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1 Peter 3:21–22

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1 Peter 3:21

21The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:

1 Peter 3:22

22Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.

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DEFINED WORDS

1 Peter 3:21

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

like

Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely; or, as a verb, to please.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

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whereunto

Unto what or which thing, purpose, state, result, or calling the passage names.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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even

Indeed or precisely; adding emphasis to what follows.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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putting

Removing, rejecting, divorcing, or laying aside what the phrase names.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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filth

Dirt, foul matter, pollution, or moral defilement.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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flesh

The soft substance of the body; also the body, human nature, kindred, or mankind.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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good

That which is right, beneficial, pleasing, useful, or morally upright.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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toward

In the direction of; in relation to; approaching; or inclined and ready, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893

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God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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1 Peter 3:22

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

gone

Departed, went away, passed, or advanced to another place or condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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heaven

The expanse above the earth, including the sky or firmament; also the dwelling or throne of God, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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right

Straight, correct, just, proper, or belonging to a lawful claim; also the opposite of left.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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hand

The part of the body at the end of the arm; figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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subject

Under the authority, power, control, rule, or obedience of the person or power named.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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From verse 21

  1. Mark 16:16
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  2. Ezekiel 36:25–26
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  3. Acts 2:38
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  4. Acts 22:16
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  5. Galatians 3:27
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From verse 22

  1. Hebrews 9:24
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  2. Hebrews 12:2
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  3. Hebrews 10:12
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  4. Ephesians 1:20–21
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  5. Mark 16:19
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