Jude 1:11
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward, and perished in the gainsaying of Core.”
οὐαί
Woe, grief, calamity. Ouai. Jesus spoke this word over cities that witnessed miracles and did not repent. It is the sound of judgment meeting unbelief. Do not make it your portion.
ὁδός
way
Expand ↓
ὁδός
Not a way among many ways. The way. In the ancient world, hodos meant a road that had been walked and proven. Jesus is not giving directions — He is saying: I am the road itself. Walk in Me and you will arrive.
tap to close ↑
Κάϊν
of Cain
Expand ↓
Κάϊν
Cain, firstborn son of Adam. Kain. He brought an offering but harbored murder in his heart. What you bring to God means nothing if your heart is not right.
tap to close ↑
πορεύομαι
they went
Expand ↓
πορεύομαι
to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.);
tap to close ↑
πλάνη
error
Expand ↓
πλάνη
Deception, straying from truth. Plane. Those who do not know the scriptures walk in plane, misled about God's power and purposes. Error is never neutral. Test everything.
tap to close ↑
μισθός
for reward
Expand ↓
μισθός
Wages, reward, pay. Misthos. Behold I am coming quickly and My reward is with Me. Following Jesus comes with a reward. Not payment for works but the gift of His presence forever.
tap to close ↑
ἐκχέω
they rushed
Expand ↓
ἐκχέω
To pour out, to shed. Ekcheo. I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh. Pentecost was the fulfilment of Joel's prophecy. The Spirit is still being poured out today.
tap to close ↑
Κορέ
of Korah
Expand ↓
Κορέ
Korah, rebel leader of Israel. Koré. Korah led a rebellion against Moses and was swallowed by the earth. Jude warns that some walk in the way of Korah. Do not mistake ambition for calling.
tap to close ↑
More verses with this word