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1 Corinthians 1

1 Cor. 1:22 KJV (With Strong’s)

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For
epeide (Greek #1894)
since now, i.e. (of time) when, or (of cause) whereas
KJV usage: after that, because, for (that, -asmuch as), seeing, since.
Pronounce: ep-i-day'
Origin: from 1893 and 1211
the Jews
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
Ioudaios (Greek #2453)
Judaean, i.e. belonging to Jehudah
KJV usage: Jew(-ess), of Judaea.
Pronounce: ee-oo-dah'-yos
Origin: from 2448 (in the sense of 2455 as a country)
require
aiteo (Greek #154)
to ask (in genitive case)
KJV usage: ask, beg, call for, crave, desire, require. Compare 4441.
Pronounce: ahee-teh'-o
Origin: of uncertain derivation
a sign
semeion (Greek #4592)
an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally
KJV usage: miracle, sign, token, wonder.
Pronounce: say-mi'-on
Origin: neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of 4591
b, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
the Greeks
Hellen (Greek #1672)
a Hellen (Grecian) or inhabitant of Hellas; by extension a Greek-speaking person, especially a non-Jew
KJV usage: Gentile, Greek.
Pronounce: hel'-lane
Origin: from 1671
seek
zeteo (Greek #2212)
to seek (literally or figuratively); specially, (by Hebraism) to worship (God), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life)
KJV usage: be (go) about, desire, endeavour, enquire (for), require, (X will) seek (after, for, means). Compare 4441.
Pronounce: dzay-teh'-o
Origin: of uncertain affinity
after wisdom
sophia (Greek #4678)
wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)
KJV usage: wisdom.
Pronounce: sof-ee'-ah
Origin: from 4680
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Matt. 12:38• 38{i}Then answered him some of the scribes and Pharisees, saying, Teacher, we desire to see a sign from thee.{/i} (Matt. 12:38)
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Greek (έλλην),
Jew,
Signs

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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the Jews.
Matt. 12:38‑39• 38{i}Then answered him some of the scribes and Pharisees, saying, Teacher, we desire to see a sign from thee.{/i}
 39{i}But he, answering, said to them, A wicked and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and a sign shall not be given to it save the sign of Jonas the prophet.{/i} (Matt. 12:38‑39)
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Matt. 16:1‑4• 1{i}And the Pharisees and Sadducees, coming to [him], asked him, tempting [him], to show them a sign out of heaven .{/i}
 2{i}But he answering said to them, When evening is come, ye say, Fine weather, for the sky is red;{/i}
 3{i}and in the morning, A storm today, for the sky is red [and] lowering; ye know [how] to discern the face of the sky, but ye cannot the signs of the times.{/i}
 4{i}A wicked and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and a sign shall not be given to it save the sign of Jonas. And he left them and went away.{/i} (Matt. 16:1‑4)
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Mark 8:11• 11{i}And the Pharisees went out and began to dispute against him,{/i} seeking from him a sign from heaven, {i}tempting him.{/i} (Mark 8:11)
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Luke 11:16,20• 16{i}And{/i} others tempting [him], sought from him a sign out of heaven.
 20But if by the finger of God I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God is come upon you. (Luke 11:16,20)
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John 2:18• 18The Jews therefore answered and said to him, What sign showest thou to us that thou doest these things? (John 2:18)
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John 4:28• 28The woman then left her waterpot, and went away into the city, and saith to the men, (John 4:28)
the Greeks.
Acts 17:18‑21• 18And certain also of the Epicureans and Stoic philosophers attacked him. And some said, What would this babbler say? and others, He seemeth to be an announcer of strange divinities, because he was preaching Jesus and the resurrection.
 19And having taken hold of him, they brought [him] up to the Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new teaching [is] that is spoken by thee?
 20For thou bringest certain strange things unto our ears; we wish to know therefore what these things mean.
 21Now all Athenians and the strangers sojourning there spent their time in nothing else than either to tell something, or to hear something newer. (Acts 17:18‑21)
• Men naturally despise the cross, who do not believe either that their sins deserve divine judgment or that He in grace bore that judgment thereon. (“Notes on 1 Corinthians 1:21-25” by W. Kelly)
• The Jews overlooked all He gave and asked for a sign as if none had appeared. Greeks expected nothing from God; but, if the object of their search was wisdom, they never learned its first lesson in the fear of Jehovah. (“Notes on 1 Corinthians 1:21-25” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Since Jews indeed ask for signs, and Greeks seek wisdom;

W. Kelly Translation

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since both Jews ask for signsa and Greeks seek wisdom;

WK Translation Notes

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The T. R. has "a sign," but the oldest and best MSS. favour the plural.