What is the Greek word for “submit” or “submission” in Ephesians 5?

Red-Curious · 2018-05-20T23:09:53+00:00

When addressing the context of the word, I would not only look to the historical understanding of the word in a strict sense, but also to how the author uses and applies it in his own life. In this case, we know that Paul directly ignored the mandate of Emperor Nero to have all Christians killed. If Paul were to have submitted to that mandate, he would have turned himself and all of his brothers into the government. So, we know in Romans 13, for example, that Paul does not mean strict obedience to every governmental and societal mandate.

Instead, we see Paul going about his business, doing what God told him to do, but submitting to the legal repercussions of his actions. If that means going to trial, he goes to trial and makes his argument. If it means going to prison, he goes to prison. If it means being put to death, he submits to death. It does not mean he blindly does whatever the government tells him.

In the same way, for a wife to submit to her husband doesn't necessarily mean blind obedience to every command he ever gives her. It means that she orients herself in a manner that respects and accepts her husband's authority over her. It does not mean that if he tells her to cut her wrists she'd better do it. So, if a wife decides to ignore her husband's instructions with regard to how much money she can spend by buying a $200 purse, if he takes away her credit card she'd better accept that repercussion without any kicking and screaming.

Deep_Strength · 2018-05-20T22:24:12+00:00

https://www.biblestudytools.com/lexicons/greek/nas/hupotasso.html

You can just google for "Strong's Dictionary" as that has the Hebrew and Greek words with definitions.

Title	What is the Greek word for “submit” or “submission” in Ephesians 5?
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Date	May 20, 2018 10:09 PM UTC (8 years ago)
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