1 Corinthians 9:9

For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen?

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 9:9

BSB

For it is written in the Law of Moses: "Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain." Is it about oxen that God is concerned?

AKJV

For it is written in the law of Moses, You shall not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treads out the corn. Does God take care for oxen?

CPDV

For it is written in the law of Moses: "You shall not bind the mouth of an ox, while it is treading out the grain." Is God here concerned with the oxen?

ERV

For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. Is it for the oxen that God careth,

NHEB

For it is written in the Law of Moses, "Do not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain." Is it for the oxen that God cares,

SMT

For in the law of Moses has been written, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox grinding. Is there not care to God for oxen?

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 9:9

ForG1063ConjunctionitiswrittenG1125Verb inG1722PrepositionthelawG3551Noun MasculineofMosesG3475Noun MasculineThoushaltG5392Verb notG3756 muzzleG5392VerbthemouthoftheoxG1016Noun MasculinethattreadethoutthecornG3361 DothG3199Verb GodG2316Noun MasculinetakecareG3199VerbforoxenG1016Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 9:9

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

Overview of 1 Corinthians 9:9

Summary

Workers deserve sustenance for their labor

Event

Citing Mosaic support principle

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD