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This is the Greek text of Eph 5:13:
BGB τὰ δὲ πάντα ἐλεγχόμενα ὑπὸ τοῦ φωτὸς φανεροῦται· πᾶν γὰρ τὸ φανερούμενον φῶς ἐστιν.
Here are the English translations:
NHEB But all things, when they are reproved, are revealed by the light, for everything that reveals is light.
SLT And all things refuted, by light are made manifest: for everything made manifest is light.
WEB But all things, when they are reproved, are revealed by the light, for everything that reveals is light.
YLT and all the things reproved by the light are manifested, for everything that is manifested is light;
ISV But everything that is exposed to the light becomes visible,
BSB But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, b for everything that is illuminated becomes a light itself
BBE But all things, when their true quality is seen, are made clear by the light: because everything which is made clear is light.
Each of these translations gives a different sense to the verse.
Which is the correct translation? And what is the clear meaning of the last part of the verse?
Anonymous
But all things become visible when they are exposed by the light, for everything that becomes visible is light.
LSB
Anonymous
https://read.lsbible.org/?q=eph+5%3A13
Anonymous
Some context:
11
And do not participate in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead even expose them.
12
For it is disgraceful even to speak of the things which are done by them in secret.
13
But all things become visible when they are exposed by the light, for everything that becomes visible is light.
14
For this reason it says,
“Awake, sleeper,
And arise from the dead,
And Christ will shine on you.”
15
Therefore look carefully how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,
16
redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
17
On account of this, do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Anonymous
Although the word kills us, the spirit of God only can resurrect us. Unless the words pierce into our hearts, the exact revelation comes out through the Spirit of God. Amen!