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1 Corinthians 2

1 Cor. 2:14 KJV (With Strong’s)

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But
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
the natural
psuchikos (Greek #5591)
sensitive, i.e. animate (in distinction on the one hand from 4152, which is the higher or renovated nature; and on the other from 5446, which is the lower or bestial nature)
KJV usage: natural, sensual.
Pronounce: psoo-khee-kos'
Origin: from 5590
man
anthropos (Greek #444)
man-faced, i.e. a human being
KJV usage: certain, man.
Pronounce: anth'-ro-pos
Origin: from 435 and ὤψ (the countenance; from 3700)
receiveth
dechomai (Greek #1209)
to receive (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: accept, receive, take. Compare 2983.
Pronounce: dekh'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice of a primary verb
h not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
the things
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
of the Spirit
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
pneuma (Greek #4151)
a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit
KJV usage: ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare 5590.
Pronounce: pnyoo'-mah
Origin: from 4154
of God
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
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
: for
gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
they are
esti (Greek #2076)
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
KJV usage: are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
Pronounce: es-tee'
Origin: third person singular present indicative of 1510
foolishness
moria (Greek #3472)
silliness, i.e. absurdity
KJV usage: foolishness.
Pronounce: mo-ree'-ah
Origin: from 3474
unto him
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
: neither
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
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
can
dunamai (Greek #1410)
to be able or possible
KJV usage: be able, can (do, + -not), could, may, might, be possible, be of power.
Pronounce: doo'-nam-ahee
Origin: of uncertain affinity
he know
ginosko (Greek #1097)
to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
KJV usage: allow, be aware (of), feel, (have) know(-ledge), perceived, be resolved, can speak, be sure, understand.
Pronounce: ghin-oce'-ko
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary verb
them, because
hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
they are spiritually
pneumatikos (Greek #4153)
non-physically, i.e. divinely, figuratively
KJV usage: spiritually.
Pronounce: pnyoo-mat-ik-oce'
Origin: adverb from 4152
discerned
anakrino (Greek #350)
properly, to scrutinize, i.e. (by implication) investigate, interrogate, determine
KJV usage: ask, question, discern, examine, judge, search.
Pronounce: an-ak-ree'-no
Origin: from 303 and 2919
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Matt. 13:11• 11And he answering said to them, Because to you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of the heavens, but to them it is not given; (Matt. 13:11)
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Rom. 8:5,7• 5For they that are according to flesh mind the things of the flesh; and they that are according to Spirit, the things of the Spirit.
 7Because the mind of the flesh is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God; for neither indeed can it be: (Rom. 8:5,7)

