Ephesians 5:24

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so [let] the wives [be] to their own husbands in every thing.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Just as the Messianic Community submits to the Messiah, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.

Berean Standard Bible:

Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.

American Standard Version:

But as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives also be to their husbands in everything.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Therefore^{G235} as^{G5618} the church^{G1577} is subject^{G5293} unto Christ^{G5547}, so^{{G3779}{G2532}} let the wives^{G1135} be to their own^{G2398} husbands^{G435} in^{G1722} every thing^{G3956}.

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Commentary for Ephesians 5:24

Ephesians 5:24 is a verse that reflects the early Christian understanding of household relationships within the broader context of the church as the body of Christ. The Apostle Paul, traditionally credited with writing the Epistle to the Ephesians, uses the relationship between Christ and the church to illustrate the ideal dynamics within a marriage. In this verse, Paul instructs wives to be subject to their husbands, drawing a parallel to how the church submits to Christ's authority. This reflects the cultural norms of the time, where patriarchal structures were the norm, and also aligns with the hierarchical order often emphasized within the early church.

The historical context of this verse is crucial to understanding its themes. During the first century in the Roman Empire, where Ephesus was a significant city, societal roles were sharply defined, with men holding most of the power and authority in public and private life. Paul's letter, therefore, speaks into this context, using the prevailing social structures to convey spiritual truths. The verse emphasizes mutuality within a hierarchy, as it is part of a larger passage (Ephesians 5:21-33) that also calls for husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church, sacrificially and unconditionally.

In summary, Ephesians 5:24 encapsulates the early Christian teachings on marital roles, drawing a theological parallel between the church's submission to Christ and a wife's submission to her husband. This verse is often interpreted in light of its cultural and historical setting, and it continues to be a focal point for discussions on gender roles, marriage, and the application of scriptural principles in contemporary Christian life.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: G235
   There are 635 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀλλά
   Transliteration: allá
   Pronunciation: al-lah'
   Description: neuter plural of ἄλλος; properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations):--and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: G5618
   There are 42 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὥσπερ
   Transliteration: hṓsper
   Pronunciation: hoce'-per
   Description: from ὡς and περ; just as, i.e. exactly like:--(even, like) as.
   
3. Strong's Number: G1577
   There are 115 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐκκλησία
   Transliteration: ekklēsía
   Pronunciation: ek-klay-see'-ah
   Description: from a compound of ἐκ and a derivative of καλέω; a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or saints in heaven or both):--assembly, church.
   
4. Strong's Number: G5293
   There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὑποτάσσω
   Transliteration: hypotássō
   Pronunciation: hoop-ot-as'-so
   Description: from ὑπό and τάσσω; to subordinate; reflexively, to obey:--be under obedience (obedient), put under, subdue unto, (be, make) subject (to, unto), be (put) in subjection (to, under), submit self unto.
   
5. 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.
   
6. Strong's Number: G3779
   There are 206 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: οὕτω
   Transliteration: hoútō
   Pronunciation: hoo'-toce
   Description: adverb from οὗτος; in this way (referring to what precedes or follows):--after that, after (in) this manner, as, even (so), for all that, like(-wise), no more, on this fashion(-wise), so (in like manner), thus, what.
   
7. 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.
   
8. Strong's Number: G1135
   There are 200 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: γυνή
   Transliteration: gynḗ
   Pronunciation: goo-nay'
   Description: probably from the base of γίνομαι; a woman; specially, a wife:--wife, woman.
   
9. Strong's Number: G2398
   There are 109 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἴδιος
   Transliteration: ídios
   Pronunciation: id'-ee-os
   Description: of uncertain affinity; pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by implication, private or separate:--X his acquaintance, when they were alone, apart, aside, due, his (own, proper, several), home, (her, our, thine, your) own (business), private(-ly), proper, severally, their (own).
   
10. Strong's Number: G435
    There are 279 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀνήρ
    Transliteration: anḗr
    Pronunciation: an'-ayr
    Description: a primary word (compare ἄνθρωπος); a man (properly as an individual male):--fellow, husband, man, sir.
    
11. 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.
    
12. Strong's Number: G3956
    There are 1075 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πᾶς
    Transliteration: pâs
    Pronunciation: pas
    Description: including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.