KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)
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To get what 1 Corinthians 15:49 means based on its source text, scroll down or follow these links for the original scriptural meaning , biblical context and relative popularity.
“And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.”
What does this verse really mean? Use this table to get a word-for-word translation of the original Greek Scripture. This shows the English words related to the source biblical texts along with brief definitions. Follow the buttons in the right-hand column for detailed definitions and verses that use the same root words. Use this reference information to gain deeper insight into the Bible and enrich your understanding. Information based on Strong's Exhaustive Concordance[1].
| KJV Verse | Original Greek | Meaning/ Definition This is a simplified translation of the original Greek word. Follow the buttons on the right to get more detail. | More Use the buttons below to get details on the Greek word and view related Bible verses that use the same root word. |
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| “And” | καὶ | And, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words | And |
| “as” | καθὼς | Just (or inasmuch) as, that | as |
| “we have borne” | ἐφορέσαμεν | To have a burden, i.e., (by analogy) to wear as clothing or a constant accompaniment | borne |
| “the” | τὴν | The (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) | the |
| “image of” | εἰκόνα | A likeness, i.e., (literally) statue, profile, or (figuratively) representation, resemblance | image |
| “the” | τοῦ | The (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) | the |
| “earthy,” | χοϊκοῦ | Dusty or dirty (soil-like), i.e., (by implication) terrene | earthy |
| “we shall” | φορέσομεν | To have a burden, i.e., (by analogy) to wear as clothing or a constant accompaniment | we shall |
| “also” | καὶ | And, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words | also |
| “bear” | φορέσομεν | To have a burden, i.e., (by analogy) to wear as clothing or a constant accompaniment | bear |
| “the” | τὴν | The (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) | the |
| “image of” | εἰκόνα | A likeness, i.e., (literally) statue, profile, or (figuratively) representation, resemblance | image |
| “the” | τοῦ | The (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) | the |
| “heavenly.” | ἐπουρανίου | Above the sky | heavenly |
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47 The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven.
48 As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly.
49 And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.
50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.
51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
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