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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_timothy/4.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_timothy/4.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_timothy/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />For we know it is made acceptable by the word of God and prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_timothy/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_timothy/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_timothy/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />for it is sanctified by <i>the</i> word of God and prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_timothy/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_timothy/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />for it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_timothy/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />for it is sanctified by means of the word of God and prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_timothy/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />for it is sanctified by means of the word of God and prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_timothy/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />for it is sanctified by means of the word of God and prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_timothy/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />for it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_timothy/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />for it is sanctified [set apart, dedicated to God] by means of the word of God and prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_timothy/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />since it is sanctified by the word of God and by prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_timothy/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />since it is sanctified by the word of God and by prayer. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_timothy/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />for it is sanctified through the word of God and prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_timothy/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />What God has said and your prayer will make it fit to eat. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_timothy/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />for it is sanctified through the word of God and prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_timothy/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The word of God and prayer set it apart as holy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_timothy/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />because the word of God and the prayer make it acceptable to God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_timothy/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_timothy/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_timothy/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For it is sanctified by God's word and by prayer. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_timothy/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For it is sanctified through the word of God and prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_timothy/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For it is sanctified by the word of God, and prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_timothy/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />For it is made holy by the word of God and by prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_timothy/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For it is sanctified through the word of God and prayer. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_timothy/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for it is sanctified through the word of God and intercession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_timothy/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />for it is sanctified by <i>the</i> word of God and prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_timothy/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> for it is sanctified through the word of God and intercession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_timothy/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For it is consecrated by the word of God and entreaty.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_timothy/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_timothy/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />for it has been sanctified by the Word of God and by prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_timothy/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />for it is made holy by the invocation of God in prayer. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_timothy/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />for it is sanctified by God’s word and by prayer.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_timothy/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_timothy/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />For it is sanctified by the word of God and by prayer.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/1_timothy/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />for it is sanctified by the word of God, and by prayer.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/1_timothy/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />for it is sanctified by the word of God and by prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/1_timothy/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />for it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/1_timothy/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />since it is sanctified by the divine permission, and by prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_timothy/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />For it is made holy by the word of God and by prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/1_timothy/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />for it is sanctified through the word of God and intercession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/1_timothy/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />for it is sanctified by the word of God and <i>by</i> prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_timothy/4-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EkcLX59OJyU?start=512" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_timothy/4.htm">Warnings against False Teachers</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>For every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected, <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">because</a> <a href="/greek/37.htm" title="37: hagiazetai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- From hagios; to make holy, i.e. purify or consecrate; to venerate.">it is sanctified</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">by</a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logou (N-GMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">the word</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1783.htm" title="1783: enteuxeōs (N-GFS) -- From entugchano; an interview, i.e. supplication.">prayer.