1 Corinthians 1:26
King James Version
10 Jun 2026
“For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: ”
σάρξ
Flesh, body, human nature. Sarx. The Word became flesh. God took on human nature completely. He knows from the inside what it means to be human. He is not a distant deity.
δυνατός
powerful,
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δυνατός
Possible, able, powerful. Dunatos. What is impossible with man is possible with God. The impossibilities of your life are the invitation for God to show what He can do.
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πολύς
many
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πολύς
Many, much, great. Polus. Much fruit. Many witnesses. Great grace. God is not stingy. He gives abundantly to those who are connected to the vine.
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κλῆσις
calling
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κλῆσις
A calling, an invitation. God has called you to His kingdom and glory. Your calling is not a job description. It is an identity.
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εὐγενής
of noble birth,
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εὐγενής
well born, i.e. (literally) high in rank, or (figuratively) generous
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σοφός
wise
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σοφός
wise (in a most general application)
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