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MAGIC EYES
Recently I borrowed one of those "Magic Eye" books which contain special patterns that when focused on in a special way, transform into 3-D images. To figure some of them out takes a fair amount of concentration, but it is rewarding being able to see what is normally invisible to the naked eye.
Balaam, in two of his prophecies, spoke of himself as "one whose eyes see clearly," and "whose eyes are opened." This is a huge contrast to the day before, when Balaam was blind to seeing the angel of the LORD about to slay him. The question we must ask ourselves about this is, what was it that enabled Balaam to see so clearly?
As Balaam spoke he was looking at the people of the LORD. No doubt he saw the order of the camp, the tabernacle, the smoke coming up from the altar, and the pillar of cloud that was leading them. But in observing them I believe he saw much more than just what he could see with his eyes. Like the magic eye book, he saw beyond Israel to their God and the plan he has for his people.
The same can happen for us. As we read the Word of God and watch God's people, Israel, with a little effort our eyes also will be opened to see the beauty and majesty of our Awesome God.
Robert Prins [Auckland - Pakuranga - (NZ)] Comment added in 2002 Reply to Robert
Num. 24:25 In 1967 an archeological dig discover in a town call Deir Alla an inscription that tells the story of prophecy given by Balaam son of Beor.
The dating on the writing goes back to about 800 BC. This now has left people believing that this is now where Balaam came from, which is much closer to the scene where the events of Numb takes place. The previously location would have taken weeks of travel being about 400 miles away.
It cannot be denied that this Balaam is probably the same. The coincidence that there would be two prophets named Balaam both with a father name Beor seems a little unlikely. If this is correct it does leave us with problems. The Bible, in Deut., Clearly states he was from Mesopotamia, while Deir Alla was in the land of the Amorites. The timing is also off by about 700 years. One of the possible remedies is that they are the same person, but this inscription was someone writing down the account of Balaam that had probably been part of an oral tradition of the Amorites for centuries. The fact it was written here is not surprising since the Bible tells us that Balaam was famous and that the king of Moab and the Midianites were all familiar with him.
Deir Alla may even have been the place where Balaam died, killed by the Israelites. This would be consistent with the Numb. 24:25 where it says that Balaam returned to his place.
Alex Browning [Kitchener-Waterloo] Comment added in 2015 Reply to Alex
25:9 those who died by the plague were 24,000
What Balak failed to do by soliciting a curse upon Israel, he achieved by sensuality "the people began to whore with the daughters of Moab" (v1). Such is the power of seduction. That is why Jesus was so harsh: "If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away" (Matthew 5:29).
It has become unfashionable to rail against declining dress standards, or television, or unfettered internet surfing - it is just too hard and contentious an issue that people either avoid the issue altogether, or discuss it so obliquely that it fails to have any impact. Yet flesh is the same today as it was in Moses' day and the consequences of sin are just as tragic.
Put positively: Encourage modesty, humility and a Godly character
"Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman (and man) who fears the LORD is to be praised" (Proverbs 31:30)
Bruce Bates [Forbes Australia] Comment added in 2024 Reply to Bruce
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1. And when Balaam <1109> saw <7200>(8799) that it pleased <5869> <2895>(8804) the LORD <3068> to bless <1288>(8763) Israel <3478>, he went <1980>(8804) not, as at other times <6471>, to seek <7125>(8800) for enchantments <5173>, but he set <7896>(8799) his face <6440> toward the wilderness <4057>.
2. And Balaam <1109> lifted up <5375>(8799) his eyes <5869>, and he saw <7200>(8799) Israel <3478> abiding <7931>(8802) in his tents according to their tribes <7626>; and the spirit <7307> of God <430> came upon him.
3. And he took up <5375>(8799) his parable <4912>, and said <559>(8799), Balaam <1109> the son <1121> of Beor <1160> hath said <5002>(8803), and the man <1397> whose eyes <5869> are open <8365>(8803) hath said <5002>(8803):
4. He hath said <5002>(8803), which heard <8085>(8802) the words <561> of God <410>, which saw <2372>(8799) the vision <4236> of the Almighty <7706>, falling <5307>(8802) into a trance, but having his eyes <5869> open <1540>(8803):
5. How goodly <2895>(8804) are thy tents <168>, O Jacob <3290>, and thy tabernacles <4908>, O Israel <3478>!
6. As the valleys <5158> are they spread forth <5186>(8738), as gardens <1593> by the river's side <5104>, as the trees of lign aloes <174> which the LORD <3068> hath planted <5193>(8804), and as cedar trees <730> beside the waters <4325>.
