For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
For the wiſedome of this world is fooliſhneſſe with God: for it is written, * Hee taketh the wiſe in their owne craftineſſe.
ἡ γὰρ σοφία τοῦ κόσμου τούτου μωρία παρὰ τῷ Θεῷ ἐστι. γέγραπται γάρ, Ὁ δρασσόμενος τοὺς σοφοὺς ἐν τῇ πανουργίᾳ αὐτῶν.
ἡ γὰρ σοφία τοῦ κόσμου τούτου, μωρία παρὰ τῷ Θεῷ ἐστι. γέγραπται γὰρ, Ὁ δρασσόμενος τοὺς σοφοὺς ἐν τῇ πανουργίᾳ αὐτῶν.
αὐτός , pronoun, autos — (1) self (emphatic) (2) he, she, it (used for the third person pronoun) (3) the same (value 971)
G846,
αὐτός autós, ow-tos'; from the particle αὖ aû (perhaps akin to the base of G109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:—her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare G848.himself, herself, themselves, itself
he, she, it
the same
Used in 3781 Verses, 27 Books 5773  Occurrence Count
γάρ , conjunction, gar — for, indeed (a conjunction used to express cause, explanation, inference or continuation) (value 104)
G1063,
γάρ gár, gar; a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):—and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.Used in 1016 Verses, 27 Books 1067  Occurrence Count
γράφω , verb, graphō — to write (value 1404)
G1125,
†γράφω gráphō, graf'-o; a primary verb; to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe:—describe, write(-ing, -ten).to write, with reference to the form of the letters
to delineate (or form) letters on a tablet, parchment, paper, or other material
to write, with reference to the contents of the writing
to express in written characters
to commit to writing (things not to be forgotten), write down, record
used of those things which stand written in the sacred books (of the OT)
to write to one, i.e. by writing (in a written epistle) to give information, directions
to fill with writing
to draw up in writing, compose
Used in 197 Verses, 26 Books 207  Occurrence Count
δράσσομαι , verb, drassomai — to grasp, entrap (value 626)
G1405,
δράσσομαι drássomai, dras'-som-ahee; perhaps akin to the base of G1404 (through the idea of capturing); to grasp, i.e. (figuratively) entrap:—take.to grasp with the hand, take
Used in 1 Verse, 1 Book 1  Occurrence Count
εἰμί , verb, eimi — I exist, I am (value 65)
G1510,
εἰμί eimí, i-mee'; the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when emphatic):—am, have been, × it is I, was. See also G1488, G1498, G1511, G1527, G2258, G2071, G2070, G2075, G2076, G2771, G2468, G5600.to be, to exist, to happen, to be present
Used in 137 Verses, 15 Books 146  Occurrence Count
ἐν , preposition, en — in, on, at, by, with (value 55)
G1722,
ἐν en, en; a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between G1519 and G1537); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:—about, after, against, + almost, × altogether, among, × as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), × mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, × outwardly, one, × quickly, × shortly, (speedi-)ly, × that, × there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.Used in 2127 Verses, 27 Books 2799  Occurrence Count
ἐστί , verb, esti — are, belong, call, come, consist (value 515)
G2076,
ἐστί estí, es-tee'; third person singular present indicative of G1510; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are:—are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, × dure for a while, + follow, × have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, × must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle."he/she/it is" (third person singular of 'to be'). Used with 3739 in the following verses: Mar 3:17; 7:11, 34; 12:42; 15:15; Eph 6:17; Col 1:24; Hbr 7:2; Rev 21:8, 17. These are listed under number 3603.
Used in 838 Verses, 26 Books 926  Occurrence Count
θεός , masculine noun, theos — God, a god (value 284)
G2316,
θεός theós, theh'-os; of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with G3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:—X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).a god or goddess, a general name of deities or divinities
the Godhead, trinity
God the Father, the first person in the trinity
Christ, the second person of the trinity
Holy Spirit, the third person in the trinity
spoken of the only and true God
refers to the things of God
his counsels, interests, things due to him
whatever can in any respect be likened unto God, or resemble him in any way
God's representative or viceregent
of magistrates and judges
Used in 1173 Verses, 27 Books 1341  Occurrence Count
κόσμος , masculine noun, kosmos — order, the world (value 600)
G2889,
κόσμος kósmos, kos'-mos; probably from the base of G2865; orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally)):—adorning, world.an apt and harmonious arrangement or constitution, order, government
ornament, decoration, adornment, i.e. the arrangement of the stars, 'the heavenly hosts', as the ornament of the heavens. 1 Pet. 3:3
the world, the universe
the circle of the earth, the earth
the inhabitants of the earth, men, the human family
the ungodly multitude; the whole mass of men alienated from God, and therefore hostile to the cause of Christ
