1 Peter 5:7

Authorized King James Version

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Word-by-Word Analysis

πᾶσαν

G3956

all

all, any, every, the whole

τὴν

G3588

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

μέριμναν

G3308

care

solicitude

ὑμῶν

G5216

you

of (from or concerning) you

ἐπιῤῥίψαντες

G1977

Casting

to throw upon (literally or figuratively)

ἐπ'

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

αὐτῷ

G846

him

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

ὅτι

G3754

for

demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because

αὐτῷ

G846

him

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

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μέλει

G3199

he careth

to be of interest to, i.e., to concern (only third person singular present indicative used impersonally, it matters)

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περὶ

G4012

for

properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas

#12

ὑμῶν

G5216

you

of (from or concerning) you

Cross References

Related verses that illuminate this passage (hover to preview):

¹ Philippians 4:6 Philippians 4:6
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
— Be careful for nothing
² Psalms 55:22 Psalms 55:22
Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
— Cast thy burden upon the LORD

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 1 Peter. The concept of divine revelation 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 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 divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
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?

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