NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon και conjunctionkai kahee: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words αισχροτης noun - nominative singular feminine aischrotes ahee-skhrot'-ace: shamefulness, i.e. obscenity -- filthiness. και conjunction kai kahee: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words μωρολογια noun - nominative singular feminine morologia mo-rol-og-ee'-ah: silly talk, i.e. buffoonery -- foolish talking. η particle e ay: disjunctive, or; comparative, than -- and, but (either), (n-)either, except it be, (n-)or (else), rather, save, than, that, what, yea. ευτραπελια noun - nominative singular feminine eutrapelia yoo-trap-el-ee'-ah: witticism, i.e. (in a vulgar sense) ribaldry -- jesting. τα definite article - nominative plural neuter ho ho: the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc. ουκ particle - nominative ou oo: no or not -- + long, nay, neither, never, no (man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. ανηκοντα verb - present active participle - nominative plural neuter aneko an-ay'-ko: to attain to, i.e. (figuratively) be proper -- convenient, be fit. αλλα conjunction alla al-lah': other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) -- and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet. μαλλον adverb mallon mal'-lon: (adverbially) more (in a greater degree) or rather -- better, far, (the) more (and more), (so) much (the more), rather. ευχαριστια noun - nominative singular feminine eucharistia yoo-khar-is-tee'-ah: gratitude; actively, grateful language (to God, as an act of worship) -- thankfulness, (giving of) thanks(-giving). Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible and there must be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. King James Bible Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. Holman Christian Standard Bible Coarse and foolish talking or crude joking are not suitable, but rather giving thanks. International Standard Version Obscene, flippant, or vulgar talk is totally inappropriate. Instead, let there be thanksgiving. NET Bible Neither should there be vulgar speech, foolish talk, or coarse jesting--all of which are out of character--but rather thanksgiving. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Neither abusive language, neither worthless words, nor of disgrace, nor of nonsense- these things that are unnecessary, but in place of these, thanksgiving. GOD'S WORD® Translation It's not right that dirty stories, foolish talk, or obscene jokes should be mentioned among you either. Instead, give thanks [to God]. King James 2000 Bible Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not fitting: but rather giving of thanks. Links Ephesians 5:4Ephesians 5:4 NIV Ephesians 5:4 NLT Ephesians 5:4 ESV Ephesians 5:4 NASB Ephesians 5:4 KJV |
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