Ephesians

noun

Ephe·​sians i-ˈfē-zhənz How to pronounce Ephesians (audio)
plural in form but singular in construction
: a letter addressed to early Christians and included as a book in the New Testament see Bible Table

Word History

Etymology

short for Epistle to the Ephesians

First Known Use

1560, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Ephesians was in 1560

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“Ephesians.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ephesians. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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Ephesians

noun
Ephe·​sians i-ˈfē-zhənz How to pronounce Ephesians (audio)
: a letter addressed to early Christians and included as a book in the New Testament see bible
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