1 Corinthians 2:9

Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.”

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Paul addresses the Corinthian believers to contrast worldly understanding with divine disclosure, framing the verse within his explanation of how spiritual truth is accessed.

The words — γέγραπται (gegraptai) literally means "it has been written," marking a direct appeal to established scripture. ὀφθαλμός (ophthalmos) denotes "eye," grounding the quotation in concrete sensory language.

The thread — The text quotes Isaiah 64:4 to describe God's unseen works, while the preparation for believers parallels the "goodness laid up" motif in Psalm 31:19.

Why it lands — The verse states that divine plans remain outside human perception until God actively reveals them. It requires the reader to abandon self-reliant speculation and submit to spiritual disclosure.

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The Greek words

King James Version

But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.

Cross-references

Isaiah 64:4 From ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides You, who acts on behalf of those who wait for Him.
Psalms 31:19 How great is Your goodness which You have laid up for those who fear You, which You have bestowed before the sons of men on those who take refuge in You!
James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
Isaiah 65:17 For behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind.
James 2:5 Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him?
Hebrews 11:16 Instead, they were longing for a better country, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them.
Matthew 25:34 Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
1 John 4:19 We love because He first loved us.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.