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1 Corinthians 8:5 β€” Meaning and Application

King James Version

β€œFor though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)”

1 Corinthians 8:5

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Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:

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But if any man love God, the same is known of him.

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As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol {is} nothing in the world, and that {there is} none other God but one.

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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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But to us {there is but} one God, the Father, of whom {are} all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom {are} all things, and we by him. {in: or, for}

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Howbeit {there is} not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of the idol unto this hour eat {it} as a thing offered unto an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled.

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