1Pe 2:9 | TNotes | STEP | 2:9 Peter applies descriptions of the Israelites in the Old Testament (see, e.g., Exod 19:5-6 ) to his primarily Gentile audience, indicating that they—like all Christians—are truly God’s people in the new covenant era.

bExod 19:5-6►

‏ 1 Peter 2:9

2:9 ^a Peter applies descriptions of the Israelites in the Old Testament (see, e.g., Exod 19:5-6 ^b) to his primarily Gentile audience, indicating that they—like all Christians—are truly God’s people in the new covenant era.