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Ministry on This Verse

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the natural man.[Psuchikos ,] the animal man, one who lives in a natural state, and under the influence of his animal passions; for [psuche ] means the inferior and sensual part of man, in opposition to the [nous ] understanding, or [pneuma ,] the spirit.
1 Cor. 15:44,46• 44It is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body: if there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual one.
 46But that which is spiritual was not first, but that which is natural, then that which is spiritual: (1 Cor. 15:44,46)
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James 3:15• 15This is not the wisdom which comes down from above, but earthly, natural, devilish. (James 3:15)
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Jude 19• 19These are they who set themselves apart, natural men, not having the Spirit. (Jude 19)
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Jude 1• 1Jude, bondman of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to the called ones beloved in God the Father and preserved in Jesus Christ: (Jude 1)
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receiveth.
Matt. 13:11‑17• 11And he answering said to them, Because to you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of the heavens, but to them it is not given;
 12for whoever has, to him shall be given, and he shall be caused to be in abundance; but he who has not, even what he has shall be taken away from him.
 13For this cause I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear nor understand;
 14and in them is filled up the prophecy of Esaias, which says, Hearing ye shall hear and shall not understand, and beholding ye shall behold and not see;
 15for the heart of this people has grown fat, and they have heard heavily with their ears, and they have closed their eyes as asleep, lest they should see with the eyes, and hear with the ears, and understand with the heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.
 16But blessed are *your* eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear;
 17for verily I say unto you, that many prophets and righteous men have desired to see the things which ye behold and did not see them, and to hear the things which ye hear and did not hear them. (Matt. 13:11‑17)
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Matt. 16:23• 23But turning round, he said to Peter, Get away behind me, Satan; thou art an offence to me, for thy mind is not on the things that are of God, but on the things that are of men. (Matt. 16:23)
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John 3:3‑6• 3Jesus answered and said to him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except any one be born anew he cannot see the kingdom of God.
 4Nicodemus says to him, How can a man be born being old? can he enter a second time into the womb of his mother and be born?
 5Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except any one be born of water and of Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
 6That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. (John 3:3‑6)
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John 8:43• 43Why do ye not know my speech? Because ye cannot hear my word. (John 8:43)
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John 10:26‑27• 26but ye do not believe, for ye are not of my sheep, as I told you.
 27My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me; (John 10:26‑27)
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John 12:37• 37But though he had done so many signs before them, they believed not on him, (John 12:37)
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Rom. 8:5‑8• 5For they that are according to flesh mind the things of the flesh; and they that are according to Spirit, the things of the Spirit.
 6For the mind of the flesh is death; but the mind of the Spirit life and peace.
 7Because the mind of the flesh is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God; for neither indeed can it be:
 8and they that are in flesh cannot please God. (Rom. 8:5‑8)
the things.
1 Cor. 2:12• 12But *we* have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit which is of God, that we may know the things which have been freely given to us of God: (1 Cor. 2:12)
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John 14:26• 26but the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, *he* shall teach you all things, and will bring to your remembrance all the things which I have said to you. (John 14:26)
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John 15:26• 26But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who goes forth from with the Father, *he* shall bear witness concerning me; (John 15:26)
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John 16:8‑15• 8And having come, he will bring demonstration to the world, of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:
 9of sin, because they do not believe on me;
 10of righteousness, because I go away to my Father, and ye behold me no longer;
 11of judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged.
 12I have yet many things to say to you, but ye cannot bear them now.
 13But when *he* is come, the Spirit of truth, he shall guide you into all the truth: for he shall not speak from himself; but whatsoever he shall hear he shall speak; and he will announce to you what is coming.
 14He shall glorify me, for he shall receive of mine and shall announce it to you.
 15All things that the Father has are mine; on account of this I have said that he receives of mine and shall announce it to you. (John 16:8‑15)
they.
1 Cor. 1:18,23• 18For the word of the cross is to them that perish foolishness, but to us that are saved it is God's power.
 23but *we* preach Christ crucified, to Jews an offence, and to nations foolishness; (1 Cor. 1:18,23)
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John 8:51‑52• 51Verily, verily, I say unto you, If any one shall keep my word, he shall never see death.
 52The Jews therefore said to him, Now we know that thou hast a demon. Abraham has died, and the prophets, and thou sayest, If any one keep my word, he shall never taste death. (John 8:51‑52)
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John 10:20• 20but many of them said, He has a demon and raves; why do ye hear him? (John 10:20)
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Acts 17:18,32• 18But some also of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers attacked him. And some said, What would this chatterer say? and some, He seems to be an announcer of foreign demons, because he announced the glad tidings of Jesus and the resurrection to them.
 32And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked, and some said, We will hear thee again also concerning this. (Acts 17:18,32)
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Acts 18:15• 15but if it be questions about words, and names, and the law that ye have, see to it yourselves; for *I* do not intend to be judge of these things. (Acts 18:15)
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Acts 25:19• 19but had against him certain questions of their own system of worship, and concerning a certain Jesus who is dead, whom Paul affirmed to be living. (Acts 25:19)
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Acts 26:24‑25• 24And as he answered for his defence with these things, Festus says with a loud voice, Thou art mad, Paul; much learning turns thee to madness.
 25But Paul said, I am not mad, most excellent Festus, but utter words of truth and soberness; (Acts 26:24‑25)
neither.
Prov. 14:6• 6A scorner seeketh wisdom, and there is none for him; but knowledge is easy unto the intelligent. (Prov. 14:6)
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John 5:44• 44How can ye believe, who receive glory one of another, and seek not the glory which comes from God alone? (John 5:44)
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John 6:44‑45• 44No one can come to me except the Father who has sent me draw him, and I will raise him up in the last day.
 45It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every one that has heard from the Father himself, and has learned of him, comes to me; (John 6:44‑45)
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Acts 16:14• 14And a certain woman, by name Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, who worshipped God, heard; whose heart the Lord opened to attend to the things spoken by Paul. (Acts 16:14)
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2 Cor. 4:4‑6• 4in whom the god of this world has blinded the thoughts of the unbelieving, so that the radiancy of the glad tidings of the glory of the Christ, who is the image of God, should not shine forth for them.
 5For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus Lord, and ourselves your bondmen for Jesus' sake.
 6Because it is the God who spoke that out of darkness light should shine who has shone in our hearts for the shining forth of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. (2 Cor. 4:4‑6)
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1 John 2:20,27• 20And *ye* have the unction from the holy one, and ye know all things.
 27and *yourselves*, the unction which ye have received from him abides in you, and ye have not need that any one should teach you; but as the same unction teaches you as to all things, and is true and is not a lie, and even as it has taught you, ye shall abide in him. (1 John 2:20,27)
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1 John 5:20• 20And we know that the Son of God has come, and has given us an understanding that we should know him that is true; and we are in him that is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. (1 John 5:20)
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Jude 19• 19These are they who set themselves apart, natural men, not having the Spirit. (Jude 19)
• The apostle by the "natural man" means man as he is born and grows up, without being born of God or the Holy Ghost given to him. (“Notes on 1 Corinthians 2:11-16” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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But the naturalf man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him; and he cannot know them because they are spiritually discerned;

JND Translation Notes

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Psuchikos. the man animated merely by his created soul, without the teaching and power of the Holy Spirit.

W. Kelly Translation

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But [the] naturala man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he cannot know [them] because they are spiritually examined;

WK Translation Notes

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"Natural" means "soulish," not necessarily "sensual," as wrongly given in James and Jude. It is man as he is without the teaching of the Spirit through the word revealing Christ. Nor is there need to say "the" but "a" natural man.