1Pe 2:6 | JFB | STEP | 6. Wherefore also —The oldest manuscripts read, "Because that." The statement above is so " because it is contained in Scripture." Behold —calling attention to the glorious announcement of His eternal counsel. elect —so also believers ( , "chosen," Greek, " elect generation"). precious —in Hebrew, , "a corner-stone of preciousness." See on . So in , Christ is said to be, to believers, "precious," Greek, "preciousness." confounded —same Greek as in (Peter here as elsewhere confirming Paul's teaching. See also ), "ashamed." In , "make haste," that is, flee in sudden panic, covered with the shame of confounded hopes.

1 Peter 2:6

6. Wherefore also—The oldest manuscripts read, "Because that." The statement above is so "because it is contained in Scripture."

Behold—calling attention to the glorious announcement of His eternal counsel.

elect—so also believers (1Pe 2:9, "chosen," Greek, "elect generation").

precious—in Hebrew, Isa 28:16, "a corner-stone of preciousness." See on Isa 28:16. So in 1Pe 2:7, Christ is said to be, to believers, "precious," Greek, "preciousness."

confounded—same Greek as in Ro 9:33 (Peter here as elsewhere confirming Paul's teaching. See Introduction; also Ro 10:11), "ashamed." In Isa 28:16, "make haste," that is, flee in sudden panic, covered with the shame of confounded hopes.