1 Corinthians 9:8
Strong's Lexicon
Do I say
λαλῶ (lalō)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's Greek 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.

this
ταῦτα (tauta)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's Greek 3778: This; he, she, it.

from a human perspective
κατὰ (kata)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).

ἄνθρωπον (anthrōpon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.

Doesn’t
οὐ (ou)
Adverb
Strong's Greek 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

[the] Law
νόμος (nomos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 3551: From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively.

say
λέγει (legei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

the same thing ?
ταῦτα (tauta)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's Greek 3778: This; he, she, it.

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
Do I say this from a human perspective? Doesn’t the Law say the same thing?

Young's Literal Translation
According to man do I speak these things? or doth not also the law say these things?

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Am I saying this from a human perspective ? Doesn’t the law also say the same thing?

New American Standard Bible
I am not speaking these things according to human judgment, am I? Or does not the Law also say these things?

King James Bible
Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also?
Parallel Verses
New International Version
Do I say this merely on human authority? Doesn't the Law say the same thing?

New Living Translation
Am I expressing merely a human opinion, or does the law say the same thing?

English Standard Version
Do I say these things on human authority? Does not the Law say the same?

New American Standard Bible
I am not speaking these things according to human judgment, am I? Or does not the Law also say these things?

King James Bible
Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also?

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Am I saying this from a human perspective? Doesn't the law also say the same thing?

International Standard Version
I am not saying this on human authority, am I? The Law says the same thing, doesn't it?

NET Bible
Am I saying these things only on the basis of common sense, or does the law not say this as well?

American Standard Version
Do I speak these things after the manner of men? or saith not the law also the same?

English Revised Version
Do I speak these things after the manner of men? or saith not the law also the same?

Young's Literal Translation
According to man do I speak these things? or doth not also the law say these things?
















Cross References
Romans 3:5
But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous who taketh vengeance? (I speak as a man)

Galatians 1:11
But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man.

1 Corinthians 1:1
Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,

1 Corinthians 9:7
Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?

1 Corinthians 9:6
Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working?

1 Corinthians 9:5
Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas?

1 Corinthians 9:9
For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen?

1 Corinthians 9:10
Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope.

1 Corinthians 9:11
If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things?
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