Ephesians

[ ih-fee-zhuhnz ]

/ ɪˈfi ʒənz /

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noun (used with a singular verb)

a book of the New Testament, written by Paul. Abbreviations: Eph., Ephes., Ephs.

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Words nearby Ephesians

ephemeris time, ephemeron, ephemeropteran, ephemerous, Ephesian, Ephesians, Ephesus, ephippium, ephod, ephor, Ephraim

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How to use Ephesians in a sentence

We 43 lingered long near this statue of the great goddess of the Ephesians, marvelling wherein lay the secret of her power.
Italian Days and Ways|Anne Hollingsworth Wharton
Before we can become the children of God this old man must be put off, as Paul says, Ephesians 4:29.
Commentary on the Epistle to the Galatians|Martin Luther
I am glad you teach that that beautiful passage in the Epistle to the Ephesians refers to the event recorded in the Acts.
Edward Hoare, M.A.|Edward Hoare
In recent years a tendency has been apparent among critics to accept Ephesians as a genuine work of Paul.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6|Various

Objections to the genuineness of Ephesians have been urged since the early part of the 19th century.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6|Various

British Dictionary definitions for Ephesians

Ephesians

/ (ɪˈfiːʒənz) /

noun

(functioning as singular) a book of the New Testament (in full The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Ephesians), containing an exposition of the divine plan for the world and the consummation of this in Christ

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