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God's Universal Ownership
Paul quotes Psalm 24:1 to establish a foundational truth: God is the sovereign owner of the earth and everything in it. Commentators explain that this means no food, even if previously offered to an idol, truly belongs to that idol. Its fundamental nature as God's good creation remains unchanged, sanctified for believers who receive it from His hand.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 10:26
18th Century
Theologian
For the earth is the Lord's. This is quoted from Psalm 24:1. The same sentiment is also found in Psalm 50:12, and in Deuteronomy 10:14. It…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 10:26
This verse gives the reason for Paul's advice. It is a quotation from Ps 24:1 and was a common form of grace before meals.
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 10:26
19th Century
Bishop
The earth is the Lord’s...—All food that earth brings forth or nourishes is God’s gift, and therefore good. It was only when regarded as a…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Corinthians 10:21–28
19th Century
Preacher
You cannot be partakers of the Lord's table and of the table of devil. Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? Are we stronger than He? All things …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 10:26
Meat eaten at an idol feast is associated with pagan worship and is contaminated, Paul claims. But meat sold in the public meat market has lost its…
John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 10:26
16th Century
Theologian
The earth is the Lord’s; he establishes, from the testimony of David, the liberty which he had allowed (Psalms 24:1 and Psalm …
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 10:26
17th Century
Pastor
For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof Which words are taken out of (Psalms 24:1) and to be und…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 10:23–33
17th Century
Minister
There were situations where Christians could eat food that had been offered to idols without sinning. For example, this was permissible when meat, …