The meaning of “Ἐφέσιος”
Understanding Ephésios reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Ephesian, of Ephesus. - an Ephesian or inhabitant of Ephesus
Ἐφέσιος
Ephesian, of Ephesus. - an Ephesian or inhabitant of Ephesus
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 19:35 | “And when the townclerk had appeased the people, he said, Ye men of Ephesus, what man is there that knoweth not how that the city of the Ephesians is a worshipper of the great goddess Diana, and of the image which fell down from Jupiter?” Word: Ἐφέσιος (Ephésios) | |
| Ephesians 6:24 | “Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen. Written from Rome unto the Ephesians by Tychicus. ” Word: Ἐφέσιος (Ephésios) | |
| 2 Timothy 4:22 | “The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you. Amen. The second epistle unto Timotheus, ordained the first bishop of the church of the Ephesians, was written from Rome, when Paul was brought before Nero the second time. ” Word: Ἐφέσιος (Ephésios) |