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1 Corinthians 15:20–22

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1 Corinthians 15:20

20But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.

1 Corinthians 15:21

21For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.

1 Corinthians 15:22

22For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.

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DEFINED WORDS

1 Corinthians 15:20

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

risen

Having risen; stood up, come forth, ascended, or returned from death, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

dead

Without life; deprived of life; also lifeless, inactive, insensible, or separated from a former state by figure.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

slept

Rested in sleep; or by figure lay in death.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

1 Corinthians 15:21

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

man

A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

dead

Without life; deprived of life; also lifeless, inactive, insensible, or separated from a former state by figure.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

1 Corinthians 15:22

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

alive

Living; having life; not dead. By extension, continuing in life, force, or activity.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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From verse 20

  1. 1 Corinthians 15:23
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  2. Acts 26:23
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  3. Revelation 1:5
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  4. 1 Peter 1:3
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  5. Colossians 1:18
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From verse 21

  1. John 11:25
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  2. Romans 5:12–17
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  3. Romans 6:23
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  4. 1 Corinthians 15:22
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From verse 22

  1. Romans 5:12–21
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  2. 1 Corinthians 15:45–49
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  3. John 5:21–29
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  4. Genesis 2:17
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  5. Genesis 3:6
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