Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.” New Living Translation As the Scriptures say, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise and discard the intelligence of the intelligent.” English Standard Version For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart.” Berean Standard Bible For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.” Berean Literal Bible For it has been written: "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; and the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate." King James Bible For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. New King James Version For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, And bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.” New American Standard Bible For it is written: “I WILL DESTROY THE WISDOM OF THE WISE, AND THE UNDERSTANDING OF THOSE WHO HAVE UNDERSTANDING, I WILL CONFOUND.” NASB 1995 For it is written, “I WILL DESTROY THE WISDOM OF THE WISE, AND THE CLEVERNESS OF THE CLEVER I WILL SET ASIDE.” NASB 1977 For it is written, “I WILL DESTROY THE WISDOM OF THE WISE, AND THE CLEVERNESS OF THE CLEVER I WILL SET ASIDE.” Legacy Standard Bible For it is written, “I WILL DESTROY THE WISDOM OF THE WISE, AND THE CLEVERNESS OF THE CLEVER I WILL SET ASIDE.” Amplified Bible For it is written and forever remains written, “I WILL DESTROY THE WISDOM OF THE WISE [the philosophy of the philosophers], AND THE CLEVERNESS OF THE CLEVER [who do not know Me] I WILL NULLIFY.” Christian Standard Bible For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and I will set aside the intelligence of the intelligent. Holman Christian Standard Bible For it is written: I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and I will set aside the understanding of the experts. American Standard Version For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, And the discernment of the discerning will I bring to nought. Contemporary English Version As God says in the Scriptures, "I will destroy the wisdom of all who claim to be wise. I will confuse those who think they know so much." English Revised Version For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, And the prudence of the prudent will I reject. GOD'S WORD® Translation Scripture says, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise. I will reject the intelligence of intelligent people." Good News Translation The scripture says, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise and set aside the understanding of the scholars." International Standard Version For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the intelligence of the intelligent I will reject." Majority Standard Bible For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.” NET Bible For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and I will thwart the cleverness of the intelligent." New Heart English Bible For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will nullify." Webster's Bible Translation For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. Weymouth New Testament For so it stands written, "I will exhibit the nothingness of the wisdom of the wise, and the intelligence of the intelligent I will bring to nought." World English Bible For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise. I will bring the discernment of the discerning to nothing.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor it has been written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the intelligence of the intelligent I will bring to nothing”; Berean Literal Bible For it has been written: "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; and the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate." Young's Literal Translation for it hath been written, 'I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the intelligence of the intelligent I will bring to nought;' Smith's Literal Translation For it has been written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and put away the understanding of the intelligent. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor it is written: I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the prudence of the prudent I will reject. Catholic Public Domain Version For it has been written: “I will perish the wisdom of the wise, and I will reject the discernment of the prudent.” New American Bible For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the learning of the learned I will set aside.” New Revised Standard Version For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and I will do away with the understanding of the prudent. Aramaic Bible in Plain English For it is written: “I shall destroy the wisdom of the wise, and I shall take away the opinions of the intelligent.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentFor it is written: I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; and I will set aside the understanding of the prudent. Godbey New Testament For it has been written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and bring to nought the understanding of the intelligent. Haweis New Testament For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the understanding of the intelligent will I make useless.” Mace New Testament for it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent." Weymouth New Testament For so it stands written, "I will exhibit the nothingness of the wisdom of the wise, and the intelligence of the intelligent I will bring to nought." Worrell New Testament For it has been written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning will I set aside." Worsley New Testament For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent." Audio Bible Context The Message of the Cross18For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.” 20Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?… Cross References Isaiah 29:14 Therefore I will again confound these people with wonder upon wonder. The wisdom of the wise will vanish, and the intelligence of the intelligent will be hidden.” Job 5:12-13 He thwarts the schemes of the crafty, so that their hands find no success. / He catches the wise in their craftiness, and sweeps away the plans of the cunning. Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Romans 1:22 Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools, James 3:15 Such wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. Jeremiah 8:9 The wise will be put to shame; they will be dismayed and trapped. Since they have rejected the word of the LORD, what wisdom do they really have? Isaiah 44:25 who foils the signs of false prophets and makes fools of diviners, who confounds the wise and turns their knowledge into nonsense, Proverbs 21:30 There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD. Colossians 2:8 See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ. 1 Corinthians 3:19-20 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.” / And again, “The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.” Romans 11:33 O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways! Isaiah 19:11-12 The princes of Zoan are mere fools; Pharaoh’s wise counselors give senseless advice. How can you say to Pharaoh, “I am one of the wise, a son of eastern kings”? / Where are your wise men now? Let them tell you and reveal what the LORD of Hosts has planned against Egypt. Luke 10:21 At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight. 1 Corinthians 2:6-7 Among the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. / No, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of God, which He destined for our glory before time began. Isaiah 33:18 Your mind will ponder the former terror: “Where is he who tallies? Where is he who weighs? Where is he who counts the towers?” Treasury of Scripture For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. 1 Corinthians 3:19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness. Job 5:12,13 He disappointeth the devices of the crafty, so that their hands cannot perform their enterprise… Isaiah 19:3,11 And the spirit of Egypt shall fail in the midst thereof; and I will destroy the counsel thereof: and they shall seek to the idols, and to the charmers, and to them that have familiar spirits, and to the wizards… Jump to Previous Clever Cleverness Designs Destroy Discerning Discernment End Exhibit Frustrate Holy Intelligence Intelligent Nothingness Nought Ones Prudent Side Stands Thwart Understanding Wisdom Wise Writings WrittenJump to Next Clever Cleverness Designs Destroy Discerning Discernment End Exhibit Frustrate Holy Intelligence Intelligent Nothingness Nought Ones Prudent Side Stands Thwart Understanding Wisdom Wise Writings Written1 Corinthians 1 1. After his salutation and thanksgiving for the Corinthians,10. Paul exhorts them to unity, 12. and reproves their dissensions. 18. God destroys the wisdom of the wise, 21. by the foolishness of preaching; 26. and calls not the wise, mighty, and noble, 28. but the foolish, weak, and men of no account. For it is written This phrase is a common introductory formula used by the Apostle Paul to reference the Old Testament Scriptures, indicating the authority and divine inspiration of the text. It underscores the continuity between the Old and New Testaments, showing that the message of the Gospel is rooted in the prophetic tradition. The phrase suggests a fulfillment of prophecy and a divine plan that transcends human understanding. I will destroy the wisdom of the wise the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Forγάρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. it is written: γέγραπται (gegraptai) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1125: A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe. “I will destroy Ἀπολῶ (Apolō) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 622: From apo and the base of olethros; to destroy fully, literally or figuratively. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. wisdom σοφίαν (sophian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 4678: Wisdom, insight, skill (human or divine), intelligence. From sophos; wisdom. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. wise; σοφῶν (sophōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 4680: Wise, learned, cultivated, skilled, clever. Akin to saphes; wise. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. intelligence σύνεσιν (synesin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 4907: From suniemi; a mental putting together, i.e. Intelligence or the intellect. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. intelligent συνετῶν (synetōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 4908: Intelligent, prudent, wise, understanding, discerning. From suniemi; mentally put together, i.e. Sagacious. I will frustrate.” ἀθετήσω (athetēsō) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 114: From a compound of a and a derivative of tithemi; to set aside, i.e. to disesteem, neutralize or violate. Links 1 Corinthians 1:19 NIV1 Corinthians 1:19 NLT 1 Corinthians 1:19 ESV 1 Corinthians 1:19 NASB 1 Corinthians 1:19 KJV 1 Corinthians 1:19 BibleApps.com 1 Corinthians 1:19 Biblia Paralela 1 Corinthians 1:19 Chinese Bible 1 Corinthians 1:19 French Bible 1 Corinthians 1:19 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 1:19 For it is written I will destroy (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) |
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