King James Version
1 Corinthians 1:25 in the King James Version says “Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.” — study this verse from 1 Corinthians chapter 1 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.”
1 Corinthians 1:25 · KJV
But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock , and unto the Greeks foolishness;
But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.
Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:
But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
KJV Study — Public Domain
“the foolishness”
G3474dull or stupid (as if shut up), i.e., heedless, (morally) blockhead, (apparently) absurd
“of God”
G2316a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“the weakness”
G772strengthless (in various applications, literal, figurative and moral)
“of God”
G2316a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
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