1 Peter 5:3
Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.
Original Language Analysis
ὡς
as
G5613
ὡς
as
Strong's:
G5613
Word #:
2 of 10
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
κατακυριεύοντες
being lords over
G2634
κατακυριεύοντες
being lords over
Strong's:
G2634
Word #:
3 of 10
to lord against, i.e., control, subjugate
τῶν
G3588
τῶν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 10
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
κλήρων
God's heritage
G2819
κλήρων
God's heritage
Strong's:
G2819
Word #:
5 of 10
a die (for drawing chances); by implication, a portion (as if so secured); by extension, an acquisition (especially a patrimony, figuratively)
ἀλλὰ
but
G235
ἀλλὰ
but
Strong's:
G235
Word #:
6 of 10
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
τύποι
ensamples
G5179
τύποι
ensamples
Strong's:
G5179
Word #:
7 of 10
a die (as struck), i.e., (by implication) a stamp or scar; by analogy, a shape, i.e., a statue, (figuratively) style or resemblance; specially, a samp
γινόμενοι
being
G1096
γινόμενοι
being
Strong's:
G1096
Word #:
8 of 10
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
Cross References
2 Thessalonians 3:9Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.Philippians 3:17Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.Ezekiel 34:4The diseased have ye not strengthened, neither have ye healed that which was sick, neither have ye bound up that which was broken, neither have ye brought again that which was driven away, neither have ye sought that which was lost; but with force and with cruelty have ye ruled them.1 Timothy 4:12Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.2 Corinthians 1:24Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.Titus 2:7In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,Acts 20:28Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.Psalms 33:12Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.Psalms 74:2Remember thy congregation, which thou hast purchased of old; the rod of thine inheritance, which thou hast redeemed; this mount Zion, wherein thou hast dwelt.1 Corinthians 11:11Nevertheless neither is the man without the woman, neither the woman without the man, in the Lord.
Historical Context
Jesus contrasted kingdom leadership with worldly domination. Reformed tradition resisted papal absolute authority.
Questions for Reflection
- How do leaders be examples rather than lord over flock?
- Why is character-based leadership more effective?
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Analysis & Commentary
Peter continues: don't domineer, but be examples. Lead by character not coercion. Most influential leaders lead through character.