KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)
TRANSLATION, MEANING, CONTEXT
To get what Ephesians 5:4 means based on its source text, scroll down or follow these links for the original scriptural meaning , biblical context and relative popularity.
“Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.”
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| KJV Verse | Original Greek | Meaning/ Definition This is a simplified translation of the original Greek word. Follow the buttons on the right to get more detail. | More Use the buttons below to get details on the Greek word and view related Bible verses that use the same root word. |
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| “Neither” | καὶ | And, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words | Neither |
| “filthiness,” | αἰσχρότης | Shamefulness, i.e., obscenity | filthiness |
| “nor” | καὶ | And, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words | nor |
| “foolish talking,” | μωρολογία | Silly talk, i.e., buffoonery | foolish talking |
| “nor” | ἢ | Disjunctive, or; comparative, than | nor |
| “jesting,” | εὐτραπελία | Witticism, i.e., (in a vulgar sense) ribaldry | jesting |
| “which” | τὰ | The (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) | which |
| “are” | ἀνήκοντα· | To attain to, i.e., (figuratively) be proper | are |
| “not” | οὐκ | The absolute negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not | not |
| “convenient:” | ἀνήκοντα· | To attain to, i.e., (figuratively) be proper | convenient |
| “but” | ἀλλὰ | Properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) | but |
| “rather” | μᾶλλον | (adverbially) more (in a greater degree)) or rather | rather |
| “giving of thanks.” | εὐχαριστία | Gratitude; actively, grateful language (to God, as an act of worship) | giving thanks |
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2 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.
3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;
4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.
5 For 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.
6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.
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