Ephesians 5:19

Authorized King James Version

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Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;

Original Language Analysis

λαλοῦντες Speaking G2980
λαλοῦντες Speaking
Strong's: G2980
Word #: 1 of 17
to talk, i.e., utter words
ἑαυτοῖς to yourselves G1438
ἑαυτοῖς to yourselves
Strong's: G1438
Word #: 2 of 17
(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc
ψαλμοῖς in psalms G5568
ψαλμοῖς in psalms
Strong's: G5568
Word #: 3 of 17
a set piece of music, i.e., a sacred ode (accompanied with the voice, harp or other instrument; a "psalm"); collectively, the book of the psalms
καὶ and G2532
καὶ and
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 4 of 17
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ὕμνοις hymns G5215
ὕμνοις hymns
Strong's: G5215
Word #: 5 of 17
probably akin to g0103; compare h5667); a "hymn" or religious ode (one of the psalms)
καὶ and G2532
καὶ and
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 6 of 17
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ᾠδαῖς songs G5603
ᾠδαῖς songs
Strong's: G5603
Word #: 7 of 17
a chant or "ode" (the general term for any words sung; while g5215 denotes especially a religious metrical composition, and g5568 still more specially
πνευματικαῖς spiritual G4152
πνευματικαῖς spiritual
Strong's: G4152
Word #: 8 of 17
non-carnal, i.e., (humanly) ethereal (as opposed to gross), or (daemoniacally) a spirit (concretely), or (divinely) supernatural, regenerate, religiou
ᾄδοντες singing G103
ᾄδοντες singing
Strong's: G103
Word #: 9 of 17
to sing
καὶ and G2532
καὶ and
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 10 of 17
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ψάλλοντες making melody G5567
ψάλλοντες making melody
Strong's: G5567
Word #: 11 of 17
to twitch or twang, i.e., to play on a stringed instrument (celebrate the divine worship with music and accompanying odes)
ἐν in G1722
ἐν in
Strong's: G1722
Word #: 12 of 17
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
τῇ G3588
τῇ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 13 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καρδίᾳ heart G2588
καρδίᾳ heart
Strong's: G2588
Word #: 14 of 17
the heart, i.e., (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
ὑμῶν your G5216
ὑμῶν your
Strong's: G5216
Word #: 15 of 17
of (from or concerning) you
τῷ G3588
τῷ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 16 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
κυρίῳ to the Lord G2962
κυρίῳ to the Lord
Strong's: G2962
Word #: 17 of 17
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)

Analysis & Commentary

[Verse 5:19 text would be quoted here] This verse in Ephesians chapter 5 addresses theological theme. Key Greek terms include to be determined.

The theological focus is doctrinal emphasis, demonstrating Paul's emphasis on the cosmic Christ and the church as His body/bride/temple. The phrase emphasizes union with Christ as the foundation of all spiritual blessings.

Historical Context

Written during Paul's Roman imprisonment (60-62 CE), this verse in chapter 5 reflects the circular letter's purpose to multiple Asian churches. Ephesus was a major center of pagan worship (Artemis cult) and early Christianity, making Paul's teachings on spiritual warfare and Christian unity particularly relevant.

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