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1 Corinthians 2

1 Cor. 2:8 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Which
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
none
oudeis (Greek #3762)
not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing
KJV usage: any (man), aught, man, neither any (thing), never (man), no (man), none (+ of these things), not (any, at all, -thing), nought.
Pronounce: oo-dice'
Origin: οὐδεμία (oo-dem-ee'-ah), and neuter οὐδέν (oo-den') from 3761 and 1520
of the princes
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
archon (Greek #758)
a first (in rank or power)
KJV usage: chief (ruler), magistrate, prince, ruler.
Pronounce: ar'-khone
Origin: present participle of 757
of this
toutou (Greek #5127)
of (from or concerning) this (person or thing)
KJV usage: here(-by), him, it, + such manner of, that, thence(-forth), thereabout, this, thus.
Pronounce: too'-too
Origin: genitive case singular masculine or neuter of 3778
world
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
aion (Greek #165)
properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic period (present or future)
KJV usage: age, course, eternal, (for) ever(-more), (n-)ever, (beginning of the , while the) world (began, without end). Compare 5550.
Pronounce: ahee-ohn'
Origin: from the same as 104
knew
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
: 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
had
ei (Greek #1487)
if, whether, that, etc.
KJV usage: forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether. Often used in connection or composition with other particles, especially as in 1489, 1490, 1499, 1508, 1509, 1512, 1513, 1536, 1537. See also 1437.
Pronounce: i
Origin: a primary particle of conditionality
r they known
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
it, they would
stauroo (Greek #4717)
to impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish (subdue) passion or selfishness
KJV usage: crucify.
Pronounce: stow-ro'-o
Origin: from 4716
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
have
an (Greek #302)
a primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty
KJV usage: (what-, where-, wither-, who-)soever. Usually unexpressed except by the subjunctive or potential mood. Also contracted for 1437.
Pronounce: an
crucified
stauroo (Greek #4717)
to impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish (subdue) passion or selfishness
KJV usage: crucify.
Pronounce: stow-ro'-o
Origin: from 4716
the Lord
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
kurios (Greek #2962)
supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
KJV usage: God, Lord, master, Sir.
Pronounce: koo'-ree-os
Origin: from κῦρος (supremacy)
of glory
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
doxa (Greek #1391)
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
KJV usage: dignity, glory(-ious), honour, praise, worship.
Pronounce: dox'-ah
Origin: from the base of 1380
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Luke 23:34• 34And Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. And, parting his garments, they cast lots. (Luke 23:34)

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Crucify,
Glory,
Prince; Princess

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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1 Cor. 2:6• 6But we speak wisdom among the full-grown, but wisdom not of this age, nor of the rulers of this age that come to nought. (1 Cor. 2:6)
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1 Cor. 1:26‑28• 26For look at your calling, brethren, that not many [are] wise according to flesh, not many powerful, not many high-born.
 27But the foolish things of the world God chose that he might put to shame the wise; and the weak things of the world God chose that he might put to shame the strong things;
 28and the low-born things of the world and those despised God chose, [and] the things that are not, that he might bring to nought the things that are, (1 Cor. 1:26‑28)
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Matt. 11:25• 25{i}At that time, Jesus answering said, I praise thee, Father, Lord of the heaven and of the earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to babes.{/i} (Matt. 11:25)
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John 7:48• 48Did anyone of the rulers believe on him, or of the Pharisees? (John 7:48)
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Luke 23:34• 34And Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. And, parting his garments, they cast lots. (Luke 23:34)
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John 3:19‑21• 19And this is the judgment, that the light hath come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the light; for their works were evil.
 20For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, and cometh not unto the light lest his works should be convicted;
 21but he that practiceth the truth cometh unto the light, that his works may be manifested that they have been wrought in God. (John 3:19‑21)
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John 8:19• 19They said to him then, Where is thy Father? Jesus answered, Ye know neither me nor my Father. If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also. (John 8:19)
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John 9:39‑41• 39And Jesus said, For judgment I came into this world, that they that see not may see, and they that see may become blind.
 40And some of the Pharisees that were with him heard these things , and said to him, Are we blind also?
 41Jesus said to them, If ye were blind, ye would not have sin; but now ye say, We see, your sin remaineth. (John 9:39‑41)
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John 12:40‑43• 40He hath blinded their eyes, and he hardened their heart that they may not see with their eyes and understand with their heart, and be converted, and I heal them.
 41These things said Isaiah, because he saw his glory, and spoke concerning him.
 42Still, however, from among the rulers also many believed on him, but on account of the Pharisees did not confess, that they might not be put out of the synagogue;
 43for they loved the glory of men more than the glory of God. (John 12:40‑43)
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John 15:22‑25• 22If I had not come and spoken to them, they had not had sin; but now they have no excuse for their sin.
 23He that hateth me hateth my Father also.
 24If I did not among them the works which no other did, they had not had sin; but now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father.
 25But [it is] that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, they hated me without a cause. (John 15:22‑25)
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John 16:3• 3And these things will they do to you because they knew not the Father nor me. (John 16:3)
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Acts 3:17• 17And now, brethren, I know that ye acted in ignorance, as also your rulers; (Acts 3:17)
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Acts 13:27• 27For the dwellers in Jerusalem and their rulers, having ignored him and the voices of the prophets that are read on every Sabbath, fulfilled [them] by judging [him]. (Acts 13:27)
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2 Cor. 3:14• 14But their thoughts were darkened; for until this very day the same veil at the reading of the old covenant abideth unlifted, which in Christ is done away. (2 Cor. 3:14)
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1 Tim. 1:13• 13though before I was a blasphemer and persecutor and doer of outrage. But I had mercy shown me because I did [it] ignorantly in unbelief; (1 Tim. 1:13)
the Lord.
Psa. 24:7‑10•  (Psa. 24:7‑10)
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Acts 3:16‑17• 16and on the faith of his name did his name make this man strong whom ye behold and know; and the faith that is by him gave him this entireness before you all.
 17And now, brethren, I know that ye acted in ignorance, as also your rulers; (Acts 3:16‑17)
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Acts 7:2• 2And he said, Brethren and fathers, hear. The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Haran, (Acts 7:2)
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James 2:1• 1My brethren, do not with respectings of persons have the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, [Lord] of glory. (James 2:1)
• Wondrous fact! a man exalted over all the universe, risen and glorified with all things set under His feet at God's right hand! (“Notes on 1 Corinthians 2:6-10” by W. Kelly)
• The Apostle does not touch the subject of the mystery, because he had to feed them as babes, and only in order to put it in contrast with the false wisdom of the world. (“1 Corinthians 2” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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which none of the princes of this ageo knew, (for had they known, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory;)

JND Translation Notes

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Or "worlds" (ver. 7), "world" (ver. 8). I add this in note to keep up the connection with "world" in ver. 6.

W. Kelly Translation

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which none of the rulers of the age knewa (for, had they known, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory),

WK Translation Notes

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a
"Hath come to know" is more the idea, I suppose.