1 CORINTHIANS 3:20

KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)

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“And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.”

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1 Corinthians 3:20 Translation & Meaning

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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
again, πάλιν (adverbially) anew, i.e., (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand again
The Lord Κύριος Supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title) Lord
knoweth γινώσκει To "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed) knoweth
the τοὺς The (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the
thoughts of διαλογισμοὺς Discussion, i.e., (internal) consideration (by implication, purpose), or (external) debate thoughts
the τῶν The (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the
wise, σοφῶν Wise (in a most general application) wise
that ὅτι Demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because that
they are εἰσὶν They are are
vain. μάταιοι Empty, i.e., (literally) profitless, or (specially), an idol vain

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  • 18  Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.

  • 19  For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

  • 20  And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.

  • 21  Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours;

  • 22  Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours;




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