7. He shall pour <5140> <0> the water <4325> out <5140>(8799) of his buckets <1805>, and his seed <2233> shall be in many <7227> waters <4325>, and his king <4428> shall be higher <7311>(8799) than Agag <90>, and his kingdom <4438> shall be exalted <5375>(8691).
8. God <410> brought him forth <3318>(8688) out of Egypt <4714>; he hath as it were the strength <8443> of an unicorn <7214>: he shall eat up <398>(8799) the nations <1471> his enemies <6862>, and shall break <1633>(8762) their bones <6106>, and pierce <4272>(8799) them through with his arrows <2671>.
9. He couched <3766>(8804), he lay down <7901>(8804) as a lion <738>, and as a great lion <3833>: who shall stir him up <6965>(8686)? Blessed <1288>(8803) is he that blesseth <1288>(8764) thee, and cursed <779>(8803) is he that curseth <779>(8802) thee.
10. And Balak's <1111> anger <639> was kindled <2734>(8799) against Balaam <1109>, and he smote <5606> <0> his hands <3709> together <5606>(8799): and Balak <1111> said <559>(8799) unto Balaam <1109>, I called <7121>(8804) thee to curse <6895>(8800) mine enemies <341>(8802), and, behold, thou hast altogether <1288>(8763) blessed <1288>(8765) them these three <7969> times <6471>.
11. Therefore now flee <1272>(8798) thou to thy place <4725>: I thought <559>(8804) to promote <3513> <0> thee unto great <3513>(8763) honour <3513>(8762); but, lo, the LORD <3068> hath kept thee back <4513>(8804) from honour <3519>.
12. And Balaam <1109> said <559>(8799) unto Balak <1111>, Spake <1696>(8765) I not also to thy messengers <4397> which thou sentest <7971>(8804) unto me, saying <559>(8800),
13. If Balak <1111> would give <5414>(8799) me his house <1004> full <4393> of silver <3701> and gold <2091>, I cannot <3201>(8799) go beyond <5674>(8800) the commandment <6310> of the LORD <3068>, to do <6213>(8800) either good <2896> or bad <7451> of mine own mind <3820>; but what the LORD <3068> saith <1696>(8762), that will I speak <1696>(8762)?
14. And now, behold, I go <1980>(8802) unto my people <5971>: come <3212>(8798) therefore, and I will advertise <3289>(8799) thee what this people <5971> shall do <6213>(8799) to thy people <5971> in the latter <319> days <3117>.
15. And he took up <5375>(8799) his parable <4912>, and said <559>(8799), Balaam <1109> the son <1121> of Beor <1160> hath said <5002>(8803), and the man <1397> whose eyes <5869> are open <8365>(8803) hath said <5002>(8803):
16. He hath said <5002>(8803), which heard <8085>(8802) the words <561> of God <410>, and knew <3045>(8802) the knowledge <1847> of the most High <5945>, which saw <2372>(8799) the vision <4236> of the Almighty <7706>, falling <5307>(8802) into a trance, but having his eyes <5869> open <1540>(8803):
17. I shall see <7200>(8799) him, but not now: I shall behold <7789>(8799) him, but not nigh <7138>: there shall come <1869>(8804) a Star <3556> out of Jacob <3290>, and a Sceptre <7626> shall rise <6965>(8804) out of Israel <3478>, and shall smite <4272>(8804) the corners <6285> of Moab <4124>, and destroy <6979>(8773) all the children <1121> of Sheth <8352>(8676) <8351>.
18. And Edom <123> shall be a possession <3424>, Seir <8165> also shall be a possession <3424> for his enemies <341>(8802); and Israel <3478> shall do <6213>(8802) valiantly <2428>.
19. Out of Jacob <3290> shall come he that shall have dominion <7287>(8799), and shall destroy <6>(8689) him that remaineth <8300> of the city <5892>.
20. And when he looked <7200>(8799) on Amalek <6002>, he took up <5375>(8799) his parable <4912>, and said <559>(8799), Amalek <6002> was the first <7225> of the nations <1471>; but his latter <319> end shall be that he perish <8> for ever <5703>.
21. And he looked <7200>(8799) on the Kenites <7017>, and took up <5375>(8799) his parable <4912>, and said <559>(8799), Strong <386> is thy dwellingplace <4186>, and thou puttest <7760>(8798) thy nest <7064> in a rock <5553>.
