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The glory of the heavenly bodies is different from the glory of the earthly bodies. <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/15.htm">English Standard Version</a> There are heavenly bodies and earthly bodies, but the glory of the heavenly is of one kind, and the glory of the earthly is of another. <a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> There 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. <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And there are heavenly bodies and earthly bodies. But truly the glory of the heavenly is one kind, and that of the earthly is another. <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/15.htm">King James Bible</a> There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another. <a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/15.htm">New King James Version</a> There are also celestial bodies and terrestrial bodies; but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another. <a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> There are also heavenly bodies and earthly bodies, but the glory of the heavenly is one, and the glory of the earthly is another. <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> There are also heavenly bodies and earthly bodies, but the glory of the heavenly is one, and the glory of the earthly is another. <a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> There are also heavenly bodies and earthly bodies, but the glory of the heavenly is one, and the glory of the earthly is another. <a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> There are also heavenly bodies and earthly bodies, but the glory of the heavenly is one, and the glory of the earthly is another. <a href="/amp/1_corinthians/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> There are also heavenly bodies [sun, moon and stars] and earthly bodies [humans, animals, and plants], but the glory and beauty of the heavenly is one kind, and the glory of the earthly is another. <a href="/csb/1_corinthians/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> There are heavenly bodies and earthly bodies, but the splendor of the heavenly bodies is different from that of the earthly ones. <a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> There are heavenly bodies and earthly bodies, but the splendor of the heavenly bodies is different from that of the earthly ones. <a href="/asv/1_corinthians/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another. <a href="/cev/1_corinthians/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Everything in the heavens has a body, and so does everything on earth. But each one is very different from all the others. <a href="/erv/1_corinthians/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another. <a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> There are heavenly bodies and earthly bodies. Heavenly bodies don't all have the same splendor, neither do earthly bodies. <a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> And there are heavenly bodies and earthly bodies; the beauty that belongs to heavenly bodies is different from the beauty that belongs to earthly bodies. <a href="/isv/1_corinthians/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> There are heavenly bodies and earthly bodies, but the splendor of those in heaven is of one kind, and that of those on earth is of another. <a href="/net/1_corinthians/15.htm">NET Bible</a> And there are heavenly bodies and earthly bodies. The glory of the heavenly body is one sort and the earthly another. <a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> There are also celestial bodies, and terrestrial bodies; but the glory of the celestial differs from that of the terrestrial. <a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> There are bodies which are celestial and there are bodies which are earthly, but the glory of the celestial ones is one thing, and that of the earthly ones is another.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/1_corinthians/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> There 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. <a href="/web/1_corinthians/15.htm">World English Bible</a> There are also celestial bodies and terrestrial bodies; but the glory of the celestial differs from that of the terrestrial. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and [there are] heavenly bodies and earthly bodies; but one [is] the glory of the heavenly, and another that of the earthly; <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And there are heavenly bodies and earthly bodies. But truly the glory of the heavenly is one kind, and that of the earthly is another. <a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and there are heavenly bodies, and earthly bodies; but one is the glory of the heavenly, and another that of the earthly; <a href="/slt/1_corinthians/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And celestial bodies, and terrestrial bodies: but truly one the glory of the celestial, and another that of the terrestrial.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And there are bodies celestial, and bodies terrestrial: but, one is the glory of the celestial, and another of the terrestrial. <a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Also, there are heavenly bodies and earthly bodies. But while the one, certainly, has the glory of heaven, the other has the glory of earth. <a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/15.htm">New American Bible</a> There are both heavenly bodies and earthly bodies, but the brightness of the heavenly is one kind and that of the earthly another. <a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> There are both heavenly bodies and earthly bodies, but the glory of the heavenly is one thing, and that of the earthly is another.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> There are also celestial bodies and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/15.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And there is a Heavenly body and there is an Earthly body, but there is one glory of the Heavenly and another of the Earthly.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/15.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> There are also bodies celestial, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and that of the terrestrial is another. <a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/15.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Indeed there are heavenly bodies, and there are earthly bodies: but indeed there is one glory of the heavenlies, and another glory of those upon the earth. <a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/15.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Also there are celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and that of the terrestrial another.<CM> <a href="/mace/1_corinthians/15.htm">Mace New Testament</a> there are celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is of one kind, and the glory of the terrestrial of another. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> There are bodies which are celestial and there are bodies which are earthly, but the glory of the celestial ones is one thing, and that of the earthly ones is another. <a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/15.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial; but the glory of the celestial is one, and that of the terrestrial another. <a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/15.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> There are also celestial bodies, and terrestrial bodies: but there is one glory of the celestial, and another of the terrestrial. <a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/15-40.