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Ephesians 6:1–9

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CHILDREN, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.
Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)
That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.
And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;
Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;
With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:
Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.
And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.
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From verse 1

  1. Colossians 3:20–25Rank 1 from verse 1
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    20Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.

    21Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.

    22Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:

    23And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

    24Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.

    25But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.

  2. Proverbs 23:22Rank 2 from verse 1
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    22Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.

  3. Proverbs 6:20Rank 3 from verse 1
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    20¶ My son, keep thy father’s commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

  4. Colossians 3:16–17Rank 4 from verse 1
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    16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

    17And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

  5. Proverbs 1:8Rank 5 from verse 1
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    8My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

From verse 2

  1. Exodus 20:12Rank 1 from verse 2
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    12¶ Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.

  2. Deuteronomy 27:16Rank 2 from verse 2
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    16Cursed be he that setteth light by his father or his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.

  3. Matthew 15:4–6Rank 3 from verse 2
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    4For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death.

    5But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me;

    6And honour not his father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition.

  4. Proverbs 20:20Rank 4 from verse 2
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    20Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.

  5. Malachi 1:6Rank 5 from verse 2
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    6¶ A son honoureth his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a father, where is mine honour? and if I be a master, where is my fear? saith the Lord of hosts unto you, O priests, that despise my name. And ye say, Wherein have we despised thy name?

From verse 3

  1. Deuteronomy 5:16Rank 1 from verse 3
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    16¶ Honour thy father and thy mother, as the Lord thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.

  2. Deuteronomy 4:40Rank 2 from verse 3
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    40Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes, and his commandments, which I command thee this day, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth, which the Lord thy God giveth thee, for ever.

  3. Deuteronomy 12:28Rank 3 from verse 3
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    28Observe and hear all these words which I command thee, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee for ever, when thou doest that which is good and right in the sight of the Lord thy God.

  4. Deuteronomy 12:25Rank 4 from verse 3
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    25Thou shalt not eat it; that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee, when thou shalt do that which is right in the sight of the Lord.

  5. Deuteronomy 22:7Rank 5 from verse 3
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    7But thou shalt in any wise let the dam go, and take the young to thee; that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days.

From verse 4

  1. Colossians 3:21Rank 1 from verse 4
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    21Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.

  2. Proverbs 22:6Rank 2 from verse 4
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    6Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

  3. Proverbs 29:15Rank 3 from verse 4
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    15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

  4. Proverbs 19:18Rank 4 from verse 4
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    18Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.

  5. Deuteronomy 6:7Rank 5 from verse 4
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    7And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.

From verse 5

  1. 1 Peter 2:18–21Rank 1 from verse 5
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    18Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.

    19For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.

    20For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.

    21For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

  2. Titus 2:9–10Rank 2 from verse 5
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    9Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again;

    10Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.

  3. Colossians 3:17–24Rank 3 from verse 5
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    17And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

    18Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord.

    19Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.

    20Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.

    21Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.

    22Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:

    23And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

    24Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.

  4. Psalms 86:11Rank 4 from verse 5
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    11Teach me thy way, O Lord; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.

  5. Ephesians 5:22Rank 5 from verse 5
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    22Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.

From verse 6

  1. Colossians 3:22–23Rank 1 from verse 6
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    22Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:

    23And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

  2. 1 Thessalonians 2:4Rank 2 from verse 6
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    4But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.

  3. Galatians 1:10Rank 3 from verse 6
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    10For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.

  4. Ephesians 5:17Rank 4 from verse 6
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    17Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

  5. 1 Peter 4:2Rank 5 from verse 6
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    2That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.

From verse 7

  1. Colossians 3:23Rank 1 from verse 7
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    23And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

  2. 1 Corinthians 10:31Rank 2 from verse 7
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    31Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

  3. Ephesians 6:5–6Rank 3 from verse 7
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    5Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;

    6Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;

  4. 2 Kings 5:13Rank 4 from verse 7
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    13And his servants came near, and spake unto him, and said, My father, if the prophet had bid thee do some great thing, wouldest thou not have done it? how much rather then, when he saith to thee, Wash, and be clean?

