Psa 33:12, 1Pe 2:9 | PNT

Psalms 33:12

1 Peter 2:9

But ye [are] a chosen generation. "An elect race" (Revised Version). God's chosen race, like ancient Israel. Christians are now the chosen people (Isa 43:21).

A royal priesthood. See Ex 19:6. The Hebrew passage which Peter refers to means "a kingdom of priests". Either this is its meaning, or that all in it, "anointed ones" like Christ, are in some sense like him, priest-kings.

An holy nation. Set apart to God.

A peculiar people. "A people for [God's] own possession" (Revised Version). Differing from the world in life.

That ye should shew forth. They differ from the world that their holy lives may shine as a light and honor God.

Out of darkness. In this verse and 1Pe 2:10 Peter surely has in mind Gentile Christians.