22. Nevertheless the Kenite <7014> shall <518> be wasted <1197>(8763), until Asshur <804> shall carry thee away captive <7617>(8799).
23. And he took up <5375>(8799) his parable <4912>, and said <559>(8799), Alas <188>, who shall live <2421>(8799) when God <410> doeth <7760>(8800) this!
24. And ships <6716> shall come from the coast <3027> of Chittim <3794>, and shall afflict <6031>(8765) Asshur <804>, and shall afflict <6031>(8765) Eber <5677>, and he also shall perish <8> for ever <5703>.
25. And Balaam <1109> rose up <6965>(8799), and went <3212>(8799) and returned <7725>(8799) to his place <4725>: and Balak <1111> also went <1980>(8804) his way <1870>.
1. And Israel <3478> abode <3427>(8799) in Shittim <7851>, and the people <5971> began <2490>(8686) to commit whoredom <2181>(8800) with the daughters <1323> of Moab <4124>.
2. And they called <7121>(8799) the people <5971> unto the sacrifices <2077> of their gods <430>: and the people <5971> did eat <398>(8799), and bowed down <7812>(8691) to their gods <430>.
3. And Israel <3478> joined <6775>(8735) himself unto Baalpeor <1187>: and the anger <639> of the LORD <3068> was kindled <2734>(8799) against Israel <3478>.
4. And the LORD <3068> said <559>(8799) unto Moses <4872>, Take <3947>(8798) all the heads <7218> of the people <5971>, and hang them up <3363>(8685) before <5048> the LORD <3068> against the sun <8121>, that the fierce <2740> anger <639> of the LORD <3068> may be turned away <7725>(8799) from Israel <3478>.
5. And Moses <4872> said <559>(8799) unto the judges <8199>(8802) of Israel <3478>, Slay <2026>(8798) ye every <376> one <376> his men <582> that were joined <6775>(8737) unto Baalpeor <1187>.
6. And, behold, one <376> of the children <1121> of Israel <3478> came <935>(8802) and brought <7126>(8686) unto his brethren <251> a Midianitish woman <4084> in the sight <5869> of Moses <4872>, and in the sight <5869> of all the congregation <5712> of the children <1121> of Israel <3478>, who were weeping <1058>(8802) before the door <6607> of the tabernacle <168> of the congregation <4150>.
7. And when Phinehas <6372>, the son <1121> of Eleazar <499>, the son <1121> of Aaron <175> the priest <3548>, saw <7200>(8799) it, he rose up <6965>(8799) from among <8432> the congregation <5712>, and took <3947>(8799) a javelin <7420> in his hand <3027>;
8. And he went <935>(8799) after <310> the man <376> of Israel <3478> into the tent <6898>, and thrust <1856>(8799) both <8147> of them through, the man <376> of Israel <3478>, and the woman <802> through <413> her belly <6897>. So the plague <4046> was stayed <6113>(8735) from the children <1121> of Israel <3478>.
9. And those that died <4191>(8801) in the plague <4046> were twenty <6242> and four <702> thousand <505>.
10. And the LORD <3068> spake <1696>(8762) unto Moses <4872>, saying <559>(8800),
11. Phinehas <6372>, the son <1121> of Eleazar <499>, the son <1121> of Aaron <175> the priest <3548>, hath turned <7725> <0> my wrath <2534> away <7725>(8689) from the children <1121> of Israel <3478>, while he was zealous <7065>(8763) for my sake <7068> among <8432> them, that I consumed <3615>(8765) not the children <1121> of Israel <3478> in my jealousy <7068>.
12. Wherefore say <559>(8798), Behold, I give <5414>(8802) unto him my covenant <1285> of peace <7965>:
13. And he shall have it, and his seed <2233> after <310> him, even the covenant <1285> of an everlasting <5769> priesthood <3550>; because <834> he was zealous <7065>(8765) for his God <430>, and made an atonement <3722>(8762) for the children <1121> of Israel <3478>.
14. Now the name <8034> of the Israelite <376> that was slain <5221>(8716), even that was slain <5221>(8717) with the Midianitish woman <4084>, was Zimri <2174>, the son <1121> of Salu <5543>, a prince <5387> of a chief <1> house <1004> among the Simeonites <8099>.
15. And the name <8034> of the Midianitish <4084> woman <802> that was slain <5221>(8716) was Cozbi <3579>, the daughter <1323> of Zur <6698>; he was head <7218> over a people <523>, and of a chief <1> house <1004> in Midian <4080>.
