Be grieved [λ υ π ε ι τ α ι] The close connection with destroy indicates that the meaning falls short of be destroyed, but is stronger than made to feel pain. It is a hurt to conscience, which, while not necessarily fatal, may lead to violation or hardening of conscience, and finally to fall. Compare 1 Corinthians 8:9-12.

Meat [β ρ ω μ α]. A general term for food.

Charitably [κ α τ α α γ α π η ν]. Lit., according to love. Rev. in love. See on 2 Peter 1:6.

Him [ε κ ε ι ν ο ν]. The pronoun has a strongly defining force, explained by the following phrase.

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Old Testament