1 Corinthians 15:37

And that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be, but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain:

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 15:37

BSB

And what you sow is not the body that will be, but just a seed, perhaps of wheat or something else.

AKJV

And that which you sow, you sow not that body that shall be, but bore grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain:

CPDV

And what you sow is not the body that will be in the future, but a bare grain, such as of wheat, or of some other grain.

ERV

and that which thou sowest, thou sowest not the body that shall be, but a bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other kind;

NHEB

That which you sow, you do not sow the body that will be, but a bare grain, maybe of wheat, or of some other kind.

SMT

And what thou sowest, thou sowest not the body going to be, but the naked kernel, if perhaps of wheat, or some of the rest:

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 15:37

AndG2532ConjunctionthatwhichG3739thousowestG4687VerbthousowestG4687Verb notG3756thatbodyG4983Noun NeuterthatshallbeG1096Verb butG235Conjunction bareG1131Adjective grainG2848Noun MasculineitmaychanceG5177VerbofwheatG4621Noun Masculine orG2228ofsomeG5100 otherG3062Adverbgrain

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 15:37

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Corinthians 15:37

Summary

Seed form differs from plant form

Event

Explaining seed development stages

Estimated Time Period

c. 53-54 AD