1 Timothy 4:5 - Exposition

Through for by , A.V. It is sanctified through the Word of God. Considerable difference of opinion prevails among commentators as to the precise meaning of this verse, especially of the phrase, "the Word of God." Some refer to Genesis 1:4 , Genesis 1:10 , Genesis 1:12 , etc.; others to Genesis 1:29 ; Genesis 9:4 , as containing the original grant of meats for the use of man; others to the scriptural phrases embodied in the words of the ἐντεύξις , the prayer of thanksgiving. Another possible reference would be to the Word of God recorded in Acts 10:13 , Acts 10:15 , Acts 10:28 , by which that which had previously been unclean was now made clean or holy; or, lastly, it might mean "the blessing of God" given in answer to the "prayer" on each occasion, which suits well the present tense, ἁγιάζετι . Prayer ( ἐντευξις ; see 1 Timothy 2:1 , note).