1 Corinthians 1:18
King James Version
10 Jun 2026
“For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.”
δύναμις
The root of our word dynamite. But dunamis is not explosive destruction — it is the inherent ability to accomplish what needs to be done. Jesus says you will receive this power. Not work for it, earn it or deserve it. Receive it. The Holy Spirit is not a reward. He is a gift.
λόγος
message
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λόγος
In Greek thought, the logos was the rational principle holding the universe together. John opens his Gospel with this word — not as a concept, but as a person. In the beginning was the Word. Before anything existed, the Word already was.
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σώζω
being saved
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σώζω
To save, to heal, to deliver. Sozo. Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. Sozo covers salvation healing deliverance and wholeness. Jesus restores everything that was lost.
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σταυρός
Cross
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σταυρός
Cross, torture stake. Stauros. I am determined to know nothing except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. The cross is the centre of everything. It is the wisdom and power of God.
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θεός
of God
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θεός
God. Theos. In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. The ultimate reality. The source of all existence. Personal knowable and present.
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ἀπόλλυμι
Perish
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ἀπόλλυμι
To destroy, to lose, to perish. Apollumi. The Son of Man came to seek and save the lost. Lost not destroyed. God seeks what is lost. He never stops looking.
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μέν
indeed
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μέν
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with G1161 (δέ) (this one, the former, etc.)
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εἰμί
is,
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εἰμί
I exist (used only when emphatic)
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μωρία
foolishness
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μωρία
silliness, i.e. absurdity
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