1 Corinthians 5:7 Meaning and Explanation
“Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us:”
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Read Full Chapter →Paul calls the church to clear out the old corruption and be what they already are in Christ, who is their Passover lamb, sacrificed for them.
What Does 1 Corinthians 5:7 Mean?
Drawing on the Passover, when every trace of leaven was removed from the house, Paul urges the church to sweep out the old corruption and live as the fresh, unleavened people they already are by their union with Christ.
The reason is the heart of the gospel: 'Christ our passover is sacrificed for us.' As the lamb's blood once shielded Israel from death, so the offering of Jesus delivers His people. Because such a price has been paid for their purity, holiness is no longer a burden but a fitting response to redeeming love.
1 Corinthians 5:7 in the Original Language
pascha (πάσχα), 'passover' -- the lamb sacrificed at Israel's deliverance from Egypt, here applied to Christ offered for His people.
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What does 1 Corinthians 5:7 mean?
Paul calls the church to clear out the old corruption and be what they already are in Christ, who is their Passover lamb, sacrificed for them.