1 Corinthians 8:5

For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 8:5

BSB

For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are many so-called gods and lords),

AKJV

For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)

CPDV

For although there are things that are called gods, whether in heaven or on earth, (if one even considers there to be many gods and many lords)

ERV

For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or on earth; as there are gods many, and lords many;

NHEB

For though there are things that are called "gods," whether in the heavens or on earth; as there are many "gods" and many "lords;"

SMT

For also though they are called gods, whether in heaven, whether upon the earth, (for there are many gods, and many lords,)

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 8:5

ForG1063Conjunction thoughG2532Conjunction thereG1512Conjunction beG1526VerbthatarecalledG3004Verb godsG2316Noun Masculine whetherG1535Conjunction inG1722Preposition heavenG3772Noun Masculine orG1535Conjunction inG1909Preposition earthG5618AdverbastherebeG1526Verb godsG2316Noun Masculine manyG4183Adjective andG2532Conjunction lordsG2962Noun Masculine manyG4183Adjective

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 8:5

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

Overview of 1 Corinthians 8:5

Summary

Many deities claim authority but lack ultimate power.

Event

Paul acknowledges pagan religious claims

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD