Ephesians Chapter 5 · Verse 28
So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself.
Original Language Analysis
ὀφείλουσιν
ought
G3784
ὀφείλουσιν
ought
Strong's:
G3784
Word #:
2 of 19
to owe (pecuniarily); figuratively, to be under obligation (ought, must, should); morally, to fail in duty
οἱ
G3588
οἱ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τὰς
G3588
τὰς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἑαυτὸν
himself
G1438
ἑαυτὸν
himself
Strong's:
G1438
Word #:
7 of 19
(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc
ὡς
as
G5613
ὡς
as
Strong's:
G5613
Word #:
9 of 19
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
τὰ
G3588
τὰ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
10 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἑαυτὸν
himself
G1438
ἑαυτὸν
himself
Strong's:
G1438
Word #:
11 of 19
(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc
σώματα
bodies
G4983
σώματα
bodies
Strong's:
G4983
Word #:
12 of 19
the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
13 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
15 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἑαυτὸν
himself
G1438
ἑαυτὸν
himself
Strong's:
G1438
Word #:
16 of 19
(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc
Cross References
Ephesians 5:25Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;Matthew 19:5And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?Ephesians 5:33Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.
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
- How does the truth of Ephesians 5:28 about verse-specific transform your daily walk with Christ?
- What does this verse teach about theological theme that challenges modern Christian practice?
- How can you apply the theological principle of doctrinal emphasis in your relationships and witness?
Analysis & Commentary
[Verse 5:28 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.