good things, being wicked? For of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.{/i}
 35{i}The good man out of the good treasure brings forth good things; and the wicked man out of the wicked treasure brings forth wicked things.{/i}
 36{i}But I say unto you, that every idle word which men shall say, they shall render an account of it in judgment-day:{/i}
 37{i}for by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.{/i} (Matt. 12:34‑37)
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Mark 7:22• 22thefts, covetousness, wickednesses, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: (Mark 7:22)
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Col. 3:8• 8But now do ye also put off the whole: wrath, anger, malice, blasphemy, vile language out of your mouth. (Col. 3:8)
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James 3:4‑8• 4Behold, the ships also, though they are so great and are driven by rough winds, are turned about by a very small rudder, where the impulse of the helmsman may purpose.
 5So also the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. See how large a wood how little a fire kindleth!
 6And the tongue [is] fire, the world of iniquity; the tongue cometh to be in our members that which defileth the whole body, and setteth in a blaze the course of nature, and is set in a blaze by gehenna.
 7For every nature of both wild beasts and birds, of both things that creep and things in the sea, is tamed and hath been tamed by the nature of man;
 8but the tongue is none of men able to tame; an unsettled evil, full of deadly poison. (James 3:4‑8)
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2 Peter 2:7,18• 7and rescued righteous Lot, distressed by the behaviour of those abandoned in licentiousness;
 18For uttering overswellings of vanity, they allure in lusts of the flesh, by dissolutenesses, those that are just escaping from them that walk in error, (2 Peter 2:7,18)
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Jude 10,13• 10But these rail at whatever things they know not; but whatever they understand naturally, as the irrational animals, in these things they corrupt themselves.
 13raging sea-waves foaming out their own shames; wandering stars for whom hath been reserved the gloom of darkness forever. (Jude 10,13)
convenient.
Rom. 1:28• 28And even as they disapproved to have God in acknowledgment, God gave them up unto a reprobate mind to do improper things; (Rom. 1:28)
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Philem. 8• 8Wherefore, having much boldness to enjoin thee what is befitting, (Philem. 8)
but.
Eph. 5:19‑20• 19speaking to each other in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and chanting in your heart to the Lord;
 20giving thanks always for all things in [the] name of our Lord Jesus Christ to him that is God and Father, (Eph. 5:19‑20)
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Eph. 1:16• 16do not cease giving thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers, (Eph. 1:16)
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Psa. 33:1•  (Psa. 33:1)
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Psa. 92:1•  (Psa. 92:1)
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Psa. 107:21‑22•  (Psa. 107:21‑22)
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Dan. 6:10•  (Dan. 6:10)
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John 6:23• 23(yet [other] boats came from Tiberias near the place where they ate the bread after the Lord had given thanks); (John 6:23)
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2 Cor. 1:11• 11ye also labouring together by supplication for us that from many persons the gift toward us may by many be matter of thanksgiving for us. (2 Cor. 1:11)
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2 Cor. 9:15• 15Thanks to God for his unspeakable gift. (2 Cor. 9:15)
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Phil. 4:6• 6Be anxious about nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. (Phil. 4:6)
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Col. 3:15‑17• 15And let the peace of the Christ rule in your hearts, into which also ye were called in one body; and be ye thankful.
 16Let the word of the Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing each other with psalms, hymns, spiritual songs, in grace singing in your hearts to God.
 17And everything, whatever ye do in word or in work, [do] all in [the] name of [the] Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father by him. (Col. 3:15‑17)
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1 Thess. 3:9• 9For what thanksgiving can we render again to God for you for all the joy wherewith we rejoice on your account before our God, (1 Thess. 3:9)
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1 Thess. 5:18• 18in everything give thanks, for this [is] God's will in Christ Jesus toward you. (1 Thess. 5:18)
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Heb. 13:15• 15Through him then let us offer sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, fruit of lips confessing his name. (Heb. 13:15)
• The positive side is brought in and the heart's reference to God's goodness, which breaks out in thanksgiving. (“Remarks on Ephesians 5:1-7” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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and filthiness and foolishn talking, or jestingo, which are not convenientp; but rather thanksgiving.

JND Translation Notes

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Perhaps "indecent."
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Used for "buffoonery."
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"Convenient" has the French sense of convenir (see Col. 3.18, Philem. 8, "fitting"), but no other word exactly suits. Perhaps "becoming" or "suitable."

W. Kelly Translation

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and filthiness and foolish talking or jesting, which are not becoming, but rather thanksgiving.