Ephesians 5:2

King James Version:

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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.

Complete Jewish Bible:

and live a life of love, just as also the Messiah loved us, indeed, on our behalf gave himself up as an offering, as a slaughtered sacrifice to God with a pleasing fragrance.

Berean Standard Bible:

and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.

American Standard Version:

and walk in love, even as Christ also loved you, and gave himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for an odor of a sweet smell.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} walk^{G4043} in^{G1722} love^{G26}, as^{G2531} Christ^{G5547} also^{G2532} hath loved^{G25} us^{G2248}, and^{G2532} hath given^{G3860} himself^{G1438} for^{G5228} us^{G2257} an offering^{G4376} and^{G2532} a sacrifice^{G2378} to God^{G2316} for^{G1519} a sweetsmelling^{G2175} savour^{G3744}.

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Commentary for Ephesians 5:2

Ephesians 5:2 is part of the New Testament, written by the Apostle Paul to the church in Ephesus, a city in modern-day Turkey. This verse encapsulates the theme of imitating Christ's love, which is a central tenet of Christian ethics. In the historical context, Paul is writing to a diverse group of believers, likely both Jewish and Gentile Christians, urging them to live out their faith in unity and moral purity.

The verse specifically calls believers to "walk in love," which is a metaphor for conducting one's life or behavior. The standard for this love is set by Jesus Christ, who demonstrated the ultimate act of love by sacrificing Himself for humanity. The phrase "given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God" alludes to the crucifixion of Jesus, where He served as both the perfect offering for sins and a sacrifice that was pleasing to God, often associated with the Old Testament concept of a "sweetsmelling savour" or pleasing aroma (as in Leviticus 1:9, 13, 17).

In essence, Ephesians 5:2 exhorts Christians to live their lives in a manner that reflects the sacrificial and unconditional love that Christ showed. This involves selflessness, moral integrity, and a deep commitment to the well-being of others, all of which are to be manifested in the daily actions and attitudes of believers. The verse serves as a powerful reminder of the transformative impact of Christ's love and the expectation that Christians should embody this love in their interactions within the community of faith and beyond.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. 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.
   
2. Strong's Number: G4043
   There are 90 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: περιπατέω
   Transliteration: peripatéō
   Pronunciation: per-ee-pat-eh'-o
   Description: from περί and πατέω; to tread all around, i.e. walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary):--go, be occupied with, walk (about).
   
3. Strong's Number: G1722
   There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐν
   Transliteration: en
   Pronunciation: en
   Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
   
4. Strong's Number: G26
   There are 727 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀγάπη
   Transliteration: agápē
   Pronunciation: ag-ah'-pay
   Description: from ἀγαπάω; love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast:--(feast of) charity(-ably), dear, love.
   
5. Strong's Number: G2531
   There are 180 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καθώς
   Transliteration: kathṓs
   Pronunciation: kath-oce'
   Description: from κατά and ὡς; just (or inasmuch) as, that:--according to, (according, even) as, how, when.
   
6. Strong's Number: G5547
   There are 530 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Χριστός
   Transliteration: Christós
   Pronunciation: khris-tos'
   Description: from χρίω; anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus:--Christ.
   
7. Strong's Number: G25
   There are 5851 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀγαπάω
   Transliteration: agapáō
   Pronunciation: ag-ap-ah'-o
   Description: perhaps from (much) (or compare עֲגַב); to love (in a social or moral sense):--(be-)love(-ed). Compare φιλέω.
   
8. Strong's Number: G2248
   There are 164 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἡμᾶς
   Transliteration: hēmâs
   Pronunciation: hay-mas'
   Description: accusative case plural of ἐγώ; us:--our, us, we.
   
9. Strong's Number: G3860
   There are 118 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: παραδίδωμι
   Transliteration: paradídōmi
   Pronunciation: par-ad-id'-o-mee
   Description: from παρά and δίδωμι; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit:--betray, bring forth, cast, commit, deliver (up), give (over, up), hazard, put in prison, recommend.
   
10. Strong's Number: G1438
    There are 312 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἑαυτοῦ
    Transliteration: heautoû
    Pronunciation: heh-ow-too'
    Description: from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive case (dative case or accusative case) of αὐτός; him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.:--alone, her (own, -self), (he) himself, his (own), itself, one (to) another, our (thine) own(-selves), + that she had, their (own, own selves), (of) them(-selves), they, thyself, you, your (own, own conceits, own selves, -selves).
    
11. Strong's Number: G5228
    There are 144 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑπέρ
    Transliteration: hypér
    Pronunciation: hoop-er'
    Description: a primary preposition; "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, more than:--(+ exceeding, abundantly) above, in (on) behalf of, beyond, by, + very chiefest, concerning, exceeding (above, -ly), for, + very highly, more (than), of, over, on the part of, for sake of, in stead, than, to(-ward), very. In the comparative, it retains many of the above applications.
    
12. Strong's Number: G2257
    There are 365 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἡμῶν
    Transliteration: hēmōn
    Pronunciation: hay-mone'
    Description: genitive case plural of ἐγώ; of (or from) us:--our (company), us, we.
    
13. Strong's Number: G4376
    There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: προσφορά
    Transliteration: prosphorá
    Pronunciation: pros-for-ah'
    Description: from προσφέρω; presentation; concretely, an oblation (bloodless) or sacrifice:--offering (up).
    
14. Strong's Number: G2378
    There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θυσία
    Transliteration: thysía
    Pronunciation: thoo-see'-ah
    Description: from θύω; sacrifice (the act or the victim, literally or figuratively):--sacrifice.
    
15. Strong's Number: G2316
    There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θεός
    Transliteration: theós
    Pronunciation: theh'-os
    Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
    
16. 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).
    
17. Strong's Number: G2175
    There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εὐωδία
    Transliteration: euōdía
    Pronunciation: yoo-o-dee'-ah
    Description: from a compound of εὖ and a derivative of ὄζω; good-scentedness, i.e. fragrance:--sweet savour (smell, -smelling).
    
18. Strong's Number: G3744
    There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὀσμή
    Transliteration: osmḗ
    Pronunciation: os-may'
    Description: from ὄζω; fragrance (literally or figuratively):--odour, savour.