1 Corinthians 12:31

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Eagerly seek the better gifts.

But now I will show you the best way of all.

Berean Standard Bible:

But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way.

American Standard Version:

But desire earnestly the greater gifts. And moreover a most excellent way show I unto you.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

But^{G1161} covet earnestly^{G2206} the best^{G2909} gifts^{G5486}: and^{G2532} yet^{G2089} shew I^{G1166} unto you^{G5213} a more^{G2596} excellent^{G5236} way^{G3598}.

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Commentary for 1 Corinthians 12:31

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. 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).
   
2. Strong's Number: G2206
   There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ζηλόω
   Transliteration: zēlóō
   Pronunciation: dzay-lo'-o
   Description: from ζῆλος; to have warmth of feeling for or against:--affect, covet (earnestly), (have) desire, (move with) envy, be jealous over, (be) zealous(-ly affect).
   
3. Strong's Number: G2909
   There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: κρείττων
   Transliteration: kreíttōn
   Pronunciation: krite'-tohn
   Description: comparative of a derivative of κράτος; stronger, i.e. (figuratively) better, i.e. nobler:--best, better.
   
4. Strong's Number: G5486
   There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: χάρισμα
   Transliteration: chárisma
   Pronunciation: khar'-is-mah
   Description: from χαρίζομαι; a (divine) gratuity, i.e. deliverance (from danger or passion); (specially), a (spiritual) endowment, i.e. (subjectively) religious qualification, or (objectively) miraculous faculty:--(free) gift.
   
5. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
6. Strong's Number: G2089
   There are 86 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἔτι
   Transliteration: éti
   Pronunciation: et'-ee
   Description: perhaps akin to ἔτος; "yet," still (of time or degree):--after that, also, ever, (any) further, (t-)henceforth (more), hereafter, (any) longer, (any) more(-one), now, still, yet.
   
7. Strong's Number: G1166
   There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δεικνύω
   Transliteration: deiknýō
   Pronunciation: dike-noo'-o
   Description: a prolonged form of an obsolete primary of the same meaning; to show (literally or figuratively):--shew.
   
8. Strong's Number: G5213
   There are 567 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὑμῖν
   Transliteration: hymîn
   Pronunciation: hoo-min'
   Description: irregular dative case of ὑμεῖς; to (with or by) you:--ye, you, your(-selves).
   
9. 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.
   
10. Strong's Number: G5236
    There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑπερβολή
    Transliteration: hyperbolḗ
    Pronunciation: hoop-er-bol-ay'
    Description: from ὑπερβάλλω; a throwing beyond others, i.e. (figuratively) supereminence; adverbially (with εἰς or κατά) pre- eminently:--abundance, (far more) exceeding, excellency, more excellent, beyond (out of) measure.
    
11. Strong's Number: G3598
    There are 99 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὁδός
    Transliteration: hodós
    Pronunciation: hod-os'
    Description: apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means:--journey, (high-)way.