1 Corinthians 7:36

Authorized King James Version

But if any man think that he behaveth himself uncomely toward his virgin, if she pass the flower of her age, and need so require, let him do what he will, he sinneth not: let them marry.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Εἰ
G1487
if, whether, that, etc
#2
δέ
G1161
But
but, and, etc
#3
τις
G5100
some or any person or object
#4
ἀσχημονεῖν
G807
that he behaveth himself uncomely
to be (i.e., act) unbecoming
#5
ἐπὶ
G1909
toward
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#6
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
παρθένον
G3933
virgin
a maiden; by implication, an unmarried daughter
#8
αὐτοῦ
G846
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#9
νομίζει
G3543
think
properly, to do by law (usage), i.e., to accustom (passively, be usual); by extension, to deem or regard
#10
ἐὰν
G1437
if
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
#11
ᾖ
G5600
(may, might, can, could, would, should, must, etc.; also with g1487 and its comparative, as well as with other particles) be
#12
ὑπέρακμος
G5230
she pass the flower of her age
beyond the "acme", i.e., figuratively (of a daughter) past the bloom (prime) of youth
#13
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
οὕτως
G3779
so
in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
#15
ὀφείλει
G3784
need
to owe (pecuniarily); figuratively, to be under obligation (ought, must, should); morally, to fail in duty
#16
γίνεσθαι
G1096
require
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#17
ὃ
G3739
what
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#18
θέλει
G2309
he will
to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas g1014 properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
#19
ποιείτω
G4160
let him do
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
#20
οὐχ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#21
ἁμαρτάνει
G264
he sinneth
properly, to miss the mark (and so not share in the prize), i.e., (figuratively) to err, especially (morally) to sin
#22
γαμείτωσαν
G1060
let them marry
to wed (of either sex)

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.

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