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1 Corinthians 10

1 Corinthians 10:9

Warnings from Israel’s Past · 1 Corinthians 10:1–13
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Translations

Modern
We should not test Christ, as some of them did, and were killed by snakes.
Traditional
Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents.
Literal
And we should not test Christ, as some of them tested, and were destroyed by serpents.
Latin
Neque tentemus Christum, sicut quidam eorum tentaverunt, et a serpentibus perierunt.

Original

Greek
English
We should not test Christ, as some of them did, and were killed by snakes.

Notes

1 Corinthians 10:9
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.

Parallels

Numbers 16:41–50 Numbers 25:1–5

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Backsliding Baptism for the Dead Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Bronze Snake, Bronze Serpent Conscience Fiery Serpent First Letter to the Corinthians Idols, Idolatry Lord’s Supper, the Type

Topics

Backsliders: General Scriptures Concerning Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Jesus, the Christ: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning was with the Israelites in the Wilderness Jesus, the Christ: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to the Divinity of Presumption: General Scriptures Concerning Rebellion Against God: Provokes Christ Serpent: Fiery (Poisonous), Sent As a Plague Upon the Israelites Serpents: Often Sent As a Punishment The Afflictions of the Wicked are for Examples to Others The Punishment of the Wicked: should be a Warning to Others