1 Corinthians 1:20

Scribe [γ ρ α μ μ α τ ε υ ς]. Always in the New Testament in the Jewish sense, an interpreter of the law, except Acts 19:35, the town - clerk.

Disputer [σ υ ζ η τ η τ η ς]. Only here. Compare the kindred verb suzhtew to question with, Mark 1:27; Luke 22:23; Acts 6:9; and suzhthsiv disputation, Acts 14:2; Acts 14:7. Referring to Grecian sophistical reasoners, while scribe refers to rabbinical hair - splitters.

World [α ι ω ν ο ς]. See on John 1:9. More correctly, age or period.

Made foolish [ε μ ω ρ α ν ε ν]. Proved it to be practical folly; stupefied it. Compare Romans 1:22. Possibly with a latent suggestion of the judicial power of God to make it foolish.