1st Corinthians 1:26
But, brethren, see ye your calling; for not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble.This verse in the real world
In what words
- εὐγενήςeugenḗswell born, i.e. (literally) high in rank, or (figuratively) generous
- κλῆσιςklēsisan invitation (figuratively)
- σοφόςsophóswise (in a most general application)
- δυνατόςdynatóspowerful or capable (literally or figuratively); neuter possible
- βλέπωblépōto look at (literally or figuratively)
- σάρξsárxflesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by e
- ἀδελφόςadelphósa brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G1 (Α))
- πολύςpolýs(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely
+5 more words in this verse
The Hebrew and Greek words standing behind this verse. Word-by-word alignment comes with the interlinear.
Cross-references
Jas 2:5, 1Co 3:18–20, Jas 1:9–11, 1Co 2:8, Mat 11:25–26, 1Co 1:20, Luk 18:24–25, Luk 10:21