1 Corinthians 7:5
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.”
ἐπί
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.
προσευχή
to prayer
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προσευχή
Prayer, supplication, a place of prayer. Proseuche. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. Prayer is not a last resort. It is the first response of the trusting heart.
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ἵνα
so that
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ἵνα
That, in order that, so that. Hina. For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son in order that whoever believes in Him should not perish. The purpose of the cross is clear.
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πειράζω
may tempt
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πειράζω
To tempt, to test, to try. Peirazo. He was tempted in every way just as we are yet was without sin. Jesus was tested in every area of human weakness. He understands your struggle.
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πάλιν
again
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πάλιν
Again, once more, anew. Palin. Rejoice in the Lord always. And again I say rejoice. Some commands are worth repeating. Joy is always appropriate for those who know God.
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καιρός
a time,
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καιρός
A season, an appointed time. In due season we shall reap if we do not give up. God has appointed the right time for everything in your life.
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σχολάζω
you may be devoted
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σχολάζω
to take a holiday, i.e. be at leisure for (by implication, devote oneself wholly to); figuratively, to be vacant (of a house)
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νηστεία
to fastings
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νηστεία
abstinence (from lack of food, or voluntary and religious); specially, the fast of the Day of Atonement
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σύμφωνος
mutual agreement
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σύμφωνος
sounding together (alike), i.e. (figuratively) accordant (neuter as noun, agreement)
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εἰμί
may be,
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εἰμί
I exist (used only when emphatic)
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Σατανᾶς
Satan
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Σατανᾶς
the accuser, i.e. the devil
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εἰ
if
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εἰ
if, whether, that, etc.
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μήτι
surely even
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μήτι
whether at all
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