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G442 · Greek · New Testament
ἀνθρώπινος
Anthropinos
Adjective
Human; belonging to man

Definition

Paul uses anthropinos in 1 Corinthians 2:13 to contrast Spirit-taught wisdom with human wisdom: "not in words taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit." In Romans 6:19 he says "I am speaking in human terms, because of your natural limitations" — acknowledging the limits of human analogy when speaking of divine things. The word underscores Scripture's consistent theme: human standards and human wisdom, while real, are insufficient to grasp divine realities. Only revelation bridges the gap.

Usage & Theological Significance

Anthropinos means "of or belonging to man" — human, human in character, measured by human standards. It contrasts the merely human with the divine, the natural with the spiritual.

Key Bible Verses

1 Corinthians 2:13 And we impart this in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit.
Romans 6:19 I am speaking in human terms, because of your natural limitations.
1 Corinthians 4:3 But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human court.
1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man.
James 3:7 For every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and has been tamed by mankind (anthropine).

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