1 Corinthians 10:8

“Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand.”

"Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand." - 1 Corinthians 10:8
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What does 1 Corinthians 10:8 mean?

The verse 1 Corinthians 10:8 from the King James Version of the Bible states: "Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand." This verse is part of a larger passage in which the apostle Paul is warning the Corinthian…

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The Cost of Compromise: Lessons from Israel's History

In 1 Corinthians 10:8, Paul issues a solemn warning: "Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand." This verse is anchored in a specific moment in Israel’s history, a moment of grave moral failure that serves not…

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A Prayer for Purity and Faithfulness

Heavenly Father, We come before You in humble reverence, recognizing Your majesty and holiness. As we gather in Your name, we acknowledge the weight of the Scripture found in 1 Corinthians 10:8, which warns us against the sin of fornication, saying, "Neither let us commit…

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1 Corinthians 10:8 - "Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand."
1 Corinthians 8:10 - "For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at meat in the idol's temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols;"
1 Corinthians 10:13
1 Corinthians 10:13
1 Corinthians 10:13
1 Corinthians 11:8 - "For the man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man."
1 Corinthians 10:26 - "For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof."
1 Corinthians 10:10 - "Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer."
1 Corinthians 16:8 - "But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost."
1 Corinthians 15:8-11
1 Corinthians 10:3 - "And did all eat the same spiritual meat;"
2 Corinthians 10:8 - "For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:"
1 Corinthians 6:8 - "Nay, ye do wrong, and defraud, and that your brethren."
1 Corinthians 10:14 - "Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry."
1 Corinthians 10:2 - "And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea;"
1 Corinthians 8:3 - "But if any man love God, the same is known of him."
1 Corinthians 10:25 - "Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake:"
1 Corinthians 8:8 - "But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse."
2 Corinthians 8:10 - "And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago."
1 Corinthians 10:5 - "But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness."
1 Corinthians 9:8 - "Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also?"
1 Corinthians 14:8 - "For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?"
1 Corinthians 10:24 - "Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth."
1 Corinthians 10:15 - "I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say."
1 Corinthians 11:10 - "For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the angels."
1 Corinthians 10:22 - "Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he?"
1 Corinthians 13:10 - "But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away."
1 Corinthians 10:18 - "Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar?"
1 Corinthians 8:5 - "For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)"