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1 Peter 1:21 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Who
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
by
dia (Greek #1223)
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
KJV usage: after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) ... fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
Pronounce: dee-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act
him
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
do believe
pisteuo (Greek #4100)
to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
KJV usage: believe(-r), commit (to trust), put in trust with.
Pronounce: pist-yoo'-o
Origin: from 4102
in
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
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
, that
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
raised
egeiro (Greek #1453)
to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from obscurity, inactivity, ruins, nonexistence)
KJV usage: awake, lift (up), raise (again, up), rear up, (a-)rise (again, up), stand, take up.
Pronounce: eg-i'-ro
Origin: probably akin to the base of 58 (through the idea of collecting one's faculties)
him
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
up
egeiro (Greek #1453)
to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from obscurity, inactivity, ruins, nonexistence)
KJV usage: awake, lift (up), raise (again, up), rear up, (a-)rise (again, up), stand, take up.
Pronounce: eg-i'-ro
Origin: probably akin to the base of 58 (through the idea of collecting one's faculties)
from
ek (Greek #1537)
or ἐξ (ex) a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote)
KJV usage: after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, ...ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
Pronounce: ek
the dead
nekros (Greek #3498)
dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun)
KJV usage: dead.
Pronounce: nek-ros'
Origin: from an apparently primary νέκυς (a corpse)
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
o gave
didomi (Greek #1325)
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
KJV usage: adventure, bestow, bring forth, commit, deliver (up), give, grant, hinder, make, minister, number, offer, have power, put, receive, set, shew, smite (+ with the hand), strike (+ with the palm of the hand), suffer, take, utter, yield.
Pronounce: did'-o-mee
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses)
him
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
glory
doxa (Greek #1391)
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
KJV usage: dignity, glory(-ious), honour, praise, worship.
Pronounce: dox'-ah
Origin: from the base of 1380
; that
hoste (Greek #5620)
so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow)
KJV usage: (insomuch) as, so that (then), (insomuch) that, therefore, to, wherefore.
Pronounce: hoce'-teh
Origin: from 5613 and 5037
your
humon (Greek #5216)
of (from or concerning) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your (own, -selves).
Pronounce: hoo-mone'
Origin: genitive case of 5210
faith
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
pistis (Greek #4102)
persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly, constancy in such profession; by extension, the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself
KJV usage: assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity.
Pronounce: pis'-tis
Origin: from 3982
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
hope
elpis (Greek #1680)
expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence
KJV usage: faith, hope.
Pronounce: el-pece'
Origin: from a primary ἔλπω (to anticipate, usually with pleasure)
might be
einai (Greek #1511)
to exist
KJV usage: am, was. come, is, X lust after, X please well, there is, to be, was.
Pronounce: i'-nahee
Origin: present infinitive from 1510
in
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
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
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Matt. 28:18• 18{i}And Jesus coming up spoke to them, saying, All power has been given me in heaven and upon earth.{/i} (Matt. 28:18)
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Phil. 2:9• 9Wherefore also God highly exalted him, and gave him the name that [is] above every name, (Phil. 2:9)