16. And the LORD <3068> spake <1696>(8762) unto Moses <4872>, saying <559>(8800),
17. Vex <6887>(8800) the Midianites <4084>, and smite <5221>(8689) them:
18. For they vex <6887>(8802) you with their wiles <5231>, wherewith they have beguiled <5230>(8765) you in the matter <1697> of Peor <6465>, and in the matter <1697> of Cozbi <3579>, the daughter <1323> of a prince <5387> of Midian <4080>, their sister <269>, which was slain <5221>(8716) in the day <3117> of the plague <4046> for Peor's <6465> sake <1697>.
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The key phrase in this chapter is 'he that' - mark it in your Bible and then reflect on the characteristics that alienate a man from his creator. Notice how the phrase passed on into chapter 18
Peter Forbes [Mountsorrel (UK)] Comment added in 2004 Reply to Peter
"Wisdom is in the sight him who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth."
Have you ever wondered whether you understand something or not? Sometimes we think we understand, but we really don't. How do we know? This Proverb explains the difference.
If we understand a principle, then we will be able to apply it to any given situation. This means that when someone asks us a question on that subject, we will be able to answer almost immediately after a period of contemplation. The problem is explained to us, and we "see" the answer clearly, as if it is there in front of us. This is what Solomon demonstrated in the incident with the two mothers (1Kin 3:12-28). If we are not able to do this, then we probably have knowledge on that subject, rather than understanding. The fool in the proverb looks around about him to find the answer. He needs to go and search for it. This immediacy is demonstrated by Jesus in the parable of the wise and foolish virgins. He may have been picking up on this proverb.
God desires us to be immediate in our wisdom. He wants our forgiveness of others to be a gut reaction. He wants our giving of aid to a stranger to be immediate upon appeal. He desires us to be liberal without thinking; gracious without having to be entreated twice; longsuffering by default; wise in His ways automatically. Such wisdom is only of God. In the example of Solomon, we see in v11-12 that Solomon had asked, and God had given. In James 1:5 we are invited to do the same. Alongside this request we must exercise ourselves in the practical application of God's words (Heb 5:14, 12:11). This is how our knowledge is transformed into wisdom. If all we have is knowledge, then we remain foolish. If we remain foolish in the most important matters of our faith, then bridegroom will pass us by (Matt 25:10-12).
Rob de Jongh [Mountsorrel (UK)] Comment added in 2004 Reply to Rob
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1. Better <2896> is a dry <2720> morsel <6595>, and quietness <7962> therewith, than an house <1004> full <4392> of sacrifices <2077> with strife <7379>.
2. A wise <7919>(8688) servant <5650> shall have rule <4910>(8799) over a son <1121> that causeth shame <954>(8688), and shall have part <2505>(8799) of the inheritance <5159> among <8432> the brethren <251>.
3. The fining pot <4715> is for silver <3701>, and the furnace <3564> for gold <2091>: but the LORD <3068> trieth <974>(8802) the hearts <3826>.
4. A wicked doer <7489>(8688) giveth heed <7181>(8688) to false <205> lips <8193>; and a liar <8267> giveth ear <238>(8688) to a naughty <1942> tongue <3956>.
5. Whoso mocketh <3932>(8802) the poor <7326>(8802) reproacheth <2778>(8765) his Maker <6213>(8802): and he that is glad <8056> at calamities <343> shall not be unpunished <5352>(8735).
6. Children's <1121> children <1121> are the crown <5850> of old men <2205>; and the glory <8597> of children <1121> are their fathers <1>.
7. Excellent <3499> speech <8193> becometh <5000> not a fool <5036>: much less do lying <8267> lips <8193> a prince <5081>.
8. A gift <7810> is as a precious <2580> stone <68> in the eyes <5869> of him that hath <1167> it: whithersoever it turneth <6437>(8799), it prospereth <7919>(8686).
9. He that covereth <3680>(8764) a transgression <6588> seeketh <1245>(8764) love <160>; but he that repeateth <8138>(8802) a matter <1697> separateth <6504>(8688) very friends <441>.
10. A reproof <1606> entereth <5181>(8799) more into a wise man <995>(8688) than an hundred <3967> stripes <5221>(8687) into a fool <3684>.
11. An evil <7451> man seeketh <1245>(8762) only rebellion <4805>: therefore a cruel <394> messenger <4397> shall be sent <7971>(8792) against him.
12. Let a bear <1677> robbed <7909> of her whelps meet <6298>(8800) a man <376>, rather than <408> a fool <3684> in his folly <200>.
