1 Corinthians 10:7

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Modern

Do not be idolaters, as some of them were. As it is written: “The people sat down to eat and drink and got up to indulge in revelry.”

Traditional

Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.

Literal

And do not become idolaters, as some of them, just as it has been written: “The people sat down to eat and to drink, and rose up to play.”

Latin

Neque idololatræ efficiamini, sicut quidam ex ipsis: quemadmodum scriptum est: Sedit populus manducare, et bibere, et surrexerunt ludere.

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English

Do not be idolaters, as some of them were. As it is written: “The people sat down to eat and drink and got up to indulge in revelry.”

Notes

1 Corinthians 10:7

Feasting and drinking involve celebrations for pagan gods. Pagan revelry means wild parties with drinking and sexual activities.

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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