  5. Genesis 31:38–40Rank 5 from verse 7
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    38This twenty years have I been with thee; thy ewes and thy she goats have not cast their young, and the rams of thy flock have I not eaten.

    39That which was torn of beasts I brought not unto thee; I bare the loss of it; of my hand didst thou require it, whether stolen by day, or stolen by night.

    40Thus I was; in the day the drought consumed me, and the frost by night; and my sleep departed from mine eyes.

From verse 8

  1. Colossians 3:24Rank 1 from verse 8
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    24Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.

  2. Luke 14:14Rank 2 from verse 8
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    14And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.

  3. 2 Corinthians 5:10Rank 3 from verse 8
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    10For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

  4. Matthew 16:27Rank 4 from verse 8
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    27For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.

  5. Matthew 6:4Rank 5 from verse 8
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    4That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.

From verse 9

  1. Acts 10:34Rank 1 from verse 9
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    34¶ Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

  2. Colossians 3:25–1Rank 2 from verse 9
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  3. Romans 2:11Rank 3 from verse 9
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    11For there is no respect of persons with God.

  4. Job 31:13–15Rank 4 from verse 9
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    13If I did despise the cause of my manservant or of my maidservant, when they contended with me;

    14What then shall I do when God riseth up? and when he visiteth, what shall I answer him?

    15Did not he that made me in the womb make him? and did not one fashion us in the womb?

  5. Deuteronomy 10:17Rank 5 from verse 9
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    17For the Lord your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward:

WORDS IN THIS PASSAGE

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DEFINED WORDS

Ephesians 6:1

COMBINED MEANING

children

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Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

obey

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To hear with submission and do what is commanded; to comply with authority or instruction.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

your

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The possessive form of ye or you, ordinarily plural, marking what belongs to, concerns, proceeds from, or stands in relation to the persons addressed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

right

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1. Correct, just, upright, proper, lawful, fitting, true, or due; also a rightful claim or authority. 2. The direction or side opposite the left. 3. Straight, favourable, skilful, or approved. 4. Very, quite, or fully.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Ephesians 6:2

COMBINED MEANING

honour

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Sense 1: Esteem, respect, dignity, glory, distinction, or exalted standing. Sense 2: To esteem, respect, acknowledge, reward, or adorn.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

father

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Sense 1: A male parent or begetter. Sense 2: An ancestor, forefather, founder, source, originator, chief, elder, or one bearing paternal authority and care. Sense 3: God as Father, including the Father of Jesus Christ and of those described as his children.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

mother

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Sense 1: A female parent. Sense 2: Figuratively, a source, chief city, or maternal relation.

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COMBINED MEANING

which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

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COMBINED MEANING

commandment

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Sense 1: An authoritative command, charge, order, or precept to be obeyed. Sense 2: One of the ten commandments.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

promise

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Sense 1: An assurance or pledge that something will be done or given. Sense 2: That which is promised. Sense 3: To give such an assurance or pledge.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Ephesians 6:3

COMBINED MEANING

thou

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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

live

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Sense 1: As a verb, to have or continue in life; to remain alive, be restored to life, or not die. Sense 2: To dwell, abide, or continue in a place, state, relation, or manner of life. Sense 3: To subsist or be sustained by or upon what is named. Sense 4: As an adjective, alive rather than dead; or containing fire and not extinguished.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

long

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Sense 1: Extending a great distance or duration. Sense 2: To desire earnestly.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

on

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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

earth

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Sense 1: The world in distinction from heaven. Sense 2: Dry land, ground, soil, or dust. Sense 3: A land, region, or its inhabitants.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Ephesians 6:4

