1 Peter 1:16
Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
Because it is written, *Be ye holy, for I am holy.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceLeuit. 11.44. and 19.2. and 20.7.
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- Leviticus 11:44Rank 1 from verse 16
44For I am the Lord your God: ye shall therefore sanctify yourselves, and ye shall be holy; for I am holy: neither shall ye defile yourselves with any manner of creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.
44For I am the LORD your God: yee shall therefore sanctifie your selues, and *ye shall be holy, for I am holy: neither shall ye defile your selues with any maner of creeping thing that creepeth vpon the earth.
- Leviticus 19:2Rank 2 from verse 16
- Leviticus 20:7Rank 3 from verse 16
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1 Peter 1:16
Past-tense or past-participial form of write (to set down, record, or communicate in letters or writing).
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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.
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Sense 1: Morally pure, righteous, undefiled, and separate from evil; supremely so of God. Sense 2: Hallowed, consecrated, set apart, devoted, or belonging to God or sacred use; distinguished from what is common, profane, or unclean.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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15But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;
15But as hee which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all maner of conuersation;
16Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
16Because it is written, *Be ye holy, for I am holy.
Selected passage17And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:
17And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons iudgeth according to euery mans worke, passe the time of your soiourning here in feare: