Parallel Verses

Darby Translation

concerning then the eating of things sacrificed to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no other God save one.

New American Standard Bible

Therefore concerning the eating of things sacrificed to idols, we know that there is no such thing as an idol in the world, and that there is no God but one.

King James Version

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.

Holman Bible

About eating food offered to idols, then, we know that “an idol is nothing in the world,” and that “there is no God but one.”

International Standard Version

Now concerning eating food offered to idols: We know that no idol is real in this world and that there is only one God.

A Conservative Version

Therefore about eating the things sacrificed to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no other God except one.

American Standard Version

Concerning therefore the eating of things sacrificed to idols, we know that no idol is anything in the world, and that there is no God but one.

Amplified

In this matter, then, of eating food offered to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world [it has no real existence], and that there is no God but one.

An Understandable Version

Now concerning [the matter of] eating foods [once] offered as sacrifices to idols, we know that an idol is [really] nothing in the world [at all], and that there is only one God.

Anderson New Testament

With respect, then, to the eating of meats offered to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no other God but one.

Bible in Basic English

So, then, as to the question of taking food offered to images, we are certain that an image is nothing in the world, and that there is no God but one.

Common New Testament

Therefore concerning the eating of food sacrificed to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no God but one.

Daniel Mace New Testament

As to the eating therefore of what is offered in sacrifice to idols, we know that the heathen deities have no real existence, and that there is but one God.

Godbey New Testament

Therefore concerning the eating of things offered to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no God except one.

Goodspeed New Testament

As to eating things, then, that have been offered to idols, we all know that no idol has any real existence, and that there is no God but one.

John Wesley New Testament

we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no God but one.

Julia Smith Translation

Concerning food therefore of sacrifices to idols, we know that an idol nothing in the world, and that none other God but one.

King James 2000

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 no other God but one.

Lexham Expanded Bible

Therefore, concerning the eating of food sacrificed to idols, we know that "an idol [is] nothing in the world" and that "[there is] no God except one."

Modern King James verseion

Then concerning the eating of the things sacrificed to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no other God except one.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

To speak of meat dedicated unto idols, we are sure that there is none idol in the world: and that there is none other God but one.

Moffatt New Testament

Well then, with regard to food that has been offered to idols, I am quite aware that 'there is no such thing as an idol in the world' and that 'there is only the one God.'

Montgomery New Testament

Now as to eating food that has been offered to idols, we know well that an idol has no real existence in the universe, and that there is no God but One.

NET Bible

With regard then to eating food sacrificed to idols, we know that "an idol in this world is nothing," and that "there is no God but one."

New Heart English Bible

Therefore concerning the eating of things sacrificed to idols, we know that no idol is anything in the world, and that there is no God but one.

Noyes New Testament

Concerning the eating of the things offered in sacrifice to idols, then, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no other God but one.

Sawyer New Testament

Concerning eating things offered to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no other God but one.

The Emphasized Bible

Concerning, then, the eating of idol-sacrifices, we are aware - that an idol is, nothing, in the world, and that, none, is God save one.

Thomas Haweis New Testament

Now concerning eating things sacrificed unto idols: we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no other God but one.

Twentieth Century New Testament

With reference, then, to eating food that has been offered to idols-we are aware that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no God but one.

Webster

Therefore as concerning the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no other God but one.

Weymouth New Testament

As to eating things which have been sacrificed to idols, we are fully aware that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no God but One.

Williams New Testament

So, as to eating things that have been sacrificed to idols, we are sure that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no God but One.

World English Bible

Therefore concerning the eating of things sacrificed to idols, we know that no idol is anything in the world, and that there is no other God but one.

Worrell New Testament

concerning, therefore, the eating of things sacrificed to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no God but One.

Worsley New Testament

As to the eating therefore of things sacrificed to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no other God but one.

Youngs Literal Translation

Concerning the eating then of the things sacrificed to idols, we have known that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no other God except one;

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
περί 
Peri 
Usage: 254

οὖν 
Oun 
therefore, then, so, and, now, wherefore, but, not tr,
Usage: 417

the eating
βρῶσις 
Brosis 
Usage: 5

εἰδωλόθυτον 
Eidolothuton 
Usage: 8

we know
εἴδω 
Eido 
Usage: 519

ὅτι 
Hoti 
ὅτι 
Hoti 
Usage: 764
Usage: 764

an idol
εἴδωλον 
Eidolon 
Usage: 11

is nothing
οὐδείς 
Oudeis 
Usage: 160

in
ἐν 
En 
in, by, with, among, at, on, through,
Usage: 2128

the world
κόσμος 
Kosmos 
Usage: 109

and

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

there is none
οὐδείς 
Oudeis 
Usage: 160

ἕτερος 
heteros 
Usage: 76

God
θεός 
theos 
Usage: 1151

but
εἰ 
Ei 
if, whether, that, not tr,
Usage: 218

Devotionals

Devotionals containing 1 Corinthians 8:4

References

Context Readings

Concerning Food Sacrificed To Idols

3 But if any one love God, he is known of him): 4 concerning then the eating of things sacrificed to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no other God save one. 5 For and if indeed there are those called gods, whether in heaven or on earth, (as there are gods many, and lords many,)


Cross References

Deuteronomy 6:4

Hear, Israel: Jehovah our God is one Jehovah;

Deuteronomy 4:39

Thou shalt know therefore this day, and consider it in thy heart, that Jehovah, he is God in the heavens above, and on the earth beneath: there is none else.

