1 Corinthians 1:24
King James Version
7 Jun 2026
“But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom 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.
Χριστός
Christ
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Χριστός
The one set apart and equipped for a specific task. Oil was poured on kings, priests and prophets in the Old Testament — the anointing meant: this one is chosen, this one is sent. Jesus stands up in Nazareth and reads Isaiah — and then says: this is Me. I am the one sent.
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Ἰουδαῖος
Jews
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Ἰουδαῖος
Jewish, belonging to Judah. Ioudaios. Salvation is from the Jews. God chose a people to bring the Messiah into the world. His choice of Israel was for the benefit of all nations.
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κλητός
called,
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κλητός
Called, invited. Kletos. Many are called but few are chosen. The call goes out to everyone. The response is individual. Every person who hears the Gospel is being called by God.
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σοφία
the] wisdom.
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σοφία
Wisdom, insight, skill. Sophia. Christ who has become for us wisdom from God. Jesus IS wisdom. Every problem has a solution in Him. Every question has an answer in His word.
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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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Ἕλλην
to Greeks,
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Ἕλλην
a Hellen (Grecian) or inhabitant of Hellas; by extension a Greek-speaking person, especially a non-Jew
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τέ
both
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τέ
both or also (properly, as correlation of G2532 (καί))
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