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1 Corinthians 1:26–27

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For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:
But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
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From verse 26

  1. James 2:5Rank 1 from verse 26
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    5Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?

  2. 1 Corinthians 3:18–20Rank 2 from verse 26
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    18Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.

    19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

    20And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.

  3. James 1:9–11Rank 3 from verse 26
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    9Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:

    10But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away.

    11For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth: so also shall the rich man fade away in his ways.

  4. 1 Corinthians 2:8Rank 4 from verse 26
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    8Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

  5. Matthew 11:25–26Rank 5 from verse 26
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    25¶ At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.

    26Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.

From verse 27

  1. James 2:5Rank 1 from verse 27
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    5Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?

  2. Matthew 11:25Rank 2 from verse 27
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    25¶ At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.

  3. 1 Corinthians 1:20Rank 3 from verse 27
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    20Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?

  4. Psalms 8:2Rank 4 from verse 27
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    2Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.

  5. Luke 21:15Rank 5 from verse 27
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    15For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.

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1 Corinthians 1:26

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

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see

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Sense 1: To perceive or behold with the eyes or in a vision. Sense 2: To observe, examine, discover, ascertain, consider, understand, know, or recognize. Sense 3: To visit, meet, converse with, or be in the presence of. Sense 4: To experience, undergo, endure, or enjoy. Sense 5: To attend to, take care, ensure, or beware.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

your

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The possessive form of ye or you, ordinarily plural, marking what belongs to, concerns, proceeds from, or stands in relation to the persons addressed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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brethren

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1. Persons of the same people, tribe, community, or shared service who are regarded or addressed as brothers. 2. Persons regarded as brothers by reason of faith or another spiritual relation. 3. Male siblings or other male relatives.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

wise

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Sense 1: Possessing or exercising understanding, knowledge, prudence, judgment, discernment, or skill; also a wise person. Sense 2: In phrases such as in no wise, way, manner, respect, or degree.

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after

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1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.

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flesh

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Sense 1: The soft substance of the body. Sense 2: The body, human nature, kindred, or mankind.

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mighty

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Possessing or displaying great strength, power, ability, rank, or effect.

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noble

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Great; elevated; dignified; being above every thing that can dishonor reputation. Ingenuous; candid; of an excellent disposition; ready to receive truth.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

called

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of call. Sense 1: To name. Sense 2: To summon or invite. Sense 3: To proclaim or address. Sense 4: To request.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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1 Corinthians 1:27

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

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confound

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1. To confuse or disorder so that understanding fails. 2. To put to shame, dismay, or frustrate.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

wise

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Sense 1: Possessing or exercising understanding, knowledge, prudence, judgment, discernment, or skill; also a wise person. Sense 2: In phrases such as in no wise, way, manner, respect, or degree.

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which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

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mighty

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Possessing or displaying great strength, power, ability, rank, or effect.

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1:17For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.

1:18For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.

1:19For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.

1:20Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?

1:21For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.

1:22For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:

1:23But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;

1:24But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

1:25Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

1:26For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:

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1:27But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

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1:28And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:

1:29That no flesh should glory in his presence.

1:30But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:

1:31That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

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