Ephesians 5:1
Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
Be imitators of God, therefore, as beloved children,

Young's Literal Translation
Become, then, followers of God, as children beloved,

King James Bible
Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;

Greek
Be
Γίνεσθε (Ginesthe)
Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.

imitators
μιμηταὶ (mimētai)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3402: An imitator, follower. From mimeomai; an imitator.

of God,
Θεοῦ (Theou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

therefore,
οὖν (oun)
Conjunction
Strong's 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.

as
ὡς (hōs)
Adverb
Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.

beloved
ἀγαπητά (agapēta)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural
Strong's 27: From agapao; beloved.

children,
τέκνα (tekna)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural
Strong's 5043: A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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