Ephesians 4:8

King James Version:

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Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.

Complete Jewish Bible:

This is why it says,

“After he went up into the heights,
he led captivity captive
and he gave gifts to mankind.”

Berean Standard Bible:

This is why it says: “When He ascended on high, He led captives away, and gave gifts to men.”

American Standard Version:

Wherefore he saith, When he ascended on high, he led captivity captive, And gave gifts unto men.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Wherefore^{G1352} he saith^{G3004}, When he ascended^{G305} up^{G1519} on high^{G5311}, he led captivity^{G162} captive^{G161}, and^{G2532} gave^{G1325} gifts^{G1390} unto men^{G444}.

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Commentary for Ephesians 4:8

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G1352
   There are 52 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: διό
   Transliteration: dió
   Pronunciation: dee-o'
   Description: from διά and ὅς; through which thing, i.e. consequently:--for which cause, therefore, wherefore.
   
2. Strong's Number: G3004
   There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: λέγω
   Transliteration: légō
   Pronunciation: leg'-o
   Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
   
3. Strong's Number: G305
   There are 410 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀναβαίνω
   Transliteration: anabaínō
   Pronunciation: an-ab-ah'-ee-no
   Description: from ἀνά and the base of βάσις; to go up (literally or figuratively):--arise, ascend (up), climb (go, grow, rise, spring) up, come (up).
   
4. Strong's Number: G1519
   There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: εἰς
   Transliteration: eis
   Pronunciation: ice
   Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
   
5. Strong's Number: G5311
   There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὕψος
   Transliteration: hýpsos
   Pronunciation: hoop'-sos
   Description: from a derivative of ὑπέρ; elevation, i.e. (abstractly) altitude, (specially), the sky, or (figuratively) dignity:--be exalted, height, (on) high.
   
6. Strong's Number: G162
   There are 56 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αἰχμαλωτεύω
   Transliteration: aichmalōteúō
   Pronunciation: aheekh-mal-o-tew'-o
   Description: from αἰχμάλωτος; to capture (like αἰχμαλωτίζω):--lead captive.
   
7. Strong's Number: G161
   There are 36 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αἰχμαλωσία
   Transliteration: aichmalōsía
   Pronunciation: aheekh-mal-o-see'-ah
   Description: from αἰχμάλωτος; captivity:--captivity.
   
8. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
9. Strong's Number: G1325
   There are 377 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δίδωμι
   Transliteration: dídōmi
   Pronunciation: did'-o-mee
   Description: a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses); to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection):--adventure, bestow, bring forth, commit, deliver (up), give, grant, hinder, make, minister, number, offer, have power, put, receive, set, shew, smite (+ with the hand), strike (+ with the palm of the hand), suffer, take, utter, yield.
   
10. Strong's Number: G1390
    There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δόμα
    Transliteration: dóma
    Pronunciation: dom'-ah
    Description: from the base of δίδωμι; a present:--gift.
    
11. Strong's Number: G444
    There are 614 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἄνθρωπος
    Transliteration: ánthrōpos
    Pronunciation: anth'-ro-pos
    Description: from ἀνήρ and (the countenance; from ὀπτάνομαι); man-faced, i.e. a human being:--certain, man.