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and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. <a href="/nlt/ephesians/4.htm">New Living Translation</a> Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy. <a href="/esv/ephesians/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness. <a href="/bsb/ephesians/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. <a href="/blb/ephesians/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and to have put on the new man, having been created according to God in righteousness and holiness of truth. <a href="/kjv/ephesians/4.htm">King James Bible</a> And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. <a href="/nkjv/ephesians/4.htm">New King James Version</a> and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness. <a href="/nasb_/ephesians/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and to put on the new self, which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth. <a href="/nasb/ephesians/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> and put on the new self, which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth. <a href="/nasb77/ephesians/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and put on the new self, which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth. <a href="/lsb/ephesians/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and to put on the new man, which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth. <a href="/amp/ephesians/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and put on the new self [the regenerated and renewed nature], created in God’s image, [godlike] in the righteousness and holiness of the truth [living in a way that expresses to God your gratitude for your salvation]. <a href="/csb/ephesians/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> and to put on the new self, the one created according to God’s likeness in righteousness and purity of the truth. <a href="/hcsb/ephesians/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> you put on the new self, the one created according to God&#8217s likeness in righteousness and purity of the truth. <a href="/asv/ephesians/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> and put on the new man, that after God hath been created in righteousness and holiness of truth. <a href="/cev/ephesians/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> and make you into a new person. You were created to be like God, and so you must please him and be truly holy. <a href="/erv/ephesians/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> and put on the new man, which after God hath been created in righteousness and holiness of truth. <a href="/gwt/ephesians/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> You were also taught to become a new person created to be like God, truly righteous and holy. <a href="/gnt/ephesians/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> and you must put on the new self, which is created in God's likeness and reveals itself in the true life that is upright and holy. <a href="/isv/ephesians/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> and to clothe yourselves with the new nature, which was created according to God's image in righteousness and true holiness. <a href="/msb/ephesians/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. <a href="/net/ephesians/4.htm">NET Bible</a> and to put on the new man who has been created in God's image--in righteousness and holiness that comes from truth. <a href="/nheb/ephesians/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and put on the new self, who in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of truth. <a href="/wbt/ephesians/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. <a href="/wey/ephesians/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> with that new and better self which has been created to resemble God in the righteousness and holiness which come from the truth. <a href="/web/ephesians/4.htm">World English Bible</a> and put on the new man, who in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of truth. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ephesians/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and to put on the new man, which, according to God, was created in righteousness and kindness of the truth. <a href="/blb/ephesians/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and to have put on the new man, having been created according to God in righteousness and holiness of truth. <a href="/ylt/ephesians/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and to put on the new man, which, according to God, was created in righteousness and kindness of the truth. <a href="/slt/ephesians/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And to put on the new man, created according to God in justice and sanctity of truth.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ephesians/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And put on the new man, who according to God is created in justice and holiness of truth. <a href="/cpdv/ephesians/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> and so put on the new man, who, in accord with God, is created in justice and in the holiness of truth. <a href="/nabre/ephesians/4.htm">New American Bible</a> and put on the new self, created in God’s way in righteousness and holiness of truth. <a href="/nrsvce/ephesians/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and to clothe yourselves with the new self, created according to the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ephesians/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And that you put on the new man, who is created by God in righteousness and true holiness. