Ephesians 5:17

New Testament • 4 words with Strong's data

"Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is."

Word-by-Word Analysis

כֵּן

kên

H3651

properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner...

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be ye not

חָכָם

châkâm

H2450

wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)

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but

תָּבוּן

tâbûwn

H8394

intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice

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what the will of the

יְהֹוָה

Yᵉhôvâh

H3068

Jehovah, Jewish national name of God

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is

Key Terms in This Verse

unwise H2450

חָכָם châkâm

wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)

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understanding H8394

תָּבוּן tâbûwn

intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice

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Wherefore H3651

כֵּן kên

properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner, time and relation; often with other particles)

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Lord H3068

יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh

Jehovah, Jewish national name of God

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Cross References

Romans 12:2 cross-reference

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 cross-reference

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

Colossians 1:9 cross-reference

For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;

Ephesians 5:15 cross-reference

See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,

Jeremiah 4:22 cross-reference

For my people is foolish, they have not known me; they are sottish children, and they have none understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.

1 Peter 4:2 cross-reference

That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.

Colossians 4:5 cross-reference

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

John 7:17 cross-reference

If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

Psalm 111:10 cross-reference

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.

Job 28:28 cross-reference

And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the LORD, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.

Deuteronomy 4:6 cross-reference

Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understandi...

Proverbs 14:8 cross-reference

The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

Proverbs 23:23 cross-reference

Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.

Proverbs 2:5 cross-reference

Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.

Psalm 119:27 cross-reference

Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works.

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