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Definition of ephesians

ephesians

/ɪˈfiː.ʒənz/
E · phe · sians
Plural:Ephesians
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Adjective:Ephesian
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ephesians Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A book of the New Testament consisting of a Pauline epistle addressed to the early Christian church at Ephesus (construed as singular).

Example

"The theology seminar devoted three weeks to analyzing the themes of unity and grace in Ephesians."

2

The natives or inhabitants of the ancient city of Ephesus in Asia Minor.

Example

"The ancient Ephesians were renowned throughout the Mediterranean world for their grand Temple of Artemis."

Word Nuance & Usage

When referring to the book of the New Testament, 'Ephesians' is plural in form but takes a singular verb (e.g., 'Ephesians is one of the Pauline epistles').

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived via Latin 'Ephesii' from Ancient Greek 'Ephesioi', meaning the inhabitants of Ephesus, a major ancient Ionian Greek port city on the western coast of Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ephesians. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ephesians
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