1 Corinthians 14:1
New Testament • 8 words with Strong's data
"Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy."
Word-by-Word Analysis
רָדַף
râdaph
to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively (of time) gone by)
אַחַר
ʼachar
properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
ἀγάπη
agápē
love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
תַּאֲוָה
taʼăvâh
a longing; by implication, a delight (subjectively, satisfaction, objectively, a charm)
רוּחַ
rûwach
wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the ...
מַתָּנָה
mattânâh
a present; specifically (in a good sense), a sacrificial offering, (in a bad sense) a bribe
בָּחַר
bâchar
properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
נָבָא
nâbâʼ
to prophesy, i.e. speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse)
Key Terms in This Verse
ἀγάπη agápē
love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
Study G26 →רוּחַ rûwach
wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by resemblance spirit, but only of a rational...
Study H7307 →מַתָּנָה mattânâh
a present; specifically (in a good sense), a sacrificial offering, (in a bad sense) a bribe
Study H4979 →רָדַף râdaph
to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively (of time) gone by)
Study H7291 →נָבָא nâbâʼ
to prophesy, i.e. speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse)
Study H5012 →תַּאֲוָה taʼăvâh
a longing; by implication, a delight (subjectively, satisfaction, objectively, a charm)
Study H8378 →אַחַר ʼachar
properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
Study H310 →Cross References
Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.
Let all your things be done with charity.
Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant.
Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
Despise not prophesyings.
And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.
The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the LORD: look unto the rock whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence ye are digged.
If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord.
Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed...
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.
Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
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