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Ephesians 6

Eph. 6:16 KJV (With Strong’s)

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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
epi (Greek #1909)
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.
KJV usage: about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ep-ee'
Origin: a primary preposition
all
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
, taking
analambano (Greek #353)
to take up
KJV usage: receive up, take (in, unto, up).
Pronounce: an-al-am-ban'-o
Origin: from 303 and 2983
the shield
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
thureos (Greek #2375)
a large shield (as door-shaped)
KJV usage: shield.
Pronounce: thoo-reh-os'
Origin: from 2374
of faith
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
pistis (Greek #4102)
persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly, constancy in such profession; by extension, the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself
KJV usage: assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity.
Pronounce: pis'-tis
Origin: from 3982
p, wherewith
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
ye shall be able
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
dunamai (Greek #1410)
to be able or possible
KJV usage: be able, can (do, + -not), could, may, might, be possible, be of power.
Pronounce: doo'-nam-ahee
Origin: of uncertain affinity
to quench
sbennumi (Greek #4570)
to extinguish (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: go out, quench.
Pronounce: sben'-noo-mee
Origin: a prolonged form of an apparently primary verb
all
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
the fiery
puroo (Greek #4448)
to kindle, i.e. (passively) to be ignited, glow (literally), be refined (by implication), or (figuratively) to be inflamed (with anger, grief, lust)
KJV usage: burn, fiery, be on fire, try.
Pronounce: poo-ro'-o
Origin: from 4442
darts
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
belos (Greek #956)
a missile, i.e. spear or arrow
KJV usage: dart.
Pronounce: bel'-os
Origin: from 906
of the wicked
poneros (Greek #4190)
hurtful, i.e. evil (properly, in effect or influence, and thus differing from 2556, which refers rather to essential character, as well as from 4550, which indicates degeneracy from original virtue); figuratively, calamitous; also (passively) ill, i.e. diseased; but especially (morally) culpable, i.e. derelict, vicious, facinorous; neuter (singular) mischief, malice, or (plural) guilt; masculine (singular) the devil, or (plural) sinners
KJV usage: bad, evil, grievous, harm, lewd, malicious, wicked(-ness). See also 4191.
Pronounce: pon-ay-ros'
Origin: from a derivative of 4192
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1 John 5:4• 4For all that has been begotten of God gets the victory over the world; and this is the victory which has gotten the victory over the world, our faith. (1 John 5:4)

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Ministry on This Verse

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the shield.The [thureos ] was a large oblong shield, or scuta, like a door, [thura ,] made of wood and covered with hides.
Gen. 15:1• 1After these things the word of Jehovah came to Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram; I am thy shield, thy exceeding great reward. (Gen. 15:1)
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Psa. 56:3‑4,10‑11• 3In the day that I am afraid, I will confide in thee.
 4In God will I praise his word, in God I put my confidence: I will not fear; what can flesh do unto me?
 10In God will I praise his word; in Jehovah will I praise his word.
 11In God have I put my confidence: I will not fear; what can man do unto me? (Psa. 56:3‑4,10‑11)
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Prov. 18:10• 10The name of Jehovah is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. (Prov. 18:10)
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2 Cor. 1:24• 24Not that we rule over your faith, but are fellow-workmen of your joy: for by faith ye stand. (2 Cor. 1:24)
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2 Cor. 4:16‑18• 16Wherefore we faint not; but if indeed our outward man is consumed, yet the inward is renewed day by day.
 17For our momentary and light affliction works for us in surpassing measure an eternal weight of glory;
 18while we look not at the things that are seen, but at the things that are not seen; for the things that are seen are for a time, but those that are not seen eternal. (2 Cor. 4:16‑18)
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Heb. 6:17‑18• 17Wherein God, willing to shew more abundantly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeableness of his purpose, intervened by an oath,
 18that by two unchangeable things, in which it was impossible that God should lie, we might have a strong encouragement, who have fled for refuge to lay hold on the hope set before us, (Heb. 6:17‑18)
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Heb. 11:24‑34• 24By faith Moses, when he had become great, refused to be called son of Pharaoh's daughter;
 25choosing rather to suffer affliction along with the people of God than to have the temporary pleasure of sin;
 26esteeming the reproach of the Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt, for he had respect to the recompense.
 27By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he persevered, as seeing him who is invisible.
 28By faith he celebrated the passover and the sprinkling of the blood, that the destroyer of the firstborn might not touch them.
 29By faith they passed through the Red sea as through dry land; of which the Egyptians having made trial were swallowed up.
 30By faith the walls of Jericho fell, having been encircled for seven days.
 31By faith Rahab the harlot did not perish along with the unbelieving, having received the spies in peace.
 32And what more do I say? For the time would fail me telling of Gideon, and Barak, and Samson, and Jephthah, and David and Samuel, and of the prophets:
 33who by faith overcame kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped lions' mouths,
 34quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, became strong out of weakness, became mighty in war, made the armies of strangers give way. (Heb. 11:24‑34)
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1 Peter 5:8‑9• 8Be vigilant, watch. Your adversary the devil as a roaring lion walks about seeking whom he may devour.
 9Whom resist, stedfast in faith, knowing that the selfsame sufferings are accomplished in your brotherhood which is in the world. (1 Peter 5:8‑9)
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1 John 5:4‑5• 4For all that has been begotten of God gets the victory over the world; and this is the victory which has gotten the victory over the world, our faith.
 5Who is he that gets the victory over the world, but he that believes that Jesus is the Son of God? (1 John 5:4‑5)
to quench.
1 Thess. 5:19• 19quench not the Spirit; (1 Thess. 5:19)
• This is the shield, faith; that is to say, full and entire trust in God, the consciousness of grace and of His favor maintained in the heart. Here faith is not simply the reception of God’s testimony (although it is founded on that testimony), but the present assurance of the heart with regard to that which God is for us. (“Ephesians 6” by J.N. Darby)
• The fiery darts of the enemy are not the desires of the flesh, but spiritual attacks. (“Ephesians 6” by J.N. Darby)
• faith; that is to say, full and entire trust in God, the consciousness of grace and of His favor maintained in the heart. (“Ephesians 6” by J.N. Darby)
• We stand fast in the consciousness that God is for us: our communion is not interrupted. The fiery darts of the enemy are not the desires of the flesh, but spiritual attacks. (“Ephesians 6” by J.N. Darby)
• "shield of faith" This means that confidence in God Himself which the soul is entitled and encouraged to cherish: I say, in Himself, because, though inseparable from the godly and righteous state the previous portions of the panoply intimate, it is a confidence springing only from what God is known to be in His own nature and character. (“Remarks on Ephesians 6:13-17” by W. Kelly)
• Paul speaks of having been “pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that he despaired even of life.” He might have reasoned, “God cannot be for me;” but was it so! No; he took the “SHIELD OF FAITH,” and said, “Suppose that Satan were even to kill, it would not prove that God was against me—for He can raise me from the dead. God had an object in it all.” (“The Whole Armor of God: Part 2”)
• “When I am weak, then am I strong.” Thus we see that the “SHIELD OF FAITH” turns all Satan’s weapons for instead of against us. (“The Whole Armor of God: Part 2”)

J. N. Darby Translation

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besides all these, having taken the shield of faith with which ye will be able to quench all the inflamedk darts of the wicked one.

JND Translation Notes

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Or "burning." such darts with burning stuff at the end were in use.

W. Kelly Translation

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besides all, having taken up the shield of faith with which ye will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one;