13. Whoso rewardeth <7725>(8688) evil <7451> for good <2896>, evil <7451> shall not depart <4185>(8799)(8675) <4185>(8686) from his house <1004>.
14. The beginning <7225> of strife <4066> is as when one letteth out <6362>(8802) water <4325>: therefore leave off <5203>(8800) contention <7379>, before <6440> it be meddled <1566>(8694) with.
15. He that justifieth <6663>(8688) the wicked <7563>, and he that condemneth <7561>(8688) the just <6662>, even they both <8147> are abomination <8441> to the LORD <3068>.
16. Wherefore is there a price <4242> in the hand <3027> of a fool <3684> to get <7069>(8800) wisdom <2451>, seeing he hath no heart <3820> to it?
17. A friend <7453> loveth <157>(8802) at all times <6256>, and a brother <251> is born <3205>(8735) for adversity <6869>.
18. A man <120> void <2638> of understanding <3820> striketh <8628>(8802) hands <3709>, and becometh <6148>(8802) surety <6161> in the presence <6440> of his friend <7453>.
19. He loveth <157>(8802) transgression <6588> that loveth <157>(8802) strife <4683>: and he that exalteth <1361>(8688) his gate <6607> seeketh <1245>(8764) destruction <7667>.
20. He that hath a froward <6141> heart <3820> findeth <4672>(8799) no good <2896>: and he that hath a perverse <2015>(8738) tongue <3956> falleth <5307>(8799) into mischief <7451>.
21. He that begetteth <3205>(8802) a fool <3684> doeth it to his sorrow <8424>: and the father <1> of a fool <5036> hath no joy <8055>(8799).
22. A merry <8056> heart <3820> doeth good <3190>(8686) like a medicine <1456>: but a broken <5218> spirit <7307> drieth <3001>(8762) the bones <1634>.
23. A wicked <7563> man taketh <3947>(8799) a gift <7810> out of the bosom <2436> to pervert <5186>(8687) the ways <734> of judgment <4941>.
24. Wisdom <2451> is before him that hath understanding <6440> <995>(8688); but the eyes <5869> of a fool <3684> are in the ends <7097> of the earth <776>.
25. A foolish <3684> son <1121> is a grief <3708> to his father <1>, and bitterness <4470> to her that bare <3205>(8802) him.
26. Also to punish <6064>(8800) the just <6662> is not good <2896>, nor to strike <5221>(8687) princes <5081> for equity <3476>.
27. He that hath <3045>(8802) knowledge <1847> spareth <2820>(8802) his words <561>: and a man <376> of understanding <8394> is of an excellent <3368>(8675) <7119> spirit <7307>.
28. Even a fool <191>, when he holdeth his peace <2790>(8688), is counted <2803>(8735) wise <2450>: and he that shutteth <331>(8801) his lips <8193> is esteemed a man of understanding <995>(8737).
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6:24 - It is interesting that "sincerity" here is from the Greek: apthasia, without corruption. We find this word in the passage regarding resurrection in 1 Cor 15:42,50,53,54. Thus, the sense is better brought forth in other renderings such as Young's literal "The grace with all those loving our Lord Jesus Christ -- undecayingly! Amen."
Matt Drywood [Hamilton Book Road (Can)] Comment added in 2003 Reply to Matt
Ephesians 6:13-18 Paul lists the armour with which Roman soldiers wore and gives spiritual significance to each part.
Loin cloth - girt about with truth.
Breastplate - of righteousness.
Feet shod - with preparation of the gospel of peace.
Shield - of faith.
Helmet - of salvation.
Sword - of the spirit.
So equipped we are exhorted to pray and watch.
There was one item in the armoury that the Roman soldier could not put on unaided.
The breastplate was secured from the back, so assistance would be required.
The spiritual lesson for us is we can only be credited with righteousness by the Lord. We cannot earn it. [e.g. Heb.11 v.7 Noah became heir of the righteousness which is by faith; Gen.15 v.6 Abraham believed the LORD and he counted it to him for righteousness.]
Peter Moore [Erith, UK] Comment added in 2024 Reply to Peter
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1. Be <1096>(5737) ye <3402> <0> therefore <3767> followers <3402> of God <2316>, as <5613> dear <27> children <5043>;
2. And <2532> walk <4043>(5720) in <1722> love <26>, as <2531> Christ <5547> also <2532> hath loved <25>(5656) us <2248>, and <2532> hath given <3860>(5656) himself <1438> for <5228> us <2257> an offering <4376> and <2532> a sacrifice <2378> to God <2316> for <1519> a sweetsmelling <2175> savour <3744>.
