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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•  (Deut. 25:4)
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1 Tim. 5:18• 18For the scripture saith, An ox when treading out corn thou shalt not muzzle, and Worthy [is] the workman of his hire. (1 Tim. 5:18)

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

Cross References

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Thou.
Deut. 25:4•  (Deut. 25:4)
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1 Tim. 5:18• 18For the scripture saith, An ox when treading out corn thou shalt not muzzle, and Worthy [is] the workman of his hire. (1 Tim. 5:18)
Doth.
Num. 22:28‑35•  (Num. 22:28‑35)
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Deut. 5:14•  (Deut. 5:14)
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Psa. 104:27•  (Psa. 104:27)
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Psa. 145:15‑16•  (Psa. 145:15‑16)
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Psa. 147:8‑9•  (Psa. 147:8‑9)
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Jonah 4:11•  (Jonah 4:11)
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Matt. 6:26‑30• 26Look at the birds of the heavens, that they sow not, nor reap, nor gather into barns, and your heavenly Father nourisheth them. Are ye not more excellent than they?
 27And which of you by anxiety can add to his stature one cubit?
 28And why are ye anxious about raiment? Consider the lilies of the field how they grow: they toil not, nor yet spin;
 29yet I say to you, that not even Solomon in all his glory put on like one of these.
 30But if God doth so clothe the grass of the field, being today and tomorrow cast into the oven, how much more 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 feedeth them. How much better are ye than the birds?
 25{i}But{/i} 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 Today is in the field, and tomorrow 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.
b
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,