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1 Corinthians

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For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.

Lexicon

Verse part Definition: Part of speech: Strong's: Greek: Transliteration:
the preaching a word (as embodying an idea), a statement, a speech N-NMS H3056 λόγος logos (log'-os)
Analysis:

 
of the cross an upright stake, hence a cross (the Rom. instrument of crucifixion) N-GMS H4716 σταυροῦ stauros (stow-ros')
foolishness; foolishness N-NFS H3472 μωρία moria (mo-ree'-ah)
that perish to destroy, destroy utterly V-PPM/P-DMP H622 ἀπολλυμένοις apollumi (ap-ol'-loo-mee)
which are saved to save V-PPM/P-DMP H4982 σῳζομένοις sozo (sode'-zo)
the power (miraculous) power, might, strength N-NFS H1411 δύναμις dunamis (doo'-nam-is)
of God. God, a god N-GMS H2316 θεοῦ theos (theh'-os)

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King James Bible For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
Berean Bible For the preaching message of the cross is foolishness to them that perish foolishness; those indeed perishing, but unto to us which are being saved it is the power of God.
Hebrew Greek English For the preaching word of the cross is foolishness to them that perish foolishness; those who are perishing, but unto to us which who are being saved it is the power of God.
New American Standard Bible 1995 For the preaching word of the cross is foolishness to them that perish foolishness; those who are perishing, but unto to us which who are being saved it is the power of God.