Robertson Word Pictures - 1 Peter 1:19 - 1:19

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Robertson Word Pictures - 1 Peter 1:19 - 1:19


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But with precious blood (alla timiōi haimati). Instrumental case of haima after elutrōthēte (repeated from 1Pe 1:18). Peter here applies the old adjective timios (from timē, of Christ in 1Pe 2:7) to Christ as in 1Pe 1:7 polutimoteron to testing of faith. The blood of anyone is “precious” (costly), far above gold or silver, but that of Jesus immeasurably more so.

As of a lamb (hōs amnou). This word occurs in Lev 12:8; Num 15:11; Deu 14:4 of the lamb prescribed for the passover sacrifice (Exo 12:5). John the Baptist applies it to Jesus (Joh 1:29, Joh 1:36). It occurs also in Act 8:32 quoted from Isa 53:7. Undoubtedly both the Baptist and Peter have this passage in mind. Elsewhere in the N.T. arnion is used of Christ (Rev 5:6, Rev 5:12). Jesus is the Paschal Lamb. Peter sees clearly that it was by the blood of Christ that we are redeemed from sin.

Without blemish (amōmou). Without (alpha privative) spot (mōmos) as the paschal lamb had to be (Lev 22:21). So Heb 9:14.

Without spot (aspilou). Without (alpha privative) stain (spilos spot) as in Jam 1:27; 2Pe 3:14; 1Ti 6:14

Even the blood of Christ (Christou). Genitive case with haimati, but in unusual position for emphasis and clearness with the participles following.