1 Peter 3:4

New Testament • 14 words with Strong's data

"But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price."

Word-by-Word Analysis

But

שָׁאַר

shâʼar

H7604

properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant

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it be the

צָפַן

tsâphan

H6845

to hide (by covering over); by implication, to hoard or reserve; figuratively to deny; specifically (favorably) to protect, (unfavorably) to lurk

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אִישׁ

ʼîysh

H376

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

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of the

לֵב

lêb

H3820

the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything

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in that which is not

φθαρτός

phthartós

G5349

decayed, i.e. (by implication) perishable

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עֶרֶב

ʻereb

H6153

dusk

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the

לִוְיָה

livyâh

H3880

something attached, i.e. a wreath

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of a

עָנָו

ʻânâv

H6035

depressed (figuratively), in mind (gentle) or circumstances (needy, especially saintly)

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and

שָׁקַט

shâqaṭ

H8252

to repose (usually figurative)

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רוּחַ

rûwach

H7307

wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the ...

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which is in the

עַיִן

ʻayin

H5869

an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)

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of

אֱלֹהִים

ʼĕlôhîym

H430

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of...

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of

גָּדוֹל

gâdôwl

H1419

great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent

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מְחִיר

mᵉchîyr

H4242

price, payment, wages

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Key Terms in This Verse

corruptible G5349

φθαρτός phthartós

decayed, i.e. (by implication) perishable

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ornament H3880

לִוְיָה livyâh

something attached, i.e. a wreath

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hidden H6845

צָפַן tsâphan

to hide (by covering over); by implication, to hoard or reserve; figuratively to deny; specifically (favorably) to protect, (unfavorably) to lurk

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meek H6035

עָנָו ʻânâv

depressed (figuratively), in mind (gentle) or circumstances (needy, especially saintly)

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quiet H8252

שָׁקַט shâqaṭ

to repose (usually figurative)

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price H4242

מְחִיר mᵉchîyr

price, payment, wages

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sight H5869

עַיִן ʻayin

an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)

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spirit H7307

רוּחַ rûwach

wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by resemblance spirit, but only of a rational...

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heart H3820

לֵב lêb

the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything

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great H1419

גָּדוֹל gâdôwl

great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent

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Cross References

Colossians 3:12 cross-reference

Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

1 Samuel 16:7 cross-reference

But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance,...

Matthew 11:29 cross-reference

Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

Romans 2:29 cross-reference

But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God.

Titus 3:2 cross-reference

To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.

Matthew 23:26 cross-reference

Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also.

Romans 7:22 cross-reference

For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:

2 Corinthians 4:16 cross-reference

For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.

1 Thessalonians 4:11 cross-reference

And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;

Ephesians 4:2 cross-reference

With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;

1 Peter 3:15 cross-reference

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:

Psalm 25:9 cross-reference

The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.

Isaiah 61:1 cross-reference

The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and th...

Isaiah 57:15 cross-reference

For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of t...

Luke 11:40 cross-reference

Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also?

1 Timothy 2:2 cross-reference

For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

James 1:21 cross-reference

Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.

Matthew 5:5 cross-reference

Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

2 Timothy 2:25 cross-reference

In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;

Isaiah 29:19 cross-reference

The meek also shall increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

2 Thessalonians 3:12 cross-reference

Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

Psalm 149:4 cross-reference

For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.

Psalm 147:6 cross-reference

The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.

Psalm 45:13 cross-reference

The king’s daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold.

Galatians 5:23 cross-reference

Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

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