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?

Word Reference

Original Word	Definitions
τίς G5101	Strong's Definition tis an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions) who, which, what
στρατεύεται G4754 V-PMI-3S	Strong's Definition strateuomai to serve in a military campaign; figuratively, to execute the apostolate (with its arduous duties and functions), to contend with carnal inclinations to make a military expedition, to lead soldiers to war or to battle, (spoken of a commander) "to do military duty, be on active service, be a soldier"to fight
ἰδίοις G2398 A-DPN	Strong's Definition idios pertaining to self, i.e., one's own; by implication, private or separate pertaining to one's self, one's own, belonging to one's self
ὀψωνίοις G3800 N-DPN	Strong's Definition opsōnion rations for a soldier, i.e., (by extension) his stipend or pay a soldier's pay, allowance that part of the soldier's support given in place of pay [i.e., rations and the money in which he is paid metaphorically wages: hire or pay of sin
ποτέ G4218 PRT	Strong's Definition pote indefinite adverb, at some time, ever once i.e., formerly, aforetime, at some time
τίς G5101 I-NSM	Strong's Definition tis an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions) who, which, what
φυτεύει G5452 V-PAI-3S	Strong's Definition phyteuō to set out in the earth, i.e., implant; figuratively, to instil doctrine to plant
ἀμπελῶνα G290 N-ASM	Strong's Definition ampelōn a vineyard a vineyard
καὶ G2532 CONJ	Strong's Definition kai and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words and, also, even, indeed, but
ἐκ G1537	Strong's Definition ek a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct or remote) out of, from, by, away from
τοῦ G3588	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
καρποῦ G2590	Strong's Definition karpos fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively fruit the fruit of the trees, vines, of the fields "the fruit of one's loins, i.e., his progeny, his posterity that which originates or comes from something, an effect, result work, act, deed "advantage, profit, utility"praises, which are presented to God as a thank offering"to gather fruit (i.e., a reaped harvest) into life eternal (as into a granary), is used in figuratively discourse of those who by their labors have fitted souls to obtain eternal life
αὐτοῦ G846 P-GSM	Strong's Definition autos the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons himself, herself, themselves, itself "he, she, it"the same
οὐκ G3756 PRT-N	Strong's Definition ou the absolute negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not no, not
ἐσθίει G2068 V-PAI-3S	Strong's Definition esthiō used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by G5315; to eat (usually literal) to eat "to eat (consume) a thing to take food, eat a meal metaphorically to devour, consume
ἢ G2228 CONJ	Strong's Definition ē disjunctive, or; comparative, than either, or, than
τίς G5101 I-NSM	Strong's Definition tis an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions) who, which, what
ποιμαίνει G4165 V-PAI-3S	Strong's Definition poimainō to tend as a shepherd of (figuratively, superviser) to feed, to tend a flock, keep sheep to rule, govern of rulers "to furnish pasture for food"to nourish"to cherish one's body, to serve the body"to supply the requisites for the soul's need
ποίμνην G4167 N-ASF	Strong's Definition poimnē a flock (literally or figuratively) a flock (especially) of sheep of Christ's flock i.e., the body of those who follow Jesus as their guide and keeper
καὶ G2532 CONJ	Strong's Definition kai and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words and, also, even, indeed, but
ἐκ G1537 PREP	Strong's Definition ek a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct or remote) out of, from, by, away from
τοῦ G3588 T-GSN	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
γάλακτος G1051 N-GSN	Strong's Definition gala milk (figuratively) milk "a metaphorically for the less difficult Christian truths
τῆς G3588 T-GSF	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
ποίμνης G4167 N-GSF	Strong's Definition poimnē a flock (literally or figuratively) a flock (especially) of sheep of Christ's flock i.e., the body of those who follow Jesus as their guide and keeper
οὐκ G3756 PRT-N	Strong's Definition ou the absolute negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not no, not
ἐσθίει G2068 V-PAI-3S	Strong's Definition esthiō used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by G5315; to eat (usually literal) to eat "to eat (consume) a thing to take food, eat a meal metaphorically to devour, consume

τίς στρατεύεται ἰδίοις ὀψωνίοις ποτέ τίς φυτεύει ἀμπελῶνα καὶ ἐκ τοῦ καρποῦ αὐτοῦ οὐκ ἐσθίει ἢ τίς ποιμαίνει ποίμνην καὶ ἐκ τοῦ γάλακτος τῆς ποίμνης οὐκ ἐσθίει

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?

Cross References

Proverbs 27:18

נֹצֵר תְּאֵנָה יֹאכַל פִּרְיָהּ וְשֹׁמֵר אֲדֹנָיו יְכֻבָּֽד׃

Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.

