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1 Peter 3

1 Peter 3:4 KJV (With Strong’s)

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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
alla (Greek #235)
properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
KJV usage: and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
Pronounce: al-lah'
Origin: neuter plural of 243
let it be the hidden
kruptos (Greek #2927)
concealed, i.e. private
KJV usage: hid(-den), inward(-ly), secret.
Pronounce: kroop-tos'
Origin: from 2928
man
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)
of the heart
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
kardia (Greek #2588)
the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
KJV usage: (+ broken-)heart(-ed).
Pronounce: kar-dee'-ah
Origin: prolonged from a primary κάρ (Latin cor, "heart")
t, in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
that which is not corruptible
aphthartos (Greek #862)
undecaying (in essence or continuance)
KJV usage: not (in-, un-)corruptible, immortal.
Pronounce: af'-thar-tos
Origin: from 1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of 5351
, even the ornament of a meek
praus (Greek #4239)
mild, i.e. (by implication) humble
KJV usage: meek. See also 4235.
Pronounce: prah-ooce'
Origin: apparently a primary word
u 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
quiet
hesuchios (Greek #2272)
properly, keeping one's seat (sedentary), i.e. (by implication) still (undisturbed, undisturbing)
KJV usage: peaceable, quiet.
Pronounce: hay-soo'-khee-os
Origin: a prolonged form of a compound probably of a derivative of the base of 1476 and perhaps 2192
spirit
pneuma (Greek #4151)
a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit
KJV usage: ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare 5590.
Pronounce: pnyoo'-mah
Origin: from 4154
, which
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)
is
esti (Greek #2076)
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
KJV usage: are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
Pronounce: es-tee'
Origin: third person singular present indicative of 1510
in the sight
enopion (Greek #1799)
in the face of (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: before, in the presence (sight) of, to.
Pronounce: en-o'-pee-on
Origin: neuter of a compound of 1722 and a derivative of 3700
of God
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
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
of great price
poluteles (Greek #4185)
extremely expensive
KJV usage: costly, very precious, of great price.
Pronounce: pol-oo-tel-ace'
Origin: from 4183 and 5056
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Psa. 45:13• 13All glorious is the king's daughter within; her clothing is of wrought gold: (Psa. 45:13)
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Rom. 2:29• 29but he is a Jew who is so inwardly; and circumcision, of the heart, in spirit, not in letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God. (Rom. 2:29)
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Psa. 25:9• 9The meek will he guide in judgment, and the meek will he teach his way. (Psa. 25:9)
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Psa. 149:4• 4For Jehovah taketh pleasure in his people; he beautifieth the meek with salvation. (Psa. 149:4)
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Matt. 5:5• 5Blessed the meek, for *they* shall inherit the earth. (Matt. 5:5)

