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1 Corinthians 10

1 Cor. 10:18 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Behold
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
blepo (Greek #991)
to look at (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: behold, beware, lie, look (on, to), perceive, regard, see, sight, take heed. Compare 3700.
Pronounce: blep'-o
Origin: a primary verb
Israel
Israel (Greek #2474)
Israel (i.e. Jisrael), the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: Israel.
Pronounce: is-rah-ale'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03478)
after
kata (Greek #2596)
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
KJV usage: about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from ... to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), ... by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
Pronounce: kat-ah'
Origin: a primary particle
s the flesh
sarx (Greek #4561)
flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred), or (by implication) human nature (with its frailties (physically or morally) and passions), or (specially), a human being (as such)
KJV usage: carnal(-ly, + -ly minded), flesh(-ly).
Pronounce: sarx
Origin: probably from the base of 4563
t: are
eisi (Greek #1526)
they are
KJV usage: agree, are, be, dure, X is, were.
Pronounce: i-see'
Origin: 3d person plural present indicative of 1510
not
ouchi (Greek #3780)
not indeed
KJV usage: nay, not.
Pronounce: oo-khee'
Origin: intensive of 3756
they
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
which eat
esthio (Greek #2068)
used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by 5315; to eat (usually literal)
KJV usage: devour, eat, live.
Pronounce: es-thee'-o
Origin: strengthened for a primary ἔδω (to eat)
of the sacrifices
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
thusia (Greek #2378)
sacrifice (the act or the victim, literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: sacrifice .
Pronounce: thoo-see'-ah
Origin: from 2380
partakers
koinonos (Greek #2844)
a sharer, i.e. associate
KJV usage: companion, X fellowship, partaker, partner.
Pronounce: koy-no-nos'
Origin: from 2839
of the altar
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
thusiasterion (Greek #2379)
a place of sacrifice, i.e. an altar (special or genitive case, literal or figurative)
KJV usage: altar.
Pronounce: thoo-see-as-tay'-ree-on
Origin: from a derivative of 2378
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Rom. 4:1,12• 1What then shall we say that Abraham our fore-father according to flesh hath found?
 12and father of circumcision not only to those circumcised but also to those that walk in the steps of the faith of our father Abraham while in uncircumcision. (Rom. 4:1,12)
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1 Cor. 9:13• 13Know ye not that those that minister about the holy things eat of the temple, and those that attend the altar share with the altar? (1 Cor. 9:13)

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Altar,
Flesh,
Israel,
Peace Offering,
Sacrifice

