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1 Corinthians 10:26

1 Corinthians 10:26
For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof,.... Which words are taken out of Psa 24:1 and to be understood of Christ, who by creation and preservation is Lord of the whole earth, and as…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For the earth is the Lord’s - This is quoted from Psa 24:1. The same sentiment is also found in Psa 50:11, and in Deu 10:14. It is here urged as a reason why it; is right to partake of the meat…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

For the earth is the Lord's - And because God made the earth and its fullness, all animals, plants, and vegetables, there can be nothing in it or them impure or unholy; because all are the creatures…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Corinthians 10:23-33

In this passage the apostle shows in what instances, notwithstanding, Christians might lawfully eat what had been sacrificed to idols. They must not eat it out of religious respect to the idol, nor go…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

for the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof See Psa 26:1. Cf. Psa 50:12. It is not the eating of meats that is sinful. -An idol is nothing in the world," and all creatures are made by God,…