Bible Strands
1 Corinthians 2:10
But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the Corinthian church, who had been drawn to eloquent human argument, and he is mid-contrast between the world's failed wisdom and what God has actually done.
The words — ἀπεκάλυψεν (apekalupsen), "uncovered, unveiled," is the same root as apocalypse; it carries the sense of stripping away a covering rather than merely informing.
The thread — Ephesians 3:5 uses nearly identical language: the mystery "was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God's holy apostles."
Why it lands — The verse removes the reader from the role of investigator and places them in the role of recipient; understanding God's deep things is something done to you, not something you accomplish.
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The Greek words
King James Version
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
Cross-references
- John 14:26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you.
- Ephesians 3:5 which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets.
- Luke 10:21 At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight.
- John 16:13 However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come.
- Ephesians 3:3 that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly.
- Matthew 13:11 He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.
- Matthew 16:17 Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by My Father in heaven.
- Romans 11:33 O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways!
- Galatians 1:12 I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ.
- Job 12:22 He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings deep shadows into light.