1 Corinthians 10:5

Translations

Modern

Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them, for they were struck down in the wilderness.

Traditional

But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness.

Literal

But God was not well pleased in most of them, for they were strewn in the wilderness.

Latin

…sed non in pluribus eorum beneplacitum est Deo: nam prostrati sunt in deserto.

Original

Greek

English

Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them, for they were struck down in the wilderness.

Notes

1 Corinthians 10:1–11

The Israelites were God's people and experienced his salvation and provision (see Exodus 13:21–22; 14:21–29). However, they still faced his judgment because they disobeyed.

1 Corinthians 10:1–22

After sharing a personal example about giving up one's rights for others (chapter 9), Paul addresses the issue of eating meat offered to idols (8:1–13). He warns believers about God's anger towards those who sin, especially those involved in idol worship.

Theme notes and profiles

Corinth Moses Paul (Saul) Bread from Heaven Complaints Tolerance

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