1 Corinthians 1:23

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;

Complete Jewish Bible:

we go on proclaiming a Messiah executed on a stake as a criminal! To Jews this is an obstacle, and to Greeks it is nonsense;

Berean Standard Bible:

but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles,

American Standard Version:

but we preach Christ crucified, unto Jews a stumblingblock, and unto Gentiles foolishness;

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

But^{G1161} we^{G2249} preach^{G2784} Christ^{G5547} crucified^{G4717}, unto the Jews^{G2453} a stumblingblock^{G3303}^{G4625}, and^{G1161} unto the Greeks^{G1672} foolishness^{G3472};

Cross-References (KJV):

1 Corinthians 2:14

But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned.

1 Peter 2:8

And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, [even to them] which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.

1 Corinthians 2:2

For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.

Galatians 5:11

And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased.

Isaiah 8:14

And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

Isaiah 8:15

And many among them shall stumble, and fall, and be broken, and be snared, and be taken.

1 Corinthians 1:18

For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.

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Commentary for 1 Corinthians 1:23

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

Strong's Number: G1161
There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δέ
Transliteration: dé
Pronunciation: deh
Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Strong's Number: G2249
There are 121 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἡμεῖς
Transliteration: hēmeîs
Pronunciation: hay-mice'
Description: nominative plural of ἐγώ; we (only used when emphatic):--us, we (ourselves).
Strong's Number: G2784
There are 60 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κηρύσσω
Transliteration: kērýssō
Pronunciation: kay-roos'-so
Description: of uncertain affinity; to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel):--preacher(-er), proclaim, publish.
Strong's Number: G5547
There are 530 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Χριστός
Transliteration: Christós
Pronunciation: khris-tos'
Description: from χρίω; anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus:--Christ.
Strong's Number: G4717
There are 42 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σταυρόω
Transliteration: stauróō
Pronunciation: stow-ro'-o
Description: from σταυρός; to impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish (subdue) passion or selfishness:--crucify.
Strong's Number: G2453
There are 187 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Ἰουδαῖος
Transliteration: Ioudaîos
Pronunciation: ee-oo-dah'-yos
Description: from Ἰουδά (in the sense of Ἰούδας as a country); Judæan, i.e. belonging to Jehudah:--Jew(-ess), of Judæa.
Strong's Number: G3303
There are 193 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μέν
Transliteration: mén
Pronunciation: men
Description: a primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with δέ (this one, the former, etc.):--even, indeed, so, some, truly, verily. Often compounded with other particles in an intensive or asseverative sense.
Strong's Number: G4625
There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σκάνδαλον
Transliteration: skándalon
Pronunciation: skan'-dal-on
Description: ("scandal"); probably from a derivative of κάμπτω; a trap-stick (bent sapling), i.e. snare (figuratively, cause of displeasure or sin):--occasion to fall (of stumbling), offence, thing that offends, stumblingblock.
Strong's Number: G1672
There are 26 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Ἕλλην
Transliteration: Héllēn
Pronunciation: hel'-lane
Description: from Ἑλλάς; a Hellen (Grecian) or inhabitant of Hellas; by extension a Greek-speaking person, especially a non-Jew:-- Gentile, Greek.
Strong's Number: G3472
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μωρία
Transliteration: mōría
Pronunciation: mo-ree'-ah
Description: from μωρός; silliness, i.e. absurdity:--foolishness.

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