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An Idol is Truly Nothing
Commentators agree that Paul affirms a core truth held by the Corinthian believers: an idol is not a real god. It is merely wood or stone, a 'non-entity' with no actual divine power or reality. This correct understanding is based on the foundational principle of monotheism—that there is only one true God in existence.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 8:4
18th Century
Theologian
As concerning therefore, etc. The parenthesis closes with 1 Corinthians 8:3. The apostle now proceeds to the real question in …
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 8:4
No idol is anything in the world (ουδεν ειδωλον εν κοσμω). Probably correct translation, though no copula is expressed. On ειδωλον…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 8:4
19th Century
Bishop
As concerning therefore the eating of those things. See 1 Corinthians 8:1. The subject is resumed after the p…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 8:4
The word translated “food” (GK 1111) is sometimes translated “meat,” since the subject involves altar sacrifices and the meat market. The main thin…
John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 8:4
16th Century
Theologian
Concerning, therefore, the eating of those things: He now returns to the statement with which he had begun and speaks more plainly regardi…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 8:4
17th Century
Pastor
As concerning therefore the eating of those things
The apostle having enlarged on the head of knowledge, which those…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 8:1–6
17th Century
Minister
There is no proof of ignorance more common than conceit of knowledge. Much may be known when nothing is known to good purpose. And those who think …