Things offered unto idols [ε ι δ ω λ ο θ υ τ ω ν]. See on Revelation 2:14. We know that we all, etc. The arrangement of the text is in question. Evidently a parenthesis intervenes between the beginning of ver. 1 and ver. 1 Corinthians 8 :4It seems best to begin this parenthesis with knowledge puffe... [ Continue Reading ]
That he knoweth anything [ε γ ν ω κ ε ν α ι τ ι]. Or, literally, has come to know. See on John 2:24; John 3:10; John 17:3. Showing in what sense knowledge was used in the previous clause : fancied knowledge; knowledge of divine things without love.... [ Continue Reading ]
The same is known of Him [ο υ τ ο ς ε γ ν ω σ τ α ι υ π α υ τ ο υ] The same, i e., this same man who loves God. He does not say knows God, but implies this in the larger truth, is known by God. Compare Galatians 4:9; 1 John 4:7; 1 John 4:8; 1 John 4:16; 2 Timothy 2:19. Ginwskw in New - Testament Gre... [ Continue Reading ]
Gods - lords. Superhuman beings to whom these titles are given, as Ephesians 6:12; 2 Corinthians 4:4; John 12:31; John 14:30.... [ Continue Reading ]
With conscience of the idol [τ η σ υ ν ε ι δ η σ ε ι τ ο υ ε ι δ ω λ ο υ]. The best texts read sunhqeia custom, which occurs only here and John 18:39; see note. Lit., with custom of the idol; i e., as Rev., being used to the idol. Their long habit previous to their conversion made them still regard... [ Continue Reading ]
Commendeth - not [ο υ π α ρ α σ τ η σ ε ι]. Lit., present. Rev., more correctly, will not commend. See on shewed himself, Acts 1:3.... [ Continue Reading ]
Stumbling - block [π ρ ο σ κ ο μ μ α]. See on Romans 14:13.... [ Continue Reading ]
Idol's temple [ε ι δ ω λ ε ι ω]. Only here in the New Testament. See on Revelation 2:14. Be emboldened [ο ι κ ο δ ο μ η θ η σ ε τ α ι]. Lit., be built up. The A. V. misses the irony of the expression. His apparent advance is really detrimental. Calvin remarks : "a ruinous upbuilding.... [ Continue Reading ]
Shall the weak brother perish [α π ο λ λ υ τ α ι ο α σ θ ε ν ω ν]. Not a question, as A. V. The participle "he that is being weak" indicates a continuance of the weakness, and the present tense, is perishing, implies that the process of moral undermining is in progress through the habitual indulgenc... [ Continue Reading ]
Make to offend [σ κ α ν δ α λ ι ζ ε ι]. See on Matthew 5:29. Rev., maketh to stumble. Meat - flesh [β ρ ω μ α - κ ρ ε α]. The former food in general, the latter the special food which causes stumbling. Dr. South draws the distinction between a tender and a weak conscience. "Tenderness, applied to t... [ Continue Reading ]