1Pe 1:4 | TNotes | STEP | 1:4 The language of inheritance frequently refers to what God has promised his people. Originally applied to the land of Israel (see Deut 3:28 ), the inheritance came to mean the people of God and God’s presence with them (see Ps 33:12 ; Ezek 44:28 ). In the New Testament, the inheritance is the spiritual benefit and eternal salvation that God promises to his people (see Eph 1:11 ; Heb 9:15 ).

bDeut 3:28►

cPs 33:12►

dEzek 44:28►

eEph 1:11►

fHeb 9:15►

‏ 1 Peter 1:4

1:4 ^a The language of inheritance frequently refers to what God has promised his people. Originally applied to the land of Israel (see Deut 3:28 ^b), the inheritance came to mean the people of God and God’s presence with them (see Ps 33:12 ^c; Ezek 44:28 ^d). In the New Testament, the inheritance is the spiritual benefit and eternal salvation that God promises to his people (see Eph 1:11 ^e; Heb 9:15 ^f).