1st Corinthians 1:23
but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews cause of stumbling, and to heathen men folly;This verse in the real world
Who
In what words
- μωρίαmōríasilliness, i.e. absurdity
- σκάνδαλονskándalona trap-stick (bent sapling), i.e. snare (figuratively, cause of displeasure or sin)
- ἝλληνHéllēna Hellen (Grecian) or inhabitant of Hellas; by extension a Greek-speaking person, especial
- σταυρόωstauróōto impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish (subdue) passion or selfishness
- κηρύσσωkērýssōto herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel)
- ἡμεῖςhēmeîswe (only used when emphatic)
- ἸουδαῖοςIoudaîosJudæan, i.e. belonging to Jehudah
- μένménproperly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contras
+2 more words in this verse
The Hebrew and Greek words standing behind this verse. Word-by-word alignment comes with the interlinear.
What's left of it
- Lucian of Samosata on the ChristiansNamed outside the BibleA hostile pagan satirist, writing to entertain, takes the crucifixion in Palestine and the character of the Christian communities as common knowledge.