submitὑποτάσσεσθε
hypotassesthe · Greek Verb
The act of voluntarily placing oneself under the authority or leadership of another, modeled after the church's relationship to Christ and reflecting divine order.
loveἀγαπᾶτε
agapate · Greek Verb
A selfless, sacrificial, and unconditional commitment to the well-being and benefit of another, characterized by the pattern of Christ's love for the church.
harshπικραίνεσθε
pikrainesthe · Greek Verb
Describes being bitter, irritable, or unnecessarily severe in demeanor or treatment; in marriage, it stands in direct opposition to the Christ-like love commanded of husbands.
obeyὑπακούετε
hypakouete · Greek Verb
To hear or listen with the intent to comply; it signifies a posture of respect and active responsiveness to the instruction and authority of parents.
Fathersπατέρες
pateres · Greek Noun
The male parent of a child; in a biblical context, it refers to those entrusted with the spiritual, emotional, and physical stewardship of their offspring under God's authority.
provokeἐρεθίζετε
erethizete · Greek Verb
To stir up, irritate, or exasperate; in a parenting context, it refers to a harsh or unfair treatment that causes a child to lose heart or motivation.
discouragedἀθυμῶσιν
athymōsin · Greek Verb
To lose courage, become sullen, or be broken in spirit; to be cast down in mind due to external pressure or mistreatment.
Bondservantsδοῦλοι
douloi · Greek Noun
Literally 'bond-slave'; one whose life and labor are bound to the service of another. In the New Testament, it describes one who serves earthly masters while ultimately acknowledging Christ as the true Master.
eye-serviceὀφθαλμοδουλείᾳ
ophthalmodouleia · Greek Noun
An act of service or labor performed only when the master is watching, lacking internal integrity or genuine devotion.
people-pleasersἀνθρωπάρεσκοι
anthrōpareskoi · Greek Noun/Adjective
Those whose primary concern is to gain the approval of men rather than the approval of God; lacking integrity in their service.
sincerityἁπλότητι
haplotēti · Greek Noun
Simplicity, purity of motive, and integrity; a state of being single-minded in devotion to God, devoid of hypocrisy.
fearingφοβούμενοι
phoboumenoi · Greek Verb/Participle
A reverential awe, respect, and submission to the holiness and authority of God, which serves as the primary motivation for Christian living.
heartilyἐκ ψυχῆς
ek psychēs · Greek Adverbial Phrase
To labor with vigor, spirit, and from the soul (ek psychēs); working with complete engagement and commitment as an act of worship.
