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Ephesians 6

Eph. 6:4 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
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
, ye
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
fathers
pater (Greek #3962)
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
KJV usage: father, parent.
Pronounce: pat-ayr'
Origin: apparently a primary word
, provoke
parorgizo (Greek #3949)
to anger alongside, i.e. enrage
KJV usage: anger, provoke to wrath.
Pronounce: par-org-id'-zo
Origin: from 3844 and 3710
not
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
your
humon (Greek #5216)
of (from or concerning) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your (own, -selves).
Pronounce: hoo-mone'
Origin: genitive case of 5210
children
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
teknon (Greek #5043)
a child (as produced)
KJV usage: child, daughter, son.
Pronounce: tek'-non
Origin: from the base of 5098
to wrath
parorgizo (Greek #3949)
to anger alongside, i.e. enrage
KJV usage: anger, provoke to wrath.
Pronounce: par-org-id'-zo
Origin: from 3844 and 3710
: 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
bring
ektrepho (Greek #1625)
to rear up to maturity, i.e. (genitive case) to cherish or train
KJV usage: bring up, nourish.
Pronounce: ek-tref'-o
Origin: from 1537 and 5142
them
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
up
ektrepho (Greek #1625)
to rear up to maturity, i.e. (genitive case) to cherish or train
KJV usage: bring up, nourish.
Pronounce: ek-tref'-o
Origin: from 1537 and 5142
in
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)
the nurture
paideia (Greek #3809)
tutorage, i.e. education or training; by implication, disciplinary correction
KJV usage: chastening, chastisement, instruction, nurture.
Pronounce: pahee-di'-ah
Origin: from 3811
and
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
admonition
nouthesia (Greek #3559)
calling attention to, i.e. (by implication) mild rebuke or warning
KJV usage: admonition.
Pronounce: noo-thes-ee'-ah
Origin: from 3563 and a derivative of 5087
of the Lord
kurios (Greek #2962)
supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
KJV usage: God, Lord, master, Sir.
Pronounce: koo'-ree-os
Origin: from κῦρος (supremacy)
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Gen. 31:14‑15•  (Gen. 31:14‑15)
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1 Sam. 20:30‑34•  (1 Sam. 20:30‑34)
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Col. 3:21• 21Fathers, do not irritate your children, that they be not discouraged. (Col. 3:21)
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Gen. 18:19•  (Gen. 18:19)
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Ex. 12:26‑27•  (Ex. 12:26‑27)
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Ex. 13:14‑15•  (Ex. 13:14‑15)
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Deut. 4:9•  (Deut. 4:9)
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Deut. 6:7,20‑24•  (Deut. 6:7,20‑24)
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Deut. 11:19‑21•  (Deut. 11:19‑21)
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Josh. 4:6‑7•  (Josh. 4:6‑7)
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Josh. 4:21‑24•  (Josh. 4:21‑24)
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Josh. 24:15•  (Josh. 24:15)
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1 Chron. 22:10‑13•  (1 Chron. 22:10‑13)
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1 Chron. 28:9‑10,20•  (1 Chron. 28:9‑10,20)
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1 Chron. 29:19•  (1 Chron. 29:19)
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Psa. 71:17•  (Psa. 71:17)
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Psa. 71:18•  (Psa. 71:18)
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Psa. 78:4‑7•  (Psa. 78:4‑7)
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Prov. 4:1‑4•  (Prov. 4:1‑4)
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Prov. 19:18•  (Prov. 19:18)
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Prov. 22:6,15•  (Prov. 22:6,15)
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Prov. 23:13‑14•  (Prov. 23:13‑14)
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Prov. 29:15,17•  (Prov. 29:15,17)
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Isa. 38:19•  (Isa. 38:19)
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2 Tim. 1:5• 5calling to mind the unfeigned faith that [is] in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice, and, I am persuaded, in thee also. (2 Tim. 1:5)
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2 Tim. 3:15• 15and that from a babe thou knowest the sacred writings that are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith that is in Christ Jesus. (2 Tim. 3:15)
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Heb. 12:7‑10• 7For chastisement ye are enduring: God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son [is he] whom a father chasteneth not?
 8But if ye are apart from chastisement of which all have been made partakers, then are ye bastards and not sons.
 9Then indeed we had fathers of our flesh as chasteners, and we reverenced them: shall we not much rather be in subjection to the Father of the spirits and live?
 10For they indeed chastened for a few days, as seemed good to them; but he for profit in order to the partaking of his holiness. (Heb. 12:7‑10)
• To the fathers is the admonition (more needed by such than the mothers, perhaps, though in principle no doubt intended for both.) (“Remarks on Ephesians 6:1-9” by W. Kelly)
• What tender consideration, after the pressure of obedience, lest a too stringent and capricious use of the parental authority might exasperate! (“Remarks on Ephesians 6:1-9” by W. Kelly)
• The exhortation to fathers is also remarkable—that they should not provoke their children; that their hearts should be turned towards them; that they should not repel them, nor destroy that influence which is the strongest guard against the evil of the world. (“Ephesians 6” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And ye fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and admonition of the Lord.

W. Kelly Translation

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And, fathers, provoke not your children to wrath, but bring them up in [the] Lord’s discipline and admonition.