1 Peter 4:14

Authorized King James Version

If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.

Word-by-Word Analysis

εἰ

G1487

if, whether, that, etc

ὀνειδίζεσθε

G3679

ye be reproached

to defame, i.e., rail at, chide, taunt

ἐν

G1722

for

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

ὀνόματι

G3686

the name

a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)

Χριστοῦ

G5547

of Christ

anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus

μακάριοι

G3107

happy

supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off

ὅτι

G3754

are ye for

demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because

τὸ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

τῆς

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#10

δόξης

G1391

of glory

glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)

#11

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#12

τὸ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#13

τοῦ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#14

θεοῦ

G2316

of God

a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)

#15

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

#16

ἐφ'

G1909

upon

properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re

#17

ὑμᾶς

G5209

you

you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)

#18

ἀναπαύεται

G373

resteth

(reflexively) to repose (literally or figuratively (be exempt), remain); by implication, to refresh

#19

κατὰ

G2596

(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)

#20

μὲν

G3303

properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with g1161 (this one, the former, etc.)

#21

αὐτοὺς

G846

their part

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

#22

βλασφημεῖται,

G987

he is evil spoken of

to vilify; specially, to speak impiously

#23

κατὰ

G2596

(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)

#24

δὲ

G1161

but

but, and, etc

#25

ὑμᾶς

G5209

you

you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)

#26

δοξάζεται

G1392

he is glorified

to render (or esteem) glorious (in a wide application)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 1 Peter. The concept of glory reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. 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 literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of 1 Peter Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes glory in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?

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