1Ti 4:5 | RWP | e4.org | It is sanctified ( αγιαζετα ). Present passive indicative of αγιαζω , here "rendered holy" rather than "declared holy." Cf. verse . Through the word of God and prayers ( δια λογου θεου κα εντευξεως ). See for εντευξις . Paul seems to refer to Genesis 1. It is almost a hendiadys "by the use of Scripture in prayer."

‏ 1 Timothy 4:5

It is sanctified ( αγιαζετα ). Present passive indicative of αγιαζω, here "rendered holy" rather than "declared holy." Cf. verse 4.

Through the word of God and prayers ( δια λογου θεου κα εντευξεως ). See 2:1 for εντευξις. Paul seems to refer to Genesis 1. It is almost a hendiadys "by the use of Scripture in prayer."