1 Corinthians 7:14

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy.

Complete Jewish Bible:

For the unbelieving husband has been set aside for God by the wife, and the unbelieving wife has been set aside for God by the brother — otherwise your children would be “unclean,” but as it is, they are set aside for God.

Berean Standard Bible:

For the unbelieving husband is sanctified through his believing wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified through her believing husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but now they are holy.

American Standard Version:

For the unbelieving husband is sanctified in the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified in the brother: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

For{G1063} the unbelieving{G571} husband{G435} is sanctified{G37} by{G1722} the wife{G1135}, and{G2532} the unbelieving{G571} wife{G1135} is sanctified{G37} by{G1722} the husband{G435}: else{G686}{G1893} were{G2076} your{G5216} children{G5043} unclean{G169}; but{G1161} now{G3568} are they{G2076} holy{G40}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Malachi 2:15

  • And did not he make one? Yet had he the residue of the spirit. And wherefore one? That he might seek a godly seed. Therefore take heed to your spirit, and let none deal treacherously against the wife of his youth.

Malachi 2:16

  • For the LORD, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away: for [one] covereth violence with his garment, saith the LORD of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that ye deal not treacherously.

Titus 1:15

  • Unto the pure all things [are] pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving [is] nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.

Isaiah 52:1

  • ¶ Awake, awake; put on thy strength, O Zion; put on thy beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city: for henceforth there shall no more come into thee the uncircumcised and the unclean.

1 Timothy 4:5

  • For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.

Romans 11:16

  • For if the firstfruit [be] holy, the lump [is] also [holy]: and if the root [be] holy, so [are] the branches.

1 Corinthians 6:15

  • Know ye not that your bodies are the members of Christ? shall I then take the members of Christ, and make [them] the members of an harlot? God forbid.

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Commentary for 1 Corinthians 7:14

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

  1. Strong's Number: G1063
    There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γάρ
    Transliteration: gár
    Pronunciation: gar
    Description: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
  2. Strong's Number: G571
    There are 2855 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἄπιστος
    Transliteration: ápistos
    Pronunciation: ap'-is-tos
    Description: from Α (as a negative particle) and πιστός; (actively) disbelieving, i.e. without Christian faith (specially, a heathen); (passively) untrustworthy (person), or incredible (thing):--that believeth not, faithless, incredible thing, infidel, unbeliever(-ing).
  3. Strong's Number: G435
    There are 279 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀνήρ
    Transliteration: anḗr
    Pronunciation: an'-ayr
    Description: a primary word (compare ἄνθρωπος); a man (properly as an individual male):--fellow, husband, man, sir.
  4. Strong's Number: G37
    There are 4623 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἁγιάζω
    Transliteration: hagiázō
    Pronunciation: hag-ee-ad'-zo
    Description: from ἅγιος; to make holy, i.e. (ceremonially) purify or consecrate; (mentally) to venerate:--hallow, be holy, sanctify.
  5. 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.
  6. Strong's Number: G1135
    There are 200 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γυνή
    Transliteration: gynḗ
    Pronunciation: goo-nay'
    Description: probably from the base of γίνομαι; a woman; specially, a wife:--wife, woman.
  7. 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.
  8. Strong's Number: G686
    There are 51 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἄρα
    Transliteration: ára
    Pronunciation: ar'-ah
    Description: probably from αἴρω (through the idea of drawing a conclusion); a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as follows):--haply, (what) manner (of man), no doubt, perhaps, so be, then, therefore, truly, wherefore. Often used in connection with other particles, especially γέ or οὖν (after) or εἰ (before). Compare also ἆρα.
  9. Strong's Number: G1893
    There are 26 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐπεί
    Transliteration: epeí
    Pronunciation: ep-i'
    Description: from ἐπί and εἰ; thereupon, i.e. since (of time or cause):--because, else, for that (then, -asmuch as), otherwise, seeing that, since, when.
  10. Strong's Number: G2076
    There are 812 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐστί
    Transliteration: estí
    Pronunciation: es-tee'
    Description: third person singular present indicative of εἰμί; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are:--are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
  11. Strong's Number: G5216
    There are 503 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑμῶν
    Transliteration: hymōn
    Pronunciation: hoo-mone'
    Description: genitive case of ὑμεῖς; of (from or concerning) you:--ye, you, your (own, -selves).
  12. Strong's Number: G5043
    There are 91 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τέκνον
    Transliteration: téknon
    Pronunciation: tek'-non
    Description: from the base of τίκτω; a child (as produced):--child, daughter, son.
  13. Strong's Number: G169
    There are 266 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀκάθαρτος
    Transliteration: akáthartos
    Pronunciation: ak-ath'-ar-tos
    Description: from Α (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of καθαίρω (meaning cleansed); impure (ceremonially, morally (lewd) or specially, (demonic)):--foul, unclean.
  14. Strong's Number: G1161
    There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δέ
    Transliteration:
    Pronunciation: deh
    Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
  15. Strong's Number: G3568
    There are 133 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: νῦν
    Transliteration: nŷn
    Pronunciation: noon
    Description: a primary particle of present time; "now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate:--henceforth, + hereafter, of late, soon, present, this (time). See also τανῦν, νυνί.
  16. Strong's Number: G40
    There are 1382 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἅγιος
    Transliteration: hágios
    Pronunciation: hag'-ee-os
    Description: from (an awful thing) (compare ἁγνός, θάλπω); sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated):--(most) holy (one, thing), saint.