Adikos is an adjective describing a state of moral wrongness or injustice, often used in contrast to 'dikaios' (righteous).
Cultural context
In the Greco-Roman world, justice was a central virtue, and being labeled 'unrighteous' would have significant social and moral implications.
Theological significance
Paul uses 'adikos' to emphasize the moral and ethical standards expected of believers, contrasting the unrighteous with those who will inherit the kingdom of God.
Hagiazō is a verb in the aorist tense, indicating a completed action of being made holy or set apart.
Cultural context
Sanctification was a process of being set apart for divine purposes, a concept familiar in both Jewish and Greco-Roman religious practices.
Theological significance
Paul highlights the transformative power of Christ and the Spirit in believers' lives, marking them as holy and distinct from their past unrighteousness.
Sōma is a neuter noun, often used to refer to the physical body but also metaphorically to the body of Christ or the church.
Cultural context
In Greek thought, the body was often seen as separate from the soul, but Paul emphasizes the unity and sanctity of the body as part of the whole person.
Theological significance
Paul teaches that the body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, underscoring the importance of honoring God with one's physical being.