1:27a But God chose the foolish things of the world

(NET Bible) But God chose what the world thinks foolish

But God chose what ⌊people of⌋ this world think of as foolish
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On the contrary, God chose what seems foolish in the opinion of this world’s people.
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Instead, God chose what seems to be nonsense according to the people/human standards of this world.

1:27b to shame the wise;

in order to humiliate wise people.
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⌊He used foolishness⌋ to dishonor/disgrace the wise people ⌊of the world⌋.
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⌊God’s purposely used foolish things⌋ in order to show ⌊everyone⌋ that those wise people do not have ⌊true⌋ wisdom.

1:27c God chose the weak things of the world

(NET Bible) and God chose what the world thinks weak

God chose what this world’s people think of as weak
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God chose what seems powerless, unimportant according to our human standards.

1:27d to shame the strong.

in order to shame people who are powerful.
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⌊His purpose was⌋ to show that strong/powerful people do not have true strength/power.

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