1 Corinthians 12:8

KJV1611 – Modern English

For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom, to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

ᾯ μὲν γὰρ διὰ τοῦ Πνεύματος δίδοται λόγος σοφίας· ἄλλῳ δὲ λόγος γνώσεως κατὰ τὸ αὐτὸ Πνεῦμα·

Transliteration

To hō men gar through the Pneumatos is didotai logos sophias; to allō de logos gnōseōs kata the same Pneuma;

Grammar Details

• *hō*: dative, masculine, singular - to whom/to one
• *men*: particle - on the one hand/indeed
• *gar*: postpositive particle - for/because
• *dia*: preposition + genitive - through
• *Pneumatos*: genitive, neuter, singular - of the Spirit
• *didotai*: present, indicative, passive, 3rd person, singular - is given
• *logos*: nominative, masculine, singular - word/message
• *sophias*: genitive, feminine, singular - of wisdom
• *allō*: dative, masculine, singular - to another
• *de*: postpositive particle - but/and/on the other hand
• *gnōseōs*: genitive, feminine, singular - of knowledge
• *kata*: preposition + accusative - according to

Word Meanings

• *logos sophias*: word of wisdom/message of wisdom/discourse of wisdom
• *logos gnōseōs*: word of knowledge/utterance of knowledge
• *Pneuma*: Spirit/spirit/breath

Other Translations

• Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

  To one, a message of wisdom is given through the Spirit; to another, a message of knowledge by the same Spirit;

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  For{G1063} to one{G3739} {G3303} is given{G1325} through{G1223} the Spirit{G4151} the word{G3056} of wisdom;{G1161} and to another{G243} the word{G3056} of knowledge,{G1108} according{G2596} to the same{G846} Spirit:{G4151}

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  For{G1063} to one{G3739}{G3303} is given{G1325}{(G5743)} by{G1223} the Spirit{G4151} the word{G3056} of wisdom{G4678};{G1161} to another{G243} the word{G3056} of knowledge{G1108} by{G2596} the same{G846} Spirit{G4151};

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  To one is geven thorow the spirite the vtteraunce of wisdome? To another is geven the vtteraunce of knowledge by ye same sprete.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  To one is geuen thorow the sprete the vtteraunce of wissdome: to another is geuen the vtteraunce of knowlege acordinge to the same sprete:

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  For to one is giuen by the Spirit the word of wisdome: and to an other the word of knowledge, by the same Spirit:

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  For to one is geuen by the spirite, the worde of wisdome, to another the word of knowledge, by the same spirite:

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  For to one is given through the Spirit the word of wisdom, and to another the word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit;

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  for to one through the Spirit hath been given a word of wisdom, and to another a word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit;

• American Standard Version (1901)

  For to one is given through the Spirit the word of wisdom; and to another the word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit:

• American Standard Version (1901)

  For to one is given through the Spirit the word of wisdom; and to another the word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit:

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  For to one are given words of wisdom through the Spirit; and to another words of knowledge through the same Spirit:

• World English Bible (2000)

  For to one is given through the Spirit the word of wisdom, and to another the word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit;

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  For one person is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, and another the message of knowledge according to the same Spirit,

Referenced Verses

• 2 Cor 8:7 : 7 Therefore, as you abound in everything, in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all diligence, and in your love for us, see that you abound in this grace also.
• 1 Cor 1:5 : 5 That in everything you are enriched by him, in all speech, and in all knowledge;
• 1 Cor 2:6-9 : 6 However, we speak wisdom among those who are mature, yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the rulers of this world, who are coming to nothing. 7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God ordained before the ages for our glory, 8 which none of the rulers of this world knew; for had they known, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. 9 But as it is written, 'Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man, the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.' 10 But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God.
• 1 Cor 1:30 : 30 But of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption—
• Eph 1:17-18 : 17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him: 18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, and what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,
• 1 Cor 13:2 : 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not love, I am nothing.
• 1 Cor 13:8 : 8 Love never fails: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.
• Gen 41:38-39 : 38 And Pharaoh said to his servants, Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom is the Spirit of God? 39 Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, Inasmuch as God has shown you all this, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.
• Exod 31:3 : 3 And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all kinds of craftsmanship,
• 1 Kgs 3:5-9 : 5 In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night, and God said, Ask what I shall give you. 6 And Solomon said, You have shown to your servant David my father great mercy, as he walked before you in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with you; and you have kept for him this great kindness, that you have given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day. 7 And now, O LORD my God, you have made your servant king instead of David my father: and I am but a little child; I do not know how to go out or come in. 8 And your servant is in the midst of your people whom you have chosen, a great people, that cannot be numbered or counted for multitude. 9 Therefore give your servant an understanding heart to judge your people, that I may discern between good and evil: for who is able to judge this your great people? 10 And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing. 11 And God said to him, Because you have asked this thing, and have not asked for yourself long life, nor have asked riches for yourself, nor have asked the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern judgment; 12 Behold, I have done according to your words: lo, I have given you a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like you before you, nor shall any arise like unto you.
• Neh 9:20 : 20 You also gave Your good Spirit to instruct them, and did not withhold Your manna from their mouth, and gave them water for their thirst.
• Job 32:8 : 8 But there is a spirit in man, and the inspiration of the Almighty gives them understanding.
• Ps 143:10 : 10 Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God: Your Spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.
• Prov 2:6 : 6 For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
• Isa 11:2-3 : 2 And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD; 3 And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD: and he shall not judge by what his eyes see, nor reprove by what his ears hear:
• Isa 50:4 : 4 The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he awakens morning by morning, he awakens my ear to hear as the learned.
• Isa 59:21 : 21 As for me, this is my covenant with them, says the Lord: My Spirit that is upon you, and my words which I have put in your mouth, shall not depart out of your mouth, nor out of the mouth of your descendants, nor out of the mouth of the descendants of your descendants, says the Lord, from this time forth and forever.
• Dan 2:21 : 21 And he changes the times and the seasons: he removes kings and sets up kings: he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who know understanding.
• Matt 13:11 : 11 He replied, Because it is given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
• Acts 6:3 : 3 Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this duty.