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/ephesians/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And you should put on the new man, who has been created by God in righteousness and in the purity of the truth.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/ephesians/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and put on the new man, which, according to the will of God, is created in righteousness and true holiness. <a href="/godbey/ephesians/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and to put on the new man, who has been created in harmony with God in the righteousness and holiness of the truth. <a href="/haweis/ephesians/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and put on the new man, which is created godlike, in righteousness and true holiness.<CM> <a href="/mace/ephesians/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> after the image of God, in justice, sanctity, and truth. <a href="/wey/ephesians/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> with that new and better self which has been created to resemble God in the righteousness and holiness which come from the truth. <a href="/worrell/ephesians/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and put on the new man, who after God was created in righteousness and holiness of the truth. <a href="/worsley/ephesians/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and to put on the new man, which according to the image of God is created in righteousness, and true holiness. <a href="/parallel/ephesians/4-24.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AfeSHen3sAQ?start=749" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ephesians/4.htm">New Life in Christ </a> …23to be renewed in the spirit of your minds; 24<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1746.htm" title="1746: endysasthai (V-ANM) -- To put on, clothe (another). From en and duno; to invest with clothing.">to put on</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2537.htm" title="2537: kainon (Adj-AMS) -- Fresh, new, unused, novel. Of uncertain affinity; new">new</a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpon (N-AMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">self,</a> <a href="/greek/2936.htm" title="2936: ktisthenta (V-APP-AMS) -- To create, form, shape, make, always of God. Probably akin to ktaomai; to fabricate, i.e. Found.">created</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">to be like</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theon (N-AMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/225.htm" title="225: alētheias (N-GFS) -- From alethes; truth.">TRUE</a> <a href="/greek/1343.htm" title="1343: dikaiosynē (N-DFS) -- From dikaios; equity; specially justification.">righteousness</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3742.htm" title="3742: hosiotēti (N-DFS) -- Holiness, godliness, piety. From hosios; piety.">holiness.</a> 25Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/colossians/3-10.htm">Colossians 3:10</a> and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-17.htm">2 Corinthians 5:17</a> Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come! <a href="/romans/6-4.htm">Romans 6:4</a> We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life. <a href="/galatians/6-15.htm">Galatians 6:15</a> For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything. What counts is a new creation. <a href="/romans/13-14.htm">Romans 13:14</a> Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-49.htm">1 Corinthians 15:49</a> And just as we have borne the likeness of the earthly man, so also shall we bear the likeness of the heavenly man. <a href="/1_peter/1-14.htm">1 Peter 1:14-16</a> As obedient children, do not conform to the passions of your former ignorance. / But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do, / for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” <a href="/titus/3-5.htm">Titus 3:5</a> He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. <a href="/galatians/3-27.htm">Galatians 3:27</a> For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. <a href="/romans/8-29.htm">Romans 8:29</a> For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers. <a href="/genesis/1-26.htm">Genesis 1:26-27</a> Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness, to rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it.” / So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. <a href="/genesis/5-1.htm">Genesis 5:1-2</a> This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, He made him in His own likeness. / Male and female He created them, and He blessed them. And in the day they were created, He called them “man.” <a href="/psalms/51-10.htm">Psalm 51:10</a> Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. <a href="/ezekiel/36-26.htm">Ezekiel 36:26-27</a> I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. / And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances. <a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a> I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And that you put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.put.<a href="/ephesians/6-11.htm">Ephesians 6:11</a> Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.<a href="/job/29-14.htm">Job 29:14</a> I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: my judgment was as a robe and a diadem.<a href="/isaiah/52-1.htm">Isaiah 52:1</a> Awake, awake; put on thy strength, O Zion; put on thy beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city: for henceforth there shall no more come into thee the uncircumcised and the unclean.new.<a href="/ephesians/2-15.htm">Ephesians 2:15</a> Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;<a href="/romans/6-4.htm">Romans 6:4</a> Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.