NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon επειδη conjunctionepeide ep-i-day': since now, i.e. (of time) when, or (of cause) whereas -- after that, because, for (that, -asmuch as), seeing, since. γαρ conjunction gar gar: assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles) εν preposition en en: in, at, (up-)on, by, etc. τη definite article - dative singular feminine ho ho: the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc. σοφια noun - dative singular feminine sophia sof-ee'-ah: wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual) -- wisdom. του definite article - genitive singular masculine ho ho: the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc. θεου noun - genitive singular masculine theos theh'-os: a deity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very -- exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward). ουκ particle - nominative ou oo: no or not -- + long, nay, neither, never, no (man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. εγνω verb - second aorist active indicative - third person singular ginosko ghin-oce'-ko: to know (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed) ο definite article - nominative singular masculine ho ho: the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc. κοσμος noun - nominative singular masculine kosmos kos'-mos: orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally) -- adorning, world. δια preposition dia dee-ah': through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional) της definite article - genitive singular feminine ho ho: the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc. σοφιας noun - genitive singular feminine sophia sof-ee'-ah: wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual) -- wisdom. τον definite article - accusative singular masculine ho ho: the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc. θεον noun - accusative singular masculine theos theh'-os: a deity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very -- exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward). ευδοκησεν verb - aorist active indicative - third person singular eudokeo yoo-dok-eh'-o: 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. ο definite article - nominative singular masculine ho ho: the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc. θεος noun - nominative singular masculine theos theh'-os: a deity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very -- exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward). δια preposition dia dee-ah': through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional) της definite article - genitive singular feminine ho ho: the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc. μωριας noun - genitive singular feminine moria mo-ree'-ah: silliness, i.e. absurdity -- foolishness. του definite article - genitive singular neuter ho ho: the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc. κηρυγματος noun - genitive singular neuter kerugma kay'-roog-mah: a proclamation (especially of the gospel; by implication, the gospel itself) -- preaching. σωσαι verb - aorist active middle or passive deponent sozo sode'-zo: to save, i.e. deliver or protect -- heal, preserve, save (self), do well, be (make) whole. τους definite article - accusative plural masculine ho ho: the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc. πιστευοντας verb - present active passive - accusative plural masculine pisteuo pist-yoo'-o: 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) Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not come to know God, God was well-pleased through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. King James Bible 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. Holman Christian Standard Bible For since, in God's wisdom, the world did not know God through wisdom, God was pleased to save those who believe through the foolishness of the message preached. International Standard Version For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through its wisdom did not know God, God was pleased to save those who believe through the nonsense of our preaching. NET Bible For since in the wisdom of God the world by its wisdom did not know God, God was pleased to save those who believe by the foolishness of preaching. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And because, in the wisdom of God, the world did not know God by wisdom, God was willing that by the insanity of preaching he would give life to those who believe. GOD'S WORD® Translation The world with its wisdom was unable to recognize God in terms of his own wisdom. So God decided to use the nonsense of the Good News we speak to save those who believe. King James 2000 Bible For since 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. Links 1 Corinthians 1:211 Corinthians 1:21 NIV 1 Corinthians 1:21 NLT 1 Corinthians 1:21 ESV 1 Corinthians 1:21 NASB 1 Corinthians 1:21 KJV |
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