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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• 22The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. (Psa. 118:22)

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Ministry on This Verse

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Isa. 55:3• 3Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David. (Isa. 55:3)
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Jer. 3:22• 22Return, ye backsliding children, and I will heal your backslidings. Behold, we come unto thee; for thou art the Lord our God. (Jer. 3:22)
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Matt. 11:28• 28Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (Matt. 11:28)
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John 5:40• 40And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life. (John 5:40)
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John 6:37• 37All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. (John 6:37)
a living.
John 5:26• 26For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself; (John 5:26)
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John 6:57• 57As the living Father hath sent me, and I live by the Father: so he that eateth me, even he shall live by me. (John 6:57)
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John 11:25‑26• 25Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
 26And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? (John 11:25‑26)
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John 14:6,19• 6Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
 19Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also. (John 14:6,19)
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Rom. 5:10• 10For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. (Rom. 5:10)
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Col. 3:4• 4When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. (Col. 3:4)
stone.
Isa. 28:16• 16Therefore thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste. (Isa. 28:16)
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Dan. 2:34,45• 34Thou sawest till that a stone was cut out without hands, which smote the image upon his feet that were of iron and clay, and brake them to pieces.
 45Forasmuch as thou sawest that the stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and that it brake in pieces the iron, the brass, the clay, the silver, and the gold; the great God hath made known to the king what shall come to pass hereafter: and the dream is certain, and the interpretation thereof sure. (Dan. 2:34,45)
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Zech. 3:9• 9For behold the stone that I have laid before Joshua; upon one stone shall be seven eyes: behold, I will engrave the graving thereof, saith the Lord of hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of that land in one day. (Zech. 3:9)
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Zech. 4:7• 7Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain: and he shall bring forth the headstone thereof with shoutings, crying, Grace, grace unto it. (Zech. 4:7)
disallowed.
Psa. 118:22‑23• 22The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.
 23This is the Lord's doing; it is marvellous in our eyes. (Psa. 118:22‑23)
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Isa. 8:14‑15• 14And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
 15And many among them shall stumble, and fall, and be broken, and be snared, and be taken. (Isa. 8:14‑15)
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Matt. 21:42• 42Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes? (Matt. 21:42)
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Mark 12:10‑11• 10And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner:
 11This was the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes? (Mark 12:10‑11)
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Luke 20:17‑18• 17And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner?
 18Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder. (Luke 20:17‑18)
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Acts 4:11‑12• 11This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.
 12Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. (Acts 4:11‑12)
chosen.
Isa. 42:1• 1Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles. (Isa. 42:1)
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Matt. 12:18• 18Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall show judgment to the Gentiles. (Matt. 12:18)
precious.
1 Peter 2:7• 7Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner, (1 Peter 2:7)
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1 Peter 1:7,19• 7That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
 19But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: (1 Peter 1:7,19)
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2 Peter 1:1,4• 1Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:
 4Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through 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."