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1 Corinthians 15:45–47

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And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.
Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual.
The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven.
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From verse 45

  1. John 5:21Rank 1 from verse 45
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    21For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth them; even so the Son quickeneth whom he will.

  2. Genesis 2:7Rank 2 from verse 45
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    7And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.

  3. Romans 8:2Rank 3 from verse 45
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    2For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.

  4. Romans 8:10–11Rank 4 from verse 45
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    10And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.

    11But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.

  5. Romans 5:12–14Rank 5 from verse 45
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    12Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:

    13(For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law.

    14Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam’s transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come.

From verse 46

  1. Colossians 3:9–10Rank 1 from verse 46
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    9Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;

    10And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:

  2. Ephesians 4:22–24Rank 2 from verse 46
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    22That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;

    23And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;

    24And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.

  3. Romans 6:6Rank 3 from verse 46
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    6Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.

From verse 47

  1. John 3:31Rank 1 from verse 47
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    31He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he that cometh from heaven is above all.

  2. Genesis 2:7Rank 2 from verse 47
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    7And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.

  3. Genesis 3:19Rank 3 from verse 47
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    19In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.

  4. 2 Corinthians 5:1Rank 4 from verse 47
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    1FOR we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

  5. 1 Corinthians 15:45Rank 5 from verse 47
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    45And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.

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1 Corinthians 15:45

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written

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Past-tense or past-participial form of write (to set down, record, or communicate in letters or writing).

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man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

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made

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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.

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

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living

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Sense 1: Alive or having life. Sense 2: As a noun, one's means of support or possessions.

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soul

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Sense 1: A living person or creature; a life or self. Sense 2: The inward self distinguished from the body. Sense 3: The seat of desire or appetite.

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last

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At the end or after all others; latest or final.

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

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spirit

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Sense 1: An immaterial living or personal being distinct from a body. Sense 2: The inward life, disposition, mind, or courage of a person. Sense 3: The Holy Spirit, the divine Spirit of God.

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

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1 Corinthians 15:46

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howbeit

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Nevertheless; yet; however; introducing a contrast, exception, or qualification.

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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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spiritual

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1. Pertaining to spirit or to the Holy Ghost. 2. Nonmaterial or not carnal. 3. Governed by the Spirit.

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

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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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natural

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Belonging to birth, bodily life, ordinary created nature, native relation, or instinct.

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man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

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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.

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earthy

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Of the earth; formed from or characterized by earth; earthly.

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

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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.

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heaven

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Sense 1: The firmament or expanse above the earth, including the sky and the region of the sun, moon, stars, clouds, rain, and flying creatures. Sense 2: The realm above spoken of as God's throne and dwelling place, and as the place of angels, heavenly beings, and the righteous. Sense 3: By metonymy, God, heavenly authority or source, or those who dwell there.

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

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44It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.

45And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.

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46Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual.

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47The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven.

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48As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly.

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