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=3555" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/15.htm">The Resurrection Body</a> …39Not all flesh is the same: Men have one kind of flesh, animals have another, birds another, and fish another. 40<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">There are also</a> <a href="/greek/2032.htm" title="2032: epourania (Adj-NNP) -- From epi and ouranos; above the sky.">heavenly</a> <a href="/greek/4983.htm" title="4983: sōmata (N-NNP) -- Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively.">bodies</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1919.htm" title="1919: epigeia (Adj-NNP) -- From epi and ge; worldly.">earthly</a> <a href="/greek/4983.htm" title="4983: sōmata (N-NNP) -- Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively.">bodies.</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3303.htm" title="3303: men (Conj) -- A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1391.htm" title="1391: doxa (N-NFS) -- From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.">splendor</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/2032.htm" title="2032: epouraniōn (Adj-GNP) -- From epi and ouranos; above the sky.">heavenly bodies</a> <a href="/greek/2087.htm" title="2087: hetera (Adj-NFS) -- (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different.">is of one degree,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the splendor</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/1919.htm" title="1919: epigeiōn (Adj-GNP) -- From epi and ge; worldly.">earthly bodies</a> <a href="/greek/2087.htm" title="2087: hetera (Adj-NFS) -- (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different.">is of another.</a> 41The sun has one degree of splendor, the moon another, and the stars another; and star differs from star in splendor.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/1-14.htm">Genesis 1:14-19</a> And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to distinguish between the day and the night, and let them be signs to mark the seasons and days and years. / And let them serve as lights in the expanse of the sky to shine upon the earth.” And it was so. / God made two great lights: the greater light to rule the day and the lesser light to rule the night. And He made the stars as well. ... <a href="/psalms/19-1.htm">Psalm 19:1</a> For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. <a href="/daniel/12-3.htm">Daniel 12:3</a> Then the wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever. <a href="/philippians/3-21.htm">Philippians 3:21</a> who, by the power that enables Him to subject all things to Himself, will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body. <a href="/romans/8-18.htm">Romans 8:18-23</a> I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us. / The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God. / For the creation was subjected to futility, not by its own will, but because of the One who subjected it, in hope ... <a href="/2_corinthians/5-1.htm">2 Corinthians 5:1-4</a> For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. / For in this tent we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, / because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked. ... <a href="/matthew/13-43.htm">Matthew 13:43</a> Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear. <a href="/revelation/21-23.htm">Revelation 21:23</a> And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp. <a href="/hebrews/1-10.htm">Hebrews 1:10-12</a> And: “In the beginning, O Lord, You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands. / They will perish, but You remain; they will all wear out like a garment. / You will roll them up like a robe; like a garment they will be changed; but You remain the same, and Your years will never end.” <a href="/colossians/1-16.htm">Colossians 1:16</a> For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. <a href="/john/14-2.htm">John 14:2</a> In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? <a href="/2_peter/3-10.htm">2 Peter 3:10-13</a> But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare. / Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to conduct yourselves in holiness and godliness / as you anticipate and hasten the coming of the day of God, when the heavens will be destroyed by fire and the elements will melt in the heat. ... <a href="/isaiah/40-26.htm">Isaiah 40:26</a> Lift up your eyes on high: Who created all these? He leads forth the starry host by number; He calls each one by name. Because of His great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing. <a href="/job/38-7.htm">Job 38:7</a> while the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy? <a href="/ezekiel/1-22.htm">Ezekiel 1:22-28</a> Spread out above the heads of the living creatures was the likeness of an awesome expanse, gleaming like crystal. / And under the expanse, their wings stretched out toward one another. Each one also had two wings covering its body. / When the creatures moved, I heard the sound of their wings like the roar of many waters, like the voice of the Almighty, like the tumult of an army. When they stood still, they lowered their wings. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/10-5.htm">Bodies</a> <a href="/jude/1-8.htm">Celestial</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-10.htm">Different</a> <a href="/galatians/4-1.htm">Differs</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-37.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-4.htm">Earthly</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-31.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/8-5.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/acts/26-19.htm">Heavenly</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-39.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-36.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/luke/16-19.htm">Splendor</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/15-50.htm">Bodies</a> <a href="/jude/1-8.htm">Celestial</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-41.htm">Different</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-41.htm">Differs</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-47.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-48.htm">Earthly</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-41.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-47.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-48.htm">Heavenly</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-41.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-48.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-41.htm">Splendor</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 15</div>1. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-1.htm">By Christ's resurrection,</a> 12. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-12.htm">he proves the necessity of our resurrection, </a> 16. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-16.htm">against all such as deny the resurrection of the body.</a> 21. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-21.htm">The fruit,</a> 35. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-35.htm">and the manner thereof;</a> 51. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-51.htm">and of the resurrection of those who shall be found alive at the last day.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/15.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_corinthians/15.