Ephesians Chapter 5 · Verse 2

Authorized King James Version

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And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.

Original Language Analysis

καὶ And G2532
καὶ And
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 1 of 23
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
περιπατεῖτε walk G4043
περιπατεῖτε walk
Strong's: G4043
Word #: 2 of 23
to tread all around, i.e., walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary)
ἐν in G1722
ἐν in
Strong's: G1722
Word #: 3 of 23
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
ἀγάπῃ love G26
ἀγάπῃ love
Strong's: G26
Word #: 4 of 23
love, i.e., affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
καθὼς as G2531
καθὼς as
Strong's: G2531
Word #: 5 of 23
just (or inasmuch) as, that
καὶ And G2532
καὶ And
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 6 of 23
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ὁ G3588
ὁ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 7 of 23
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Χριστὸς Christ G5547
Χριστὸς Christ
Strong's: G5547
Word #: 8 of 23
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus
ἠγάπησεν hath loved G25
ἠγάπησεν hath loved
Strong's: G25
Word #: 9 of 23
to love (in a social or moral sense)
ἡμᾶς us G2248
ἡμᾶς us
Strong's: G2248
Word #: 10 of 23
us
καὶ And G2532
καὶ And
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 11 of 23
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
παρέδωκεν hath given G3860
παρέδωκεν hath given
Strong's: G3860
Word #: 12 of 23
to surrender, i.e yield up, entrust, transmit
ἑαυτὸν himself G1438
ἑαυτὸν himself
Strong's: G1438
Word #: 13 of 23
(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc
ὑπὲρ for G5228
ὑπὲρ for
Strong's: G5228
Word #: 14 of 23
"over", i.e., (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case super
ἡμῶν us G2257
ἡμῶν us
Strong's: G2257
Word #: 15 of 23
of (or from) us
προσφορὰν an offering G4376
προσφορὰν an offering
Strong's: G4376
Word #: 16 of 23
presentation; concretely, an oblation (bloodless) or sacrifice
καὶ And G2532
καὶ And
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 17 of 23
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
θυσίαν a sacrifice G2378
θυσίαν a sacrifice
Strong's: G2378
Word #: 18 of 23
sacrifice (the act or the victim, literally or figuratively)
τῷ G3588
τῷ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 19 of 23
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θεῷ to God G2316
θεῷ to God
Strong's: G2316
Word #: 20 of 23
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
εἰς for G1519
εἰς for
Strong's: G1519
Word #: 21 of 23
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
ὀσμὴν savour G3744
ὀσμὴν savour
Strong's: G3744
Word #: 22 of 23
fragrance (literally or figuratively)
εὐωδίας a sweetsmelling G2175
εὐωδίας a sweetsmelling
Strong's: G2175
Word #: 23 of 23
good-scentedness, i.e., fragrance

Analysis & Commentary

[Verse 5:2 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.

Questions for Reflection