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1 Corinthians 10:25–26

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Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake:
For the earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof.
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From verse 25

  1. 1 Timothy 4:4Rank 1 from verse 25
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    4For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:

  2. 1 Corinthians 8:7Rank 2 from verse 25
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    7Howbeit there is not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of the idol unto this hour eat it as a thing offered unto an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled.

  3. Titus 1:15Rank 3 from verse 25
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    15Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.

  4. Romans 14:14Rank 4 from verse 25
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    14I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean.

  5. 1 Corinthians 10:27–29Rank 5 from verse 25
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    27If any of them that believe not bid you to a feast, and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake.

    28But if any man say unto you, This is offered in sacrifice unto idols, eat not for his sake that shewed it, and for conscience sake: for the earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof:

    29Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the other: for why is my liberty judged of another man’s conscience?

From verse 26

  1. Psalms 24:1Rank 1 from verse 26
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    1THE earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.

  2. Psalms 50:12Rank 2 from verse 26
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    12If I were hungry, I would not tell thee: for the world is mine, and the fulness thereof.

  3. Exodus 19:5Rank 3 from verse 26
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    5Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine:

  4. Deuteronomy 10:14Rank 4 from verse 26
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    14Behold, the heaven and the heaven of heavens is the Lord’s thy God, the earth also, with all that therein is.

  5. Job 41:11Rank 5 from verse 26
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    11Who hath prevented me, that I should repay him? whatsoever is under the whole heaven is mine.

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1 Corinthians 10:25

COMBINED MEANING

whatsoever

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Whatever, anything that, or every thing of the kind or within the condition and scope stated.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

shambles

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A meat market, butcher’s stall, or marketplace where slaughtered food was offered for sale.

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

COMBINED MEANING

eat

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To take food into the body; to consume, devour, or waste away.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

conscience

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The inward moral awareness that bears witness concerning one's conduct, accusing or excusing and approving or condemning.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

sake

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Cause, account, purpose, interest, or benefit; used in phrases meaning because of or for the benefit of someone or something.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

1 Corinthians 10:26

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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

earth

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Sense 1: The world in distinction from heaven. Sense 2: Dry land, ground, soil, or dust. Sense 3: A land, region, or its inhabitants.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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10:24Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth.

10:25Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake:

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10:26For the earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof.

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10:27If any of them that believe not bid you to a feast, and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake.

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