Greek Interlinear

1 Corinthians 1:18 Interlinear

the preaching For of the cross to them that perish foolishness is but which are saved unto us the power of God is

Word-by-Word Analysis

#OriginalStrong'sEnglishDefinition
1G3588the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
2λόγοςG3056the preachingsomething said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a
3γὰρG1063Forproperly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
4G3588the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
5τοῦG3588the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
6σταυροῦG4716of the crossa stake or post (as set upright), i.e., (specially), a pole or cross (as an instrument of capital punishment); figuratively, exposure to death, i.e.,
7τοῖςG3588the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
8μὲνG3303to themproperly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with g1161 (this one, the former, etc.)
9ἀπολλυμένοιςG622that perishto destroy fully (reflexively, to perish, or lose), literally or figuratively
10μωρίαG3472foolishnesssilliness, i.e., absurdity
11ἐστινG2076ishe (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
12τοῖςG3588the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
13δὲG1161butbut, and, etc
14σῳζομένοιςG4982which are savedto save, i.e., deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)
15ἡμῖνG2254unto usto (or for, with, by) us
16δύναμιςG1411the powerforce (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
17θεοῦG2316of Goda deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
18ἐστινG2076ishe (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are

Verse Context

1 Corinthians 1:17not For sent me Christ to baptize...
1 Corinthians 1:18 (current) the preaching For of the cross to them that perish foolishness is but which are saved unto us the power of God is
1 Corinthians 1:19it is written For I will destroy the wisdom ...

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