Vincent Word Studies - 1 Corinthians 4:6

Vincent Word Studies - 1 Corinthians 4:6 - 4:6

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Vincent Word Studies - 1 Corinthians 4:6 - 4:6

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4:1 - 4:1
4:2 - 4:2
4:3 - 4:3
4:5 - 4:5
4:6 - 4:6
4:8 - 4:8
4:9 - 4:9
4:10 - 4:10
4:11 - 4:11
4:12 - 4:12
4:13 - 4:13
4:14 - 4:14
4:15 - 4:15

I have in a figure transferred (μετασχημάτισας)

From μετά, denoting exchange, and σχῆμα outward fashion. Here the fashion in which Paul expresses himself. See on transfigured, Mat 17:2.

Not to go beyond the things which are written (τὸ μὴ ὑπὲρ ἃ γέγραπται)

Lit. (that ye might learn) the not beyond what stands written. The article the introduces a proverbial expression. The impersonal it is written is commonly used of Old-Testament references.

Be puffed up (φυσιοῦσθε)

Used only by Paul in Corinthians and Colossians. From φῦσα a pair of bellows.