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1 Corinthians 1:21
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Where [is] the wise? where [is] the scribe? where [is] the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?
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For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.
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For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:
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Verse Text
KJV with Strong's Numbers
ForG1063 afterG1894 that inG1722 the wisdomG4678 of GodG2316 the worldG2889 byG1223 wisdomG4678 knewG1097 notG3756 GodG2316, it pleasedG2106 GodG2316 byG1223 the foolishnessG3472 of preachingG2782 to saveG4982 them that believeG4100.
Original Greek
ἐπειδὴ γὰρ ἐν τῇ σοφίᾳ τοῦ Θεοῦ οὐκ ἔγνω ὁ κόσμος διὰ τῆς σοφίας τὸν Θεόν, εὐδόκησεν ὁ Θεὸς διὰ τῆς μωρίας τοῦ κηρύγματος σῶσαι τοὺς πιστεύοντας.
| Greek | Transliteration | Strong's | Morphology | Gloss |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ἐπειδὴ |
epeidē | G1894 | CONJ | after |
γὰρ |
gar | G1063 | CONJ | For |
ἐν |
en | G1722 | PREP | that in |
τῇ |
tē | G3588 | T-DSF | the |
σοφίᾳ |
sophia | G4678 | N-DSF | wisdom |
τοῦ |
tou | G3588 | T-GSM | * |
Θεοῦ |
Theou | G2316 | N-GSM | of God |
οὐκ |
ouk | G3756 | PRT-N | not |
ἔγνω |
egnō | G1097 | V-2AAI-3S | knew |
ὁ |
ho | G3588 | T-NSM | the |
κόσμος |
kosmos | G2889 | N-NSM | world |
διὰ |
dia | G1223 | PREP | by |
τῆς |
tēs | G3588 | T-GSF | * |
σοφίας |
sophias | G4678 | N-GSF | wisdom |
τὸν |
ton | G3588 | T-ASM | * |
Θεόν, |
Theon | G2316 | N-ASM | God |
εὐδόκησεν |
eudokēsen | G2106 | V-AAI-3S | it pleased |
ὁ |
ho | G3588 | T-NSM | * |
Θεὸς |
Theos | G2316 | N-NSM | God |
διὰ |
dia | G1223 | PREP | by |
τῆς |
tēs | G3588 | T-GSF | the |
μωρίας |
mōrias | G3472 | N-GSF | foolishness |
τοῦ |
tou | G3588 | T-GSN | * |
κηρύγματος |
kērugmatos | G2782 | N-GSN | of preaching |
σῶσαι |
sōsai | G4982 | V-AAN | to save |
τοὺς |
tous | G3588 | T-APM | * |
πιστεύοντας. |
pisteuontas | G4100 | V-PAP-APM | them that believe |
Source: Textus Receptus (Scrivener 1894)
Strong's References
- G1063 — γάρ (gár, gar): for — a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
- G1097 — γινώσκω (ginṓskō, ghin-oce'-ko): I come to know, learn, realize — a prolonged form of a primary verb; to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed):--allow, be aware (of), feel, (have) know(-ledge), perceived, be resolved, can speak, be sure, understand.
- G1223 — διά (diá, dee-ah'): through, on account of — a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional):--after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) … fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
- G1722 — ἐν (en, en): in, on, among — a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
- G1894 — ἐπειδή (epeidḗ, ep-i-day'): when, since — from ἐπεί and δή; since now, i.e. (of time) when, or (of cause) whereas:--after that, because, for (that, -asmuch as), seeing, since.
- G2106 — εὐδοκέω (eudokéō, yoo-dok-eh'-o): I am resolved, well-pleased — from εὖ and δοκέω; to think well of, i.e. approve (an act); specially, to approbate (a person or thing):--think good, (be well) please(-d), be the good (have, take) pleasure, be willing.
- G2316 — θεός (theós, theh'-os): God, a god — of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
- G2782 — κήρυγμα (kḗrygma, kay'-roog-mah): a proclamation, preaching — from κηρύσσω; a proclamation (especially of the gospel; by implication, the gospel itself):--preaching.
- G2889 — κόσμος (kósmos, kos'-mos): the world, universe — probably from the base of κομίζω; orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally)):--adorning, world.
- G3472 — μωρία (mōría, mo-ree'-ah): folly, absurdity — from μωρός; silliness, i.e. absurdity:--foolishness.
- G3756 — οὐ (ou, oo): no, not — a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος.
- G4100 — πιστεύω (pisteúō, pist-yoo'-o): I believe, have faith in — from πίστις; to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ):--believe(-r), commit (to trust), put in trust with.
- G4678 — σοφία (sophía, sof-ee'-ah): wisdom — from σοφός; wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual):--wisdom.
- G4982 — σώζω (sṓzō, sode'-zo): I save, heal — from a primary (contraction for obsolete , "safe"); to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively):--heal, preserve, save (self), do well, be (make) whole.
The following Strong's numbers are referenced in the Greek (Textus Receptus, Scrivener 1894) text but were not explicitly tagged in the KJV source:
- G3588 — ὁ (ho, ho): the — the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom):--the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Cross References
Verse Cross-References (Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, Enhanced)
- in — Daniel 2:20, Romans 11:33, 1 Corinthians 1:24, Ephesians 3:10
- the foolishness — 1 Corinthians 1:18
- the world — Matthew 11:25, Luke 10:21, Romans 1:20-22, Romans 1:28
Reciprocal references (24): Joshua 6:3, 1 Kings 10:1, 2 Kings 5:11, 2 Kings 5:13, Psalms 94:11, Proverbs 23:9, Isaiah 31:2, Jeremiah 4:22, Zechariah 9:13, Luke 7:23, John 1:10, John 7:49, John 17:25, Acts 17:18, Acts 17:23, 1 Corinthians 15:2, 2 Corinthians 10:10, 2 Corinthians 11:1, 2 Corinthians 11:6, Galatians 4:8, Ephesians 1:5, Ephesians 4:18, 1 Thessalonians 4:5, 1 Peter 1:25
Related Topics
- Thompson Chain: SALVATION-CONDEMNATION
- Torrey’s: HEATHEN, THE, SALVATION
- Nave’s: BLINDNESS, BOASTING, FAITH, GOSPEL, PHILOSOPHY, PREACHING, REASONING, SALVATION, WISDOM
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