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1 Corinthians 8:5
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1 Corinthians 8:5
5For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)
5For though there bee that are called gods, whether in heauen or in earth (as there be gods many, and lords many:)
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1 Corinthians 8:5
Named, summoned, invited, proclaimed, or addressed, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Which of two; also introducing alternatives or uncertainty.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
The expanse above the earth, including the sky or firmament; also the dwelling or throne of God, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
The ground or dry land; the world or inhabited realm; or a country and its people, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE)
A great number; numerous persons or things.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)
Lords: masters, rulers, nobles, or owners; as a verb, rules or exercises dominion. In 'Lord of lords,' the lords are rulers over whom the Lord is supreme.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (headword: lord)
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Open the full verse study4Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.
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Open the full verse study8Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods.
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Open the full verse study28But where are thy gods that thou hast made thee? let them arise, if they can save thee in the time of thy trouble: for according to the number of thy cities are thy gods, O Judah.
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Open the full verse study17For the Lord your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward:
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Open the full verse study13For according to the number of thy cities were thy gods, O Judah; and according to the number of the streets of Jerusalem have ye set up altars to that shameful thing, even altars to burn incense unto Baal.
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Open the full verse study11Hath a nation changed their gods, which are yet no gods? but my people have changed their glory for that which doth not profit.
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Open the full verse study4They drank wine, and praised the gods of gold, and of silver, of brass, of iron, of wood, and of stone.
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Open the full verse study34Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?
35If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken;
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