Ephesians 4:26

4:25 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.

Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:

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“Be angry, and don’t sin.” Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath,

Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:

Be you angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down on your wrath:

4:27 Neither give place to the devil.

What does Ephesians 4:26 mean?

Ephesians 4:26 is a verse in the book of Ephesians, in the New Testament. In the original Greek, key words include ὀργίζω (orgizo), καί (kai), ἁμαρτάνω (hamartano). It connects to 4 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.

Greek interlinear

angry,ὀργίζωorgizo/or-gid'-zo/G3710from 3709; to provoke or enrage, i.e. (passively) become exasperated:--be angry (wroth).

andκαίkai/kahee/G2532apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.

sinἁμαρτάνωhamartano/ham-ar-tan'-o/G264perhaps from 1 (as a negative particle) and the base of 3313; properly, to miss the mark (and so not share in the prize), i.e. (figuratively) to err, especially (morally) to sin:--for your faults, offend, sin, trespass.

not:μήme/may/G3361a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether:--any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.

letἐπιδύωepiduo/ep-ee-doo'-o/G1931from 1909 and 1416; to set fully (as the sun):--go down.

notμήme/may/G3361a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether:--any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.

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sunἥλιοςhelios/hay'-lee-os/G2246from hele (a ray; perhaps akin to the alternate of 138); the sun; by implication, light:--+ east, sun.

downἐπιδύωepiduo/ep-ee-doo'-o/G1931from 1909 and 1416; to set fully (as the sun):--go down.

uponἐπίepi/ep-ee'/G1909a primary preposition; 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.:--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).

yourσύhumon/hoo-mone'/G5216genitive case of 5210; of (from or concerning) you:--ye, you, your (own, -selves).

wrath:παροργισμόςparorgismos/par-org-is-mos'/G3950from 3949; rage:--wrath.

Cross-references

Related passages from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Romans 1:7

To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 1:2

Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Galatians 1:3

Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ,

Titus 1:4

To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.

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Verses like this

Other verses that share key original-language words with Ephesians 4:26.

Matthew 5:45

That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

Matthew 1:11

And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon: Josias: some read, Josias begat Jakim, and Jakim begat Jechonias

Matthew 1:19

Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.

Matthew 10:13

And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.

Matthew 10:29

Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. farthing: it is in value halfpenny farthing in the original, as being the tenth part of the Roman penny

Matthew 10:34

Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Matthew 10:9

Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses, Provide: or, Get

Matthew 11:29

Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

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What does Ephesians 4:26 say?

Ephesians 4:26 (King James Version) reads: "Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:"

Is Ephesians 4:26 in the Old or New Testament?

Ephesians 4:26 is in the New Testament of the Bible, in the book of Ephesians.

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