Robertson Word Pictures - 1 Corinthians 12:8 - 12:8

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Robertson Word Pictures - 1 Corinthians 12:8 - 12:8


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To one (hōi men). Demonstrative hos with men in dative case, to this one. The distribution or correlation is carried on by allōi de (1Co 12:8, 1Co 12:9, 1Co 12:10), heterōi de (1Co 12:9, 1Co 12:10) for variety, nine manifestations of the Spirit’s work in 1Co 12:8-10.

The Word of wisdom (logos sophias). Old words. Logos is reason, then speech. Wisdom is intelligence, then practical action in accord with it. Here it is speech full of God’s wisdom (1Co 2:7) under the impulse of the Spirit of God. This gift is placed first (revelation by the Spirit).

The word of knowledge (logos gnōseōs). This gift is insight (illumination) according to (kata) the same Spirit.