1 Corinthians 15:47

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

The first man [is] of the earth, earthy: the second man [is] the Lord from heaven.

Complete Jewish Bible:

The first man is from the earth, made of dust; the second man is from heaven.

Berean Standard Bible:

The first man was of the dust of the earth, the second man from heaven.

American Standard Version:

The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is of heaven.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

The first^{G4413} man^{G444} is of^{G1537} the earth^{G1093}, earthy^{G5517}: the second^{G1208} man^{G444} is the Lord^{G2962} from^{G1537} heaven^{G3772}.

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Commentary for 1 Corinthians 15:47

1 Corinthians 15:47 is a verse from a larger chapter where the Apostle Paul is addressing the resurrection of the dead and the nature of the resurrected body. This verse specifically contrasts the first man, Adam, with the second man, Jesus Christ. The "first man" refers to Adam, who was created from the dust of the earth, as described in Genesis 2:7, and is characterized as "earthy," meaning he was made of the material substance of the earth and thus subject to decay and death.

The "second man," Jesus Christ, is described as "the Lord from heaven," highlighting His divine origin and heavenly nature. Unlike Adam, who was a man of dust and brought sin and death into the world (as explained in Romans 5:12), Jesus is presented as a life-giving spirit (as seen earlier in 1 Corinthians 15:45). This verse emphasizes the stark difference between the natural, perishable body of Adam and the spiritual, imperishable body that believers will receive through Jesus Christ, who Himself was resurrected.

In the historical context, Paul is writing to the Corinthian church, which was dealing with various doctrinal errors and misunderstandings about the resurrection. Some were even denying the resurrection of the dead (1 Corinthians 15:12). Paul's argument in this chapter serves to affirm the reality of the resurrection and to clarify the transformation that believers will undergo, using the contrast between Adam and Christ to illustrate the profound difference between our current earthly existence and the glorified state that awaits us. This transformation is central to Christian hope and eschatology, providing assurance of life after death and the ultimate victory over sin and death through Christ.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: G4413
   There are 98 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πρῶτος
   Transliteration: prōtos
   Pronunciation: pro'-tos
   Description: contracted superlative of πρό; foremost (in time, place, order or importance):--before, beginning, best, chief(-est), first (of all), former.
   
2. Strong's Number: G444
   There are 614 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἄνθρωπος
   Transliteration: ánthrōpos
   Pronunciation: anth'-ro-pos
   Description: from ἀνήρ and (the countenance; from ὀπτάνομαι); man-faced, i.e. a human being:--certain, man.
   
3. Strong's Number: G1537
   There are 761 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐκ
   Transliteration: ek
   Pronunciation: ex
   Description: a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote):--after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, …ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
   
4. Strong's Number: G1093
   There are 226 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: γῆ
   Transliteration: gē
   Pronunciation: ghay
   Description: contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application):--country, earth(-ly), ground, land, world.
   
5. Strong's Number: G5517
   There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: χοϊκός
   Transliteration: choïkós
   Pronunciation: kho-ik-os'
   Description: from χόος; dusty or dirty (soil-like), i.e. (by implication) terrene:--earthy.
   
6. Strong's Number: G1208
   There are 45 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δεύτερος
   Transliteration: deúteros
   Pronunciation: dyoo'-ter-os
   Description: as the comparative of δύο; (ordinal) second (in time, place, or rank; also adverb):--afterward, again, second(-arily, time).
   
7. Strong's Number: G2962
   There are 687 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: κύριος
   Transliteration: kýrios
   Pronunciation: koo'-ree-os
   Description: from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title):-- God, Lord, master, Sir.
   
8. Strong's Number: G3772
   There are 264 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: οὐρανός
   Transliteration: ouranós
   Pronunciation: oo-ran-os'
   Description: perhaps from the same as ὄρος (through the idea of elevation); the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity):--air, heaven(-ly), sky.