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1 Peter 2

1 Peter 2:4 KJV (With Strong’s)

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To
pros (Greek #4314)
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated)
KJV usage: about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
Pronounce: pros
Origin: a strengthened form of 4253
whom
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
coming
proserchomai (Greek #4334)
to approach, i.e. (literally) come near, visit, or (figuratively) worship, assent to
KJV usage: (as soon as he) come (unto), come thereunto, consent, draw near, go (near, to, unto).
Pronounce: pros-er'-khom-ahee
Origin: from 4314 and 2064 (including its alternate)
, as unto a living
zao (Greek #2198)
to live (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: life(-time), (a-)live(-ly), quick.
Pronounce: dzah'-o
Origin: a primary verb
stone
lithos (Greek #3037)
a stone (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: (mill-, stumbling-)stone.
Pronounce: lee'-thos
Origin: apparently a primary word
, disallowed
apodokimazo (Greek #593)
to disapprove, i.e. (by implication) to repudiate
KJV usage: disallow, reject.
Pronounce: ap-od-ok-ee-mad'-zo
Origin: from 575 and 1381
o indeed
men (Greek #3303)
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with 1161 (this one, the former, etc.)
KJV usage: even, indeed, so, some, truly, verily. Often compounded with other particles in an intensive or asseverative sense.
Pronounce: men
Origin: a primary particle
of
hupo (Greek #5259)
under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneath) or where (below) or time (when (at))
KJV usage: among, by, from, in, of, under, with. In the comparative, it retains the same general applications, especially of inferior position or condition, and specially, covertly or moderately.
Pronounce: hoop-o'
Origin: a primary preposition
men
anthropos (Greek #444)
man-faced, i.e. a human being
KJV usage: certain, man.
Pronounce: anth'-ro-pos
Origin: from 435 and ὤψ (the countenance; from 3700)
, but
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
chosen
eklektos (Greek #1588)
select; by implication, favorite
KJV usage: chosen, elect.
Pronounce: ek-lek-tos'
Origin: from 1586
of
para (Greek #3844)
properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively), (with accusative case) to the proximity with (local (especially beyond or opposed to) or causal (on account of)
KJV usage: above, against, among, at, before, by, contrary to, X friend, from, + give (such things as they), + that (she) had, X his, in, more than, nigh unto, (out) of, past, save, side...by, in the sight of, than, (there-)fore, with. In compounds it retains the same variety of application.
Pronounce: par-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition
God
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
, and precious
entimos (Greek #1784)
valued (figuratively)
KJV usage: dear, more honourable, precious, in reputation.
Pronounce: en'-tee-mos
Origin: from 1722 and 5092
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Psa. 118:22•  (Psa. 118:22)

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Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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To.
Isa. 55:3•  (Isa. 55:3)
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Jer. 3:22•  (Jer. 3:22)
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Matt. 11:28• 28{i}Come to me, all ye who labour and are burdened, and I will give you rest.{/i} (Matt. 11:28)
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John 5:40• 40And ye are not willing to come unto me that ye may have life. (John 5:40)
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John 6:37• 37All that the Father giveth me shall come unto me; and him that cometh unto me I will in no wise cast out. (John 6:37)
a living.
John 5:26• 26For even as the Father hath life in himself, so he gave to the Son also to have life in himself; (John 5:26)
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John 6:57• 57As the living Father sent me, and I live by reason of the Father, he also that eateth me, even he shall live by reason of me. (John 6:57)
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John 11:25‑26• 25Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection and the life: he that believeth on me, though he have died, shall live;
 26and every one that liveth and believeth on me shall never die. Believest thou this? (John 11:25‑26)
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John 14:6,19• 6Jesus said to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father but by me.
 19Yet a little, and the world beholdeth me no more; but ye behold me: because I live, ye also shall live. (John 14:6,19)
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Rom. 5:10• 10For if while enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more having been reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. (Rom. 5:10)
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Col. 3:4• 4When the Christ, our life, shall be manifested, then shall ye also be manifested with him in glory. (Col. 3:4)
stone.
Isa. 28:16•  (Isa. 28:16)
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Dan. 2:34,45•  (Dan. 2:34,45)
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Zech. 3:9•  (Zech. 3:9)
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Zech. 4:7•  (Zech. 4:7)
disallowed.
Psa. 118:22‑23•  (Psa. 118:22‑23)
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Isa. 8:14‑15•  (Isa. 8:14‑15)
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Matt. 21:42• 42{i}Jesus says to them,{/i} Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, this was made the corner-stone: of Jehovah this is, and it is marvellous in our eyes. (Matt. 21:42)
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Mark 12:10‑11• 10Have ye not read this Scripture: The stone which the builders rejected, the same has become the corner-stone:
 11this is of the Lord, and it is wonderful in our eyes? (Mark 12:10‑11)
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Luke 20:17‑18• 17But he looking at them said, What then is this that is written? The stone which they that builded rejected, this has become the corner stone.
 18Every one falling on this stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it shall crush him to powder. (Luke 20:17‑18)
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Acts 4:11‑12• 11He is the Stone that was set at nought by you the builders, that was made head of [the] corner.
 12And in none other is there salvation; for neither is there a different name under heaven that is given among men by which we must be saved. (Acts 4:11‑12)
chosen.
Isa. 42:1•  (Isa. 42:1)
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Matt. 12:18• 18{i}Behold my servant, whom I have chosen, my beloved, in whom my soul has found its delight. I will put my Spirit upon him, and he shall show forth judgment to the nations.{/i} (Matt. 12:18)
precious.
1 Peter 2:7• 7To you therefore that believe [is] the preciousness; but to disobedient [ones] a stone which the builders rejected, this became head of corner, (1 Peter 2:7)
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1 Peter 1:7,19• 7that the proof of your faith, much more precious than gold that perisheth though proved by fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at [the] revelation of Jesus Christ:
 19but by precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, (1 Peter 1:7,19)
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2 Peter 1:1,4• 1Simon Peter, bondman and apostle of Jesus Christ to them that obtained like precious faith with us in virtue of [the] righteousness of our God and Saviour Jesus Christ:
 4through which he hath granted to us the greatest and precious promises, that through these ye may become partakers of a divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world in lust. (2 Peter 1:1,4)
• "Unto whom approaching": from the time of approach it is real and full of blessing. (“1 Peter 2:4-5” by W. Kelly)
• "Living" is a word near to Peter's heart, since so he was enabled to confess Christ, "the Son of the living God," (“1 Peter 2:4-5” by W. Kelly)
• that which Christ builds beyond Satan's power to destroy. (“1 Peter 2:4-5” by W. Kelly)
• He, a living Stone, imparts His own virtue to those who come. (“1 Peter 2:4-5” by W. Kelly)
• I now know the Lord Himself: I have tasted that which He is. (“1 Peter 2” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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To whom coming, a living stone, cast away indeed as worthless by men, but with God chosen, precious,

W. Kelly Translation

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Unto whom approaching, a living stone, by men indeed rejected but with God chosen, preciousa,

WK Translation Notes

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One might have rendered entimon, "prized," or "held in honor," to distinguish it from timion, but for timē "honour" in vs. 7 which inclines me to "precious."