conscience . i.e. conviction. Greek. suneidesis, but the texts read (first occurance) sunnetheia , custom (see John 18:39 . John 11:16 ). The meaning is much the same. Having been so long accustomed to believe the idol to have a real existence, they still regard the sacrifice as a real one.
unto = until.
this hour = now.
defiled = polluted. Greek. moluno. Only here and Revelation 3:4 ; Revelation 14:4 .
emboldened . Literally built up. Greek. oikodomeo, as in 1 Corinthians 8:1 . There is Irony ( App-6 ) here. Instead of building up the weak brother, the edifice will come tottering down (1 Corinthians 8:11 ).
Verse 1
as touching = concerning. App-104 .
things, &c . = the things offered to idols. Greek. eidolothutos. See Acts 15:29 . This was another subject about which they had written.
know . App-132 .
all . i.e. the greater part. Figure of speech Idioma. App-6 .
knowledge . App-132 .
puffeth up . Greek. phusioo. See 1 Corinthians 4:6 . This sentence and the next two verses form a parenthesis.
charity = love. App-135 .
edifieth = buildeth up. Greek. orkodomeo. See Acts 9:31 . Contrast between a bubble and a building.
Verse 2
if App-118 .
any man . . . any thing . Greek. tis. App-123 .
knoweth . App-132 . with texts.
nothing yet = not yet any thing. Greek. oudepo oudeis. A double negative. The texts read single negative.
Verse 3
love App-135 .
God . App-98 .
the same = this one.
of = by. App-104 .
Verse 4
As concerning . Greek. peri, as in 1 Corinthians 8:1 .
eating . Greek. brosis .
those = the.
things . . . idols . Same word as in 1 Corinthians 8:1 , though it is translated by a longer phrase.
nothing . Greek. oudeis .
world . App-129 .
none = no, Greek. oudeis .
other . The texts omit.
but . Greek. ei me .
Verse 5
gods . App-98 . Compare Psalms 82:1 , Psalms 82:6 .
heaven . No art. See Matthew 6:9 , Matthew 6:10 .
in = upon. App-104 .
earth . Greek. ge. App-129 .
lords . Greek. kurios. Compare App-98 and App-4 .
Verse 6
in = unto. App-104 . Compare Romans 11:36 .
Lord . App-98 .
Jesus Christ . App-98 .
by = by means of. App-104 . 1 Corinthians 8:1 . Compare John 1:3 .Colossians 1:16 . Hebrews 1:2 .
we by Him. Compare John 14:6 . Romans 5:1 .Philippians 1:1 , Philippians 1:11 .
Verse 7
not . App-105 .
every man = all.
that = the.
some . App-124 .
conscience . i.e. conviction. Greek. suneidesis, but the texts read (first occurance) sunnetheia , custom (see John 18:39 . John 11:16 ). The meaning is much the same. Having been so long accustomed to believe the idol to have a real existence, they still regard the sacrifice as a real one.
unto = until.
this hour = now.
defiled = polluted. Greek. moluno. Only here and Revelation 3:4 ; Revelation 14:4 .
Verse 8
commendeth = presenteth. Greek. paristemi. See Acts 1:3 , and compare 2 Corinthians 11:2 .Ephesians 5:27 . Colossians 1:22 , Colossians 1:28 .
if . App-118 .
are we the better . Literally do we exceed.
are we the worse . Literally do we lack, or come short. Greek. hustereo. See Romans 3:23 .
Verse 9
take heed = see, or look to it. App-133 .
lest by any means . Greek. mepos .
liberty = authority, or right. App-172 .
stumblingblock . Greek. proskomma. See Romans 9:32 .
them that are = the.
Verse 10
see . App-133 .
sit at meat = sitting down.
idol's temple . Greek. eidoleion. Only here.
conscience . Greek. suneidesis.
which = since he.
emboldened . Literally built up. Greek. oikodomeo, as in 1 Corinthians 8:1 . There is Irony ( App-6 ) here. Instead of building up the weak brother, the edifice will come tottering down (1 Corinthians 8:11 ).
to eat = for (Greek. eis) eating.
Verse 11
through = upon. App-104 . The texts read "in", Greek. en.
perish . Greek. apollumi. See 1 Corinthians 1:18 .
for = on account of. App-104 . 1 Corinthians 8:2 .
Christ . App-98 . This sentence is not a question.
Verse 12
sin . App-128 .
against . App-104 .
wound = strike.
their, &c . = their conscience since it is weak.
Verse 13
Wherefore . Greek. dioper. Here, 1 Corinthians 10:14 , and 1 Corinthians 14:13 .
offend = stumble. Greek. skandalizo, to cast a snare before one. Occurs twenty-six times in the Gospels; here, Romans 14:21 . 2 Corinthians 11:29 .
eat no flesh = by no means (Greek. ou me. App-105 ) eat flesh (Greek. kreas . Only here and Romans 14:21 ).
while the world standeth = unto the age. App-151 .
lest I = in order that (Greek. hina) I may not (Greek. me. App-105 ).