Ephesians Chapter 6 · Verse 14
Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
Original Language Analysis
στῆτε
Stand
G2476
στῆτε
Stand
Strong's:
G2476
Word #:
1 of 14
to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
οὖν
therefore
G3767
οὖν
therefore
Strong's:
G3767
Word #:
2 of 14
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
περιζωσάμενοι
girt about
G4024
περιζωσάμενοι
girt about
Strong's:
G4024
Word #:
3 of 14
to gird all around, i.e., (middle voice or passive) to fasten on one's belt (literally or figuratively)
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 14
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ὀσφὺν
loins
G3751
ὀσφὺν
loins
Strong's:
G3751
Word #:
5 of 14
the loin (externally), i.e., the hip; internally (by extension) procreative power
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
9 of 14
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἐνδυσάμενοι
having on
G1746
ἐνδυσάμενοι
having on
Strong's:
G1746
Word #:
10 of 14
to invest with clothing (literally or figuratively)
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
11 of 14
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θώρακα
the breastplate
G2382
θώρακα
the breastplate
Strong's:
G2382
Word #:
12 of 14
the chest ("thorax"), i.e., (by implication) a corslet
Cross References
Isaiah 59:17For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloke.1 Thessalonians 5:8But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.Isaiah 11:5And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins.Luke 12:35Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning;2 Corinthians 6:7By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,1 Peter 1:13Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;Ephesians 5:9(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)Revelation 9:9And they had breastplates, as it were breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots of many horses running to battle.Revelation 9:17And thus I saw the horses in the vision, and them that sat on them, having breastplates of fire, and of jacinth, and brimstone: and the heads of the horses were as the heads of lions; and out of their mouths issued fire and smoke and brimstone.
Historical Context
Written during Paul's Roman imprisonment (60-62 CE), this verse in chapter 6 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 6:14 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 6:14 text would be quoted here] This verse in Ephesians chapter 6 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.