3. But <2532> fornication <4202>, and <1161> all <3956> uncleanness <167>, or <2228> covetousness <4124>, let it <3687> <0> not be once <3366> named <3687>(5744) among <1722> you <5213>, as <2531> becometh <4241>(5719) saints <40>;
4. Neither <2532> filthiness <151>, nor <2532> foolish talking <3473>, nor <2228> jesting <2160>, which <3588> are <433> <0> not <3756> convenient <433>(5723): but <235> rather <3123> giving of thanks <2169>.
5. For <1063> this <5124> ye know <2075>(5748) <1097>(5723), that <3754> no <3756> <3956> whoremonger <4205>, nor <2228> unclean person <169>, nor <2228> covetous man <4123>, who <3739> is <2076>(5748) an idolater <1496>, hath <2192>(5719) any inheritance <2817> in <1722> the kingdom <932> of Christ <5547> and <2532> of God <2316>.
6. Let <538> <0> no man <3367> deceive <538>(5720) you <5209> with vain <2756> words <3056>: for <1063> because <1223> of these things <5023> cometh <2064>(5736) the wrath <3709> of God <2316> upon <1909> the children <5207> of disobedience <543>.
7. Be <1096> <0> not <3361> ye <1096>(5737) therefore <3767> partakers <4830> with them <846>.
8. For <1063> ye were <2258>(5713) sometimes <4218> darkness <4655>, but <1161> now <3568> are ye light <5457> in <1722> the Lord <2962>: walk <4043>(5720) as <5613> children <5043> of light <5457>:
9. (For <1063> the fruit <2590> of the Spirit <4151> is in <1722> all <3956> goodness <19> and <2532> righteousness <1343> and <2532> truth <225>;)
10. Proving <1381>(5723) what <5101> is <2076>(5748) acceptable <2101> unto the Lord <2962>.
11. And <2532> have <4790> <0> no <3361> fellowship <4790>(5720) with the unfruitful <175> works <2041> of darkness <4655>, but <1161> rather <3123> <2532> reprove <1651>(5720) them.
12. For <1063> it is <2076>(5748) a shame <149> even <2532> to speak <3004>(5721) of those things <2931> <0> which are done <1096>(5740) of <5259> them <846> in secret <2931>.
13. But <1161> all things <3956> that are reproved <1651>(5746) are made manifest <5319>(5743) by <5259> the light <5457>: for <1063> whatsoever <3956> doth make manifest <5319>(5746) is <2076>(5748) light <5457>.
14. Wherefore <1352> he saith <3004>(5719), Awake thou <1453>(5669) that sleepest <2518>(5723), and <2532> arise <450>(5628) from <1537> the dead <3498>, and <2532> Christ <5547> shall give <2017> <0> thee <4671> light <2017>(5692).
15. See <991>(5720) then <3767> that <4459> ye walk <4043>(5719) circumspectly <199>, not <3361> as <5613> fools <781>, but <235> as <5613> wise <4680>,
16. Redeeming <1805>(5734) the time <2540>, because <3754> the days <2250> are <1526>(5748) evil <4190>.
17. Wherefore <1223> <5124> be ye <1096>(5737) not <3361> unwise <878>, but <235> understanding <4920>(5723) what <5101> the will <2307> of the Lord <2962> is.
18. And <2532> be <3182> <0> not <3361> drunk <3182>(5745) with wine <3631>, wherein <1722> <3739> is <2076>(5748) excess <810>; but <235> be filled <4137>(5744) with <1722> the Spirit <4151>;
19. Speaking <2980>(5723) to yourselves <1438> in psalms <5568> and <2532> hymns <5215> and <2532> spiritual <4152> songs <5603>, singing <103>(5723) and <2532> making melody <5567>(5723) in <1722> your <5216> heart <2588> to the Lord <2962>;
20. Giving thanks <2168>(5723) always <3842> for <5228> all things <3956> unto God <2316> and <2532> the Father <3962> in <1722> the name <3686> of our <2257> Lord <2962> Jesus <2424> Christ <5547>;
21. Submitting yourselves <5293>(5746) one to another <240> in <1722> the fear <5401> of God <2316>.
22. Wives <1135>, submit yourselves <5293>(5732) unto your own <2398> husbands <435>, as <5613> unto the Lord <2962>.
23. For <3754> the husband <435> is <2076>(5748) the head <2776> of the wife <1135>, even <2532> as <5613> Christ <5547> is the head <2776> of the church <1577>: and <2532> he <846> is <2076>(5748) the saviour <4990> of the body <4983>.
