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1 Peter Chapter 3 – A Detailed, Study Bible Commentary

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1 Peter Chapter 3 – A Detailed, Study Bible Commentary Photo by  iam_os  on  Unsplash I open 1 Peter chapter 3, I feel this strange mix of calm heaviness—like when you smell old paper in a Bible that’s been read too many times and you can almost taste the dust on the page. It’s one of those chapters that feels gentle and sharp at the same time. Soft like wool on the skin, but with a little thorn hiding in it. And honestly, that’s fitting, because Peter wrote to people walking through fire yet told them to answer with peace. Kinda wild. And so here we go, verse by verse, thought by thought, with those ancient Greek words whispering through the text like the sound of a slow wind moving through cedar trees, and sometimes I’ll dip into Hebrew roots where the ideas overlap—because the Bible breathes in both languages like lungs inhale and exhale. “Wives, likewise, be subject to your own husbands...” Greek key word: hypotassō (ὑποτάσσω) — “to arrange under, to willingly ...
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The Torah (תּוֹרָה) is the first five books of the Bible ( Pentateuch)

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 The Torah (תּוֹרָה) is the first five books of the Bible, also known as the
Pentateuch (Greek for "five scrolls"). It is considered the most sacred part of the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh) and is traditionally attributed to Moses. The Torah serves as the foundation of Jewish law, history, and faith.

The Five Books of the Torah:

  1. Genesis (Bereshit - בְּרֵאשִׁית)

    • Meaning: "In the beginning"

    • Content: Describes the creation of the world, Adam and Eve, the Great Flood, the Tower of Babel, and the patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob). It ends with Joseph’s rise to power in Egypt and the Israelites' settlement there.

  2. Exodus (Shemot - שְׁמוֹת)

    • Meaning: "Names"

    • Content: Tells the story of the Israelites' enslavement in Egypt, the birth and mission of Moses, the Ten Plagues, the Exodus from Egypt, the giving of the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai, and the construction of the Tabernacle.

  3. Leviticus (Vayikra - וַיִּקְרָא)

    • Meaning: "And He called"

    • Content: Focuses on laws and rituals, including instructions for priests (Levites), sacrificial offerings, dietary laws (Kosher), moral laws, and the holiness code.

  4. Numbers (Bamidbar - בְּמִדְבַּר)

    • Meaning: "In the wilderness"

    • Content: Chronicles the Israelites' 40-year journey in the desert, their struggles, rebellions, censuses, and preparation to enter the Promised Land.

  5. Deuteronomy (Devarim - דְּבָרִים)

    • Meaning: "Words"

    • Content: A farewell speech by Moses, summarizing the laws and history of Israel, emphasizing obedience to God, and preparing the people for life in Canaan. It includes the Shema ("Hear O Israel" prayer).


Key Themes in the Torah:

  • Monotheism: Worship of one God.

  • Covenant (Brit): God’s special relationship with Abraham and the Israelites.

  • Law (Halacha): Commandments governing religious and moral life.

  • Exile and Redemption: Bondage in Egypt and God's deliverance.

  • Faith and Obedience: Following God's will as a chosen people.

The Torah is read in synagogues in an annual cycle and is central to Jewish faith, but it is also significant in Christianity and Islam.

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