Ephesians 5:16

New Testament • 5 words with Strong's data

"Redeeming the time, because the days are evil."

Word-by-Word Analysis

גְּאֻלָּה

gᵉʼullâh

H1353

redemption (including the right and the object); by implication, relationship

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the

עֵת

ʻêth

H6256

time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.

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פָּנִים

pânîym

H6440

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi...

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the

יוֹם

yôwm

H3117

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso...

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are

רַע

raʻ

H7451

bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)

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Key Terms in This Verse

Redeeming H1353

גְּאֻלָּה gᵉʼullâh

redemption (including the right and the object); by implication, relationship

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evil H7451

רַע raʻ

bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)

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time H6256

עֵת ʻêth

time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.

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days H3117

יוֹם yôwm

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated term), (often used adverb)

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because H6440

פָּנִים pânîym

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (before, etc.)

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Cross References

Colossians 4:5 cross-reference

Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

Amos 5:13 cross-reference

Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time.

John 12:35 cross-reference

Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.

Ecclesiastes 12:1 cross-reference

Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;

Ephesians 6:13 cross-reference

Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

Galatians 6:10 cross-reference

As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

Romans 13:11 cross-reference

And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.

Ecclesiastes 9:10 cross-reference

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.

Psalm 37:19 cross-reference

They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.

1 Corinthians 7:26 cross-reference

I suppose therefore that this is good for the present distress, I say, that it is good for a man so to be.

Galatians 1:4 cross-reference

Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:

Ephesians 6:15 cross-reference

And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

Ecclesiastes 11:2 cross-reference

Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.

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