1 Corinthians 5:7

Authorized King James Version

Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us:

Word-by-Word Analysis

ἐκκαθάρατε

G1571

Purge out

to cleanse thoroughly

οὖν

G3767

therefore

(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly

τὴν

G3588

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

παλαιὰν

G3820

the old

antique, i.e., not recent, worn out

ζύμην

G2219

leaven

ferment (as if boiling up)

ἵνα

G2443

that

in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)

ἦτε

G5600

ye may be

(may, might, can, could, would, should, must, etc.; also with g1487 and its comparative, as well as with other particles) be

νέον

G3501

a new

"new", i.e., (of persons) youthful, or (of things) fresh; figuratively, regenerate

φύραμα

G5445

lump

perhaps akin to g5453 through the idea of swelling in bulk), mean to knead; a mass of dough

#10

καθώς

G2531

just (or inasmuch) as, that

#11

ἐστε

G2075

ye are

#12

ἄζυμοι·

G106

unleavened

unleavened, i.e., (figuratively) uncorrupted; (in the neutral plural) specially (by implication) the passover week

#13

καὶ

G2532

even

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

#14

γὰρ

G1063

For

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

#15

τὸ

G3588

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

#16

πάσχα

G3957

passover

the passover (the meal, the day, the festival or the special sacrifices connected with it)

#17

ἡμῶν

G2257

our

of (or from) us

#18

ὑπὲρ

G5228

for

"over", i.e., (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case super

#19

ἡμῶν

G2257

our

of (or from) us

#20

ἐτύθη

G2380

is sacrificed

properly, to rush (breathe hard, blow, smoke), i.e., (by implication) to sacrifice (properly, by fire, but genitive case); by extension to immolate (s

#21

Χριστός

G5547

Christ

anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus

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 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.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within 1 Corinthians chapter 5 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
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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