ephesians

Thân thiện

The student reads from the book of Ephesians during a quiet study session.

Definition

Proper noun 1. A book of the New Testament: "Ephesians" is the tenth book of the New Testament, presented as a letter (epistle) written by the Apostle Paul to the Christian community in Ephesus. 2. The recipients of the letter: "Ephesians" can refer to the members of the early Christian church in the city of Ephesus to whom this letter was addressed.

Usage Examples

• As a book of the Bible:
  • The pastor's sermon was based on a passage from Ephesians.
  • In Ephesians, Paul writes about the unity of the Church.
• Referring to the people:
  • Paul's letter encouraged the Ephesians to maintain their faith.

Advanced Usage

• "the Epistle to the Ephesians": A more formal or traditional name for the book, emphasizing its literary form as a letter.
  • Theological scholars often study the Epistle to the Ephesians.

Variants and Related Words

• Ephesian (adjective): Of or relating to the ancient city of Ephesus or the New Testament book.
  • The Ephesian church was an important early Christian community.

Synonyms

• The Epistle to the Ephesians (formal synonym for the book).

Notes on Meaning

The word "Ephesians" almost exclusively refers to this specific biblical text or its intended audience. It is not used in a general secular context. Discussions about "Ephesians" typically concern its theological themes, such as grace, the nature of the Church, and Christian living.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a New Testament book containing the epistle from Saint Paul to the Ephesians which explains the divine plan for the world and the consummation of this in Christ

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Ephesians
• Epistle to the Ephesians
• Ephesians