1 Corinthians 10:18

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar?

Complete Jewish Bible:

Look at physical Isra’el: don’t those who eat the sacrifices participate in the altar?

Berean Standard Bible:

Consider the people of Israel: Are not those who eat the sacrifices fellow partakers in the altar?

American Standard Version:

Behold Israel after the flesh: have not they that eat the sacrifices communion with the altar?

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Behold{G991} Israel{G2474} after{G2596} the flesh{G4561}: are{G1526} not{G3780} they{G1526} which eat{G2068} of the sacrifices{G2378} partakers{G2844} of the altar{G2379}?

Cross-References (KJV):

Leviticus 7:6

  • Every male among the priests shall eat thereof: it shall be eaten in the holy place: it [is] most holy.

Philippians 3:3

  • For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.

Philippians 3:5

  • Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, [of] the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee;

Galatians 6:16

  • And as many as walk according to this rule, peace [be] on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.

Leviticus 3:11

  • And the priest shall burn it upon the altar: [it is] the food of the offering made by fire unto the LORD.

Romans 1:3

  • Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;

2 Corinthians 11:18

  • Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory also.

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Commentary for 1 Corinthians 10:18

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

  1. Strong's Number: G991
    There are 119 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: βλέπω
    Transliteration: blépō
    Pronunciation: blep'-o
    Description: a primary verb; to look at (literally or figuratively):--behold, beware, lie, look (on, to), perceive, regard, see, sight, take heed. Compare ὀπτάνομαι.
  2. Strong's Number: G2474
    There are 68 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Ἰσραήλ
    Transliteration: Israḗl
    Pronunciation: is-rah-ale'
    Description: of Hebrew origin (יִשְׂרָאֵל); Israel (i.e. Jisrael), the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants (literally or figuratively):--Israel.
  3. Strong's Number: G2596
    There are 436 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κατά
    Transliteration: katá
    Pronunciation: kat-ah'
    Description: a primary particle; (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined):--about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from … to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), … by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
  4. Strong's Number: G4561
    There are 130 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σάρξ
    Transliteration: sárx
    Pronunciation: sarx
    Description: probably from the base of σαρόω; flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred), or (by implication) human nature (with its frailties (physically or morally) and passions), or (specially), a human being (as such):--carnal(-ly, + -ly minded), flesh(-ly).
  5. Strong's Number: G1526
    There are 146 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰσί
    Transliteration: eisí
    Pronunciation: i-see'
    Description: 3rd person plural present indicative of εἰμί; they are:--agree, are, be, dure, X is, were.
  6. Strong's Number: G3780
    There are 54 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὐχί
    Transliteration: ouchí
    Pronunciation: oo-khee'
    Description: intensive of οὐ; not indeed:--nay, not.
  7. Strong's Number: G2068
    There are 55 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐσθίω
    Transliteration: esthíō
    Pronunciation: es-thee'-o
    Description: strengthened for a primary (to eat); used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by φάγω; to eat (usually literal):--devour, eat, live.
  8. Strong's Number: G2378
    There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θυσία
    Transliteration: thysía
    Pronunciation: thoo-see'-ah
    Description: from θύω; sacrifice (the act or the victim, literally or figuratively):--sacrifice.
  9. Strong's Number: G2844
    There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κοινωνός
    Transliteration: koinōnós
    Pronunciation: koy-no-nos'
    Description: from κοινός; a sharer, i.e. associate:--companion, X fellowship, partaker, partner.
  10. Strong's Number: G2379
    There are 21 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θυσιαστήριον
    Transliteration: thysiastḗrion
    Pronunciation: thoo-see-as-tay'-ree-on
    Description: from a derivative of θυσία; a place of sacrifice, i.e. an altar (special or genitive case, literal or figurative):--altar.