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>There are also heavenly bodies and earthly bodies. In this passage, Paul contrasts two types of bodies to illustrate the resurrection. The "heavenly bodies" refer to celestial entities like stars, planets, and possibly angels, emphasizing their divine origin and eternal nature. The "earthly bodies" refer to human and animal forms, which are temporary and subject to decay. This distinction highlights the difference between the physical and the spiritual, a theme prevalent in Paul's writings (see <a href="/2_corinthians/5.htm">2 Corinthians 5:1-4</a>). The concept of heavenly and earthly realms is rooted in Jewish cosmology, where the heavens are seen as God's domain, while the earth is the realm of humanity.But the splendor of the heavenly bodies is of one degree, The term "splendor" here can be understood as glory or radiance. Paul suggests that heavenly bodies possess a unique glory that is distinct from earthly bodies. This reflects the biblical theme of the heavens declaring the glory of God (<a href="/psalms/19.htm">Psalm 19:1</a>). The "degree" implies a hierarchy or variation in glory, which can be seen in the differing brightness of stars and planets. This idea is further explored in <a href="/daniel/12-3.htm">Daniel 12:3</a>, where the righteous are compared to stars shining forever.and the splendor of the earthly bodies is of another. Earthly bodies have their own type of splendor, which is different from that of heavenly bodies. This acknowledges the beauty and complexity of creation, as seen in <a href="/genesis/1.htm">Genesis 1</a>, where God declares His creation "very good." The distinction in splendor underscores the diversity and order within God's creation. It also points to the transformation believers will undergo in the resurrection, as earthly bodies will be raised imperishable and glorified (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-42.htm">1 Corinthians 15:42-44</a>). This transformation is a type of Christ, who was raised in a glorified body, serving as the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-20.htm">1 Corinthians 15:20</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of 1 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth to clarify theological issues, including the resurrection of the dead. 2. <a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a> A major city in ancient Greece, known for its diverse population and cultural influences, which often led to challenges in maintaining Christian doctrine. 3. <a href="/topical/r/resurrection.htm">Resurrection</a> The central theme of <a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/15.htm">1 Corinthians 15</a>, where Paul discusses the nature of the resurrected body and the hope of eternal life for believers.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_the_distinction.htm">Understanding the Distinction</a> Recognize the difference between earthly and heavenly bodies as part of God's creation. Each has its own purpose and glory. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_resurrection.htm">Hope in Resurrection</a> The passage encourages believers to look forward to the resurrection, where our bodies will be transformed to reflect the glory of the heavenly realm. <a href="/topical/l/living_with_purpose.htm">Living with Purpose</a> While on earth, we should live with the awareness of our heavenly calling, allowing this perspective to shape our values and actions. <a href="/topical/r/reflecting_god's_glory.htm">Reflecting God's Glory</a> Just as heavenly bodies have their own splendor, believers are called to reflect God's glory in their lives, serving as a testament to His power and grace. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a> Maintain an eternal perspective, understanding that our current struggles and limitations are temporary compared to the eternal glory that awaits.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 15</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_three_lds_kingdoms.htm">What are the celestial, terrestrial, and telestial kingdoms?</a> <a href="/q/when_were_the_psalms_composed.htm">What are the celestial, terrestrial, and telestial kingdoms?</a> <a href="/q/how_will_we_appear_in_heaven.htm">How will we appear in Heaven?</a> <a href="/q/2_cor_5_1_-_how_to_align_'heavenly_body'_with_science.htm">2 Corinthians 5:1 - How do we reconcile the idea of a 'heavenly dwelling' with modern scientific understanding of the human body and physical laws?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(40) There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial.--It is held by many that this is a distinct illustration from that which occurs in the next verse, and that the "celestial bodies" here spoken of are the bodies of angels, whose appearances on earth are accompanied (see <a href="/matthew/28-3.htm" title="His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:">Matthew 28:3</a>; <a href="/acts/12-7.htm" title="And, behold, the angel of the Lord came on him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.">Acts 12:7</a>) by a blaze of glory or light. It is better, perhaps, to regard it as a general statement of what is expanded in <a href="/1_corinthians/15-41.htm" title="There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differs from another star in glory.">1Corinthians 15:41</a>. The force of the three analogies introduced in this whole argument is that identity of matter is preserved amid variety of form, and on this point the difference between angelic bodies and human bodies would have no bearing. Between the earthly things and the heavenly things, such as the sun, moon, and stars, there is an identity of substance, but an infinite variety of form and of glory.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 40. - There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial. The words are often misunderstood. The "celestial bodies" are not the sun, moon, and stars of the next verse - for that would be a false antithesis to "bodies terrestrial" - but bodies (or organisms) which belong to heavenly beings, such as the resurrection body of our Lord and of glorified saints, or even in some sense of angels (<a href="/matthew/22-30.htm">Matthew 22:30</a>). <a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/15-40.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[There are] also καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. heavenly ἐπουράνια (epourania) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2032.htm">Strong's 2032: </a> From epi and ouranos; above the sky. bodies σώματα (sōmata) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4983.htm">Strong's 4983: </a> Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. earthly ἐπίγεια (epigeia) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1919.htm">Strong's 1919: </a> From epi and ge; worldly. bodies. σώματα (sōmata) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4983.htm">Strong's 4983: </a> Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively. But ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. splendor δόξα (doxa) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. heavenly [bodies] ἐπουρανίων (epouraniōn) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2032.htm">Strong's 2032: </a> From epi and ouranos; above the sky. [is of] one [degree], ἑτέρα (hetera) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2087.htm">Strong's 2087: </a> (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different. and δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. [the splendor] ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. earthly [bodies] ἐπιγείων (epigeiōn) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1919.htm">Strong's 1919: </a> From epi and ge; worldly. [is of] another. ἑτέρα (hetera) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2087.htm">Strong's 2087: </a> (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. 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