1 Corinthians 10:6

Translations

Modern

These things took place as examples to keep us from craving evil things as they did.

Traditional

Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.

Literal

Now these things became types of us, for us not to be desirers of evil things, as those also desired.

Latin

Hæc autem in figura facta sunt nostri, ut non simus concupiscentes malorum, sicut et illi concupierunt.

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English

These things took place as examples to keep us from craving evil things as they did.

Notes

1 Corinthians 10:6

evil things: see Numbers 11:4–6, 34.

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) Complaints Security and Obedience Tolerance

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