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1 Peter 3:7 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Likewise
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
homoios (Greek #3668)
similarly
KJV usage: likewise, so.
Pronounce: hom-oy'-oce
Origin: adverb from 3664
, ye husbands
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
aner (Greek #435)
a man (properly as an individual male)
KJV usage: fellow, husband, man, sir.
Pronounce: an'-ayr
Origin: a primary word (compare 444)
a, dwell with
sunoikeo (Greek #4924)
to reside together (as a family)
KJV usage: dwell together.
Pronounce: soon-oy-keh'-o
Origin: from 4862 and 3611
them according to
kata (Greek #2596)
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
KJV usage: about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from ... to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), ... by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
Pronounce: kat-ah'
Origin: a primary particle
knowledge
gnosis (Greek #1108)
knowing (the act), i.e. (by implication) knowledge
KJV usage: knowledge, science.
Pronounce: gno'-sis
Origin: from 1097
, giving
aponemo (Greek #632)
to apportion, i.e. bestow
KJV usage: give.
Pronounce: ap-on-em'-o
Origin: from 575 and the base of 3551
honor
time (Greek #5092)
a value, i.e. money paid, or (concretely and collectively) valuables; by analogy, esteem (especially of the highest degree), or the dignity itself
KJV usage: honour, precious, price, some.
Pronounce: tee-may'
Origin: from 5099
unto the wife
gunaikeios (Greek #1134)
feminine
KJV usage: wife.
Pronounce: goo-nahee-ki'-os
Origin: from 1135
, as
hos (Greek #5613)
which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
KJV usage: about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
Pronounce: hoce
Origin: probably adverb of comparative from 3739
unto the weaker
asthenes (Greek #772)
strengthless (in various applications, literal, figurative and moral)
KJV usage: more feeble, impotent, sick, without strength, weak(-er, -ness, thing).
Pronounce: as-then-ace'
Origin: from 1 (as a negative particle) and the base of 4599
vessel
skeuos (Greek #4632)
a vessel, implement, equipment or apparatus (literally or figuratively (specially, a wife as contributing to the usefulness of the husband))
KJV usage: goods, sail, stuff, vessel.
Pronounce: skyoo'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
, 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
as
hos (Greek #5613)
which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
KJV usage: about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
Pronounce: hoce
Origin: probably adverb of comparative from 3739
being heirs together
sugkleronomos (Greek #4789)
a co-heir, i.e. (by analogy) participant in common
KJV usage: fellow (joint)-heir, heir together, heir with.
Pronounce: soong-klay-ron-om'-os
Origin: from 4862 and 2818
of the grace
charis (Greek #5485)
graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude)
KJV usage: acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace(- ious), joy, liberality, pleasure, thank(-s, -worthy).
Pronounce: khar'-ece
Origin: from 5463
of life
zoe (Greek #2222)
life (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: life(-time). Compare 5590.
Pronounce: dzo-ay'
Origin: from 2198
; that
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
your
humon (Greek #5216)
of (from or concerning) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your (own, -selves).
Pronounce: hoo-mone'
Origin: genitive case of 5210
prayers
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
proseuche (Greek #4335)
prayer (worship); by implication, an oratory (chapel)
KJV usage: X pray earnestly, prayer.
Pronounce: pros-yoo-khay'
Origin: from 4336
be
ekkopto (Greek #1581)
to exscind; figuratively, to frustrate
KJV usage: cut down (off, out), hew down, hinder.
Pronounce: ek-kop'-to
Origin: from 1537 and 2875
not
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
hindered
ekkopto (Greek #1581)
to exscind; figuratively, to frustrate
KJV usage: cut down (off, out), hew down, hinder.
Pronounce: ek-kop'-to
Origin: from 1537 and 2875
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Col. 3:19• 19Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. (Col. 3:19)

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Grace (Chen, χάρις),
Heir,
Husband,
Life,
Prayer,
Wife

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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Gen. 2:23‑24• 23And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.
 24Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. (Gen. 2:23‑24)
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Prov. 5:15‑19• 15Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out of thine own well.
 16Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, and rivers of waters in the streets.
 17Let them be only thine own, and not strangers' with thee.
 18Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth.
 19Let her be as the loving hind and pleasant roe; let her breasts satisfy thee at all times; and be thou ravished always with her love. (Prov. 5:15‑19)
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Mal. 2:14‑16• 14Yet ye say, Wherefore? Because the Lord hath been witness between thee and the wife of thy youth, against whom thou hast dealt treacherously: yet is she thy companion, and the wife of thy covenant.
 15And did not he make one? Yet had he the residue of the spirit. And wherefore one? That he might seek a godly seed. Therefore take heed to your spirit, and let none deal treacherously against the wife of his youth.
 16For the Lord, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away: for one covereth violence with his garment, saith the Lord of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that ye deal not treacherously. (Mal. 2:14‑16)
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Matt. 19:3‑9• 3The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?
 4And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female,
 5And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?
 6Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
 7They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away?
 8He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so.
 9And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery. (Matt. 19:3‑9)
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1 Cor. 7:3• 3Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband. (1 Cor. 7:3)
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Col. 3:19• 19Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. (Col. 3:19)
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Eph. 5:25‑28,33• 25Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;
 26That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,
 27That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
 28So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself.
 33Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband. (Eph. 5:25‑28,33)
giving.
1 Cor. 12:22‑24• 22Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary:
 23And those members of the body, which we think to be less honorable, upon these we bestow more abundant honor; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness.
 24For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honor to that part which lacked: (1 Cor. 12:22‑24)
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1 Thess. 4:4• 4That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honor; (1 Thess. 4:4)
heirs.
Eph. 3:6• 6That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel: (Eph. 3:6)
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Titus 3:7• 7That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. (Titus 3:7)
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Heb. 1:14• 14Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation? (Heb. 1:14)
that.
Job 42:8• 8Therefore take unto you now seven bullocks and seven rams, and go to my servant Job, and offer up for yourselves a burnt offering; and my servant Job shall pray for you: for him will I accept: lest I deal with you after your folly, in that ye have not spoken of me the thing which is right, like my servant Job. (Job 42:8)
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Matt. 5:23‑24• 23Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;
 24Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. (Matt. 5:23‑24)
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Matt. 18:19• 19Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. (Matt. 18:19)
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Rom. 8:26‑27• 26Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
 27And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. (Rom. 8:26‑27)
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Eph. 4:30• 30And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. (Eph. 4:30)
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Eph. 6:18• 18Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; (Eph. 6:18)
• To fail in such love is a breach of the relationship, and unworthy of a Christian. Alienation is a practical denial of the husband's place. (“1 Peter 3:7” by W. Kelly)
• The husband, as having the place of authority, is exposed to the danger of presumption and lack of consideration. Hence the force here of "awarding honor as to a weaker vessel, the female." (“1 Peter 3:7” by W. Kelly)
• Husband and wife, being Christians, are appealed to as in a relationship by grace which shall never pass away. (“1 Peter 3:7” by W. Kelly)
• Their affections and relationships being governed by Christian knowledge, and not by any human passion. (“1 Peter 3” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Ye husbands likewise, dwell with them according to knowledge, as with a weaker, even the female, vessel, giving them honour, as also fellow-heirs of the grace of life, that your prayers be not hindered.

W. Kelly Translation

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Ye husbands, likewise, dwelling with [them] according to knowledge, awarding honour as to a weaker vessel(the female, as also fellow-heirs of the grace of life, that your prayers be not hindered.