1 Peter 1:11

Authorized King James Version

Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἐρευνῶντες
G2045
Searching
to seek, i.e., (figuratively) to investigate
#2
εἰς
G1519
of
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#3
τίνα
G5101
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
#4
ἢ
G2228
or
disjunctive, or; comparative, than
#5
ποῖον
G4169
what manner
individualizing interrogative (of character) what sort of, or (of number) which one
#6
καιρὸν
G2540
of time
an occasion, i.e., set or proper time
#7
ἐδήλου
G1213
did signify
to make plain (by words)
#8
τὰς
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
ἐν
G1722
was in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#10
αὐτοῖς
G846
them
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#11
πνεῦμα
G4151
the Spirit
a current of air, i.e., breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e., (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital prin
#12
Χριστὸν
G5547
Christ
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus
#13
προμαρτυρόμενον
G4303
when it testified beforehand
to be a witness in advance i.e., predict
#14
τὰς
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
εἰς
G1519
of
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#16
Χριστὸν
G5547
Christ
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus
#17
παθήματα
G3804
the sufferings
something undergone, i.e., hardship or pain; subjectively, an emotion or influence
#18
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#19
τὰς
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
μετὰ
G3326
that should follow
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#21
ταῦτα
G5023
these things
#22
δόξας
G1391
the glory
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 1 Peter. The concept of glory reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood glory. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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