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1 Corinthians 9

1 Cor. 9:9 KJV (With Strong’s)

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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
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
it is written
grapho (Greek #1125)
to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
KJV usage: describe, write(-ing, -ten).
Pronounce: graf'-o
Origin: a primary verb
r 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)
the law
nomos (Greek #3551)
law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a principle)
KJV usage: law.
Pronounce: nom'-os
Origin: from a primary νέμω (to parcel out, especially food or grazing to animals)
of Moses
Moseus (Greek #3475)
(04872); Moseus, Moses, or Mouses (i.e. Mosheh), the Hebrew lawgiver
KJV usage: Moses.
Pronounce: moce-yoos'
Origin: or Μωσῆς (mo-sace'), or Μωϋσῆς (mo-oo-sace') of Hebrew origin
, Thou shalt
phimoo (Greek #5392)
to muzzle
KJV usage: muzzle.
Pronounce: fee-mo'-o
Origin: from φιμός (a muzzle)
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
muzzle the mouth of
phimoo (Greek #5392)
to muzzle
KJV usage: muzzle.
Pronounce: fee-mo'-o
Origin: from φιμός (a muzzle)
the ox
bous (Greek #1016)
an ox (as grazing), i.e. an animal of that species ("beef")
KJV usage: ox.
Pronounce: booce
Origin: probably from the base of 1006
that treadeth out the corn
aloao (Greek #248)
to tread out grain
KJV usage: thresh, tread out the corn.
Pronounce: al-o-ah'-o
Origin: from the same as 257
. Doth
melo (Greek #3199)
to be of interest to, i.e. to concern (only third person singular present indicative used impersonally, it matters)
KJV usage: (take) care.
Pronounce: mel'-o
Origin: a primary verb
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
take care
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
melo (Greek #3199)
to be of interest to, i.e. to concern (only third person singular present indicative used impersonally, it matters)
KJV usage: (take) care.
Pronounce: mel'-o
Origin: a primary verb
for oxen
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
bous (Greek #1016)
an ox (as grazing), i.e. an animal of that species ("beef")
KJV usage: ox.
Pronounce: booce
Origin: probably from the base of 1006
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Deut. 25:4• 4Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. (Deut. 25:4)
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1 Tim. 5:18• 18for the scripture says, Thou shalt not muzzle an ox that treadeth out corn, and, The workman is worthy of his hire. (1 Tim. 5:18)

More on:

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Corn,
God,
Law of Moses,
Moses,
Ox; Oxen,
Writing

Cross References

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Thou.
Deut. 25:4• 4Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. (Deut. 25:4)
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1 Tim. 5:18• 18for the scripture says, Thou shalt not muzzle an ox that treadeth out corn, and, The workman is worthy of his hire. (1 Tim. 5:18)
Doth.
Num. 22:28‑35• 28And Jehovah opened the mouth of the ass, and she said to Balaam, What have I done to thee, that thou hast smitten me these three times?
 29And Balaam said to the ass, Because thou hast mocked me: I would there were a sword in my hand, for now would I kill thee!
 30And the ass said to Balaam, Am not I thine ass, upon which thou hast ridden ever since I was thine to this day? was I ever wont to do so to thee? And he said, No.
 31Then Jehovah opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the Angel of Jehovah standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand; and he bowed and prostrated himself on his face.
 32And the Angel of Jehovah said to him, Wherefore hast thou smitten thine ass these three times? behold, it was I who came forth to withstand thee, for the way thou walkest in is for ruin before me.
 33And the ass saw me, and turned from me these three times; had she not turned from me, I had now certainly slain thee, and saved her alive.
 34And Balaam said to the Angel of Jehovah, I have sinned; for I knew not that thou stoodest in the way against me; and now, if it be evil in thine eyes, I will get me back again.
 35And the Angel of Jehovah said to Balaam, Go with the men, but only the word that I shall speak unto thee, that shalt thou speak. And Balaam went with the princes of Balak. (Num. 22:28‑35)
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Deut. 5:14• 14but the seventh day is the sabbath of Jehovah thy God: thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, nor thy bondman, nor thy handmaid, nor thine ox, nor thine ass, nor any of thy cattle, nor thy sojourner that is within thy gates; that thy bondman and thy handmaid may rest as well as thou. (Deut. 5:14)
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Psa. 104:27• 27These all look unto thee, that thou mayest give their food in its season: (Psa. 104:27)
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Psa. 145:15‑16• 15The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their food in its season.
 16Thou openest thy hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing. (Psa. 145:15‑16)
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Psa. 147:8‑9• 8Who covereth the heavens with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains;
 9Who giveth to the cattle their food, to the young ravens which cry. (Psa. 147:8‑9)
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Jonah 4:11• 11and I, should not I have pity on Nineveh, the great city, wherein are more than a hundred and twenty thousand persons that cannot discern between their right hand and their left hand; and also much cattle? (Jonah 4:11)
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Matt. 6:26‑30• 26Look at the birds of the heaven, that they sow not, nor reap, nor gather into granaries, and your heavenly Father nourishes them. Are *ye* not much more excellent than they?
 27But which of you by carefulness can add to his growth one cubit?
 28And why are ye careful about clothing? Observe with attention the lilies of the field, how they grow: they toil not, neither do they spin;
 29but I say unto you, that not even Solomon in all his glory was clothed as one of these.
 30But if God so clothe the herbage of the field, which is to-day, and to-morrow is cast into the oven, will he not much rather you, O ye of little faith? (Matt. 6:26‑30)
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Luke 12:24‑28• 24Consider the ravens, that they sow not nor reap; which have neither storehouse nor granary; and God feeds them. How much better are *ye* than the birds?
 25But which of you by being careful can add to his stature one cubit?
 26If therefore ye cannot do even what is least, why are ye careful about the rest?
 27Consider the lilies how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; but I say unto you, Not even Solomon in all his glory was clothed as one of these.
 28But if God thus clothe the grass, which to-day is in the field and to-morrow is cast into the oven, how much rather you, O ye of little faith? (Luke 12:24‑28)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Fora in the law of Moses it is writtenb, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that is treading out corn. Is God occupied about the oxen,

JND Translation Notes

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a
These two "fors" are an example of the rapidity of the apostle's style. To make the sense hang together, we should have to add, in the first case, "not as a man merely," or, "surely it does." "For in the law of Moses," etc.; and, in the second, "not about the oxen, for for our sakes," etc.
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See Deut. 25.4.

W. Kelly Translation

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For in the law of Moses it is written, Thou shalt not muzzle an ox while treading out corn. Is it for the oxen that God careth,