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">6</span>By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/1-31.htm">Genesis 1:31</a></span><br />And God looked upon all that He had made, and indeed, it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/9-3.htm">Genesis 9:3</a></span><br />Everything that lives and moves will be food for you; just as I gave you the green plants, I now give you all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/11-44.htm">Leviticus 11:44-45</a></span><br />For I am the LORD your God; consecrate yourselves, therefore, and be holy, because I am holy. You must not defile yourselves by any creature that crawls along the ground. / For I am the LORD, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt so that I would be your God; therefore be holy, because I am holy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/24-1.htm">Psalm 24:1</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/104-14.htm">Psalm 104:14-15</a></span><br />He makes the grass grow for the livestock and provides crops for man to cultivate, bringing forth food from the earth: / wine that gladdens the heart of man, oil that makes his face to shine, and bread that sustains his heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-15.htm">Psalm 145:15-16</a></span><br />The eyes of all look to You, and You give them their food in season. / You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-10.htm">Isaiah 55:10-11</a></span><br />For just as rain and snow fall from heaven and do not return without watering the earth, making it bud and sprout, and providing seed to sow and food to eat, / so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/4-14.htm">Ezekiel 4:14</a></span><br />“Ah, Lord GOD,” I said, “I have never defiled myself. From my youth until now I have not eaten anything found dead or mauled by wild beasts. No unclean meat has ever entered my mouth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/1-8.htm">Daniel 1:8</a></span><br />But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the king’s food or wine. So he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-11.htm">Matthew 15:11</a></span><br />A man is not defiled by what enters his mouth, but by what comes out of it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/7-18.htm">Mark 7:18-19</a></span><br />“Are you still so dull?” He asked. “Do you not understand? Nothing that enters a man from the outside can defile him, / because it does not enter his heart, but it goes into the stomach and then is eliminated.” (Thus all foods are clean.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-15.htm">Acts 10:15</a></span><br />The voice spoke to him a second time: “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/14-6.htm">Romans 14:6</a></span><br />He who observes a special day does so to the Lord; he who eats does so to the Lord, for he gives thanks to God; and he who abstains does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/14-14.htm">Romans 14:14</a></span><br />I am convinced and fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for him it is unclean.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-30.htm">1 Corinthians 10:30-31</a></span><br />If I partake in the meal with thankfulness, why am I denounced because of that for which I give thanks? / So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.</p><p class="hdg">it.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_timothy/4-3.htm">1 Timothy 4:3</a></b></br> Forbidding to marry, <i>and commanding</i> to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/11-41.htm">Luke 11:41</a></b></br> But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/7-14.htm">1 Corinthians 7:14</a></b></br> For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy.</p><p class="hdg">the.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/4-4.htm">Luke 4:4</a></b></br> And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ephesians/5-19.htm">Addressing</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-2.htm">Consecrated</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-2.htm">Freely</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-15.htm">God's</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-15.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-1.htm">Intercession</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-2.htm">Means</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-8.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-3.htm">Sanctified</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-8.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/7-13.htm">Addressing</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-21.htm">Consecrated</a> <a href="/titus/1-8.htm">Freely</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-10.htm">God's</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-13.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-25.htm">Intercession</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-5.htm">Means</a> <a href="/philemon/1-4.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-21.htm">Sanctified</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-9.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">1 Timothy 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_timothy/4-1.htm">He foretells that in the latter times there shall be a departure from the faith.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_timothy/4-6.htm">And to the end that Timothy might not fail in doing his duty, he furnishes him with various precepts.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_timothy/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_timothy/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_timothy/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>because it is sanctified</b><br>The term "sanctified" refers to being set apart for a holy purpose. In the context of <a href="/1_timothy/4-5.htm">1 Timothy 4:5</a>, it implies that certain things, such as food, are made holy or acceptable through divine means. This concept of sanctification is rooted in the Old Testament, where objects, people, and times were set apart for God’s purposes (<a href="/exodus/29-37.htm">Exodus 29:37</a>, <a href="/leviticus/20-7.htm">Leviticus 20:7-8</a>). The New Testament continues this theme, emphasizing that believers and their actions are sanctified through Christ (<a href="/hebrews/10-10.htm">Hebrews 10:10</a>). The idea here is that what God has created is inherently good and can be used for His glory when approached with the right heart and understanding.<p><b>by the word of God</b><br>The "word of God" in this context refers to the Scriptures, which provide guidance and authority on what is considered clean and acceptable. In the early church, the word of God was the foundation for teaching and living a life pleasing to God (<a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16-17</a>). The Scriptures affirm the goodness of creation (<a href="/genesis/1-31.htm">Genesis 1:31</a>) and provide instructions on how to live a life that honors God. This phrase underscores the importance of aligning one's actions and beliefs with biblical teachings, ensuring that what is consumed or practiced is in accordance with God’s revealed will.<p><b>and prayer</b><br>Prayer is the means by which believers communicate with God, seeking His blessing and guidance. In the context of sanctification, prayer is an act of thanksgiving and consecration, acknowledging God’s provision and asking for His sanctifying presence over what is received (<a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6</a>). The early church practiced prayer as a vital part of their daily lives, often giving thanks for meals and seeking God’s will in all things (<a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42</a>, <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-17.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:17-18</a>). This phrase highlights the necessity of a prayerful attitude, recognizing that all good things come from God and should be received with gratitude and reverence.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>- The apostle who authored the letter to Timothy, providing guidance and instruction for church leadership and personal conduct.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/timothy.htm">Timothy</a></b><br>- A young pastor and protégé of Paul, stationed in Ephesus, tasked with leading the church and combating false teachings.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a></b><br>- The city where Timothy was ministering, known for its diverse culture and religious practices, including the worship of Artemis.