<a href="/2_corinthians/4-16.htm">2 Corinthians 4:16</a> For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.after.<a href="/genesis/1-26.htm">Genesis 1:26,27</a> And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth… <a href="/2_corinthians/3-18.htm">2 Corinthians 3:18</a> But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.<a href="/colossians/3-10.htm">Colossians 3:10</a> And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:created.<a href="/ephesians/2-10.htm">Ephesians 2:10</a> For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.<a href="/galatians/6-15.htm">Galatians 6:15</a> For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.righteousness.<a href="/psalms/45-6.htm">Psalm 45:6,7</a> Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre… <a href="/romans/8-29.htm">Romans 8:29</a> For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.<a href="/titus/2-14.htm">Titus 2:14</a> Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.true holiness.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ephesians/1-17.htm">Better</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-9.htm">Created</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-1.htm">Holiness</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-5.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-18.htm">Likeness</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-22.htm">Nature</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-23.htm">New</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-14.htm">Resemble</a> <a href="/galatians/5-5.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-22.htm">Self</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-21.htm">True.</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-21.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-22.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/philippians/1-23.htm">Better</a> <a href="/colossians/1-16.htm">Created</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-13.htm">Holiness</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-30.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/philippians/2-7.htm">Likeness</a> <a href="/philippians/2-6.htm">Nature</a> <a href="/colossians/2-16.htm">New</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-24.htm">Resemble</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-9.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Self</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-25.htm">True.</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-25.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-27.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Ephesians 4</div>1. <a href="/ephesians/4-1.htm">He exhorts to unity;</a> 7. <a href="/ephesians/4-7.htm">and declares that God therefore gives various gifts unto men;</a> 11. <a href="/ephesians/4-11.htm">that his church might be edified,</a> 16. <a href="/ephesians/4-16.htm">and grow up in Christ.</a> 18. <a href="/ephesians/4-18.htm">He calls them from the impurity of the Gentiles;</a> 24. <a href="/ephesians/4-24.htm">to put on the new man;</a> 25. <a href="/ephesians/4-25.htm">to cast off lying;</a> 29. <a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">and corrupt communication.</a> </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'; 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This metaphor of clothing is significant in the New Testament, symbolizing a transformation or adoption of a new identity. In the ancient world, clothing was a marker of status and identity, and here, Paul is urging believers to adopt a new spiritual identity. This act of "putting on" is not passive but requires intentionality and action, suggesting a conscious decision to embrace the new life in Christ.the new self The "new self" (Greek: "kainon anthrōpon") represents the regenerated nature of a believer. This concept is central to Pauline theology, emphasizing the transformation that occurs through faith in Christ. The "new self" is contrasted with the "old self," which is associated with sin and separation from God. Historically, this transformation was radical, especially for Gentile converts who were leaving behind pagan practices. The "new self" is a call to live in accordance with the values and character of Christ.created The word "created" (Greek: "ktisthenta") indicates a divine act of creation, echoing the creation narrative in Genesis. This suggests that the new self is not merely a moral improvement but a fundamental re-creation by God. It underscores the power and sovereignty of God in the process of salvation and sanctification. This creation is a work of grace, not human effort, highlighting the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in the believer's life.to be like God This phrase points to the ultimate goal of the Christian life: to reflect God's character. In Genesis, humanity is created in the image of God, and through Christ, this image is restored. The call to be "like God" is a call to holiness and righteousness, reflecting God's nature. Historically, this was a radical departure from the prevailing cultural norms, where gods were often depicted with human vices. The Christian God is holy, and believers are called to emulate this holiness.in true righteousness "True righteousness" (Greek: "dikaiosynēn kai hosiotēti tēs alētheias") emphasizes authenticity and integrity in one's moral and ethical conduct. Righteousness in the biblical sense is not just about following rules but living in a way that is pleasing to God. It involves justice, mercy, and faithfulness. This righteousness is "true" because it is grounded in God's character and truth, not in human standards or hypocrisy.and holiness Holiness (Greek: "hosiotes") is a state of being set apart for God. It involves purity and dedication to God's service. In the Old Testament, holiness was often associated with the temple and the priesthood, but in the New Testament, all believers are called to be holy. This call to holiness is both a privilege and a responsibility, requiring believers to live lives that honor God. Holiness is not about isolation from the world but living in the world with a distinct, God-honoring character.