1.
Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea;
Moreover . The texts read, "For". It introduces an instance of some who were rejected.
would not = do not desire. Greek. thelo . App-102 .
be ignorant . Greek. agnoeo. See Romans 1:13 .
all . Notice the emphatic repetition of "all" in verses: 1 Corinthians 10:1-4 .
through . App-104 . 1 Corinthians 10:1 .
2.
And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea;
baptized . App-115 . .
Moses . See 1 Corinthians 9:9 .
3.
And did all eat the same spiritual meat;
spiritual . Greek. pneumatikos. See 1 Corinthians 12:1 .
meat = food.
4.
And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.
drink . Greek. poma. Only here and Hebrews 9:10 .
for, &c . To the end of the verse is a parenthesis.
drank = were drinking. Imperf.
that followed them . There is no word for "them". The meaning is, the miracle of the water from the Rock followed that of manna from heaven.
Christ . App-98 . As the source of their supply, He is called the Rock. Figure of speech Metaphor. App-6 . Compare Deuteronomy 32:4 , Deuteronomy 32:15 , Deuteronomy 32:18 , Deuteronomy 32:30 , Deuteronomy 32:31 , Deuteronomy 32:37 . Psalms 19:14 ; &c.
5.
But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness.
many = the most.
God . App-98 .
well pleased . Greek. eudokeo. See 1 Corinthians 1:21 .
overthrown . Greek. katastrannumi. Only here in NT. But the word occurs twice in Septuagint, Numbers 14:16 (where the Authorized Version reads "slain") and Job 12:23 .
6.
Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.
were = became.
our . i.e. for us.
examples = types. Greek. tupos. Same word as "ensample" (1 Corinthians 10:11 ). See first occurance: John 20:25 .
to the intent . Greek. eis . App-104 .
lust after . Literally be desirers of. Greek. epithumetes. Only here.
evil . Greek. kakos . App-128 .
lusted . Greek. epithumeo, to desire. Occurs sixteen times, not always in a bad sense. Compare Matthew 13:17 . Luke 17:22 ; Luke 22:15 . The reference is to Exodus 32:6-25 . App-107 .
7.
Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.
Neither . Greek. mede.
idolaters . See 1 Corinthians 5:10 .
some . App-124 .
is = has been.
people . Greek. laos . See Acts 2:47 .
rose up . Greek. anistemi. App-178 .
play . Greek. paizo . Only here in N.T. This quotation is word for word from the Septuagint of Exodus 32:6 .
8.
Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand.
three and twenty thousand . See Numbers 25:1-9 where the number is given as 24,000, but this included the princes of the people of verse 4. See note there. [ Conversion note : verse 4 of what book and chapter? Numbers 25:4 ? 1 Corinthians 10:4 ? Neither verse describes "princes of the people", so I left the original text as "verse 4".]
9.
Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents.
tempt = put thoroughly to the test. Greek. ekpeirazo. Only here and Matthew 4:7 . Luke 4:12 ; Luke 10:25 .
Christ . The texts read "the Lord".
tempted . Greek. peirazo, the word commonly used.
were destroyed . Greek. pass, of apollumi. See 1 Corinthians 1:18 .
of = by. App-104 . See Numbers 21:5 , Numbers 21:6 .
10.
Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer.
murmur . Greek. gonguzo. Occurs here and six times in the Gospels.
destroyer . Greek. olothreutes. Only here, but the verb is found in Hebrews 11:28 , of the destroying angel, and also in Exodus 12:23 and other places in the Septuagint.
11.
Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.
unto = to.
ensamples . Greek. tupos , as in 1 Corinthians 10:6 , but the texts read "typically".
are = were.
admonition = warning. Greek. nouthesia. Elsewhere, Ephesians 6:4 .Titus 3:10 .
world = ages. App-129 .
are come . Greek. katantao. See Acts 16:1 .
12.
Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.
Wherefore = So then.
take heed = look to it. Greek. blepo . App-133 .
lest . App-105 . This has passed into a proverb. Figure of speech Paroemia . App-6 .
13.
There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
There hath, &c . Literally Temptation hath not (Greek. ou) .
but = except. Greek. ei me .
such, &c . = a human (one). Greek. anthropinos. See 1 Corinthians 2:4 .
faithful . Greek. pistos. App-150 and App-175 :4. Compare 1 Corinthians 1:9 . 1 Peter 4:19 . 1 John 1:9 .
above . App-104 .
also make, &c . = make a way to escape also.
a way to escape . Greek. ekbasis = a way out. Only here and Hebrews 13:7 .
bear = endure. Greek. hupophero. Only here, 2Ti 3:11 . 1 Peter 2:13 .
14.
Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.
Wherefore . See 1 Corinthians 8:13 .
dearly beloved . App-135 .
idolatry . Greek. eidololatreia. Only here. Galatians 1:5 , Galatians 1:20 . Colossians 3:5 . 1 Peter 4:3 . Compare 2 Corinthians 6:16 . 1 John 5:21 .