24. Therefore <235> as <5618> the church <1577> is subject <5293>(5743) unto Christ <5547>, so <3779> <2532> let the wives <1135> be to their own <2398> husbands <435> in <1722> every thing <3956>.
25. Husbands <435>, love <25>(5720) your <1438> wives <1135>, even as <2531> Christ <5547> also <2532> loved <25>(5656) the church <1577>, and <2532> gave <3860>(5656) himself <1438> for <5228> it <846>;
26. That <2443> he might sanctify <37>(5661) and cleanse it <2511>(5660) with the washing <3067> of water <5204> by <1722> the word <4487>,
27. That <2443> he might present <3936>(5661) it <846> to himself <1438> a glorious <1741> church <1577>, not <3361> having <2192>(5723) spot <4696>, or <2228> wrinkle <4512>, or <2228> any <5100> such thing <5108>; but <235> that <2443> it should be <5600>(5753) holy <40> and <2532> without blemish <299>.
28. So <3779> ought <3784>(5719) men <435> to love <25>(5721) their <1438> wives <1135> as <5613> their own <1438> bodies <4983>. He that loveth <25>(5723) his <1438> wife <1135> loveth <25>(5719) himself <1438>.
29. For <1063> no man <3762> ever yet <4218> hated <3404>(5656) his own <1438> flesh <4561>; but <235> nourisheth <1625>(5719) and <2532> cherisheth <2282>(5719) it <846>, even as <2531> <2532> the Lord <2962> the church <1577>:
30. For <3754> we are <2070>(5748) members <3196> of his <846> body <4983>, of <1537> his <846> flesh <4561>, and <2532> of <1537> his <846> bones <3747>.
31. For <473> this cause <5127> shall <2641> <0> a man <444> leave <2641>(5692) his <848> father <3962> and <2532> mother <3384>, and <2532> shall be joined <4347>(5701) unto <4314> his <848> wife <1135>, and <2532> they two <1417> shall be <2071>(5704) one <1519> <3391> flesh <4561>.
32. This <5124> is <2076>(5748) a great <3173> mystery <3466>: but <1161> I <1473> speak <3004>(5719) concerning <1519> Christ <5547> and <1519> <2532> the church <1577>.
33. Nevertheless <4133> <2532> let <25> <0> every one <1520> <1538> of you <5210> in particular <2596> so <3779> love <25>(5720) his <1438> wife <1135> even as <5613> himself <1438>; and <1161> the wife <1135> see that <2443> she reverence <5399>(5741) her husband <435>.
1. Children <5043>, obey <5219>(5720) your <5216> parents <1118> in <1722> the Lord <2962>: for <1063> this <5124> is <2076>(5748) right <1342>.
2. Honour <5091>(5720) thy <4675> father <3962> and <2532> mother <3384>; (which <3748> is <2076>(5748) the first <4413> commandment <1785> with <1722> promise <1860>;)
3. That <2443> it may be <1096>(5638) well <2095> with thee <4671>, and <2532> thou mayest <2071>(5704) live long <3118> on <1909> the earth <1093>.
4. And <2532>, ye fathers <3962>, provoke <3949> <0> not <3361> your <5216> children <5043> to wrath <3949>(5720): but <235> bring <1625> <0> them <846> up <1625>(5720) in <1722> the nurture <3809> and <2532> admonition <3559> of the Lord <2962>.
5. Servants <1401>, be obedient <5219>(5720) to them that are your masters <2962> according to <2596> the flesh <4561>, with <3326> fear <5401> and <2532> trembling <5156>, in <1722> singleness <572> of your <5216> heart <2588>, as <5613> unto Christ <5547>;
6. Not <3361> with <2596> eyeservice <3787>, as <5613> menpleasers <441>; but <235> as <5613> the servants <1401> of Christ <5547>, doing <4160>(5723) the will <2307> of God <2316> from <1537> the heart <5590>;
7. With <3326> good will <2133> doing service <1398>(5723), as to the Lord <2962>, and <2532> not <3756> to men <444>:
8. Knowing <1492>(5761) that <3754> whatsoever <1437> <5100> good thing <18> any man <1538> doeth <4160>(5661), the same <5124> shall he receive <2865>(5695) of <3844> the Lord <2962>, whether <1535> he be bond <1401> or <1535> free <1658>.
