Ephesians 5:3
But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;
Original Language Analysis
πορνεία
fornication
G4202
πορνεία
fornication
Strong's:
G4202
Word #:
1 of 14
harlotry (including adultery and incest); figuratively, idolatry
καὶ
But
G2532
καὶ
But
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
3 of 14
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
πλεονεξία
covetousness
G4124
πλεονεξία
covetousness
Strong's:
G4124
Word #:
7 of 14
avarice, i.e., (by implication) fraudulency, extortion
ὀνομαζέσθω
let it
G3687
ὀνομαζέσθω
let it
Strong's:
G3687
Word #:
9 of 14
to name, i.e., assign an appellation; by extension, to utter, mention, profess
Cross References
Colossians 3:5Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:Ephesians 5:5For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.1 Corinthians 6:18Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.1 Thessalonians 4:3For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:1 Corinthians 6:13Meats for the belly, and the belly for meats: but God shall destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord; and the Lord for the body.1 Thessalonians 4:7For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.Ephesians 5:12For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret.Matthew 15:19For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:Revelation 2:21And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not.1 Corinthians 10:8Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand.
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 5:3 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?
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Analysis & Commentary
[Verse 5:3 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.