1 Peter 1:23

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.

Complete Jewish Bible:

You have been born again not from some seed that will decay, but from one that cannot decay, through the living Word of God that lasts forever.

Berean Standard Bible:

For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.

American Standard Version:

having been begotten again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the word of God, which liveth and abideth.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Being born again{G313}, not{G3756} of{G1537} corruptible{G5349} seed{G4701}, but{G235} of incorruptible{G862}, by{G1223} the word{G3056} of God{G2316}, which liveth{G2198} and{G2532} abideth{G3306} for{G1519} ever{G165}.

Cross-References (KJV):

1 Peter 1:3

  • ¶ Blessed [be] the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

Hebrews 4:12

  • For the word of God [is] quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and [is] a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

John 3:3

  • Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

John 1:13

  • Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

John 6:63

  • It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, [they] are spirit, and [they] are life.

1 Corinthians 15:53

  • For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal [must] put on immortality.

1 Corinthians 15:54

  • So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.

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Commentary for 1 Peter 1:23

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G313
    There are 81 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀναγεννάω
    Transliteration: anagennáō
    Pronunciation: an-ag-en-nah'-o
    Description: from ἀνά and γεννάω; to beget or (by extension) bear (again):--beget, (bear) X (again).
  2. Strong's Number: G3756
    There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὐ
    Transliteration: ou
    Pronunciation: ookh
    Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος.
  3. Strong's Number: G1537
    There are 761 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐκ
    Transliteration: ek
    Pronunciation: ex
    Description: a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote):--after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, …ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
  4. Strong's Number: G5349
    There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: φθαρτός
    Transliteration: phthartós
    Pronunciation: fthar-tos'
    Description: from φθείρω; decayed, i.e. (by implication) perishable:--corruptible.
  5. Strong's Number: G4701
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σπορά
    Transliteration: sporá
    Pronunciation: spor-ah'
    Description: from σπείρω; a sowing, i.e. (by implication) parentage:--seed.
  6. Strong's Number: G235
    There are 635 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀλλά
    Transliteration: allá
    Pronunciation: al-lah'
    Description: neuter plural of ἄλλος; properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations):--and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
  7. Strong's Number: G862
    There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἄφθαρτος
    Transliteration: áphthartos
    Pronunciation: af'-thar-tos
    Description: from Α (as a negative particle) and a derivative of φθείρω; undecaying (in essence or continuance):--not (in-, un-)corruptible, immortal.
  8. Strong's Number: G1223
    There are 580 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: διά
    Transliteration: diá
    Pronunciation: dee-ah'
    Description: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional):--after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) … fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
  9. Strong's Number: G3056
    There are 316 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: λόγος
    Transliteration: lógos
    Pronunciation: log'-os
    Description: from λέγω; something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, (with the article in John) the Divine Expression (i.e. Christ):--account, cause, communication, X concerning, doctrine, fame, X have to do, intent, matter, mouth, preaching, question, reason, + reckon, remove, say(-ing), shew, X speaker, speech, talk, thing, + none of these things move me, tidings, treatise, utterance, word, work.
  10. Strong's Number: G2316
    There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θεός
    Transliteration: theós
    Pronunciation: theh'-os
    Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
  11. Strong's Number: G2198
    There are 127 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ζάω
    Transliteration: záō
    Pronunciation: dzah'-o
    Description: a primary verb; to live (literally or figuratively):--life(-time), (a-)live(-ly), quick.
  12. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
  13. Strong's Number: G3306
    There are 105 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μένω
    Transliteration: ménō
    Pronunciation: men'-o
    Description: a primary verb; to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy):--abide, continue, dwell, endure, be present, remain, stand, tarry (for), X thine own.
  14. Strong's Number: G1519
    There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰς
    Transliteration: eis
    Pronunciation: ice
    Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
  15. Strong's Number: G165
    There are 228 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αἰών
    Transliteration: aiṓn
    Pronunciation: ahee-ohn'
    Description: from the same as ἀεί; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic period (present or future):--age, course, eternal, (for) ever(-more), (n-)ever, (beginning of the , while the) world (began, without end). Compare χρόνος.