Parallel Verses

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."

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.

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.

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.

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 anyone loves God, this one is known by him. 4 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." 5 For even if after all [there] are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth, just as [there] are many gods and many lords,


Cross References

Deuteronomy 6:4

"Hear, Israel, Yahweh our God, Yahweh is unique.

Deuteronomy 4:39

So you shall acknowledge {today}, and {you must call to mind} that Yahweh [is] God in heaven above and on the earth beneath. There is no other [God].

Isaiah 41:24

Look! you [are] nothing, and your work [is] something worthless; whoever chooses you [is] an abomination.

Isaiah 44:6

Thus says Yahweh, the king of Israel, and its redeemer, Yahweh of hosts: "I [am the] first, and I [am the] last, and there is no god besides me.

Isaiah 44:24

Thus says Yahweh, your redeemer, and he who formed you in [the] womb: "I [am] Yahweh, who made everything, who stretched out [the] heavens alone, who spread out the earth--who [was] with me?--

Mark 12:29

Jesus answered, "The most important is, 'Listen, Israel! The Lord our God, the Lord is one.

Ephesians 4:6

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

1 Timothy 2:5

For [there is] one God and one mediator between God and human beings, the man Christ Jesus,

Jude 1:25

to the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, [be] glory, majesty, power, and authority before all time and now and for all eternity. Amen.

Deuteronomy 3:24

'Lord Yahweh, you have begun to show your servant your greatness and your strong hand, for what god [is there] in the heaven or on the earth who can do according to your works and according to your mighty deeds?

Deuteronomy 4:35

You [yourselves] were shown [this wonder] in order [for you] to acknowledge that Yahweh [is] the God; there is no other [God] {besides him}.

Deuteronomy 32:39

See, now, that I, [even] I [am] he, and there is not a god besides me; I put to death and I give life; I wound and I heal; there is not [one] who delivers from my hand!

Psalm 115:4-8

Their idols [are] silver and gold, [the] work of human hands.

Isaiah 37:16

"Yahweh of hosts, God of Israel {who is enthroned on} the cherubim, you [are] the one, God by yourself, of all the kingdoms of the earth; you are the one who made the heavens and the earth.

Isaiah 37:20

So now, Yahweh, our God, save us from his hand so that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that you [are] Yahweh, you alone!"

Isaiah 44:8-9

You must not tremble, and you must not be paralyzed with fear. Have I not made you hear from of old and declared [it], and you [are] my witnesses? Is there a god besides me? And there is no rock! I know none!"

Isaiah 45:5

I [am] Yahweh, and there is none besides [me]; besides me there is no god. I gird you though you do not know me,

Isaiah 45:14

Thus says Yahweh: "The acquisition of Egypt and the merchandise of Cush and the Sabeans, tall men, shall pass over to you; they shall be yours, and they shall walk behind you. They shall pass over in chains, and they shall bow down to you; they will pray to you: 'Surely God [is] with you, and there is no [other]. Besides [him] [there is] no God.'"

Jeremiah 10:10

But Yahweh [is] the true God, he [is] the living God, and {an everlasting king}. Because of his wrath the earth quakes, and [the] nations cannot endure his anger.

Jeremiah 10:14

{Everyone} is stupid, {without knowledge}, every goldsmith is ashamed by [his] divine image, for his cast image [is] an illusion, and [there is] no breath in them.

Jeremiah 51:17-18

All humankind turns out to be stupid, without knowledge. Every goldsmith is put to shame by [the] divine image. For his cast image [is] a lie, and [there is] no breath in them.

Habakkuk 2:19-20

Woe to [him who] says to the wood, 'Wake up!' [And] to a lifeless stone, 'Arise!' Can he teach? Look, it is covered [with] gold and silver, and there is no breath within it.

Acts 14:15

and saying, "Men, why are you doing these [things]? We also are men with the same nature as you, proclaiming the good news [that] you should turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all the things [that are] in them--

Acts 19:26

and you see and hear that not only in Ephesus but in almost all of Asia this man Paul has persuaded [and] turned away a large crowd [by] saying that the [gods] made by hands are not gods.

1 Corinthians 8:1

Now concerning food sacrificed to idols, we know that "we all have knowledge." Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.

1 Corinthians 8:6-7

yet to us [there is] one God, the Father, from whom [are] all [things], and we [are] for him, and [there is] one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom [are] all [things], and we [are] through him.

1 Corinthians 8:10

For if someone should see you who has knowledge reclining for a meal in an idol's temple, will not his conscience, [because it] is weak, be strengthened so that [he] eats the food sacrificed to idols?

1 Corinthians 10:19-20

Therefore, what am I saying? That food sacrificed to idols is anything, or that an idol is anything?

1 Timothy 1:17

Now to the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, to the only God, [be] honor and glory {forever and ever}. Amen.

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