15.
I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.
judge . App-122 . This appeal is an instance of the Figure of speech Anacoenosis. App-6 .
16.
The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ?
cup, &c . Four cups, one called the cup of blessing, were used at the Paschal Supper.
which we bless . Compare Matthew 26:27 (gave thanks).
communion . Same as fellowship (1 Corinthians 1:9 ). Figure of speech Metaphor ( App-6 ), and in the following verses.
Christ = the Christ. App-98 .
17.
For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread.
For, &c . Literally Because there is one loaf, we the many are one body. Compare 1 Corinthians 12:12 .
bread . Greek. artos . Always translated "loaf" when the number is specified. See Matthew 14:17 . Mark 8:14 , &c.
are . . . partakers . = partake. Greek. metecho. See 1 Corinthians 9:10 .
18.
Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices partakers of the alter?
Behold = See. Greek. blepo , as in 1 Corinthians 10:12 .
after = according to. App-104 .
partakers . Greek. koinonos. Elsewhere, 1 Corinthians 10:20 . Matthew 23:30 . Luke 5:10 . 2 Corinthians 1:7 ; 2 Corinthians 8:23 .Philemon 1:17 . Hebrews 10:33 . 1Pe 5:1 . 2 Peter 1:4 .
19.
What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that which is offered in sacrifice to idols is any thing?
that which, &c . Greek. eidolothutos. See Acts 15:29 .
20.
But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils.
Gentiles . Greek. ethnos.
devils = demons. Greek. daimonion. See Acts 17:18 . Reference to Deuteronomy 32:17 .
21.
Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils.
cannot = are not (Greek. o u) able to.
Lord . App-98 .
22.
Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he?
provoke . . . to jealousy . Greek. parazelod. See Romans 10:15 .
Lord . App-98 .
are we, &c . This question is introduced by me , expecting a negative answer. Notice the vividness given to the apostle's argument by the use of the Figure of speech Erotesis in verses: 1 Corinthians 10:10 , 1 Corinthians 10:16 , 1 Corinthians 16:18 , 1 Corinthians 16:19 , 1 Corinthians 16:22 .
23.
All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.
all things, &c . = not all things are expedient, or profitable.
all things, &c . = not all things edify. Greek. oikodomeo. See Acts 9:31 .
24.
Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth.
no man = no one. Greek. medeis.
his own = his own things.
every man = each one, but the texts omit.
another's wealth = the things of the other. (Greek. heteros. App-124 .) Compare Philippians 1:2 , Philippians 1:4 .
25.
Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake:
Whatsoever = All which.
shambles . Greek. makellon. Only here.
asking no question = questioning nothing (Greek. medeis) .
asking . App-122 .
for . . . sake = on account of. App-104 . 1 Corinthians 10:2 .
conscience . Greek. suneidesis . Compare 1 Corinthians 8:7 .
26.
For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof.
earth . App-129 .
LORD'S . App-98 .
fulness . Greek. pleroma. See Psalms 21:1 .
27.
If any of them that believe not bid you to a feast, and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake.
If. App-118 .
any . App-123 .
them that believe not = the unbelievers. Greek. apistos, as in 1 Corinthians 7:12 .
bid = call.
be disposed = wish. App-102 .
28.
But if any man say unto you, This is offered in sacrifice unto idols, eat not for his sake that shewed it, and for conscience sake: for the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof:
if . App-118 .
any man = any one, as in 1 Corinthians 10:27 .
offered, &c . Greek. eidolothutos, as in 1 Corinthians 10:19 , but the texts read hierothutos, "offered in sacrifice", as more appropriate language at a heathen feast.
shewed . Greek. menuo . See Luke 20:37 ,
29.
Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the other: for why is my liberty judged of another man's conscience?
of the other = that of the other. This must be a weak believer, who wished to give warning; a heathen would have no "conscience" in the matter. Here, after the parenthesis of verses: 1 Corinthians 10:26-28 , the word "conscience" is repeated from 1 Corinthians 10:25 , giving the Figure of speech Epanalepsis. App-6 .
another . App-124 .
30.
For if I by grace be a partaker, why am I evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks?
grace . App-184 .
evil spoken of . Greek. blasphemeo. Same as "defamed" (1 Corinthians 4:13 ).
give thanks . Greek. eucharisteo. See Acts 27:35 .
31.
Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
to. App-104 .
32.
Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:
Give none offence . Literally Become without offence. Greek. aproskopos. See Acts 24:16 .
Gentiles = Greeks. Greek. Hellen.
church . App-186 .
33.
Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.
please . Greek. aresko.
profit . Same as "expedient", 1 Corinthians 10:23 .
many = the many.
that = in order that. Greek. hina.