1 Corinthians 10:11

1 Corinthians 10:11

Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.

a. NLT: These things happened to them as examples for us. They were written down to warn us who live at the end of the age.

b. NIV: These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the culmination of the ages has come.

c. YLT: And all these things as types did happen to those persons, and they were written for our admonition, to whom the end of the ages did come,

d. Amplified Bible: Now these things befell them by way of a figure [as an example and warning to us]; they were written to admonish and fit us for right action by good instruction, we in whose days the ages have reached their climax (their consummation and concluding period).

e. Worrell Translation: Now these things were happening to them by way of example; and they were written for our admonition, unto whom the ends of the ages have come.

1. “Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples…”

a. now [1161 * de] [Strong: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).]

b. all [3956 * pas] [Strong: including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.]

c. these things [5023 * tauta] [Strong: nominative or accusative case neuter plural of 3778; these things:--+ afterward, follow, + hereafter, X him, the same, so, such, that, then, these, they, this, those, thus.]

d. happened [4819 * sumbaino] [Strong: from 4862 and the base of 939; to walk (figuratively, transpire) together, i.e. concur (take place):--be(-fall), happen (unto).]

e. unto them [1565 * ekeinos] [Strong: from 1563; that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed:--he, it, the other (same), selfsame, that (same, very), X their, X them, they, this, those.]

f. for ensamples [5179 * tupos] [Strong: from 5180; a die (as struck), i.e. (by implication) a stamp or scar; by analogy, a shape, i.e. a statue, (figuratively) style or resemblance; specially, a sampler ("type"), i.e. a model (for imitation) or instance (for warning):--en-(ex-)ample, fashion, figure, form, manner, pattern, print.]

1). The things that happened to Israel whether they be good or bad are for our learning and warning.  This same Greek word is used in verse 11 of the same chapter. These are bad examples. Paul in other places gave good examples also.

a). Philippians 3:17-19  Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.

3:18 (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ:

3:19 Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)

b). 1 Thessalonians 1:7 So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia.

c). 1 Timothy 4:12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

2). World Outreach Church Daily Devotional 10/26/11 The things that happened to Israel happened as examples for us. Many are types and shadows, or pictures, we can learn from because they point to our New Covenant in Christ. God delivered Israel from the bondage of Egypt. He supernaturally parted the Red Sea and then closed up the Red Sea on the Egyptian army. God “brought them forth also with silver and gold: and there was not one feeble person among their tribes” (Ps. 105:37). When the Israelites came out of Egypt and walked across that Red Sea, they were free, happy, healthy, prosperous, and delivered from their enemies. That’s what the new birth looks like. And the minute we’re born again, that’s the way God sees us. If we trust Him, we can walk in that kind of life. Challenges will come along, but the Bible says, “This is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith” (1 John 5:4). God led the Israelities into the Promised Land, which isn’t a type of heaven; it’s a type of our abundant Christian life on earth. God told them, “Giants live there, but don’t be concerned about them. I’ll drive them out. You just go possess what I’ve given you!” We’re in a similar position. Victory already belongs to us. The devil has already been defeated. Sickness and disease have already been conquered. Now we just have to exercise our rights and privileges to take what already belongs to us.

2. “…and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.”

a. and [1161 * de] [Strong: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).]

b. they are written [1125 * grapho] [Strong: a primary verb; to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe:--describe, write(-ing, -ten).]

c. for [4314 * pros] [Strong: a strengthened form of 4253; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated):--about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.]

d. our[2257 * hemon] [Strong: genitive case plural of 1473; of (or from) us:--our (company), us, we.]

e. admonition [3559 * nouthesia] [Strong: from 3563 and a derivative of 5087; calling attention to, i.e. (by implication) mild rebuke or warning:--admonition.]

f. upon [1519 * eis] [Strong: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).]

g. whom [3739 * hos] [Strong: including feminine he hay, and neuter ho ho probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc.]

h. the ends [5056 * telos] [Strong: from a primary tello (to set out for a definite point or goal); properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e. (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or indefinitely), result (immediate, ultimate or prophetic), purpose); specially, an impost or levy (as paid):--+ continual, custom, end(-ing), finally, uttermost.]

i. of the world [165 * aion] [Strong: from the same as 104; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic period (present or future):--age, course, eternal, (for) ever(-more), (n-)ever, (beginning of the , while the) world (began, without end).]

j. are come [2568 * katantao] [Strong: from 2596 and a derivative of 473; to meet against, i.e. arrive at (literally or figuratively):--attain, come.]