1 Corinthians 1:5

Authorized King James Version

That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ὅτι
That
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#2
ἐν
by
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#3
πάσῃ
all
all, any, every, the whole
#4
ἐπλουτίσθητε
ye are enriched
to make wealthy (figuratively)
#5
ἐν
by
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#6
αὐτῷ
him
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#7
ἐν
by
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#8
πάσῃ
all
all, any, every, the whole
#9
λόγῳ
utterance
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a
#10
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#11
πάσῃ
all
all, any, every, the whole
#12
γνώσει
knowledge
knowing (the act), i.e., (by implication) knowledge

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Corinthians, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by establishing foundational concepts crucial to 1 Corinthians's theological argument.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of 1 Corinthians Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

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