1 Corinthians 15:42

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

So also [is] the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:

Complete Jewish Bible:

So it is with the resurrection of the dead. When the body is “sown,” it decays; when it is raised, it cannot decay.

Berean Standard Bible:

So will it be with the resurrection of the dead: What is sown is perishable; it is raised imperishable.

American Standard Version:

So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

So{G3779} also{G2532} is the resurrection{G386} of the dead{G3498}. It is sown{G4687} in{G1722} corruption{G5356}; it is raised{G1453} in{G1722} incorruption{G861}:

Cross-References (KJV):

Matthew 13:43

  • Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Daniel 12:3

  • And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.

Romans 8:21

  • Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.

1 Peter 1:4

  • To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,

Philippians 3:20

  • For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:

Philippians 3:21

  • Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.

1 Corinthians 15:50

  • Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.

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Commentary for 1 Corinthians 15:42

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

  1. Strong's Number: G3779
    There are 206 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὕτω
    Transliteration: hoútō
    Pronunciation: hoo'-toce
    Description: adverb from οὗτος; in this way (referring to what precedes or follows):--after that, after (in) this manner, as, even (so), for all that, like(-wise), no more, on this fashion(-wise), so (in like manner), thus, what.
  2. 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.
  3. Strong's Number: G386
    There are 189 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀνάστασις
    Transliteration: anástasis
    Pronunciation: an-as'-tas-is
    Description: from ἀνίστημι; a standing up again, i.e. (literally) a resurrection from death (individual, genitive case or by implication, (its author)), or (figuratively) a (moral) recovery (of spiritual truth):--raised to life again, resurrection, rise from the dead, that should rise, rising again.
  4. Strong's Number: G3498
    There are 123 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: νεκρός
    Transliteration: nekrós
    Pronunciation: nek-ros'
    Description: from an apparently primary (a corpse); dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun):--dead.
  5. Strong's Number: G4687
    There are 42 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σπείρω
    Transliteration: speírō
    Pronunciation: spi'-ro
    Description: probably strengthened from σπάω (through the idea of extending); to scatter, i.e. sow (literally or figuratively):--sow(- er), receive seed.
  6. Strong's Number: G1722
    There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐν
    Transliteration: en
    Pronunciation: en
    Description: 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.
  7. Strong's Number: G5356
    There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: φθορά
    Transliteration: phthorá
    Pronunciation: fthor-ah'
    Description: from φθείρω; decay, i.e. ruin (spontaneous or inflicted, literally or figuratively):--corruption, destroy, perish.
  8. Strong's Number: G1453
    There are 135 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐγείρω
    Transliteration: egeírō
    Pronunciation: eg-i'-ro
    Description: probably akin to the base of ἀγορά (through the idea of collecting one's faculties); to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from obscurity, inactivity, ruins, nonexistence):--awake, lift (up), raise (again, up), rear up, (a-)rise (again, up), stand, take up.
  9. Strong's Number: G861
    There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀφθαρσία
    Transliteration: aphtharsía
    Pronunciation: af-thar-see'-ah
    Description: from ἄφθαρτος; incorruptibility; genitive, unending existence; (figuratively) genuineness:--immortality, incorruption, sincerity.