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ephesians/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(24) And that ye put on . . .--But this effect of "the putting off of the old man" is at once absorbed in the stronger idea of "putting on the new man." In the "new man" here is implied not merely youthfulness, but the freshness of a higher nature (as in <a href="/ephesians/2-15.htm" title="Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of two one new man, so making peace;">Ephesians 2:15</a>). To "put on the new man" is, therefore, to "put on the Lord Jesus Christ," by that divine process of which we have the beginning in <a href="/galatians/3-27.htm" title="For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.">Galatians 3:27</a>, the continuation in <a href="/romans/13-14.htm" title="But put you on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfill the lusts thereof.">Romans 13:14</a>, and the completion in <a href="/context/1_corinthians/15-53.htm" title="For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.">1Corinthians 15:53-54</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/5-3.htm" title="If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked.">2Corinthians 5:3</a>. For He is "the new man," "the second Adam," "formed after God, in righteousness and holiness of the truth."Holiness (used only here and in <a href="/luke/1-75.htm" title="In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life.">Luke 1:75</a>) is "purity" consecrated to God in His "Holy One" (<a href="/acts/2-27.htm" title="Because you will not leave my soul in hell, neither will you suffer your Holy One to see corruption.">Acts 2:27</a>). It describes the "purity of heart" of which our Lord Himself speaks as a still higher grace, gifted with a higher reward, than even "hunger and thirst after righteousness" (<a href="/matthew/5-6.htm" title="Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.">Matthew 5:6</a>; <a href="/matthew/5-8.htm" title="Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.">Matthew 5:8</a>). "Righteousness" is goodness shown to others, to man and to God: "holiness" is goodness in itself, as it is in "the High and Holy One who inhabiteth eternity." Stress is laid upon it here in contrast with the lusts and uncleanness described above. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ephesians/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 24. - And put on the new man. As the fruit of inward renewal, let there be outward renovation. A new object is clean, fresh, tidy; let your life have something of the same aspect - let your principles, aims, habits, be new, in the sense of being conformed to Christ, who is your life. Which after God has been created in righteousness and holiness of truth. "After God," equivalent to "after the image of him that created him" (<a href="/colossians/3-10.htm">Colossians 3:10</a>). Some think" the new man" equivalent to "Christ" (<a href="/romans/13-14.htm">Romans 13:14</a>), constituted the Head of renewed humanity, as Adam of depraved. But this would not correspond with the exhortation to put off the old man, nor should we be exhorted to put on Christ after being exhorted to be renewed in the spirit of our minds. In what sense, then, has the "new man" been created? The idea presented itself to the apostle in the abstract - there has been a creation of a new man; but concretely, we have to conform to the Divine creation, in respect of righteousness and holiness; righteousness denoting personal uprightness and fidelity to all social duties; holiness, the state of the spirit toward God. The last words, "of truth," denote the relation of righteousness and holiness to the truth. The words are opposed to "of deceit" in ver. 22. Lust is bred of deceit, but righteousness and holiness of truth. They never deceive, never disappoint, are solid to the end. <a href="/commentaries/ephesians/4-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. to put on ἐνδύσασθαι (endysasthai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Middle <a href="/greek/strongs_1746.htm">Strong's 1746: </a> To put on, clothe (another). From en and duno; to invest with clothing. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. new καινὸν (kainon) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2537.htm">Strong's 2537: </a> Fresh, new, unused, novel. Of uncertain affinity; new self, ἄνθρωπον (anthrōpon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. created κτισθέντα (ktisthenta) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2936.htm">Strong's 2936: </a> To create, form, shape, make, always of God. Probably akin to ktaomai; to fabricate, i.e. Found. to be like κατὰ (kata) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). God Θεὸν (Theon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. TRUE ἀληθείας (alētheias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_225.htm">Strong's 225: </a> From alethes; truth. righteousness δικαιοσύνῃ (dikaiosynē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1343.htm">Strong's 1343: </a> From dikaios; equity; specially justification. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. holiness. ὁσιότητι (hosiotēti) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3742.htm">Strong's 3742: </a> Holiness, godliness, piety. 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