1 Corinthians 10:11

Authorized King James Version

Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.

Word-by-Word Analysis

ταῦτα

G5023

these things

δὲ

G1161

Now

but, and, etc

πάντα

G3956

all

all, any, every, the whole

τύποι

G5179

for ensamples

a die (as struck), i.e., (by implication) a stamp or scar; by analogy, a shape, i.e., a statue, (figuratively) style or resemblance; specially, a samp

συνέβαινον

G4819

happened

to walk (figuratively, transpire) together, i.e., concur (take place)

ἐκείνοις

G1565

unto them

that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed

ἐγράφη

G1125

they are written

to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe

δὲ

G1161

Now

but, and, etc

πρὸς

G4314

for

a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,

#10

νουθεσίαν

G3559

admonition

calling attention to, i.e., (by implication) mild rebuke or warning

#11

ἡμῶν

G2257

our

of (or from) us

#12

εἰς

G1519

upon

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

#13

οὓς

G3739

whom

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

#14

τὰ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#15

τέλη

G5056

the ends

properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e., (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or indefinitel

#16

τῶν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#17

αἰώνων

G165

of the world

properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (jewish) a messianic period (present or future)

#18

κατήντησεν

G2658

are come

to meet against, i.e., arrive at (literally or figuratively)

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
How does this verse's literary context within 1 Corinthians chapter 10 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?

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