COMBINED MEANING

ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

your

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The possessive form of ye or you, ordinarily plural, marking what belongs to, concerns, proceeds from, or stands in relation to the persons addressed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

children

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Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

wrath

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Fierce anger, indignation, displeasure, rage, or the punitive judgment and destructive action that proceed from it.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

nurture

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Education, bringing up, training, instruction, or discipline.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Ephesians 6:5

COMBINED MEANING

obedient

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Yielding, submitting, or acting according to a command or authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

your

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The possessive form of ye or you, ordinarily plural, marking what belongs to, concerns, proceeds from, or stands in relation to the persons addressed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

flesh

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Sense 1: The soft substance of the body. Sense 2: The body, human nature, kindred, or mankind.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

fear

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1. Alarm, dread, terror, or apprehension. 2. Reverence, awe, or respectful regard. 3. A person, thing, or event feared or revered. 4. To fear, dread, or reverence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

heart

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Sense 1: The bodily organ. Sense 2: The inward person: the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

Christ

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The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Ephesians 6:6

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

Christ

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The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

heart

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Sense 1: The bodily organ. Sense 2: The inward person: the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Ephesians 6:7

COMBINED MEANING

good

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Sense 1: Right, morally upright, beneficial, pleasing, useful, suitable, sound, favourable, or excellent. Sense 2: A good thing, benefit, welfare, possession, or goods. Sense 3: In ‘make good,’ to repair, repay, fulfil, establish, or prove.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

service

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Work, duty, ministry, worship, attendance, military obligation, or servitude performed for another.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Ephesians 6:8

COMBINED MEANING

knowing

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Sense 1: Perceiving, understanding, recognizing, or being acquainted with. Sense 2: Having knowledge or skill.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

whatsoever

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Whatever, anything that, or every thing of the kind or within the condition and scope stated.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

good

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Sense 1: Right, morally upright, beneficial, pleasing, useful, suitable, sound, favourable, or excellent. Sense 2: A good thing, benefit, welfare, possession, or goods. Sense 3: In ‘make good,’ to repair, repay, fulfil, establish, or prove.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

bond

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Sense 1: A binding tie or obligation. Sense 2: The condition of servitude or captivity.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

free

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Sense 1: At liberty; released or exempt from bondage, confinement, service, obligation, dominion, guilt, or other restraint. Sense 2: Unrestrained, unobstructed, or at liberty to act or proceed. Sense 3: Willing, voluntary, liberal, or unreserved. Sense 4: Given or received without price, payment, or purchase.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Ephesians 6:9

COMBINED MEANING

ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

forbearing

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Refraining, holding back, patiently enduring, tolerating, sparing, or withholding speech or action; bearing with another.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

knowing

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Sense 1: Perceiving, understanding, recognizing, or being acquainted with. Sense 2: Having knowledge or skill.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

your

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The possessive form of ye or you, ordinarily plural, marking what belongs to, concerns, proceeds from, or stands in relation to the persons addressed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

master

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One possessing authority, ownership, command, supervision, or superior skill: an owner, employer, household head, teacher, leader, ship commander, or lord.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

heaven

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Sense 1: The firmament or expanse above the earth, including the sky and the region of the sun, moon, stars, clouds, rain, and flying creatures. Sense 2: The realm above spoken of as God's throne and dwelling place, and as the place of angels, heavenly beings, and the righteous. Sense 3: By metonymy, God, heavenly authority or source, or those who dwell there.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

neither

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1. Also not; nor, introducing or joining a further negative statement or prohibition. 2. Not either, or none, of the alternatives named, commonly in a neither ... nor construction.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

respect

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Sense 1: Regard or consideration. Sense 2: Relation or reference. Sense 3: Honour. Sense 4: Partial favour. Sense 5: To show regard or honour to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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1CHILDREN, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.

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2Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)

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3That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.

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4And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

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5Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;

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6Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;

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7With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:

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8Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.

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9And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.

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10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

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