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1 Corinthians 15

1 Cor. 15:42 KJV (With Strong’s)

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42
So
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
houto (Greek #3779)
in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
KJV usage: after that, after (in) this manner, as, even (so), for all that, like(-wise), no more, on this fashion(-wise), so (in like manner), thus, what.
Pronounce: hoo'-to
Origin: οὕτως (hoo'-toce) adverb from 3778
also
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
is the resurrection
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
anastasis (Greek #386)
a standing up again, i.e. (literally) a resurrection from death (individual, genitive case or by implication, (its author)), or (figuratively) a (moral) recovery (of spiritual truth)
KJV usage: raised to life again, resurrection, rise from the dead, that should rise, rising again.
Pronounce: an-as'-tas-is
Origin: from 450
of the dead
nekros (Greek #3498)
dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun)
KJV usage: dead.
Pronounce: nek-ros'
Origin: from an apparently primary νέκυς (a corpse)
. It is sown
speiro (Greek #4687)
to scatter, i.e. sow (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: sow(- er), receive seed.
Pronounce: spi'-ro
Origin: probably strengthened from 4685 (through the idea of extending)
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
corruption
phthora (Greek #5356)
decay, i.e. ruin (spontaneous or inflicted, literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: corruption, destroy, perish.
Pronounce: fthor-ah'
Origin: from 5351
; it is raised
egeiro (Greek #1453)
to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from obscurity, inactivity, ruins, nonexistence)
KJV usage: awake, lift (up), raise (again, up), rear up, (a-)rise (again, up), stand, take up.
Pronounce: eg-i'-ro
Origin: probably akin to the base of 58 (through the idea of collecting one's faculties)
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
incorruption
aphthrsia (Greek #861)
incorruptibility; genitive, unending existence; (figuratively) genuineness
KJV usage: immortality, incorruption, sincerity.
Pronounce: af-thar-see'-ah
Origin: from 862
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Incorruption,
Resurrection

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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1 Cor. 15:50‑54• 50But this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit God's kingdom, nor does corruption inherit incorruptibility.
 51Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all fall asleep, but we shall all be changed,
 52in an instant, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet; for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and *we* shall be changed.
 53For this corruptible must needs put on incorruptibility, and this mortal put on immortality.
 54But when this corruptible shall have put on incorruptibility, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall come to pass the word written: Death has been swallowed up in victory. (1 Cor. 15:50‑54)
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Dan. 12:3• 3And they that are wise shall shine as the brightness of the expanse; and they that turn the many to righteousness as the stars, for ever and ever. (Dan. 12:3)
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Matt. 13:43• 43Then the righteous shall shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He that has ears, let him hear. (Matt. 13:43)
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Phil. 3:20‑21• 20for *our* commonwealth has its existence in the heavens, from which also we await the Lord Jesus Christ as Saviour,
 21who shall transform our body of humiliation into conformity to his body of glory, according to the working of the power which he has even to subdue all things to himself. (Phil. 3:20‑21)
in corruption.
Gen. 3:19• 19In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, until thou return to the ground: for out of it wast thou taken. For dust thou art; and unto dust shalt thou return. (Gen. 3:19)
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Job 17:14• 14I cry to the grave, Thou art my father! to the worm, My mother, and my sister! (Job 17:14)
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Psa. 16:10• 10For thou wilt not leave my soul to Sheol, neither wilt thou allow thy Holy One to see corruption. (Psa. 16:10)
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Psa. 49:9,14• 9That he should still live perpetually, and not see corruption.
 14Like sheep are they laid in Sheol: Death feedeth on them; and the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; and their comeliness shall be for Sheol to consume, that there be no habitation for them. (Psa. 49:9,14)
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Isa. 38:17• 17Behold, instead of peace I had bitterness upon bitterness; but thou hast in love delivered my soul from the pit of destruction; for thou hast cast all my sins behind thy back. (Isa. 38:17)
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Acts 2:27,31• 27for thou wilt not leave my soul in hades, nor wilt thou give thy gracious one to see corruption.
 31he, seeing it before, spoke concerning the resurrection of the Christ, that neither has he been left in hades nor his flesh seen corruption. (Acts 2:27,31)
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Acts 13:34‑37• 34But that he raised him from among the dead, no more to return to corruption, he spoke thus: I will give to you the faithful mercies of David.
 35Wherefore also he says in another, Thou wilt not suffer thy gracious one to see corruption.
 36For David indeed, having in his own generation ministered to the will of God, fell asleep, and was added to his fathers and saw corruption.
 37But he whom God raised up did not see corruption. (Acts 13:34‑37)
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Rom. 1:23• 23and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into the likeness of an image of corruptible man and of birds and quadrupeds and reptiles. (Rom. 1:23)
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Rom. 8:21• 21that the creature itself also shall be set free from the bondage of corruption into the liberty of the glory of the children of God. (Rom. 8:21)
it is.
1 Cor. 15:52‑54• 52in an instant, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet; for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and *we* shall be changed.
 53For this corruptible must needs put on incorruptibility, and this mortal put on immortality.
 54But when this corruptible shall have put on incorruptibility, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall come to pass the word written: Death has been swallowed up in victory. (1 Cor. 15:52‑54)
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Luke 20:35‑36• 35but they who are counted worthy to have part in that world, and the resurrection from among the dead, neither marry nor are given in marriage;
 36for neither can they die any more, for they are equal to angels, and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection. (Luke 20:35‑36)
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1 Peter 1:4• 4to an incorruptible and undefiled and unfading inheritance, reserved in the heavens for you, (1 Peter 1:4)
• The state of the resurrection is more glorious than the state down here. (“Notes on 1 Corinthians 15” by J.N. Darby)
• {v.42-44} This is one among the scriptures where the present is used, not as an actual or continuous thing, but abstractly: a sense constantly forgotten by grammarians as well as expositors. (“Notes on 1 Corinthians 15:35-49” by W. Kelly)
• “Corruption”—“incorruption” (vs. 42). This has to do with condition. “Dishonor”—“glory” (vs. 43). This has to do with appearance. “Weakness”—“power” (vs. 43). This has to do with capacity. “Natural”—“spiritual” (vs. 44). This has to do with character. (“9) Failure to Maintain Sound Doctrine” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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42
Thus also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption, it is raised in incorruptibility.

W. Kelly Translation

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42
So also [is] the resurrection of the dead.