A man greater than Jesus is on Earth, beware of the false gospel!

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A man greater than Jesus is on Earth 




1Co 8:5  For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)


called


G3004


legō

A primary verb; properly to “lay” forth, that is, (figuratively) relate(in words [usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas G2036 and G5346generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while G4483 is properly to breaksilence merely, and G2980 means an extended or random harangue]); by implication to mean: - ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say (-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.

G5346


phēmi


Properly the same as the base of G5457 and G5316; to show or make knownone’s thoughts, that is, speak or say: - affirm, say. Compare G3004.

gods


G2316


theos

Of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with G3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively a magistrate; by Hebraism very: - X exceeding, God, god [-ly, -ward].
gods, 8

Joh_10:34-35 (2), Act_7:40, Act_14:11, Act_19:26, 1Co_8:5(2), Gal_4:8


Barnes


1 Corinthians 8:5 


That are called gods - Gods so called. The pagans everywhere worshipped multitudes, and gave to them the name of gods.


Whether in heaven - Residing in heaven, as a part of the gods were supposed to do. Perhaps, there may be allusion here to the sun, moon, and stars; but I rather suppose that reference is made to the celestial deities, or to those who were supposed to reside in heaven, though they were supposed occasionally to visit the earth, as Jupiter, Juno, Mercury, etc.


Or in earth - Upon the earth; or that reigned particularly ever the earth, or sea, as Ceres, Neptune, etc. The ancient pagans worshipped some gods that were supposed to dwell in heaven; others that were supposed to reside on earth; and others that presided over the inferior regions, as Pluto, etc.


As there be gods many - ὥσπερ  hōsper, etc. As there are, in fact, many which are so called or regarded. ... Läs mer...

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