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Ephesians 5:29
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For no one ever hates his own flesh but provides and cares for it, just as Christ does for the church,
For no man euer yet hated his owne flesh: but nourisheth and cherisheth it, euen as the Lord the Church:
For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church:
For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church,
for no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ also does the church,
No one ever hates his own body, but feeds and takes care of it. And that is what Christ does for the church,
for no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ also does the church,
for no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ also does the church,
Indeed, no one ever hated his own body, but he nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church.
None of us hate our own bodies. We provide for them and take good care of them, just as Christ does for the church,
Why, no one ever hated his own flesh! On the contrary, he feeds it well and takes care of it, just as the Messiah does the Messianic Community,
For no one has ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, even as also the Christ the assembly:
because no one ever hates his own body, but feeds and takes care of it. And that is what Christ does for the church
For no man euer yet hated his owne flesh, but nourisheth and cherisheth it, euen as the Lord doeth the Church.
For no man ever yet hated his own body; but nourishes it and cherishes it, even as Christ does for his church.
(None of us ever hate our own bodies. Instead, we feed them, and take care of them, just as Christ does the church;
For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as also Christ does the church,
for then no one hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, even as also the Lord the assembly.
For no one ever hated his own body, but [instead] he nourishes and protects and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church,
for no man ever hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as Christ also the church;
For no man ever had hate for his flesh; but he gives it food and takes care of it, even as Christ does for the church;
For no man ever hated his own flesh; but nourishes and cherishes it, even as the Lord also the assembly;
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For no man ever hated his own body, but nourisheth it, and taketh care of it; so also the Meshiha (taketh care) of the church.
For no one ever hated his own body; but nourisheth it, and provideth for it, even as the Messiah the church.
For no man euer yet hated his owne flesshe: but norissheth & cherissheth it, euen as the Lorde the Churche.
for no man ever hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as Christ also the church;
For no man ever hated his own flesh; but nourishes and cherishes it, even as the Lord also the assembly;
Now no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourisheth and cherisheth it, as also the Lord the church.
For never yet has a man hated his own body. On the contrary he feeds and cherishes it, just as Christ feeds and cherishes the Church;
for no man hatide euere his owne fleisch, but nurischith and fostrith it, as Crist doith the chirche.
for no man ever hated his own flesh; but nourishes and cherishes it, even as Christ also the church;
For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church:
For no one has ever hated his own body but he feeds it and takes care of it, just as Christ also does the church,
For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as the Lord does the church.
No one hates his own body but feeds and cares for it, just as Christ cares for the church.
No man hates himself. He takes care of his own body. That is the way Christ does. He cares for His body which is the church.
For no one ever hates his own body, but he nourishes and tenderly cares for it, just as Christ does for the church,
No one, in fact, ever yet hated, his own flesh, but nourisheth and cherisheth it, - even as, the Christ, the assembly,
For no man ever hated his own flesh, but nourisheth and cherisheth it, as also Christ doth the church:
For no man ever hates his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, as Christ does the church,
For no ma ever yet hated his awne flesshe: but norissheth and cherisseth it even as the lorde doth the congregacion.
for no one ever his own flesh did hate, but doth nourish and cherish it, as also the Lord -- the assembly,
For no ma euer yet hated his awne flesshe, but norisheth and cherissheth it, euen as the LORDE doth also the congregacion.
no man was ever yet averse to his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, as the Lord doth the church:
No one should hate their own body, but feed it good food and care for it, just like Jesus does for his outfit.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
hated: Ephesians 5:31, Proverbs 11:17, Ecclesiastes 4:5, Romans 1:31
nourisheth: Isaiah 40:11, Ezekiel 34:14, Ezekiel 34:15, Ezekiel 34:27, Matthew 23:37, John 6:50-58
Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 22:13 - General Deuteronomy 24:5 - a man Ecclesiastes 3:8 - time to love Galatians 3:16 - which Ephesians 5:33 - let Colossians 2:19 - nourishment Colossians 2:23 - neglecting Colossians 3:19 - love
Cross-References
When Enosh was ninety years old, he had Kenan. After he had Kenan, he lived another 815 years, having more sons and daughters. Enosh lived a total of 905 years. And he died.
When Kenan was seventy years old, he had Mahalalel. After he had Mahalalel, he lived another 840 years, having more sons and daughters. Kenan lived a total of 910 years. And he died.
When Noah woke up with his hangover, he learned what his youngest son had done. He said, Cursed be Canaan! A slave of slaves, a slave to his brothers! Blessed be God , the God of Shem, but Canaan shall be his slave. God prosper Japheth, living spaciously in the tents of Shem. But Canaan shall be his slave.
