1 Corinthians 11:22

Authorized King James Version

What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye the church of God, and shame them that have not? What shall I say to you? shall I praise you in this? I praise you not.

Word-by-Word Analysis

μὴ

G3361

not

(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether

γὰρ

G1063

What

properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)

οἰκίας

G3614

houses

properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)

οὐκ

G3756

you not

the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not

ἔχοντας

G2192

have ye

to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio

εἰς

G1519

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

τὸ

G3588

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

ἐσθίειν

G2068

to eat

used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by g5315; to eat (usually literal)

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#10

πίνειν

G4095

to drink

to imbibe (literally or figuratively)

#11

ἢ

G2228

disjunctive, or; comparative, than

#12

τῆς

G3588

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

#13

ἐκκλησίας

G1577

the church

a calling out, i.e., (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (jewish synagogue, or christian community of members on earth

#14

τοῦ

G3588

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

#15

θεοῦ

G2316

of God

a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)

#16

καταφρονεῖτε

G2706

despise ye

to think against, i.e., disesteem

#17

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#18

καταισχύνετε

G2617

shame

to shame down, i.e., disgrace or (by implication) put to the blush

#19

τοὺς

G3588

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

#20

μὴ

G3361

not

(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether

#21

ἔχοντας

G2192

have ye

to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio

#22

τί

G5101

What

an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)

#23

ὑμῖν

G5213

to you

to (with or by) you

#24

εἴπω

G2036

shall I say

to speak or say (by word or writing)

#25

ἐπαινῶ

G1867

I praise

to applaud

#26

ὑμᾶς

G5209

you

you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)

#27

ἐν

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#28

τούτῳ

G5129

this

to (in, with or by) this (person or thing)

#29

οὐκ

G3756

you not

the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not

#30

ἐπαινῶ

G1867

I praise

to applaud

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Corinthians, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of 1 Corinthians.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
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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