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1 Peter 3

1 Peter 3:4 KJV (With Strong’s)

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But
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•  (Psa. 45:13)
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Rom. 2:29• 29but he that [is so] hiddenly [is] a Jew, and circumcision of heart in spirit, not in letter, the praise of whom [is] not of men but of God. (Rom. 2:29)
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Psa. 25:9•  (Psa. 25:9)
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Psa. 149:4•  (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•  (Psa. 45:13)
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Psa. 51:6•  (Psa. 51:6)
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Matt. 23:26• 26{i}Blind Pharisee, make clean first the inside of the cup and of the dish, that their outside also may become clean.{/i} (Matt. 23:26)
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Luke 11:40• 40Fools, hath not he who hath made the outside made the inside also? (Luke 11:40)
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Rom. 2:29• 29but he that [is so] hiddenly [is] a Jew, and circumcision of heart in spirit, not in letter, the praise of whom [is] not of men but of God. (Rom. 2:29)
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Rom. 6:6• 6knowing this, that our old man was crucified with [him], that the body of sin might be disannulled, 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 inner man, (Rom. 7:22)
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2 Cor. 4:16• 16Wherefore we fail not; but even if our outer man is consuming, yet the inner is being renewed day by day. (2 Cor. 4:16)
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Eph. 4:22‑24• 22that ye should put off, according to your former conversation, the old man that is corrupt according to the lusts of deceit,
 23and be renewed in the spirit of your mind,
 24and put on the new man, that according to God was created in righteousness and holiness of truth. (Eph. 4:22‑24)
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Col. 3:3,9‑10• 3For ye died, and your life is hid with the Christ in God.
 9Lie not to one another, having put off the old man with his deeds,
 10and having put on the new that is renewed in full knowledge according to [the] image of him that created him; (Col. 3:3,9‑10)
which is not.
1 Peter 1:23• 23having been begotten again, not of corruptible seed but of incorruptible, through God's living and abiding word. (1 Peter 1:23)
a meek.
1 Peter 3:15• 15but sanctify the Christ as Lord in your hearts, ready always for answer to everyone that asketh you a reason for the hope that is in you, but with meekness and fear, (1 Peter 3:15)
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Psa. 25:9•  (Psa. 25:9)
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Psa. 147:6•  (Psa. 147:6)
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Psa. 149:4•  (Psa. 149:4)
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Isa. 11:4•  (Isa. 11:4)
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Isa. 29:19•  (Isa. 29:19)
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Isa. 57:15•  (Isa. 57:15)
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Isa. 61:1•  (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• 29{i}Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest to your souls;{/i} (Matt. 11:29)
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Matt. 21:5• 5{i}Say 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.{/i} (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, [I] who face to face [am] mean among you but absent am bold toward you( (2 Cor. 10:1)
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Gal. 5:23• 23against such things there is no law. (Gal. 5:23)
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Eph. 4:2• 2with all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love, (Eph. 4:2)
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Col. 3:12• 12Put on therefore, as elect of God, holy [and] beloved, bowels of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, long-suffering; (Col. 3:12)
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2 Tim. 2:25• 25in meekness instructing those that oppose, if haply God may give them repentance unto acknowledgment of truth, (2 Tim. 2:25)
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Titus 3:2• 2to speak evil of no one, to be uncontentious, gentle, showing all meekness toward all men. (Titus 3:2)
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James 1:21• 21Wherefore, having laid aside every sort of filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive 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 show out of his good conduct his works in meekness of wisdom.
 14But if ye have bitter emulation and faction in your heart, do not boast and lie against the truth.
 15This wisdom is not descending from above, but earthly, natural, demoniacal.
 16For where envying and faction [are], there disorder [is] and every bad deed.
 17But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, uncontentious, impartial. (James 3:13‑17)
quiet.
Psa. 131:2•  (Psa. 131:2)
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Jer. 51:59•  (Jer. 51:59)
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1 Thess. 4:11• 11and that ye make it your aim 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 those that are such we charge and exhort in [the] Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work and eat their own bread. (2 Thess. 3:12)
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1 Tim. 2:2• 2for kings and all that are in high rank, that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all piety and gravity. (1 Tim. 2:2)
which is in.
1 Sam. 16:7•  (1 Sam. 16:7)
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Psa. 147:10‑11•  (Psa. 147:10‑11)
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Psa. 149:4•  (Psa. 149:4)
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Luke 16:15• 15And he said unto them, Ye are they who justify themselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts; for that which 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.