Isaiah 41:24

Behold, ye are less than nothing, and your work is of nought; an abomination is he that chooseth you. ...

Isaiah 44:6

Thus saith Jehovah, the King of Israel, and his Redeemer, Jehovah of hosts: I am the first, and I am the last, and beside me there is no God.

Isaiah 44:24

Thus saith Jehovah, thy Redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb: I am Jehovah, the maker of all things; who alone stretched out the heavens, who did spread forth the earth by myself;

Mark 12:29

And Jesus answered him, The first commandment of all is, Hear, Israel: the Lord our God is one Lord;

Ephesians 4:6

one God and Father of all, who is over all, and through all, and in us all.

1 Timothy 2:5

For God is one, and the mediator of God and men one, the man Christ Jesus,

Jude 1:25

to the only God our Saviour, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, might, and authority, from before the whole age, and now, and to all the ages. Amen.

Deuteronomy 3:24

Lord Jehovah, thou hast begun to shew thy servant thy greatness, and thy powerful hand; for what God is in the heavens or in the earth that can do like to thy works, and like to thy might?

Deuteronomy 4:35

Unto thee it was shewn, that thou mightest know that Jehovah, he is God there is none other besides him.

Deuteronomy 32:39

See now that I, I am HE, And there is no god with me; I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal, And there is none that delivereth out of my hand,

Psalm 115:4-8

Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men's hands:

Isaiah 37:16

Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel, who sittest between the cherubim, thou, the Same, thou alone art the God of all the kingdoms of the earth: thou hast made the heavens and the earth.

Isaiah 37:20

And now, Jehovah our God, save us out of his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that thou art Jehovah, thou only.

Isaiah 44:8-9

Fear not, neither be afraid. Have I not caused thee to hear from that time, and have declared it? and ye are my witnesses. Is there a +God beside me? yea, there is no Rock: I know not any.

Isaiah 45:5

I am Jehovah, and there is none else; there is no God beside me: I girded thee, and thou hast not known me;

Isaiah 45:14

Thus saith Jehovah: The wealth of Egypt, and the merchandise of Ethiopia and the Sabeans, men of stature, shall come over unto thee, and they shall be thine: they shall walk after thee; in chains they shall come over, and they shall bow down unto thee, they shall make supplication unto thee, saying, Surely God is in thee; and there is none else, no other God. ...

Jeremiah 10:10

But Jehovah Elohim is truth; he is the living God, and the King of eternity. At his wrath the earth trembleth, and the nations cannot abide his indignation.

Jeremiah 10:14

Every man is become brutish, bereft of knowledge; every founder is put to shame by the graven image, for his molten image is falsehood, and there is no breath in them.

Jeremiah 51:17-18

Every man is become brutish, so as to have no knowledge; every founder is put to shame by the graven image, for his molten image is falsehood, and there is no breath in them.

Habakkuk 2:19-20

Woe unto him that saith to the wood, Awake! to the dumb stone, Arise! Shall it teach? Behold it is overlaid with gold and silver, and there is no breath at all in the midst of it.

Acts 14:15

and saying, Men, why do ye these things? We also are men of like passions with you, preaching to you to turn from these vanities to the living God, who made the heaven, and the earth, and the sea, and all things in them;

Acts 19:26

and ye see and hear that this Paul has persuaded and turned away a great crowd, not only of Ephesus, but almost of all Asia, saying that they are no gods which are made with hands.

1 Corinthians 8:1

But concerning things sacrificed to idols, we know, (for we all have knowledge: knowledge puffs up, but love edifies.

1 Corinthians 8:6-7

yet to us there is one God, the Father, of whom all things, and we for him; and one Lord, Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.

1 Corinthians 8:10

For if any one see thee, who hast knowledge, sitting at table in an idol-house, shall not his conscience, he being weak, be emboldened to eat the things sacrificed to the idol?

1 Corinthians 10:19-20

What then do I say? that what is sacrificed to an idol is anything, or that an idol is anything?

1 Timothy 1:17

Now to the King of the ages, the incorruptible, invisible, only God, honour and glory to the ages of ages. Amen.

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