Bible Verse Dictionary
1 Peter 3:17 - Better
| Verse | Strongs No. | Greek | |
|---|---|---|---|
| For | G1063 | γάρ |
[Conjunction] properly assigning a reason (used in argument explanation or intensification; often with other particles) |
| it is better | G2909 | κρείττων |
[Adjective] stronger that is (figuratively) better that is nobler |
| if | G1487 | εἰ |
[Conjunction] if whether: that etc. |
| the | G3588 | ὁ |
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied at others omitted in English idiom) |
| will | G2307 | θέλημα |
[Noun Neuter] a determination (properly the thing) that is (actively) choice (specifically purpose decree; abstractly volition) or (passively) inclination |
| of God | G2316 | θεός |
[Noun Masculine] a deity especially (with G3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively a magistrate; by Hebraism very |
| be | G2309 | θέλω |
[Verb] apparently strengthened from the alternate form of G138; to determine (as an active voice option from subjective impulse; whereas G1014 properly denotes rather a passive voice acquiescence in objective considerations) that is choose or prefer (literally or figuratively); by implication to wish that is be inclined to (sometimes adverbially gladly); impersonally for the future tense to be about to; by Hebraism to delight in |
| so that ye suffer | G3958 | πάσχω |
[Verb] to experience a sensation or impression (usually painful) |
| for | G1063 | γάρ |
[Conjunction] properly assigning a reason (used in argument explanation or intensification; often with other particles) |
| well doing | G15 | ἀγαθοποιέω |
[Verb] to be a well-doer (as a favor or a duty) |
| than | G2228 | ἤ |
disjunctive or; comparative than |
| for | G1063 | γάρ |
[Conjunction] properly assigning a reason (used in argument explanation or intensification; often with other particles) |
| evil doing | G15 | ἀγαθοποιέω |
[Verb] to be a well-doer (as a favor or a duty) |
Definitions are taken from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
by James Strong (S.T.D.) (LL.D.) 1890.