1 Corinthians 12:2

Ye were carried away [α π α γ ο μ ε ν ο ι]. Blindly hurried. Rev., led.

Dumb idols. Compare Psalms 115:5; Psalms 115:7. And Milton :

"The oracles are dumb, No voice or hideous hum Runs through the arched roof in words deceiving." " Hymn on the Nativity "

The contrast is implied with the living vocal spirit, which dwells and works in Christ's people, and responds to their prayers.

Even as ye were led [ω ς α ν η γ ε σ θ ε]. Rev., howsoever ye might be led. Better, Ellicott : "As from time to time ye might be led. The imperfect tense with the indefinite particle signifies habitually, whenever the occasion might arise. Compare Greek of Mark 6:56." Now the fatal storm carried the blinded gentile, with a whole procession, to the temple of Jupiter; again it was to the altars of Mars or Venus, always to give them over to one or other of their deified passions " (Godet).