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1 | What does the word "these" reference? | 2 Pet 1:4 | Mommapbs | 163295 | ||
To what in verse 1:3 "seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence." does the word "these" reference? | ||||||
2 | What does the word "these" reference? | 2 Pet 1:4 | mark d seyler | 163331 | ||
Hi Momma, Grammatically, "these" seems to be referring to "glory and virtue". Here is what Robertsons Word Pictures says: Whereby Probably the “glory and virtue” just mentioned, though it is possible to take it with panta ta pros, etc., or with hemin (unto us, meaning “through whom”). This is from Vincent's Word Studies: Whereby Lit., through which; viz., his glory and virtue. And finally, from Jamieson, Fausset, Brown: Whereby, etc. — By His glory and virtue: His glory making the “promises” to be exceeding great; His virtue making them “precious” (Bengel). Precious promises are the object of precious faith. I hope this helps! Love in Christ, Mark |
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3 | What does the word "these" reference? | 2 Pet 1:4 | Mommapbs | 163338 | ||
Hi Mark - I'd agree with you grammatically, but do read what Tim Moran shared about word usage in Greek - yeah, it's Greek to me too! It does change this a bit . . . Blessings, mommapbs |
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4 | What does the word "these" reference? | 2 Pet 1:4 | mark d seyler | 163364 | ||
Hi Momma, I saw his post as soon as I posted mine. Either way, this is somewhat difficult for me to get my mind around. Either "for by (all things that pertain to life and godliness given to us) He has given to us His precious and magnificent promises", or "for by (His own glory and virtue) He has given to us His precious and magnificent promises". The antecedent of "these" (vs. 4) would be the conveyor that brings to us His promises. His promises come either through what He has given us pertaining to life and godliness, or they come through His glory excellence. The granting of all that pertains to life and godliness seems more in keeping with the idea of being a conveyor of promises than do the qualities of having glory and virtue. One is already a gifting, the other is God's nature. Looking at it this way, and in keeping with what Tim shared with us, I would say: God has given us all things that pertain to life and godliness, and in giving us these things, He gives us His great and precious promises, which enable us to escape the corruption that is in the world by lust. This makes sense to me! What do you think? Love in Christ, Mark |
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5 | What does the word "these" reference? | 2 Pet 1:4 | Mommapbs | 163428 | ||
Hi Mark: Here is how I "see it" - God has given us everything - everything imo is HIMSELF. For He is ALL we need for life and godliness - His grace is sufficient. When I consider that He promises, I realize that it is my responsibility to trust, to believe that HE HAS already given me everything I need . . .even if I don't see it all right now. That's a good starting point for us when we consider one another as co-heirs with Christ - some of us are still ignorant of what we have been given. My 2 cents. Blessings, mommapbs |
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