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/sanctification_through_god's_word.htm">Sanctification through God's Word</a></b><br>The word of God is a powerful tool for sanctification, setting apart what is good and holy. Believers are encouraged to immerse themselves in Scripture to understand God's will and purpose.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prayer_in_sanctification.htm">The Role of Prayer in Sanctification</a></b><br>Prayer is a means of communicating with God, allowing believers to align their hearts with His will. It is through prayer that we invite God's sanctifying work into our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/combating_false_teachings.htm">Combating False Teachings</a></b><br>In a world filled with diverse beliefs, it is crucial to rely on the truth of God's word and prayer to discern and reject false teachings, just as Timothy was instructed.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/gratitude_for_god's_creation.htm">Gratitude for God's Creation</a></b><br>Recognizing that all of creation is sanctified by God encourages believers to receive His gifts with gratitude and thanksgiving, acknowledging His sovereignty and goodness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/holistic_approach_to_holiness.htm">Holistic Approach to Holiness</a></b><br>Sanctification involves both the spiritual (prayer) and the practical (obedience to God's word), calling believers to a holistic approach to living a holy life.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_timothy_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Timothy 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/elders_and_deacons'_qualifications.htm">What are the qualifications for elders and deacons?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_definition_of_actual_grace.htm">How can a young man purify his path?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_1_tim_4_4_true_despite_nature's_harm.htm">How does 1 Timothy 4:4 align with observable harmful aspects of the natural world if 'everything created by God is good'?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_international_house_of_prayer.htm">What is the International House of Prayer?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_timothy/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) <span class= "bld">For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.</span>--Not only are all created things to be considered pure, and not lightly to be put aside; but in the sight of God "every creature" is holy when received as His gift with thanksgiving and with prayer--such thanksgiving-prayer containing thoughts in exact accordance with the Spirit of God revealed in Scripture. Thus all food is sanctified, not only, or even chiefly, by the common formula of a Christian grace before meat. This too often degenerates into a mere form of words--into lip-service of the most heartless form--and is too often looked upon as a kind of religious charm. The sanctification referred to by St. Paul belongs to no one prayer or grace, but to the constant habit of referring everything to God as the giver of all--to the perpetual "office" of a devout heart which, taking everything as a gift from God, the lover and the friend of man, thanks God from the heart continually.<p>One, if not the oldest, form of a Christian grace before meat is the one found in the Apostolic Constitutions. It is very simple and beautiful, and perhaps not too long for daily use. It runs as follows: "Blessed be Thou, O Lord, who nourisheth men from very youth up, who givest meat to all flesh; fill our hearts with joy and gladness, so that we, always enjoying a sufficiency, may abound unto every good work in Christ Jesus our Lord, through whom be ascribed to Thee glory, honour, and power unto the ages. Amen."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_timothy/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="accented">Through</span> for <span class="accented">by</span>, A.V. <span class="cmt_word">It is sanctified through the Word of God.</span> Considerable difference of opinion prevails among commentators as to the precise meaning of this verse, especially of the phrase, "the Word of God." Some refer to Gem 1:4, 10, 12, etc.; others to <a href="/genesis/1-29.htm">Genesis 1:29</a>; <a href="/genesis/9-4.htm">Genesis 9:4</a>, as containing the original grant of meats for the use of man; others to the scriptural phrases embodied in the words of the <span class="greek">ἐντεύξις</span>, the prayer of thanksgiving. Another possible reference would be to the Word of God recorded in <a href="/acts/10-13.htm">Acts 10:13, 15, 28</a>, by which that which had previously been unclean was now made clean or holy; or, lastly, it might mean "the blessing of God" given in answer to the "prayer" on each occasion, which suits well the present tense, <span class="greek">ἁγιάζετι</span>. <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>Prayer</span> (<span class="greek">ἐντευξις</span>; see <a href="/1_timothy/2-1.htm">1 Timothy 2:1</a>, note). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_timothy/4-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">because</span><br /><span class="grk">γὰρ</span> <span class="translit">(gar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> </span><span class="str2">For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">it is sanctified</span><br /><span class="grk">ἁγιάζεται</span> <span class="translit">(hagiazetai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_37.htm">Strong's 37: </a> </span><span class="str2">From hagios; to make holy, i.e. purify or consecrate; to venerate.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by</span><br /><span class="grk">διὰ</span> <span class="translit">(dia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the] word</span><br /><span class="grk">λόγου</span> <span class="translit">(logou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> </span><span class="str2">From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of God</span><br /><span class="grk">Θεοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(Theou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> </span><span class="str2">A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">prayer.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐντεύξεως</span> <span class="translit">(enteuxeōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1783.htm">Strong's 1783: </a> </span><span class="str2">From entugchano; an interview, i.e. supplication.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_timothy/4-5.htm">1 Timothy 4:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_timothy/4-5.htm">1 Timothy 4:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_timothy/4-5.htm">1 Timothy 4:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_timothy/4-5.htm">1 Timothy 4:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_timothy/4-5.htm">1 Timothy 4:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_timothy/4-5.htm">1 Timothy 4:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_timothy/4-5.htm">1 Timothy 4:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_timothy/4-5.htm">1 Timothy 4:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_timothy/4-5.htm">1 Timothy 4:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_timothy/4-5.htm">1 Timothy 4:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_timothy/4-5.htm">NT Letters: 1 Timothy 4:5 For it is sanctified through the word (1 Tim. 1Ti iTi 1tim i Tm) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_timothy/4-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Timothy 4:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Timothy 4:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_timothy/4-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Timothy 4:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Timothy 4:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>