1Pe 2:6 | RWP | e4.org | It is contained ( περιεχε ). Present active (here intransitive, to contain, only N.T. example) of περιεχω , old verb, to surround, transitive in to seize (only other N.T. example). The formula with περιεχε is in Josephus ( Ant . XI. 7). This Scripture ( εν γραφη ) is with some changes. Peter had in verse already quoted εκλεκτον and εντιμον . Now note ακρογωνιαιον (a chief corner stone), a word apparently invented by Isaiah (from ακρος , highest, and γωνιαιος , Attic word for corner stone). Paul in uses the same word, making Christ the chief corner stone (the only other N.T. example). In Isaiah the metaphor is rather a foundation stone. Peter and Paul make it "the primary foundation stone at the structure" (W. W. Lloyd). On him ( επ' αυτω ). That is, "on it" (this corner stone, that is, Christ). Shall not be put to shame ( ου μη καταισχυνθη ). Strong negatives ου μη with first aorist passive subjunctive of καταισχυνω , old verb, to put to shame ( ).

‏ 1 Peter 2:6

It is contained ( περιεχε ). Present active (here intransitive, to contain, only N.T. example) of περιεχω, old verb, to surround, transitive in Lu 5:9 to seize (only other N.T. example). The formula with περιεχε is in Josephus (Ant. XI. 7). This Scripture ( εν γραφη ) is Isa 28:16 with some changes. Peter had in verse 4 already quoted εκλεκτον and εντιμον. Now note ακρογωνιαιον (a chief corner stone), a word apparently invented by Isaiah (from ακρος, highest, and γωνιαιος, Attic word for corner stone). Paul in Eph 2:20 uses the same word, making Christ the chief corner stone (the only other N.T. example). In Isaiah the metaphor is rather a foundation stone. Peter and Paul make it "the primary foundation stone at the structure" (W. W. Lloyd).

On him ( επ' αυτω ). That is, "on it" (this corner stone, that is, Christ).

Shall not be put to shame ( ου μη καταισχυνθη ). Strong negatives ου μη with first aorist passive subjunctive of καταισχυνω, old verb, to put to shame (Ro 5:5).