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
שָׁאַר
shâʼar
properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant
צָפַן
tsâphan
to hide (by covering over); by implication, to hoard or reserve; figuratively to deny; specifically (favorably) to protect, (unfavorably) to lurk
אִישׁ
ʼîysh
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)
לֵב
lêb
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
φθαρτός
phthartós
decayed, i.e. (by implication) perishable
לִוְיָה
livyâh
something attached, i.e. a wreath
עָנָו
ʻânâv
depressed (figuratively), in mind (gentle) or circumstances (needy, especially saintly)
רוּחַ
rûwach
wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the ...
עַיִן
ʻayin
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
אֱלֹהִים
ʼĕlôhîym
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...
גָּדוֹל
gâdôwl
great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
Key Terms in This Verse
צָפַן tsâphan
to hide (by covering over); by implication, to hoard or reserve; figuratively to deny; specifically (favorably) to protect, (unfavorably) to lurk
Study H6845 →עָנָו ʻânâv
depressed (figuratively), in mind (gentle) or circumstances (needy, especially saintly)
Study H6035 →עַיִן ʻayin
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
Study H5869 →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...
Study H7307 →לֵב lêb
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
Study H3820 →Cross References
Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
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,...
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.
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.
To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.
Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also.
For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:
For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;
With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
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:
The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.
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...
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...
Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also?
For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
The meek also shall increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.
Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.
The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.
The king’s daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold.
Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
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