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Ephesians 6

Eph. 6:16 KJV (With Strong’s)

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ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
epi (Greek #1909)
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.
KJV usage: about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ep-ee'
Origin: a primary preposition
all
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
, taking
analambano (Greek #353)
to take up
KJV usage: receive up, take (in, unto, up).
Pronounce: an-al-am-ban'-o
Origin: from 303 and 2983
the shield
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
thureos (Greek #2375)
a large shield (as door-shaped)
KJV usage: shield.
Pronounce: thoo-reh-os'
Origin: from 2374
of faith
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
pistis (Greek #4102)
persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly, constancy in such profession; by extension, the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself
KJV usage: assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity.
Pronounce: pis'-tis
Origin: from 3982
p, wherewith
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: 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.
Pronounce: en
Origin: 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 1519 and 1537)
ye shall be able
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
dunamai (Greek #1410)
to be able or possible
KJV usage: be able, can (do, + -not), could, may, might, be possible, be of power.
Pronounce: doo'-nam-ahee
Origin: of uncertain affinity
to quench
sbennumi (Greek #4570)
to extinguish (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: go out, quench.
Pronounce: sben'-noo-mee
Origin: a prolonged form of an apparently primary verb
all
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
the fiery
puroo (Greek #4448)
to kindle, i.e. (passively) to be ignited, glow (literally), be refined (by implication), or (figuratively) to be inflamed (with anger, grief, lust)
KJV usage: burn, fiery, be on fire, try.
Pronounce: poo-ro'-o
Origin: from 4442
darts
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
belos (Greek #956)
a missile, i.e. spear or arrow
KJV usage: dart.
Pronounce: bel'-os
Origin: from 906
of the wicked
poneros (Greek #4190)
hurtful, i.e. evil (properly, in effect or influence, and thus differing from 2556, which refers rather to essential character, as well as from 4550, which indicates degeneracy from original virtue); figuratively, calamitous; also (passively) ill, i.e. diseased; but especially (morally) culpable, i.e. derelict, vicious, facinorous; neuter (singular) mischief, malice, or (plural) guilt; masculine (singular) the devil, or (plural) sinners
KJV usage: bad, evil, grievous, harm, lewd, malicious, wicked(-ness). See also 4191.
Pronounce: pon-ay-ros'
Origin: from a derivative of 4192
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1 John 5:4• 4For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. (1 John 5:4)

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Ministry on This Verse

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the shield.The [thureos ] was a large oblong shield, or scuta, like a door, [thura ,] made of wood and covered with hides.
Gen. 15:1• 1After these things the word of the Lord came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward. (Gen. 15:1)
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Psa. 56:3‑4,10‑11• 3What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
 4In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.
 10In God will I praise his word: in the Lord will I praise his word.
 11In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me. (Psa. 56:3‑4,10‑11)
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Prov. 18:10• 10The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. (Prov. 18:10)
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2 Cor. 1:24• 24Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand. (2 Cor. 1:24)
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2 Cor. 4:16‑18• 16For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
 17For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
 18While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. (2 Cor. 4:16‑18)
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Heb. 6:17‑18• 17Wherein God, willing more abundantly to show unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath:
 18That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: (Heb. 6:17‑18)
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Heb. 11:24‑34• 24By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter;
 25Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;
 26Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.
 27By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.
 28Through faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of blood, lest he that destroyed the firstborn should touch them.
 29By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry land: which the Egyptians assaying to do were drowned.
 30By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days.
 31By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace.
 32And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets:
 33Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,
 34Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens. (Heb. 11:24‑34)
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1 Peter 5:8‑9• 8Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
 9Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. (1 Peter 5:8‑9)
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1 John 5:4‑5• 4For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.
 5Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? (1 John 5:4‑5)
to quench.
1 Thess. 5:19• 19Quench not the Spirit. (1 Thess. 5:19)
• This is the shield, faith; that is to say, full and entire trust in God, the consciousness of grace and of His favor maintained in the heart. Here faith is not simply the reception of God’s testimony (although it is founded on that testimony), but the present assurance of the heart with regard to that which God is for us. (“Ephesians 6” by J.N. Darby)
• The fiery darts of the enemy are not the desires of the flesh, but spiritual attacks. (“Ephesians 6” by J.N. Darby)
• faith; that is to say, full and entire trust in God, the consciousness of grace and of His favor maintained in the heart. (“Ephesians 6” by J.N. Darby)
• We stand fast in the consciousness that God is for us: our communion is not interrupted. The fiery darts of the enemy are not the desires of the flesh, but spiritual attacks. (“Ephesians 6” by J.N. Darby)
• "shield of faith" This means that confidence in God Himself which the soul is entitled and encouraged to cherish: I say, in Himself, because, though inseparable from the godly and righteous state the previous portions of the panoply intimate, it is a confidence springing only from what God is known to be in His own nature and character. (“Remarks on Ephesians 6:13-17” by W. Kelly)
• Paul speaks of having been “pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that he despaired even of life.” He might have reasoned, “God cannot be for me;” but was it so! No; he took the “SHIELD OF FAITH,” and said, “Suppose that Satan were even to kill, it would not prove that God was against me—for He can raise me from the dead. God had an object in it all.” (“The Whole Armor of God: Part 2”)
• “When I am weak, then am I strong.” Thus we see that the “SHIELD OF FAITH” turns all Satan’s weapons for instead of against us. (“The Whole Armor of God: Part 2”)

J. N. Darby Translation

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besides all these, having taken the shield of faith with which ye will be able to quench all the inflamedk darts of the wicked one.

JND Translation Notes

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Or "burning." such darts with burning stuff at the end were in use.

W. Kelly Translation

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besides all, having taken up the shield of faith with which ye will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one;