1 Corinthians 10:24

Authorized King James Version

Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
μηδεὶς
no man
not even one (man, woman, thing)
#2
τὸ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#3
ἑαυτοῦ
his own
(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc
#4
ζητείτω
Let
to seek (literally or figuratively); specially, (by hebraism) to worship (god), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life)
#5
ἀλλὰ
but
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
#6
τὸ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
τοῦ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
ἑτέρου
another's
(an-, the) other or different
#9
ἕκαστος
every man
each or every

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 1 Corinthians. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to pastoral letter addressing practical Christian living issues, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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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