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Ministry on This Verse

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Israel.
Rom. 4:1,12• 1What then shall we say that Abraham our fore-father according to flesh hath found?
 12and father of circumcision not only to those circumcised but also to those that walk in the steps of the faith of our father Abraham while in uncircumcision. (Rom. 4:1,12)
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Rom. 9:3‑8• 3for I could wish, I myself, to be a curse from Christ, for my brethren, my kinsmen according to flesh,
 4which are Israelites, whose [is] the adoption and the glory and the covenants and the law-giving and the service and the promises;
 5whose are the fathers, and of whom [is] the Christ as far as according to flesh, who is over all God blessed forever. Amen.
 6Not however that the word of God hath failed; for not all those that are of Israel [are] Israel;
 7nor because they are Abraham's seed, [are] they all children, but “In Isaac shall a seed be called to thee.”
 8That is, not the children of the flesh, these [are] children of God, but the children of the promise are reckoned for seed; (Rom. 9:3‑8)
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2 Cor. 11:18‑22• 18Since many boast according to flesh, I also will boast.
 19For ye bear fools pleasantly, being wise.
 20For ye bear if one bring you into bondage, if one devour you, if one receive, if one exalt himself, if one beat you on the face.
 21By way of dishonour I speak, as though we had been weak; but wherein anyone is bold (I speak in folly) I also am bold.
 22Are they Hebrews? I too. Are they Israelites? I too. Are they Abraham's seed? I too. (2 Cor. 11:18‑22)
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Gal. 6:16• 16And as many as walk by this rule, peace [be] upon them and mercy, and upon the Israel of God. (Gal. 6:16)
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Eph. 2:11‑12• 11Wherefore remember that once ye, the nations in [the] flesh, that are called uncircumcision by that called circumcision in [the] flesh made by hand,
 12that ye were at that time without Christ, aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world: (Eph. 2:11‑12)
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Phil. 3:3‑5• 3for we are the circumcision that worship God in Spirit and boast in Christ Jesus, and have no trust in flesh.
 4Though I have a trusting even in flesh; if any other seem to trust in flesh, I more:
 5in circumcision of eight days, of [the] race of Israel, of [the] tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews, according to law a Pharisee, (Phil. 3:3‑5)
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1 Cor. 9:13• 13Know ye not that those that minister about the holy things eat of the temple, and those that attend the altar share with the altar? (1 Cor. 9:13)
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Lev. 3:3‑5,11• 3And he shall present of the sacrifice of peace offerings a fire offering unto Jehovah: the fat that covereth the inwards and all the fat that is on the inwards,
 4and the two kidneys and the fat that is on them, which is by the flanks, and the net above the liver which he shall take away as far as the kidneys;
 5and Aaron's sons shall burn it on the altar upon the burnt offering which is on the wood that is upon the fire: a fire offering of sweet odour to Jehovah.
 11and the priest shall burn them on the altar, the food of the fire offering for a sweet odour{i}. (Lev. 3:3‑5,11)
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Lev. 7:11‑17• 11And this is the law of the sacrifice of peace offerings, which [one] shall offer to Jehovah.
 12If he shall offer it for a thanksgiving, then he shall offer with the sacrifice of thanksgiving unleavened cakes mingled with oil, and unleavened wafers anointed with oil, and cakes mingled with oil, fine flour soaked.
 13Besides the cakes, he shall offer his offering of leavened bread with the sacrifice of his peace offerings for thanksgiving.
 14And of it he shall offer one out of the whole offering as a heave offering to Jehovah; to the priest that sprinkleth the blood of the peace offerings it shall be.
 15And the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace offerings for thanksgiving shall be eaten on the day of his offering: he shall not leave any of it until the morning.
 16And if the sacrifice of his offering be a vow, or voluntary, it shall be eaten on the day he offereth his sacrifice, and on the morrow the remainder of it shall be eaten;
 17and the remainder of the flesh of the sacrifice on the third day shall be burnt with fire. (Lev. 7:11‑17)
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1 Sam. 2:13‑16• 13{i}And the priests' custom with the people was, when any man sacrificed a sacrifice, the priest's servant came, when the flesh was cooked, with a flesh-hook of three prongs in his hand;{/i}
 14{i}and he struck it into the pan, or kettle, or cauldron, or pot; the priest took of it all that the flesh-hook brought up. So they did in Shiloh to all the Israelites that came there.{/i}
 15{i}Even before they burned the fat, the priest's servant came, and said to the man that sacrificed, Give flesh to roast for the priest, and he will not accept sodden flesh of thee, but raw.{/i}
 16{i}If the man said to him, They will immediately burn the fat entire, then take as thy soul desires; he would say to him, No, but thou shalt give it now; and if not, I will take it by force.{/i} (1 Sam. 2:13‑16)
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1 Sam. 9:12‑13• 12{i}And they answered them and said, He is; behold, he is before thee: make haste now, for he came today to the city; for the people have a sacrifice today in the high place.{/i}
 13{i}As soon as ye come into the city, ye shall straightway find him, before he goes up to the high place to eat; for the people eat not until he has come, because he blesses the sacrifice; afterwards they eat that are invited. And now go up; for this very day shall ye find him.{/i} (1 Sam. 9:12‑13)
• I think many of the Lord's people read this verse without thinking of what it refers to. It no doubt has reference to the peace offering; so then unless that offering is understood, we cannot understand 1 Cor. 10:18. (“Christ as Seen in the Offerings: Peace Offering” by R.F. Kingscote)
• Those who ate of idol’s meat as such were identified with the idol it was offered to. (“1 Corinthians 10” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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See Israel according to flesh: are not they who eat the sacrifices in communion with the altar?

W. Kelly Translation

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See Israel according to flesh: are not they that eat the sacrifices in fellowship with the altar?