Robertson Word Pictures - 1 Peter 5:6

Robertson Word Pictures - 1 Peter 5:6 - 5:6

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Robertson Word Pictures - 1 Peter 5:6 - 5:6

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5:1 - 5:1
5:2 - 5:2
5:3 - 5:3
5:4 - 5:4
5:5 - 5:5
5:6 - 5:6
5:7 - 5:7
5:8 - 5:8
5:9 - 5:9
5:10 - 5:10
5:11 - 5:11
5:12 - 5:12
5:13 - 5:13
5:14 - 5:14

Humble yourselves therefore (tapeinōthēte oun). First aorist passive imperative of tapeinoō, old verb, for which see Mat 18:4. Peter is here in the role of a preacher of humility. “Be humbled.”

Under the mighty hand of God (hupo tēn krataian cheira tou theou). Common O.T. picture (Exo 3:19; Eze 20:33, etc.).

That he may exalt you (hina hupsōsēi). Purpose clause with hina and first aorist active subjunctive of hupsoō. Cf. Luk 14:11; Phi 2:9.

In due time (en kairōi). Same phrase in Mat 24:45.