6. Wherefore also —The oldest manuscripts read, "Because that." The statement above is so " because it is contained in Scripture." Behold —calling attention to the glorious announcement of His eternal counsel. elect —so also believers ( 1 Peter 2:9 , "chosen," Greek, " elect generation"). precious —in Hebrew, Isaiah 28:16 , "a corner-stone of preciousness." See on Isaiah 28:16- : . So in 1 Peter 2:7 , Christ is said to be, to believers, "precious," Greek, "preciousness." confounded —same Greek as in Romans 9:33 (Peter here as elsewhere confirming Paul's teaching. See Romans 9:33- : also Romans 10:11 ), "ashamed." In Isaiah 28:16 , "make haste," that is, flee in sudden panic, covered with the shame of confounded hopes. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-7" class="com-number"
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