Deuteronomy 20:6

וּמִֽי-הָאִישׁ אֲשֶׁר-נָטַע כֶּרֶם וְלֹא חִלְּלוֹ יֵלֵךְ וְיָשֹׁב לְבֵיתוֹ פֶּן-יָמוּת בַּמִּלְחָמָה וְאִישׁ אַחֵר יְחַלְּלֶֽנּוּ׃

And what man is he that hath planted a vineyard, and hath not yet eaten of it? let him also go and return unto his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man eat of it.

2 Timothy 2:3

σὺ οὖν κακοπάθησον ὡς καλὸς στρατιώτης Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ

Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 3:6

ἐγὼ ἐφύτευσα Ἀπολλῶς ἐπότισεν ἀλλ' ὁ θεὸς ηὔξανεν·

I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.

Song of Solomon 8:12

כַּרְמִי שֶׁלִּי לְפָנָי הָאֶלֶף לְךָ שְׁלֹמֹה וּמָאתַיִם לְנֹטְרִים אֶת-פִּרְיֽוֹ׃

My vineyard, which is mine, is before me: thou, O Solomon, must have a thousand, and those that keep the fruit thereof two hundred.

Jeremiah 23:2

לָכֵן כֹּֽה-אָמַר יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל עַֽל-הָרֹעִים הָרֹעִים אֶת-עַמִּי אַתֶּם הֲפִצֹתֶם אֶת-צֹאנִי וַתַּדִּחוּם וְלֹא פְקַדְתֶּם אֹתָם הִנְנִי פֹקֵד עֲלֵיכֶם אֶת-רֹעַ מַעַלְלֵיכֶם נְאֻם-יְהוָֽה׃

Therefore thus saith the LORD God of Israel against the pastors that feed my people; Ye have scattered my flock, and driven them away, and have not visited them: behold, I will visit upon you the evil of your doings, saith the LORD.

Acts 20:28

προσέχετε οὖν ἑαυτοῖς καὶ παντὶ τῷ ποιμνίῳ ἐν ᾧ ὑμᾶς τὸ πνεῦμα τὸ ἅγιον ἔθετο ἐπισκόπους ποιμαίνειν τὴν ἐκκλησίαν τοῦ θεοῦ ἣν περιεποιήσατο διὰ τοῦ ἰδίου αἵματος

Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.

Proverbs 27:27

וְדֵי׀ חֲלֵב עִזִּים לְֽלַחְמְךָ לְלֶחֶם בֵּיתֶךָ וְחַיִּים לְנַעֲרוֹתֶֽיךָ׃

And thou shalt have goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and for the maintenance for thy maidens.

1 Timothy 1:18

Ταύτην τὴν παραγγελίαν παρατίθεμαί σοι τέκνον Τιμόθεε κατὰ τὰς προαγούσας ἐπὶ σὲ προφητείας ἵνα στρατεύῃ ἐν αὐταῖς τὴν καλὴν στρατείαν

This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by mightest them war a good warfare;

Isaiah 7:22

וְהָיָה מֵרֹב עֲשׂוֹת חָלָב יֹאכַל חֶמְאָה כִּֽי-חֶמְאָה וּדְבַשׁ יֹאכֵל כָּל-הַנּוֹתָר בְּקֶרֶב הָאָֽרֶץ׃

And it shall come to pass, for the abundance of milk that they shall give he shall eat butter: for butter and honey shall every one eat that is left in the land.

1 Peter 5:2

ποιμάνατε τὸ ἐν ὑμῖν ποίμνιον τοῦ θεοῦ ἐπισκοποῦντες μὴ ἀναγκαστῶς ἀλλ' ἑκουσίως μηδὲ αἰσχροκερδῶς ἀλλὰ προθύμως

Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;

1 Timothy 6:12

ἀγωνίζου τὸν καλὸν ἀγῶνα τῆς πίστεως ἐπιλαβοῦ τῆς αἰωνίου ζωῆς εἰς ἣν καὶ ἐκλήθης καὶ ὡμολόγησας τὴν καλὴν ὁμολογίαν ἐνώπιον πολλῶν μαρτύρων

Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

2 Timothy 4:7

τὸν ἀγῶνα τὸν καλὸν ἠγώνισμαι τὸν δρόμον τετέλεκα τὴν πίστιν τετήρηκα·

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

John 21:15

Ὅτε οὖν ἠρίστησαν λέγει τῷ Σίμωνι Πέτρῳ ὁ Ἰησοῦς Σίμων Ἰωνᾶ ἀγαπᾷς με πλεῖόν τούτων λέγει αὐτῷ Ναί κύριε σὺ οἶδας ὅτι φιλῶ σε λέγει αὐτῷ Βόσκε τὰ ἀρνία μου

So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.

2 Corinthians 10:4

τὰ γὰρ ὅπλα τῆς στρατείας ἡμῶν οὐ σαρκικὰ ἀλλὰ δυνατὰ τῷ θεῷ πρὸς καθαίρεσιν ὀχυρωμάτων

(For the through weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty God to the pulling down of strong holds;)

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