1 Peter 3:7

“Husbands, likewise, live with them with understanding, as with a weaker vessel, the woman, showing honor, as also fellow heirs of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.”

1 Peter 3:7 · direct translation from the Greek
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Peter speaks to wives and husbands about conduct, inner beauty, and treatmentDating and Marriage

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1 Peter 3:7, word by word

Husbandsἄνδρεςandres

husband

The married man, his wife's partner.

Where else “andres” appears
likewiseὁμοίωςhomoiōs

likewise

In the same way, likewise.

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live with themσυνοικοῦντεςsynoikountes

live with

Live together with someone.

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understandingγνῶσινgnōsin

knowledge

Knowledge.

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with a weakerἀσθενεστέρῳasthenesterōi

weak

Lacking strength or firmness; frail.

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vesselσκεύειskeuei

instrument

A person God uses: "a chosen tool".

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the womanγυναικείῳgynaikeiōi

female, feminine

Female, of a woman.

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showingἀπονέμοντεςaponemontes

show, assign

Assign, give what is due.

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honorτιμήνtimēn

honor

The respect and esteem given to someone for who they are.

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fellow heirsσυγκληρονόμοιςsynklēronomois

fellow heir

Fellow heir: someone who inherits together with another.

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of the graceχάριτοςcharitos

grace

A kindness God gives that no one earns, above all salvation.

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of lifeζωῆςzōēs

eternal life

What God gives to live with him without end.

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your prayersπροσευχὰςproseuchas

prayer

Talking with God, asking him.

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be hinderedἐγκόπτεσθαιenkoptesthai

hinder

Hinder, block someone's way.

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Translation note

“Vessel”: a frequent image for the body or the person.

The context

6as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him master; whose children you have become if you do good and do not fear any terror.

7 · This verse (above)

8Finally, all of you be like-minded, sympathetic, loving the brothers, tenderhearted, humble,

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