King James Version
1 Corinthians 8:5 in the King James Version says “For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)” — study this verse from 1 Corinthians chapter 8 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)”
1 Corinthians 8:5 · KJV
But if any man love God, the same is known of him.
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one.
For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)
But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him. in: or, for
Howbeit there is not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of the idol unto this hour eat it as a thing offered unto an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled.
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“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“For”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“that are called”
G3004properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
“gods”
G2316a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
“heaven”
G3772the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity)
“in”
G1909properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
“earth”
G1093soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
“gods”
G2316a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
“many”
G4183(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“lords”
G2962supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
“many”
G4183(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
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