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A Line from an Early Hymn
If you've tried to find this verse in the Old Testament, you won't. Scholars widely agree that Paul is not quoting scripture. The leading theory, noted by multiple commentators, is that this is a line from a well-known early Christian hymn, possibly one sung during baptisms. Its rhythmic quality suggests it was a familiar chant for the first believers.
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Ephesians
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Albert Barnes
On Ephesians 5:14
18th Century
Theologian
Wherefore he says. Marginal note: or it. dio legei. The meaning may be either that the Lord says, or the Scripture says.…
AT Robertson
On Ephesians 5:14
Wherefore he saith (διο λεγε). Apparently a free adaptation of Isa 26:19; 60:1. The form αναστα for αναστηθ (second person singula…
Charles Ellicott
On Ephesians 5:14
19th Century
Bishop
Therefore he (or, it) says.—This phrase is used (as also in James 4:6) in Ephesians 4:8 to introduce a s…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Ephesians 5:13–15
19th Century
Preacher
For whatsoever doth make manifest is light. Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee l…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Ephesians 5:14
The same introductory formula as in 4:8 prefaces a poetical quotation. The lines form a metrical triplet in a rhythm that was specially associated …
John Calvin
On Ephesians 5:14
16th Century
Theologian
Wherefore he saith. Interpreters take great pains to discover the passage of Scripture which Paul appears to quote, and which is found now…
John Gill
On Ephesians 5:14
17th Century
Pastor
Wherefore he says
Either the man that is light in the Lord, who reproves the unfruitful works of darkness; or else t…
Matthew Henry
On Ephesians 5:3–14
17th Century
Minister
Filthy lusts must be rooted out. These sins must be dreaded and detested. Here are not only cautions against blatant acts of sin, but also against …