9. And <2532>, ye masters <2962>, do <4160>(5720) the same things <846> unto <4314> them <846>, forbearing <447>(5723) threatening <547>: knowing <1492>(5761) that <3754> your <5216> <846> Master <2962> also <2532> is <2076>(5748) in <1722> heaven <3772>; neither <2532> <3756> is there <2076>(5748) respect of persons <4382> with <3844> him <846>.
10. Finally <3063>, my <3450> brethren <80>, be strong <1743>(5744) in <1722> the Lord <2962>, and <2532> in <1722> the power <2904> of his <846> might <2479>.
11. Put on <1746>(5669) the whole armour <3833> of God <2316>, that <4314> ye <5209> may be able <1410>(5738) to stand <2476>(5629) against <4314> the wiles <3180> of the devil <1228>.
12. For <3754> we <2254> wrestle <3823> not <3756> against <2076>(5748) <4314> flesh <4561> and <2532> blood <129>, but <235> against <4314> principalities <746>, against <4314> powers <1849>, against <4314> the rulers <2888> of the darkness <4655> of this <5127> world <165>, against <4314> spiritual <4152> wickedness <4189> in <1722> high <2032> places.
13. Wherefore <1223> <5124> take unto you <353>(5628) the whole armour <3833> of God <2316>, that <2443> ye may be able <1410>(5667) to withstand <436>(5629) in <1722> the evil <4190> day <2250>, and <2532> having done <2716>(5666) all <537>, to stand <2476>(5629).
14. Stand <2476>(5628) therefore <3767>, having <4024> <0> your <5216> loins <3751> girt about <4024>(5671) with <1722> truth <225>, and <2532> having on <1746>(5671) the breastplate <2382> of righteousness <1343>;
15. And <2532> your feet <4228> shod <5265>(5671) with <1722> the preparation <2091> of the gospel <2098> of peace <1515>;
16. Above <1909> all <3956>, taking <353>(5631) the shield <2375> of faith <4102>, wherewith <1722> <3739> ye shall be able <1410>(5695) to quench <4570>(5658) all <3956> the fiery <4448>(5772) darts <956> of the wicked <4190>.
17. And <2532> take <1209>(5663) the helmet <4030> of salvation <4992>, and <2532> the sword <3162> of the Spirit <4151>, which is <2076>(5748) <3603> the word <4487> of God <2316>:
18. Praying <4336>(5740) always <1722> <2540> <3956> with <1223> all <3956> prayer <4335> and <2532> supplication <1162> in <1722> the Spirit <4151>, and <2532> watching <69>(5723) thereunto <1519> <5124> <846> with <1722> all <3956> perseverance <4343> and <2532> supplication <1162> for <4012> all <3956> saints <40>;
19. And <2532> for <5228> me <1700>, that <2443> utterance <3056> may be given <1325>(5684) unto me <3427>, that I may open <1722> <457> my <3450> mouth <4750> boldly <1722> <3954>, to make known <1107>(5658) the mystery <3466> of the gospel <2098>,
20. For <5228> which <3739> I am an ambassador <4243>(5719) in <1722> bonds <254>: that <2443> therein <1722> <846> I may speak boldly <3955>(5667), as <5613> I <3165> ought <1163>(5748) to speak <2980>(5658).
21. But <1161> that <2443> ye <5210> also <2532> may know <1492>(5762) my <1691> affairs <2596>, and how <5101> I do <4238>(5719), Tychicus <5190>, a beloved <27> brother <80> and <2532> faithful <4103> minister <1249> in <1722> the Lord <2962>, shall make known <1107>(5692) to you <5213> all things <3956>:
22. Whom <3739> I have sent <3992>(5656) unto <4314> you <5209> for <1519> the same <846> purpose <5124>, that <2443> ye might know <1097>(5632) our <2257> affairs <4012>, and <2532> that he might comfort <3870>(5661) your <5216> hearts <2588>.
23. Peace <1515> be to the brethren <80>, and <2532> love <26> with <3326> faith <4102>, from <575> God <2316> the Father <3962> and <2532> the Lord <2962> Jesus <2424> Christ <5547>.
24. Grace <5485> be with <3326> all <3956> them that love <25>(5723) our <2257> Lord <2962> Jesus <2424> Christ <5547> in <1722> sincerity <861>. Amen <281>. To <4314> the Ephesians <2180> written <1125>(5648) from <575> Rome <4516>, by <1223> Tychicus <5190>.
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