1 Corinthians 15:39
New International Version
Not all flesh is the same: People have one kind of flesh, animals have another, birds another and fish another.

New Living Translation
Similarly there are different kinds of flesh—one kind for humans, another for animals, another for birds, and another for fish.

English Standard Version
For not all flesh is the same, but there is one kind for humans, another for animals, another for birds, and another for fish.

Berean Standard Bible
Not all flesh is the same: Men have one kind of flesh, animals have another, birds another, and fish another.

Berean Literal Bible
Not all flesh is the same, but indeed one flesh is of men, and another flesh is of beasts, and another flesh is of birds, and another is of fish.

King James Bible
All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, and another of birds.

New King James Version
All flesh is not the same flesh, but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of animals, another of fish, and another of birds.

New American Standard Bible
All flesh is not the same flesh, but there is one flesh of mankind, another flesh of animals, another flesh of birds, and another of fish.

NASB 1995
All flesh is not the same flesh, but there is one flesh of men, and another flesh of beasts, and another flesh of birds, and another of fish.

NASB 1977
All flesh is not the same flesh, but there is one flesh of men, and another flesh of beasts, and another flesh of birds, and another of fish.

Legacy Standard Bible
All flesh is not the same flesh, but there is one flesh of men, and another flesh of beasts, and another flesh of birds, and another of fish.

Amplified Bible
All flesh is not the same. There is one kind for humans, another for animals, another for birds, and another for fish.

Christian Standard Bible
Not all flesh is the same flesh; there is one flesh for humans, another for animals, another for birds, and another for fish.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Not all flesh is the same flesh; there is one flesh for humans, another for animals, another for birds, and another for fish.

American Standard Version
All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one flesh of men, and another flesh of beasts, and another flesh of birds, and another of fishes.

Contemporary English Version
People, animals, birds, and fish are each made of flesh, but none of them are alike.

English Revised Version
All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one flesh of men, and another flesh of beasts, and another flesh of birds, and another of fishes.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Not all flesh is the same. Humans have one kind of flesh, animals have another, birds have another, and fish have still another.

Good News Translation
And the flesh of living beings is not all the same kind of flesh; human beings have one kind of flesh, animals another, birds another, and fish another.

International Standard Version
Not all flesh is the same. Humans have one kind of flesh, animals in general have another, birds have another, and fish have still another.

Majority Standard Bible
Not all flesh is the same: Men have one kind of flesh, animals have another, fish another, and birds another.

NET Bible
All flesh is not the same: People have one flesh, animals have another, birds and fish another.

New Heart English Bible
All flesh is not the same flesh, but there is one flesh of humans, another flesh of animals, another of fish, and another of birds.

Webster's Bible Translation
All flesh is not the same flesh; but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, and another of fowls.

Weymouth New Testament
All flesh is not the same: there is human flesh, and flesh of cattle, of birds, and of fishes.

World English Bible
All flesh is not the same flesh, but there is one flesh of men, another flesh of animals, another of fish, and another of birds.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
All flesh [is] not the same flesh, but there is one flesh of men, and another flesh of beasts, and another of fishes, and another of birds;

Berean Literal Bible
Not all flesh is the same, but indeed one flesh is of men, and another flesh is of beasts, and another flesh is of birds, and another is of fish.

Young's Literal Translation
All flesh is not the same flesh, but there is one flesh of men, and another flesh of beasts, and another of fishes, and another of birds;

Smith's Literal Translation
Not all flesh the same flesh: but one truly flesh of men, and another of cattle, and another of fishes, and another of flying things.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
All flesh is not the same flesh: but one is the flesh of men, another of beasts, another of birds, another of fishes.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Not all flesh is the same flesh. But one is indeed of men, another truly is of beasts, another is of birds, and another is of fish.

New American Bible
Not all flesh is the same, but there is one kind for human beings, another kind of flesh for animals, another kind of flesh for birds, and another for fish.

New Revised Standard Version
Not all flesh is alike, but there is one flesh for human beings, another for animals, another for birds, and another for fish.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of birds, and another of fishes.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But not every body is equal to another, for there is the body of a man and another of an ox and another of a bird and another of a fish.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
All flesh is not the same flesh; but there is one flesh of men, another of beasts, another of fishes, and another of birds.

