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by James Strong (S.T.D.) (LL.D.) 1890.
Bible Verse Dictionary
1 Corinthians 1:23 - Stumblingblock
1 Corinthians 1:23 - But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;
| Verse | Strongs No. | Greek | |
|---|---|---|---|
| But | G1161 | δέ |
[Conjunction] but and etc. |
| we | G2249 | ἡμεῖς |
we (only used when emphatic) |
| preach | G2784 | κηρύσσω |
[Verb] to herald (as a public crier) especially divine truth (the gospel) |
| Christ | G5547 | Χριστός |
[Adjective] anointed that is the Messiah an epithet of Jesus |
| crucified | G4717 | σταυρόω |
[Verb] to impale on the cross; figuratively to extinguish (subdue) passion or selfishness |
| unto the Jews | G2453 | Ἰουδαῖος |
[Adjective] udaean that is belonging to Jehudah |
| a | G3303 | μέν |
properly indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with G1161 (this one the former etc. |
| stumblingblock | G4625 | σκάνδαλον |
[Noun Neuter] probably from a derivative of G2578; a trap stick (bent sapling) that is snare (figuratively cause of displeasure or sin) |
| and | G1161 | δέ |
[Conjunction] but and etc. |
| unto the Greeks | G1672 | Ἕλλην |
[Noun Masculine] a Hellen (Grecian) or inhabitant of Hellas; by extension a Greek speaking person especially a non-Jew |
| foolishness | G3472 | μωρία |
[Noun Feminine] silliness that is absurdity |
Definitions are taken from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
by James Strong (S.T.D.) (LL.D.) 1890.