1 Timothy 4:5
1 Timothy 4:5 Meaning and Explanation
“For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God's gifts are set apart as holy through his word and through prayer.
What Does 1 Timothy 4:5 Mean?
Paul explains how God's good gifts are made holy for our use: by the word of God and by prayer. A simple blessing hallows the ordinary.
To pause and give thanks transforms a common meal into something received from God's hand. The word reminds us these things are good; prayer returns them to him in gratitude. Daily life becomes an occasion for worship.
1 Timothy 4:5 in the Original Language
hagiazo (ἁγιάζω), 'sanctified' -- to set apart as holy, to consecrate.
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What does 1 Timothy 4:5 mean?
God's gifts are set apart as holy through his word and through prayer.