1 Corinthians
1 Corinthians 12:22
22On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable,
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| English | Greek | Sounds like | Grammar | Word study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| On the contrary | ἀλλὰ | alla | Conjunction | G235 but, except |
| the | τὰ | ta | Article - Nominative Neuter Plural | G3588 the |
| parts | μέλη | melē | Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural | G3196 a limb, member |
| of the | τοῦ | tou | Article - Genitive Neuter Singular | G3588 the |
| body | σώματος | sōmatos | Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular | G4983 body, flesh |
| that seem | δοκοῦντα | dokounta | Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Neuter Plural | G1380 I think, seem, appear, it seems |
| to be | ὑπάρχειν | hyparchein | Verb - Present Infinitive Active | G5225 I am, exist, am in possession |
| weaker | ἀσθενέστερα | asthenestera | Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural - Comparative | G772 weak, infirm, sick |
| are | ἐστιν | estin | Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular | G1510 I am, exist |
| indispensable | ἀναγκαῖά | anankaia | Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural | G316 necessary, essential |
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Scripture text: Berean Standard Bible.