world affairs, the aggregate of things earthly
the whole circle of earthly goods, endowments riches, advantages, pleasures, etc, which although hollow and frail and fleeting, stir desire, seduce from God and are obstacles to the cause of Christ
any aggregate or general collection of particulars of any sort
the Gentiles as contrasted to the Jews (Rom. 11:12 etc)
Used in 152 Verses, 20 Books 187  Occurrence Count
μωρία , feminine noun, mōria — foolishness (value 951)
G3472,
μωρία mōría, mo-ree'-ah; from G3474; silliness, i.e. absurdity:—foolishness.Used in 5 Verses, 1 Book 5  Occurrence Count
ὁ , article, ho — the (value 70)
G3588,
ὁ ho, ho; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom):—the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than "the" counted
Used in 7051 Verses, 27 Books 20257  Occurrence Count
οὗτος , pronoun, hoytos — this (value 1040)
G3778,
οὗτος hoûtos, hoo'-tos; from the article G3588 and G846; the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated):—he (it was that), hereof, it, she, such as, the same, these, they, this (man, same, woman), which, who.Used in 327 Verses, 22 Books 337  Occurrence Count
πανουργία , feminine noun, panourgia — cleverness, craftiness (value 715)
G3834,
πανουργία panourgía, pan-oorg-ee'-ah; from G3835; adroitness, i.e. (in a bad sense) trickery or sophistry:—(cunning) craftiness, subtilty.craftiness, cunning
a specious or false wisdom
in a good sense, prudence, skill, in undertaking and carrying on affairs
Used in 5 Verses, 4 Books 5  Occurrence Count
παρά , preposition, para — from beside, by the side of, by, beside (value 182)
G3844,
παρά pará, par-ah'; a primary preposition; properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively), (with accusative case) to the proximity with (local (especially beyond or opposed to) or causal (on account of):—above, against, among, at, before, by, contrary to, × friend, from, + give (such things as they), + that (she) had, × his, in, more than, nigh unto, (out) of, past, save, side…by, in the sight of, than, (there-)fore, with.from, of at, by, besides, near
Used in 189 Verses, 22 Books 200  Occurrence Count
σοφία , feminine noun, sophia — skill, wisdom (value 781)
G4678,
σοφία sophía, sof-ee'-ah; from G4680; wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual):—wisdom.wisdom, broad and full of intelligence; used of the knowledge of very diverse matters
the wisdom which belongs to men
spec. the varied knowledge of things human and divine, acquired by acuteness and experience, and summed up in maxims and proverbs
the science and learning
the act of interpreting dreams and always giving the sagest advice
the intelligence evinced in discovering the meaning of some mysterious number or vision
skill in the management of affairs
devout and proper prudence in intercourse with men not disciples of Christ, skill and discretion in imparting Christian truth
the knowledge and practice of the requisites for godly and upright living
supreme intelligence, such as belongs to God
to Christ
the wisdom of God as evinced in forming and executing counsels in the formation and government of the world and the scriptures
Used in 49 Verses, 12 Books 51  Occurrence Count
σοφός , adjective, sophos — skilled, wise (value 1040)
G4680,
σοφός sophós, sof-os'; akin to σαφής saphḗs (clear); wise (in a most general application):—wise. Compare G5429.wise
skilled, expert: of artificers
wise, skilled in letters, cultivated, learned
of the Greek philosophers and orators
of Jewish theologians
of Christian teachers
forming the best plans and using the best means for their execution
Used in 21 Verses, 8 Books 22  Occurrence Count
τούτου , pronoun, toutou — this; he, she, it (value 1540)
G5127,
τούτου toútou, too'-too; genitive case singular masculine or neuter of G3778; of (from or concerning) this (person or thing):—here(-by), him, it, + such manner of, that, thence(-forth), thereabout, this, thus.Used in 72 Verses, 14 Books 77  Occurrence Count
| 1 Corinthians 3:19Modern KJV—Authorized Version |
| For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness. |
| Original Text (TR 1894)Stephanus 1550 (Total 14261) |
| ἡ γὰρ σοφία τοῦ κόσμου τούτου μωρία παρὰ τῷ Θεῷ ἐστι. γέγραπται γάρ, Ὁ δρασσόμενος τοὺς σοφοὺς ἐν τῇ πανουργίᾳ αὐτῶν. |
| Verse #28430 (Ch. #1065) — 21 words, 94 lettersText Copied! |
| Data from Strong's Concordance |
| KJV |
Strong's # |
Greek |
Value |
| For |
G1063gar |
γάρ |
104 |
| the wisdom |
G4678sophia |
σοφία |
781 |
| of this |
G3778hoytos |
οὗτος |
1040 |
| world |
G2889kosmos |
κόσμος |
600 |
| is |
G1510eimi |
εἰμί |
65 |
| foolishness |
G3472mōria |
μωρία |
951 |
| with |
G3844para |
παρά |
182 |
| God. |
G2316theos |
θεός |
284 |
| For |
G1063gar |
γάρ |
104 |
| it is written, |
G1125graphō |
γράφω |
1404 |
| He taketh |
G1405drassomai |
δράσσομαι |
626 |
| the wise |
G4680sophos |
σοφός |
1040 |
| in |
G1722en |
ἐν |
55 |
| their own |
G846autos |
αὐτός |
971 |
| craftiness. |
G3834panourgia |
πανουργία |
715 |
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