1 Corinthians 8:6

Authorized King James Version

But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.

Word-by-Word Analysis

ἀλλ'

G235

But

properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)

ἡμῖν

G2254

to us

to (or for, with, by) us

εἷς

G1520

one

θεὸς

G2316

God

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

ὁ

G3588

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

πατήρ

G3962

the Father

a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)

ἐξ

G1537

a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct

οὗ

G3739

whom

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

τὰ

G3588

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

#10

πάντα

G3956

are all things

all, any, every, the whole

#11

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#12

ἡμεῖς

G2249

we (only used when emphatic)

#13

εἰς

G1519

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

#14

αὐτοῦ

G846

him

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

#15

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#16

εἷς

G1520

one

#17

κύριος

G2962

Lord

supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)

#18

Ἰησοῦς

G2424

Jesus

jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites

#19

Χριστός

G5547

Christ

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

#20

δι'

G1223

through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)

#21

οὗ

G3739

whom

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

#22

τὰ

G3588

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

#23

πάντα

G3956

are all things

all, any, every, the whole

#24

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#25

ἡμεῖς

G2249

we (only used when emphatic)

#26

δι'

G1223

through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)

#27

αὐτοῦ

G846

him

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

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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

What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
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?
How does this verse's literary context within 1 Corinthians chapter 8 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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