Ephesians 5:26

Updated: June 3, 2025
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that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word,
World English Bible (WEB)
That{G2443} he{G846} might sanctify{G37}{(G5661)} and cleanse it{G2511}{(G5660)} with the washing{G3067} of water{G5204} by{G1722} the word{G4487},
KJV with Strongs
(26) to make her holy. Having cleansed her by the washing of water in the spoken word
The F.O.G
[26] He did this to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word—like a perfect bridegroom preparing his bride.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it with the bathing of the water in the saying,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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