1 Corinthians 10:7 Parallel Translations

So don't worship false gods as some of them did, as Scripture says, "The people sat down to a feast which turned into an orgy."(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.

ASV:

Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.

BBE:

Then do not go after false gods, as some of them did; as it is said in the holy Writings, After resting and feasting, the people got up to take their pleasure.

DBY:

Neither be ye idolaters, as some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and to drink, and rose up to play.

ERV:

Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.

WEY:

And you must not be worshippers of idols, as some of them were. For it is written, "The People sat down to eat and drink, and stood up to dance."

WBS:

Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them: as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.

WEB:

Neither be idolaters, as some of them were. As it is written, "The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play."

YLT:

Neither become ye idolaters, as certain of them, as it hath been written, 'The people sat down to eat and to drink, and stood up to play;'

1 Corinthians 10:7 Cross References

XREF:

Exodus 32:4 He took this from their hand, and fashioned it with a graving tool and made it into a molten calf; and they said, "This is your god, O Israel, who brought you up from the land of Egypt."

Exodus 32:6 So the next day they rose early and offered burnt offerings, and brought peace offerings; and the people sat down to eat and to drink, and rose up to play.

Exodus 32:19 It came about, as soon as Moses came near the camp, that he saw the calf and the dancing; and Moses' anger burned, and he threw the tablets from his hands and shattered them at the foot of the mountain.

1 Corinthians 5:11 But actually, I wrote to you not to associate with any so-called brother if he is an immoral person, or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or a swindler-- not even to eat with such a one.

1 Corinthians 10:14 Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

PNT:

10:7 Neither be ye idolaters. As many had been idolaters, and idolatry was so prevalent in Corinth, this was a great danger.
As it is written The Israelites fell into idolatry at Sinai during the absence of Moses (Ex 32:6).
The people sat down to eat and drink. At a feast in honor of the golden calf.
Rose up to play. To dance religiously around their idol. Such is the meaning. Of course such an example was a pertinent warning to Corinthian brethren to shun the banquets in idol temples and their accompanying festivities. Three thousand Israelites fell on the occasion referred to (Ex 32:8).

WES:

10:7 Neither be ye idolaters - And so, neither murmur ye, 1Co 10:10. The other cautions are given in the first person; but these in the second. And with what exquisite propriety does he vary the person! It would have been improper to say, Neither let us be idolaters; for he was himself in no danger of idolatry; nor probably of murmuring against Christ, or the divine providence. To play - That is, to dance, in honour of their idol. Exod 32:6.

MHC:

10:6-14 Carnal desires gain strength by indulgence, therefore should be checked in their first rise. Let us fear the sins of Israel, if we would shun their plagues. And it is but just to fear, that such as tempt Christ, will be left by him in the power of the old serpent. Murmuring against God's disposals and commands, greatly provokes him. Nothing in Scripture is written in vain; and it is our wisdom and duty to learn from it. Others have fallen, and so may we. The Christian's security against sin is distrust of himself. God has not promised to keep us from falling, if we do not look to ourselves. To this word of caution, a word of comfort is added. Others have the like burdens, and the like temptations: what they bear up under, and break through, we may also. God is wise as well as faithful, and will make our burdens according to our strength. He knows what we can bear. He will make a way to escape; he will deliver either from the trial itself, or at least the mischief of it. We have full encouragement to flee from sin, and to be faithful to God. We cannot fall by temptation, if we cleave fast to him. Whether the world smiles or frowns, it is an enemy; but believers shall be strengthened to overcome it, with all its terrors and enticements. The fear of the Lord, put into their hearts, will be the great means of safety.

CONC:

FALSE Drink Eat Feasting Gods Got Holy Idolaters Idols Indulge Pagan Play Pleasure Resting Revelry Rose Sat Stood Worshippers Writings Written

Dance Drink Eat Feasting Gods Holy Idolaters Idols Indulge Pagan Play Resting Revelry Rose Sat Stood Worshippers Writings Written

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