Robertson Word Pictures - 1 Peter 1:4 - 1:4

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Robertson Word Pictures - 1 Peter 1:4 - 1:4


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Unto an inheritance (eis klēronomian). Old word (from klēronomos, heir) for the property received by the heir (Mat 21:38), here a picture of the blessedness in store for us pilgrims (Gal 3:18).

Incorruptible (aphtharton). Old compound adjective (alpha privative and phtheirō, to corrupt), imperishable. So many inheritances vanish away before they are obtained.

Undefiled (amianton). Old verbal adjective (note alliteration) from alpha privative and miainō, to defile, without defect or flaw in the title, in N.T. only here, Jam 1:27; Heb 13:4.

That fadeth not away (amaranton). Alliterative and verbal adjective again from alpha privative and marainō (to dry up, to wither, as in Jam 1:11), late and rare word in several inscriptions on tombs, here only in N.T. These inscriptions will fade away, but not this inheritance in Christ. It will not be like a faded rose.

Reserved (tetērēmenēn). Perfect passive participle of tēreō, old verb, to take care of, to guard. No burglars or bandits can break through where this inheritance is kept (Mat 6:19.; Joh 17:11.). Cf. Col 1:5, where laid away” (apokeimenēn) occurs.

For you (eis humas). More graphic than the mere dative.