1 Peter 1:19

Verse 19

19. Precious blood The order of the Greek words is, but with precious blood, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot, even of Christ.

Precious Of great value, in contrast with the corruptible things that for this purpose had no worth.

Blood Shed in expiation.

Lamb The lamb of sacrifice must be without blemish, that is, not blind, maimed, lame, or in any way defective, (Leviticus 22:20-24; Malachi 1:8;) and also without spot, or external defilement. Only such a lamb could be legally offered. Add, now, that this blood which redeems is the blood of Christ, God’s own sinless Son, and the very costliness of redemption becomes a weighty reason for fear lest its benefits be lost.

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

Verse 19

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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