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1 Corinthians 15:46

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1 Corinthians 15:46

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

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DEFINED WORDS

1 Corinthians 15:46

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

first

Before all others in time, place, order, rank, or importance; the beginning or earliest.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

spiritual

Pertaining to spirit or to the Holy Ghost; not merely material or carnal; or governed by the Spirit, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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but

But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat, Bible Words Glossary (1893) · KJV usage

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  1. Colossians 3:9–10
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  2. Ephesians 4:22–24
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