Greek Interlinear

1 Corinthians 8:5 Interlinear

and For though there be that are called gods or in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many

Word-by-Word Analysis

#OriginalStrong'sEnglishDefinition
1καὶG2532andand, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
2γὰρG1063Forproperly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
3εἴπερG1512thoughif perhaps
4εἰσὶνG1526there bethey are
5λεγόμενοιG3004that are calledproperly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
6θεοὶG2316godsa deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
7εἴτεG1535orif too
8ἐνG1722in"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
9οὐρανῷG3772heaventhe sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity)
10εἴτεG1535orif too
11ἐπὶG1909inproperly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
12τῆςG3588the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
13γῆςG1093earthsoil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
14ὥσπερG5618(asjust as, i.e., exactly like
15εἰσὶνG1526there bethey are
16θεοὶG2316godsa deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
17πολλοίG4183many(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
18καὶG2532andand, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
19κύριοιG2962lordssupreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
20πολλοίG4183many(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely

Verse Context

1 Corinthians 8:4As concerning the eating therefore of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols...
1 Corinthians 8:5 (current)and For though there be that are called gods or in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many
1 Corinthians 8:6But to us one God the Father...

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