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Ministry on This Verse

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John 5:24• 24Verily, verily, I say to you, He that heareth my word and believeth him that sent me hath life eternal, and cometh not into judgment, but is passed out of death into life. (John 5:24)
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John 12:44• 44But Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that sent me; (John 12:44)
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John 14:6• 6Jesus said to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father but by me. (John 14:6)
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Heb. 6:1• 1Wherefore leaving the word of the beginning of the Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith Godward, (Heb. 6:1)
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Heb. 7:25• 25Whence also he is able to save completely those that approach God through him, as ever living to intercede for them. (Heb. 7:25)
that raised.
Acts 2:24,32• 24whom God raised up, having loosed the pangs of death, inasmuch as it was not possible that he should be held fast by it.
 32This Jesus did God raise up whereof all we are witnesses. (Acts 2:24,32)
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Acts 3:15• 15but the Author of life ye killed, whom God raised from [the] dead of which we are witnesses; (Acts 3:15)
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Acts 4:10• 10be it known to you all and to all the people of Israel, that in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from [the] dead, in him he standeth before you whole. (Acts 4:10)
gave.
1 Peter 1:11• 11searching what or what sort of time the Spirit of Christ that [was] in them did indicate when testifying beforehand the sufferings that [were] for Christ, and the glories after them. (1 Peter 1:11)
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1 Peter 3:22• 22who is at God's right hand, having proceeded into heaven, angels, and authorities, and powers being subjected to him. (1 Peter 3:22)
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Matt. 28:18• 18{i}And Jesus coming up spoke to them, saying, All power has been given me in heaven and upon earth.{/i} (Matt. 28:18)
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John 3:34• 34for he whom God sent speaketh the words of God; for God giveth not the Spirit by measure. (John 3:34)
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John 5:22‑23• 22for not even the Father judgeth anyone, but hath given all the judgment to the Son;
 23that all may honour the Son even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father that sent him. (John 5:22‑23)
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John 13:31‑32• 31When therefore he was gone out, Jesus saith, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him.
 32If God is glorified in him, God also shall glorify him in himself, and shall glorify him immediately. (John 13:31‑32)
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John 17:1• 1These things spake Jesus, and lifting up his eyes unto heaven said, Father, the hour is come: glorify thy Son that thy Son may glorify thee, (John 17:1)
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Acts 2:33• 33Having therefore been exalted by the right hand of God and received of the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he poured forth this which ye see and hear. (Acts 2:33)
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Acts 3:13• 13The God of Abraham and Isaac and Jacob, the God of our fathers, did glorify his servant Jesus, whom ye delivered up, and denied before Pilate's face, when he decided to release [him]. (Acts 3:13)
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Eph. 1:20‑23• 20which he wrought in the Christ in having raised him out of the dead, and seated [him] at his right hand in the heavenly [places],
 21far above every principality and authority and power and lordship and every name named not only in this age but also in that to come;
 22and put all things under his feet, and gave him as head over all things to the assembly,
 23which is his body, the fullness of him that filleth all in all. (Eph. 1:20‑23)
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Phil. 2:9‑11• 9Wherefore also God highly exalted him, and gave him the name that [is] above every name,
 10that in the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of heavenly and earthly and infernal [beings],
 11and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ [is] Lord, unto God [the] Father's glory. (Phil. 2:9‑11)
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Heb. 2:9• 9but we behold Jesus that was made some little less than angels on account of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honour; so that by God's grace he should taste of death for everything. (Heb. 2:9)
your.
Psa. 42:5•  (Psa. 42:5)
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Psa. 146:3‑5•  (Psa. 146:3‑5)
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Jer. 17:7•  (Jer. 17:7)
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John 14:1• 1Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe on God, believe on me also. (John 14:1)
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Eph. 1:12‑13• 12in order that we should be unto [the] praise of his glory, that have fore-trusted in the Christ;
 13in whom ye also, having heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, in whom having also believed, ye were sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise, (Eph. 1:12‑13)
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Eph. 1•  (Eph. 1)
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Eph. 1:15• 15On this account I also, having heard of the faith that [is] among you in the Lord Jesus and the love that [ye have] toward all the saints, (Eph. 1:15)
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Col. 1:27• 27to whom God wished to make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: (Col. 1:27)
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1 Tim. 1:1• 1Paul, apostle of Christ Jesus according to command of God our Saviour and of Christ Jesus our hope, (1 Tim. 1:1)
• Here as we have the result no less plainly unlimited as in the other Gospels, so does the Lord restrict life and salvation to those that believe the testimony of God. (“1 Peter 1:20-21” by W. Kelly)
• Christ being received makes God known more fully to faith, as in resurrection He could say, I ascend unto My Father and your Father, and My God and your God (John 20:17). (“1 Peter 1:20-21” by W. Kelly)
• The resurrection of Christ from among the dead and the glory given to Him on high are God's mighty and distinct evidence that He is for the believer absolutely and forever. (“1 Peter 1:20-21” by W. Kelly)
• It is in a Saviour-God, therefore, a God who exercises His power in our behalf, that we believe by Jesus, so that our faith and our hope are in God. (“1 Peter 1” by J.N. Darby)
• If we desire to win the faith of men for God we must present Christ to them—Christ once dead; Christ as risen; Christ now in glory. Every other theme is useless. (“1 Peter 1” by F.B. Hole)

J. N. Darby Translation

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who by him do believe on God, who has raised him from among the dead and given him glory, that your faith and hope should be in Godm.

JND Translation Notes

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Or "so that your faith and hope are in God."

W. Kelly Translation

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that through him believea on God that raised him out of [the] dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God,

WK Translation Notes

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There is a difference in the reading but not in the truth. Three MSS. say "that are through him faithful." The great weight of copies, support the usual text "that through him believe." Faithful often says more than believing, in no case less. The substance remains the same.