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1 Corinthians 1

1 Cor. 1:22 KJV (With Strong’s)

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For
epeide (Greek #1894)
since now, i.e. (of time) when, or (of cause) whereas
KJV usage: after that, because, for (that, -asmuch as), seeing, since.
Pronounce: ep-i-day'
Origin: from 1893 and 1211
the Jews
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
Ioudaios (Greek #2453)
Judaean, i.e. belonging to Jehudah
KJV usage: Jew(-ess), of Judaea.
Pronounce: ee-oo-dah'-yos
Origin: from 2448 (in the sense of 2455 as a country)
require
aiteo (Greek #154)
to ask (in genitive case)
KJV usage: ask, beg, call for, crave, desire, require. Compare 4441.
Pronounce: ahee-teh'-o
Origin: of uncertain derivation
a sign
semeion (Greek #4592)
an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally
KJV usage: miracle, sign, token, wonder.
Pronounce: say-mi'-on
Origin: neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of 4591
b, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
the Greeks
Hellen (Greek #1672)
a Hellen (Grecian) or inhabitant of Hellas; by extension a Greek-speaking person, especially a non-Jew
KJV usage: Gentile, Greek.
Pronounce: hel'-lane
Origin: from 1671
seek
zeteo (Greek #2212)
to seek (literally or figuratively); specially, (by Hebraism) to worship (God), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life)
KJV usage: be (go) about, desire, endeavour, enquire (for), require, (X will) seek (after, for, means). Compare 4441.
Pronounce: dzay-teh'-o
Origin: of uncertain affinity
after wisdom
sophia (Greek #4678)
wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)
KJV usage: wisdom.
Pronounce: sof-ee'-ah
Origin: from 4680
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Matt. 12:38• 38Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee. (Matt. 12:38)
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Greek (έλλην),
Jew,
Signs

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Ministry on This Verse

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the Jews.
Matt. 12:38‑39• 38Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee.
 39But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas: (Matt. 12:38‑39)
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Matt. 16:1‑4• 1The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would show them a sign from heaven.
 2He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red.
 3And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?
 4A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed. (Matt. 16:1‑4)
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Mark 8:11• 11And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him. (Mark 8:11)
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Luke 11:16,20• 16And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven.
 20But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you. (Luke 11:16,20)
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John 2:18• 18Then answered the Jews and said unto him, What sign showest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things? (John 2:18)
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John 4:28• 28The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men, (John 4:28)
the Greeks.
Acts 17:18‑21• 18Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will this babbler say? other some, He seemeth to be a setter forth of strange gods: because he preached unto them Jesus, and the resurrection.
 19And they took him, and brought him unto Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is?
 20For thou bringest certain strange things to our ears: we would know therefore what these things mean.
 21(For all the Athenians and strangers which were there spent their time in nothing else, but either to tell, or to hear some new thing.) (Acts 17:18‑21)
• Men naturally despise the cross, who do not believe either that their sins deserve divine judgment or that He in grace bore that judgment thereon. (“Notes on 1 Corinthians 1:21-25” by W. Kelly)
• The Jews overlooked all He gave and asked for a sign as if none had appeared. Greeks expected nothing from God; but, if the object of their search was wisdom, they never learned its first lesson in the fear of Jehovah. (“Notes on 1 Corinthians 1:21-25” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Since Jews indeed ask for signs, and Greeks seek wisdom;

W. Kelly Translation

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since both Jews ask for signsa and Greeks seek wisdom;

WK Translation Notes

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The T. R. has "a sign," but the oldest and best MSS. favour the plural.