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1 Corinthians 1:23 Interlinear

“we But preach Christ crucified unto the Jews a stumblingblock unto the Greeks But foolishness”

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Word-by-Word Analysis

#	Original	Strong's	English	Definition
1	ἡμεῖς	G2249	we	we (only used when emphatic)
2	δὲ	G1161	But	but, and, etc
3	κηρύσσομεν	G2784	preach	to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel)
4	Χριστὸν	G5547	Christ	anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus
5	ἐσταυρωμένον	G4717	crucified	to impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish (subdue) passion or selfishness
6	Ἰουδαίοις	G2453	unto the Jews	judaean, i.e., belonging to jehudah
7	μὲν	G3303	a stumblingblock	properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with g1161 (this one, the former, etc.)
8	σκάνδαλον	G4625		a trap-stick (bent sapling), i.e., snare (figuratively, cause of displeasure or sin)
9	Ἕλλησιν	G1672	unto the Greeks	a hellen (grecian) or inhabitant of hellas; by extension a greek-speaking person, especially a non-jew
10	δὲ	G1161	But	but, and, etc
11	μωρίαν	G3472	foolishness	silliness, i.e., absurdity

1 Corinthians 1:23 (current)we But preach Christ crucified unto the Jews a stumblingblock unto the Greeks But foolishness