"This exile is just like the days of Noah for me: I promised then that the waters of Noah would never again flood the earth. I'm promising now no more anger, no more dressing you down. For even if the mountains walk away and the hills fall to pieces, My love won't walk away from you, my covenant commitment of peace won't fall apart." The God who has compassion on you says so.
"The Arrival of the Son of Man will take place in times like Noah's. Before the great flood everyone was carrying on as usual, having a good time right up to the day Noah boarded the ark. They knew nothing—until the flood hit and swept everything away. "The Son of Man's Arrival will be like that: Two men will be working in the field—one will be taken, one left behind; two women will be grinding at the mill—one will be taken, one left behind. So stay awake, alert. You have no idea what day your Master will show up. But you do know this: You know that if the homeowner had known what time of night the burglar would arrive, he would have been there with his dogs to prevent the break-in. Be vigilant just like that. You have no idea when the Son of Man is going to show up. "Who here qualifies for the job of overseeing the kitchen? A person the Master can depend on to feed the workers on time each day. Someone the Master can drop in on unannounced and always find him doing his job. A God-blessed man or woman, I tell you. It won't be long before the Master will put this person in charge of the whole operation. "But if that person only looks out for himself, and the minute the Master is away does what he pleases—abusing the help and throwing drunken parties for his friends—the Master is going to show up when he least expects it and make hash of him. He'll end up in the dump with the hypocrites, out in the cold shivering, teeth chattering."
By faith, Noah built a ship in the middle of dry land. He was warned about something he couldn't see, and acted on what he was told. The result? His family was saved. His act of faith drew a sharp line between the evil of the unbelieving world and the rightness of the believing world. As a result, Noah became intimate with God.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
For no man ever yet hated his own flesh,.... This is unnatural, contrary to the first principles of nature; see Isaiah 58:7; which the u Jews understand of one that is near akin, and there is none nearer than a wife:
but nourisheth and cherisheth it; feeds and clothes it:
even as the Lord the church; who never hated her, but nourishes and cherishes her: Christ never hated his church and people; for his love is not only a love of benevolence, but of complacency and delight: there is a difference between anger and hatred, Christ may be angry with them, but not hate them; and there is a difference between persons and actions, Christ may hate their actions, but not their persons; and there is a difference between desert and fact, they may be deserving of his wrath and hatred, but are not the objects of it in fact; and there is a difference between what is real, and what is imaginary, they may imagine themselves to be hated by him, when they are not; and there is a difference between hatred, and a non-discovery of love, Christ may not manifest his love, and yet not hate; as he never does his own people, for his love is everlasting and unchangeable: and he "nourishes" them, as a father his child, as a shepherd his flock, and as an husband his wife; he feeds them with that which is nourishing, and with himself the bread of life, with his covenant and promises, with the Gospel and the doctrines of it, and with his love and grace; and by his Spirit, ministers, word, and ordinances: and he "cherishes" them, he grants them near and intimate communion with himself, than which nothing is more desirable by them, or joyful to them; nor is there anything that more revives and encourages faith, hope, and love; he clothes them suitable to their dignity and character, as his spouse and bride; and with which they are well contented, and in which they look exceeding comely in his sight: these phrases are expressive of the whole care Christ takes of his church, in furnishing her with everything pertaining to life and godliness; for her comfort and happiness in this world, and that to come: instead of the Lord, the Alexandrian copy, and some others, the Vulgate Latin, Syriac, and Ethiopic versions read, Christ; and the Arabic version reads, "as the Lord loves the church".
u Jarchi in loc. & R. Sol. Urbin. in Ohel Moed, fol. 85. 1.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
For no man ever yet hated his own flesh - This is urged as an argument why a man should love his wife and show kindness to her. As no man disregards the happiness of his own body, or himself, so he should show equal care to promote the happiness of his wife. A sentiment similar to this is found in the classic writers. Thus, Curtius (lib. vii.) says, “Corporibus nostris quoe utique non odimus” - “We do not hate those things that pertain to our own bodies.” So Seneca (Epis. 14), “Fateor insitam nobis esse corporis nostri charitatem” - “I confess that there is implanted in us the love of our own body.” The word nourisheth here means properly to bring up, as e. g., children. The sense here is, that he provides for it, and guards it from exposure and want. The word “cherisheth” - θάλπει thalpei - means properly to “warm;” and may mean here that he defends it from cold by clothing - and the two expressions denote that he provides food and raiment for the body. So he is to do for his wife; and in like manner the Lord Jesus regards the church, and ministers to its spiritual necessities. But this should not be spiritualized too far. The “general” idea is all that we want - that Christ has a tender concern for the needs of the church, as a man has for his own body, and that the husband should show a similar regard for his wife.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 29. No man ever yet hated his own flesh — And this is a natural reason why he should love his wife, and nourish and cherish her.
