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Therefore concerning the eating of things sacrificed to idols, we know that no idol is anything in the world, and that there is no other God but one.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
As concerning therefore, etc. The parenthesis closes with 1 Corinthians 8:3. The apostle now proceeds to the real question in …
No idol is anything in the world (ουδεν ειδωλον εν κοσμω). Probably correct translation, though no copula is expressed. On ειδωλον…
19th Century
Anglican
As concerning therefore the eating of those things. See 1 Corinthians 8:1. The subject is resumed after the p…
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The word translated “food” (GK 1111) is sometimes translated “meat,” since the subject involves altar sacrifices and the meat market. The main thin…
16th Century
Protestant
Concerning, therefore, the eating of those things: He now returns to the statement with which he had begun and speaks more plainly regardi…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
As concerning therefore the eating of those things The apostle having enlarged on the head of knowledge, which those…
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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 …