Godbey New Testament
All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is indeed a flesh of men, and another flesh of beasts, and another flesh of birds, and another of fishes.

Haweis New Testament
All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of men, and another flesh of cattle, and another of fishes, and another of birds.

Mace New Testament
All flesh is not of the same kind: but there is one kind that belongs to men, another to beasts, another to fishes, and another to birds.

Weymouth New Testament
All flesh is not the same: there is human flesh, and flesh of cattle, of birds, and of fishes.

Worrell New Testament
All flesh is not the same flesh; but there is, indeed, one flesh of men, and another flesh of beasts, and another flesh of birds, and another of fishes.

Worsley New Testament
All flesh is not the same kind of flesh: but there is one flesh of men, and another of beasts, another of fishes, and another of birds.

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Context
The Resurrection Body
38But God gives it a body as He has designed, and to each kind of seed He gives its own body. 39Not all flesh is the same: Men have one kind of flesh, animals have another, birds another, and fish another. 40There are also heavenly bodies and earthly bodies. But the splendor of the heavenly bodies is of one degree, and the splendor of the earthly bodies is of another.…

Cross References
Genesis 1:20-27
And God said, “Let the waters teem with living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth in the open expanse of the sky.” / So God created the great sea creatures and every living thing that moves, with which the waters teemed according to their kinds, and every winged bird after its kind. And God saw that it was good. / Then God blessed them and said, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the waters of the seas, and let birds multiply on the earth.” ...

Genesis 2:7
Then the LORD God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, and the man became a living being.

Genesis 6:19-20
And you are to bring two of every living creature into the ark—male and female—to keep them alive with you. / Two of every kind of bird and animal and crawling creature will come to you to be kept alive.

Genesis 7:14
they and every kind of wild animal, livestock, crawling creature, bird, and winged creature.

Leviticus 11:2-23
“Say to the Israelites, ‘Of all the beasts of the earth, these ones you may eat: / You may eat any animal that has a split hoof completely divided and that chews the cud. / But of those that only chew the cud or only have a divided hoof, you are not to eat the following: The camel, though it chews the cud, does not have a divided hoof; it is unclean for you. ...

Job 12:7-10
But ask the animals, and they will instruct you; ask the birds of the air, and they will tell you. / Or speak to the earth, and it will teach you; let the fish of the sea inform you. / Which of all these does not know that the hand of the LORD has done this? ...

Psalm 104:25-30
Here is the sea, vast and wide, teeming with creatures beyond number, living things both great and small. / There the ships pass, and Leviathan, which You formed to frolic there. / All creatures look to You to give them their food in due season. ...

Ecclesiastes 3:18-21
I said to myself, “As for the sons of men, God tests them so that they may see for themselves that they are but beasts.” / For the fates of both men and beasts are the same: As one dies, so dies the other—they all have the same breath. Man has no advantage over the animals, since everything is futile. / All go to one place; all come from dust, and all return to dust. ...

Ezekiel 47:9
Wherever the river flows, there will be swarms of living creatures and a great number of fish, because it flows there and makes the waters fresh; so wherever the river flows, everything will flourish.

Daniel 4:12
Its leaves were beautiful, its fruit was abundant, and upon it was food for all. Under it the beasts of the field found shelter, in its branches the birds of the air nested, and from it every creature was fed.

Matthew 6:26
Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?

Matthew 10:29-31
Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. / And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. / So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

Luke 12:6-7
Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. / And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

Acts 17:25-26
Nor is He served by human hands, as if He needed anything, because He Himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else. / From one man He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands.

Romans 1:20-23
For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse. / For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. / Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools, ...


Treasury of Scripture

All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, and another of birds.

Genesis 1:20-26
And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven…

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1 Corinthians 15
1. By Christ's resurrection,
12. he proves the necessity of our resurrection,
16. against all such as deny the resurrection of the body.
21. The fruit,
35. and the manner thereof;
51. and of the resurrection of those who shall be found alive at the last day.














