1 Corinthians 2:14

New Testament • 12 words with Strong's data

"But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned."

Word-by-Word Analysis

But the

לֵחַ

lêach

H3893

freshness, i.e. vigor

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אִישׁ

ʼîysh

H376

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

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לָקַח

lâqach

H3947

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

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not the

דָּבָר

dâbâr

H1697

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

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of the

רוּחַ

rûwach

H7307

wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the ...

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of

אֱלֹהִים

ʼĕlôhîym

H430

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of...

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for they are

אִוֶּלֶת

ʼivveleth

H200

silliness

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unto him

לֹא

lôʼ

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

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can he

יָדַע

yâdaʻ

H3045

to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o...

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them

פָּנִים

pânîym

H6440

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi...

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they are

πνεῦμα

pneûma

G4151

a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital princi...

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נָכַר

nâkar

H5234

properly, to scrutinize, i.e. look intently at; hence (with recognition implied), to acknowledge, be acquainted with, care for, respect, revere, or (w...

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Key Terms in This Verse

spiritually G4151

πνεῦμα pneûma

a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an ...

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discerned H5234

נָכַר nâkar

properly, to scrutinize, i.e. look intently at; hence (with recognition implied), to acknowledge, be acquainted with, care for, respect, revere, or (with suspicion implied), to disregard, ignore, be s...

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natural H3893

לֵחַ lêach

freshness, i.e. vigor

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foolishness H200

אִוֶּלֶת ʼivveleth

silliness

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receiveth H3947

לָקַח lâqach

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

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Spirit H7307

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...

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know H3045

יָדַע yâdaʻ

to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation, care, recognition; and causatively, in...

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neither H3808

לֹא lôʼ

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

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things H1697

דָּבָר dâbâr

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

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because H6440

פָּנִים pânîym

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (before, etc.)

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 1:18 cross-reference

For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.

1 Corinthians 15:46 cross-reference

Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual.

Jude 1:19 cross-reference

These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit.

James 3:15 cross-reference

This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.

1 Corinthians 2:12 cross-reference

Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.

1 Corinthians 15:44 cross-reference

It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.

Proverbs 14:6 cross-reference

A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.

John 12:37 cross-reference

But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:

John 14:26 cross-reference

But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

John 5:44 cross-reference

How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?

Matthew 16:23 cross-reference

But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.

John 8:43 cross-reference

Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word.

Acts 16:14 cross-reference

And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul.

1 Corinthians 1:23 cross-reference

But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;

Acts 25:19 cross-reference

But had certain questions against him of their own superstition, and of one Jesus, which was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.

John 15:26 cross-reference

But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:

John 10:20 cross-reference

And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him?

Acts 17:32 cross-reference

And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this matter.

Acts 18:15 cross-reference

But if it be a question of words and names, and of your law, look ye to it; for I will be no judge of such matters.

Acts 17:18 cross-reference

Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will this babbler say? other some, He seemeth to be a setter forth of strange gods: because he pre...

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