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1 Peter 3:5
For this is how the holy women of the past adorned themselves. They put their hope in God and were submissive to their husbands,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Peter addresses wives within a dispersed Christian community, directing their external conduct toward an internal spiritual foundation.
The words — ἅγιαι γυναῖκες (hagiai gunaikes) translates literally as "holy women," identifying the historical examples Peter cites. γάρ (gar) functions as "for," structurally linking this past example to the preceding command about inner beauty.
The thread — The phrase "put their hope in God" runs parallel to 1 Timothy 5:5 regarding widows. The emphasis on reverent conduct and teaching aligns with Titus 2:3, while the priority of fearing God over outward appearance mirrors Proverbs 31:30.
Why it lands — The text states that holy women adorned themselves by hoping in God and submitting to their husbands. It requires readers to replace external adornment with internal trust and to practice direct marital submission as a tangible expression of that trust.
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The Greek words
King James Version
For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands:
Cross-references
- 1 Timothy 5:5 The widow who is truly in need and left all alone puts her hope in God and continues night and day in her petitions and prayers.
- Titus 2:3 Older women, likewise, are to be reverent in their behavior, not slanderers or addicted to much wine, but teachers of good.
- Proverbs 31:30 Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
- Luke 2:37 and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.
- Luke 8:2 as well as some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,
- Acts 9:36 In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.
- 1 Timothy 2:15 Women, however, will be saved through childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, with self-control.
- 1 Timothy 5:10 and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.
- 1 Samuel 2:1 At that time Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD; my horn is exalted in the LORD. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation.
- Jeremiah 49:11 Abandon your orphans; I will preserve their lives. Let your widows trust in Me.”