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1 Corinthians 2

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1 corinthians.2.cor2Rulers

οἱ ἄρχοντες τοῦ αἰῶνος τούτου

TRANSLATIONmoderate confidence

Who are the rulers of this age?

These rulers are characterized by their failure to recognize God’s wisdom and by their role in crucifying the Lord of glory.

Why this default

‘Rulers of this age’ leaves Paul’s deliberately broad designation intact so earthly and spiritual powers are not prematurely separated.

Evidence

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Project defaultthe rulers of this age

Project default · identity left open

Alternativethe powers governing this age

Cosmic dimension audible

Alternativethis age’s authorities

Earthly dimension audible

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