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the hidden.
Psa. 45:13• 13All glorious is the king's daughter within; her clothing is of wrought gold: (Psa. 45:13)
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Psa. 51:6• 6Behold, thou wilt have truth in the inward parts; and in the hidden part thou wilt make me to know wisdom. (Psa. 51:6)
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Matt. 23:26• 26Blind Pharisee, make clean first the inside of the cup and of the dish, that their outside also may become clean. (Matt. 23:26)
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Luke 11:40• 40Fools, has not he who has made the outside made the inside also? (Luke 11:40)
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Rom. 2:29• 29but he is a Jew who is so inwardly; and circumcision, of the heart, in spirit, not in letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God. (Rom. 2:29)
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Rom. 6:6• 6knowing this, that our old man has been crucified with him, that the body of sin might be annulled, that we should no longer serve sin. (Rom. 6:6)
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Rom. 7:22• 22For I delight in the law of God according to the inward man: (Rom. 7:22)
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2 Cor. 4:16• 16Wherefore we faint not; but if indeed our outward man is consumed, yet the inward is renewed day by day. (2 Cor. 4:16)
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Eph. 4:22‑24• 22namely your having put off according to the former conversation the old man which corrupts itself according to the deceitful lusts;
 23and being renewed in the spirit of your mind;
 24and your having put on the new man, which according to God is created in truthful righteousness and holiness. (Eph. 4:22‑24)
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Col. 3:3,9‑10• 3for ye have died, and your life is hid with the Christ in God.
 9Do not lie to one another, having put off the old man with his deeds,
 10and having put on the new, renewed into full knowledge according to the image of him that has created him; (Col. 3:3,9‑10)
which is not.
1 Peter 1:23• 23being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the living and abiding word of God. (1 Peter 1:23)
a meek.
1 Peter 3:15• 15but sanctify the Lord the Christ in your hearts, and be always prepared to give an answer to every one that asks you to give an account of the hope that is in you, but with meekness and fear; (1 Peter 3:15)
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Psa. 25:9• 9The meek will he guide in judgment, and the meek will he teach his way. (Psa. 25:9)
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Psa. 147:6• 6Jehovah lifteth up the meek; he abaseth the wicked to the earth. (Psa. 147:6)
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Psa. 149:4• 4For Jehovah taketh pleasure in his people; he beautifieth the meek with salvation. (Psa. 149:4)
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Isa. 11:4• 4but with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked. (Isa. 11:4)
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Isa. 29:19• 19and the meek shall increase their joy in Jehovah, and the needy among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. (Isa. 29:19)
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Isa. 57:15• 15For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, and whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place, and with him that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones. (Isa. 57:15)
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Isa. 61:1• 1The Spirit of the Lord Jehovah is upon me, because Jehovah hath anointed me to announce glad tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and opening of the prison to them that are bound; (Isa. 61:1)
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Matt. 5:5• 5Blessed the meek, for *they* shall inherit the earth. (Matt. 5:5)
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Matt. 11:29• 29Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest to your souls; (Matt. 11:29)
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Matt. 21:5• 5Say to the daughter of Zion, Behold thy King cometh to thee, meek, and mounted upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass. (Matt. 21:5)
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2 Cor. 10:1• 1But I myself, Paul, entreat you by the meekness and gentleness of the Christ, who, as to appearance, when present am mean among you, but absent am bold towards you; (2 Cor. 10:1)
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Gal. 5:23• 23meekness, self-control: against such things there is no law. (Gal. 5:23)
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Eph. 4:2• 2with all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, bearing with one another in love; (Eph. 4:2)
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Col. 3:12• 12Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, longsuffering; (Col. 3:12)
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2 Tim. 2:25• 25in meekness setting right those who oppose, if God perhaps may sometime give them repentance to acknowledgment of the truth, (2 Tim. 2:25)
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Titus 3:2• 2to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be mild, shewing all meekness towards all men. (Titus 3:2)
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James 1:21• 21Wherefore, laying aside all filthiness and abounding of wickedness, accept with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. (James 1:21)
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James 3:13‑17• 13Who is wise and understanding among you; let him shew out of a good conversation his works in meekness of wisdom;
 14but if ye have bitter emulation and strife in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth.
 15This is not the wisdom which comes down from above, but earthly, natural, devilish.
 16For where emulation and strife are, there is disorder and every evil thing.
 17But the wisdom from above first is pure, then peaceful, gentle, yielding, full of mercy and good fruits, unquestioning, unfeigned. (James 3:13‑17)
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Psa. 131:2• 2Surely I have restrained and composed my soul, like a weaned child with its mother: my soul within me is as a weaned child. (Psa. 131:2)
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Jer. 51:59• 59The word that Jeremiah the prophet commanded Seraiah the son of Nerijah, the son of Mahseiah, when he went with Zedekiah the king of Judah to Babylon in the fourth year of his reign. Now Seraiah was chief chamberlain. (Jer. 51:59)
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1 Thess. 4:11• 11and to seek earnestly to be quiet and mind your own affairs, and work with your own hands, even as we charged you, (1 Thess. 4:11)
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2 Thess. 3:12• 12Now such we enjoin and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that working quietly they eat their own bread. (2 Thess. 3:12)
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1 Tim. 2:2• 2for kings and all that are in dignity, that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all piety and gravity; (1 Tim. 2:2)
which is in.
1 Sam. 16:7• 7But Jehovah said to Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have rejected him; for it is not as man seeth; for man looketh upon the outward appearance, but Jehovah looketh upon the heart. (1 Sam. 16:7)
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Psa. 147:10‑11• 10He delighteth not in the strength of the horse, he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man;
 11Jehovah taketh pleasure in those that fear him, in those that hope in his loving-kindness. (Psa. 147:10‑11)
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Psa. 149:4• 4For Jehovah taketh pleasure in his people; he beautifieth the meek with salvation. (Psa. 149:4)
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Luke 16:15• 15And he said to them, *Ye* are they who justify themselves before men, but God knows your hearts; for what amongst men is highly thought of is an abomination before God. (Luke 16:15)
• They were to rest, in patience and meekness, on the faithfulness of God, and not be alarmed at seeing the power of the adversaries (compare Philippians 1:28). (“1 Peter 3” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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but the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which in the sight of God is of great price.

W. Kelly Translation

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but the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible of the meek and quiet spirit which is in the sight of God very precious.