Ephesians 5:17
Strong's Lexicon
Therefore
διὰ (dia)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

τοῦτο (touto)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's Greek 3778: This; he, she, it.

{do} not
μὴ ()
Adverb
Strong's Greek 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

be
γίνεσθε (ginesthe)
Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's Greek 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.

foolish,
ἄφρονες (aphrones)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's Greek 878: Senseless, foolish, inconsiderate. Properly, mindless, i.e. Stupid, ignorant, egotistic, rash, or unbelieving.

but
ἀλλὰ (alla)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.

understand
συνίετε (syniete)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's Greek 4920: To consider, understand, perceive. From sun and hiemi; to put together, i.e. to comprehend; by implication, to act piously.

what
τί (ti)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's Greek 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Lord’s
Κυρίου (Kyriou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.

will [is].
θέλημα (thelēma)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's Greek 2307: An act of will, will; plur: wishes, desires. From the prolonged form of ethelo; a determination, i.e. choice or inclination.

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.

Young's Literal Translation
because of this become not fools, but—understanding what [is] the will of the Lord,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So don’t be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.

New American Standard Bible
So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

King James Bible
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord [is].
Parallel Verses
New International Version
Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is.

New Living Translation
Don't act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do.

English Standard Version
Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

New American Standard Bible
So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

King James Bible
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So don't be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is.

International Standard Version
Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is.

NET Bible
For this reason do not be foolish, but be wise by understanding what the Lord's will is.

American Standard Version
Wherefore be ye not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

English Revised Version
Wherefore be ye not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

Young's Literal Translation
because of this become not fools, but -- understanding what is the will of the Lord,
















Cross References
Romans 12:2
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Colossians 1:9
For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;

1 Thessalonians 4:3
For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:

Ephesians 1:1
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:

Ephesians 5:16
Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Ephesians 5:15
See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,

Ephesians 5:14
Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.

Ephesians 5:18
And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

Ephesians 5:19
Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;

Ephesians 5:20
Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
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