Not all flesh is the same
This phrase introduces the concept of diversity within creation, emphasizing the uniqueness and distinctiveness of different forms of life. The Greek word for "flesh" is "σάρξ" (sarx), which can refer to the physical body or the material aspect of living beings. In the context of 1 Corinthians 15, Paul is using this term to illustrate the variety and complexity of God's creation, setting the stage for a discussion on the resurrection body. This diversity reflects the creativity and intentionality of God as the Creator, who designed each form of life with a specific purpose and nature.

Men have one kind of flesh
Here, "men" refers to humanity, highlighting the unique characteristics of human beings. The Greek word "ἄνθρωπος" (anthropos) is used, which denotes mankind or humanity in general. Humans are created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27), possessing a spiritual dimension that sets them apart from other creatures. This distinction underscores the special relationship between God and humanity, as well as the moral and spiritual responsibilities that come with being human.

animals have another
The term "animals" encompasses a wide range of living creatures, each with its own distinct "flesh" or physical form. The Greek word "κτήνη" (ktēnē) is used, which can refer to beasts or living creatures. This phrase acknowledges the diversity within the animal kingdom, each species designed with unique characteristics suited to its environment and role within creation. This diversity reflects God's wisdom and the intricate balance of ecosystems.

birds another
The mention of "birds" highlights another category of living beings, emphasizing their distinctiveness. The Greek word "πετεινά" (peteina) is used, which refers to flying creatures or birds. Birds are often seen as symbols of freedom and transcendence, soaring above the earth. Their unique design, including feathers and the ability to fly, showcases the creativity of God and serves as a metaphor for spiritual truths, such as the Holy Spirit descending like a dove (Matthew 3:16).

and fish another
The inclusion of "fish" completes the list of diverse forms of life, each with its own kind of "flesh." The Greek word "ἰχθύες" (ichthyes) is used, referring to aquatic creatures. Fish are adapted to life in water, with features like gills and fins that enable them to thrive in their environment. This diversity within aquatic life further illustrates the vastness and complexity of God's creation, reminding us of the interconnectedness of all living things and the divine order established by the Creator.

(39) All flesh is not the same flesh.--Better, There is no flesh the same flesh. All organisms have the same basis; there is a "structural unit" in all animal life; but God gives this a vast variety of form in man, in beast, in fish. The same divine prescience which gives to all flesh here the form suited to its condition and surroundings can give hereafter another form to it suitable to the new conditions and surroundings in which it will then be placed. If we had only seen flesh in the form of an animal, and were told that "flesh" could live in the sea, we might have equally argued, "How, with what body?" but seeing as we do that there is a variety of bodies, we feel no such difficulty.

Verse 39. - All flesh is not the same flesh. In other words, animal organisms differ from each other, just as do the vegetable. Another... of beasts. "The germinal power of the plant transmutes the fixed air and the elementary base of water into grass or leaves, and on these the organic principle in the ox or the elephant exercises an alchemy still more stupendous. As the unseen agency weaves its magic eddies, the foliage becomes indifferently the bone and its marrow, the pulpy brain and the solid ivory. That which you see is blood, is flesh, is itself the work, or shall I say the translucence of the invisible energy which soon surrenders or abandons them to inferior powers (for there is no pause nor chasm in the activities of nature) which repeat a similar metamorphosis according to their kind: these are not fancies, conjectures, or even hypotheses, but facts" (Coleridge, 'Aids to Reflection ').

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Not
Οὐ (Ou)
Adverb
Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

all
πᾶσα (pasa)
Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

flesh [is]
σὰρξ (sarx)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4561: Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred.

the
(hē)
Article - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

same:
αὐτὴ (autē)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Feminine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

Men [have]
ἀνθρώπων (anthrōpōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.

one [kind of]
ἄλλη (allē)
Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 243: Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different.

flesh,
σάρξ (sarx)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4561: Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred.

animals [have]
κτηνῶν (ktēnōn)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 2934: From ktaomai; property, i.e. a domestic animal.

another,
ἄλλη (allē)
Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 243: Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different.

birds
πτηνῶν (ptēnōn)
Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 4421: Winged; subst: a bird, fowl. Contraction for peteinon; a bird.

another,
ἄλλη (allē)
Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 243: Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different.

and
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

fish
ἰχθύων (ichthyōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 2486: A fish. Of uncertain affinity; a fish.

another.
ἄλλη (allē)
Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 243: Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different.


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