idolεἴδωλον
eidōlon · Greek Noun
An image, statue, or representation used for worship of false deities; biblically understood as a non-entity or a tool of demonic deception.
lordsκύριος
kurios · Greek Noun
A master, owner, or one possessing authority; in a religious context, it refers to those whom people serve or acknowledge as having dominion over them.
GodΘεός
Theos · Greek Noun
The supreme, eternal Creator and ruler of the universe, who is the source of all existence and the ultimate object of worship and devotion. In the New Testament, God is revealed as the Father of Jesus Christ, emphasizing relationship and the covenantal basis of salvation.
LordΚύριος
Kyrios · Greek Noun
A title emphasizing authority, ownership, and masterhood. In the New Testament, it is specifically applied to Jesus as the Messiah and the sovereign ruler over all of creation and the church.
ChristΧριστός
Christos · Greek Noun
The eternal Son of God and the Messiah, who acts as the agent of creation, redemption, and reconciliation. He is the mediator through whom all things were made and through whom believers have access to the Father.
conscienceσυνείδησις
syneidēsis · Greek Noun
The internal moral compass or witness within a person that judges their thoughts and actions as right or wrong. A "weak" conscience is one that is overly scrupulous or lacks full understanding of Christian liberty, making it susceptible to guilt when participating in things it perceives as sinful.
defiledμολύνω
molynein · Greek Verb
In a moral or spiritual sense, to be polluted, stained, or rendered unfit for holy use. It refers to the corruption of the inner person or integrity through actions that violate one's perceived moral standards.
stumbling blockπρόσκομμα
proskomma · Greek Noun
An action or influence that causes another person to stumble, fall into sin, or lose their spiritual confidence. It describes an act that hinders the faith or moral progress of a fellow believer.
idolεἴδωλον
eidōlon · Greek Noun
A false god or a physical representation/image used in worship. Biblically, it signifies anything that replaces the one true God as the object of trust, devotion, or ultimate priority in a person's life.
knowledgeγνῶσις
gnōsis · Greek Noun
In biblical usage, knowledge (gnosis) refers to intellectual understanding or awareness. In this context, it specifically refers to the theoretical understanding that idols are nothing, which some Corinthians used as a justification to act in ways that harmed others.
weak personἀσθενής
asthenēs · Greek Adjective
A person whose faith is immature or who lacks a full understanding of their freedom in Christ, making them susceptible to being led into sin by the actions of others.
destroyedἀπόλλυται
apollytai · Greek Verb
To be ruined, lost, or brought to spiritual or moral collapse. In this context, it refers to the severe harm caused to a believer's spiritual walk by another's disregard for their conscience.
brotherἀδελφός
adelphos · Greek Noun
A fellow believer in the family of God, united by faith in Jesus Christ; a term emphasizing the relational bond and mutual responsibility within the church.
sinningἁμαρτάνοντες
hamartanontes · Greek Verb
The act of violating God's law or missing the mark of His holy standard. It often carries the sense of failing to love others as Christ has commanded.
conscienceσυνείδησιν
syneidēsis · Greek Noun
The internal moral compass or faculty given by God that bears witness to one's actions, distinguishing between right and wrong according to one's level of understanding.
woundingτύπτοντες
typtontes · Greek Verb
To strike, inflict a blow, or cause harm. Here, it refers to the spiritual damage inflicted upon a believer when they are pressured or led to act against their own conscience.
stumbleσκανδαλίζει
skandalizei · Greek Verb
To cause someone to fall into sin, to trip up, or to provide an occasion for them to act against their faith. It involves placing an obstacle in the path of a fellow believer.
