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1 Corinthians 15:53–56

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1 Corinthians 15:53

53For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.

1 Corinthians 15:54

54So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.

1 Corinthians 15:55

55O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?

1 Corinthians 15:56

56The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.

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DEFINED WORDS

1 Corinthians 15:53

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

corruptible

That may be corrupted; that may become putrid; subject to decay and destruction.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

put

To place, set, lay, appoint, bring into a condition, or cause to be, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

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mortal

Subject to death; destined to die.

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

DEFINED WORDS

1 Corinthians 15:54

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

corruptible

That may be corrupted; that may become putrid; subject to decay and destruction.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

put

To place, set, lay, appoint, bring into a condition, or cause to be, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

mortal

Subject to death; destined to die.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

pass

To go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

written

To write: to set down, record, or communicate in letters or writing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

DEFINED WORDS

1 Corinthians 15:55

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

sting

A sharp piercing power or instrument of pain; figuratively, the power by which death wounds, identified in the passage with sin.

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

DEFINED WORDS

1 Corinthians 15:56

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

sting

A sharp piercing power or instrument of pain; figuratively, the power by which death wounds, identified in the passage with sin.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

sin

Transgression of the law of God; an offence against God; or the sinful principle or condition, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

strength

Power, force, firmness, ability, endurance, or that which gives support.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

law

A rule, command, or body of commands established by authority; especially God's commandments or the law given through Moses, according to context.

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

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From verse 53

  1. 2 Corinthians 5:2–4
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  2. 1 John 3:2
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  3. Ephesians 4:24
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  4. Romans 13:12–14
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  5. Romans 2:7
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From verse 54

  1. Isaiah 25:8
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  2. Hebrews 2:14–15
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  3. Revelation 20:14
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  4. Revelation 21:4
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  5. Luke 20:36
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From verse 55

  1. Hosea 13:14
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  2. Psalms 89:48
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  3. Romans 5:14
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  4. Acts 2:27
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  5. Psalms 49:8–15
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From verse 56

  1. Romans 4:15
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  2. Galatians 3:10–13
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  3. Romans 6:23
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  4. Romans 7:5–13
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  5. John 8:24
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