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Now all these things happened to them by way of example, and they were written for our admonition, on whom the ends of the ages have come.
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History as a Mirror
Commentators emphasize that the stories of Israel's failures are not just ancient history but are recorded as "types" or "examples" for our direct benefit. They serve as a mirror, reflecting our own vulnerabilities and the consequences of sin. As one scholar puts it, they are like a book where we can read our own story in large characters, warning us so we can avoid the same fate.
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1 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For ensamples. Greek, Types. (tupoi). The same word which is used in 1 Corinthians 10:6. This verse is a rep…
Now these things happened unto them (ταυτα δε συνεβαινον εκεινοις). Imperfect tense because they happened from time to time.
19th Century
Anglican
Happened unto them for ensamples.—Better, happened to them typically; and it was written for our admonition. The verb “ha…
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Baptist
So that we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. Neither be you idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people…
Paul now applies these examples for the Corinthians. They have been written down to warn us, he says. His warning amounts to this: “Do not be smug …
16th Century
Protestant
Now all these things happened as types. He repeats again that all these things happened to the Israelites so that they might be types for …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now all these things happened to them All these punishments came upon them in various ways, not by chance, but by th…
Carnal desires gain strength by indulgence; therefore, they should be checked when they first arise. Let us fear the sins of Israel if we want to a…