1 Corinthians 15:4

Authorized King James Version

And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

Word-by-Word Analysis

καὶ

G2532

and

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

ὅτι

G3754

And that

demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because

ἐτάφη

G2290

he was buried

to celebrate funeral rites, i.e., inter

καὶ

G2532

and

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

ὅτι

G3754

And that

demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because

ἐγήγερται

G1453

he rose again

to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e., rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from

τῇ

G3588

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

τρίτῃ

G5154

the third

third; neuter (as noun) a third part, or (as adverb) a (or the) third time, thirdly

ἡμέρᾳ

G2250

day

day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of

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κατὰ

G2596

according

(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)

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τὰς

G3588

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

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γραφάς

G1124

to the scriptures

a document, i.e., holy writ (or its contents or a statement in it)

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Corinthians, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. 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 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 revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

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?
How does this verse's literary context within 1 Corinthians chapter 15 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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