Ephesians 5:10

New Testament • 3 words with Strong's data

"Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord."

Word-by-Word Analysis

δοκιμάζω

dokimázō

G1381

to test (literally or figuratively); by implication, to approve

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what is

רָצוֹן

râtsôwn

H7522

delight (especially as shown)

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unto the

יְהֹוָה

Yᵉhôvâh

H3068

Jehovah, Jewish national name of God

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Key Terms in This Verse

Proving G1381

δοκιμάζω dokimázō

to test (literally or figuratively); by implication, to approve

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acceptable H7522

רָצוֹן râtsôwn

delight (especially as shown)

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Lord H3068

יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh

Jehovah, Jewish national name of God

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Cross References

Hebrews 12:28 cross-reference

Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:

Psalm 19:14 cross-reference

Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.

1 Peter 2:5 cross-reference

Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 2:20 cross-reference

For 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.

1 Thessalonians 5:21 cross-reference

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

Proverbs 21:3 cross-reference

To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

1 Timothy 2:3 cross-reference

For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

Romans 14:18 cross-reference

For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.

Philippians 1:10 cross-reference

That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;

1 Timothy 5:4 cross-reference

But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.

Jeremiah 6:20 cross-reference

To what purpose cometh there to me incense from Sheba, and the sweet cane from a far country? your burnt offerings are not acceptable, nor your sacrifices sweet unto me.

Philippians 4:18 cross-reference

But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.

Isaiah 58:5 cross-reference

Is it such a fast that I have chosen? a day for a man to afflict his soul? is it to bow down his head as a bulrush, and to spread sackcloth and ashes under him? wilt thou call this a fast, and an acce...

1 Samuel 17:39 cross-reference

And David girded his sword upon his armour, and he assayed to go; for he had not proved it. And David said unto Saul, I cannot go with these; for I have not proved them. And David put them off him.

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