but the word of the Lord
This phrase emphasizes the divine origin and authority of the message being referred to. The "word" (Greek: λόγος, logos) is not merely a spoken or written message but is imbued with the power and presence of God Himself. In the context of Scripture, "the word of the Lord" often refers to God's revealed truth, which is consistent and unchanging. Historically, this phrase would resonate with early Christians who understood the "word" as both the Old Testament Scriptures and the teachings of Jesus Christ, the living Word (John 1:1). The authority of this word is absolute, transcending human traditions and philosophies.

stands forever
The Greek word for "stands" (μένει, menei) conveys the idea of remaining, enduring, or abiding. This is a powerful assertion of the eternal nature of God's word, contrasting it with the temporal and fleeting nature of human life and achievements. In a historical context, this would have been a comforting assurance to early Christians facing persecution and uncertainty. The permanence of God's word is a theme echoed throughout Scripture, such as in Isaiah 40:8, which Peter is likely referencing here. This eternal aspect underscores the reliability and trustworthiness of God's promises.

And this is the word
Here, Peter is making a direct connection between the eternal word of God and the message that has been delivered to the believers. The use of "this" (Greek: τοῦτο, touto) serves to emphasize the specific message of the gospel that has been preached. It is not a new or different word but the same enduring truth that has been consistently proclaimed. This continuity is crucial for understanding the unity and coherence of the Christian message throughout history.

that was proclaimed to you
The verb "proclaimed" (Greek: εὐαγγελισθὲν, euangelisthen) is related to the word for "gospel" (εὐαγγέλιον, euangelion), meaning "good news." This highlights the active and dynamic nature of the word of God as something that is not only to be believed but also shared and announced. The historical context of this proclamation is the apostolic preaching that spread throughout the Roman Empire, bringing the message of salvation through Jesus Christ to diverse peoples and cultures. For the original recipients of Peter's letter, this proclamation was a source of hope and identity, affirming their place in God's redemptive plan.

(25) The word which by the gospel is preached.--An incorrect rendering of the original tense. It literally runs, And this is the word which was preached unto you. The whole magnificent peroration of this paragraph, as of the last, leads up to this: that, in the opinion of St. Peter, the Gospel, as delivered by St. Paul and his followers--the Gospel of equality, or rather of unity between Jew and Gentile in Jesus Christ--was the living and supreme abiding revelation of the will of God! Well may the Tbingen school wish to disprove the genuineness of this Epistle!

Verse 25. - But the Word of the Lord endureth forever. And this is the Word which by the gospel is preached unto you. In this verse, both in the quotation and in the apostle's comment, the Greek equivalent for "word" is not λόγος, as in ver. 23, but ῤῆμα. Ῥῆμα is "an utterance, the word uttered," more concrete than λόγος; yet in some pus-sages, as Ephesians 6:18; Hebrews 6:4 and Hebrews 11:3, it seems to be used as equivalent to λόγος, and the variation here may possibly be owing to the quotation. Compare the transition from λόγος to ῤῆμα in St. Peter's speech recorded in Acts 10:36, 37. The Revised Version renders the last half of the verse, And this is the Word of good tidings which was preached unto you; literally, This is the Word which was preached as good tidings. Here St. Peter recognizes the gospel which had been preached in Asia Minor as the Word of the Lord which abideth for ever. St. Paul and his companions were the missionaries from whom those provinces had heard the Word of God. St. Peter gives his formal testimony to the teaching of St. Paul, as he had already done at Jerusalem (Galatians 2:1-9).

Parallel Commentaries ...

but
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

word
ῥῆμα (rhēma)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4487: From rheo; an utterance, ; by implication, a matter or topic; with a negative naught whatever.

of [the] Lord
Κυρίου (Kyriou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.

stands
μένει (menei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3306: To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay.

forever.”
αἰῶνα (aiōna)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 165: From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.

And
δέ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

this
Τοῦτο (Touto)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

is
ἐστιν (estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

word
ῥῆμα (rhēma)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4487: From rheo; an utterance, ; by implication, a matter or topic; with a negative naught whatever.

that
τὸ (to)
Article - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

was proclaimed
εὐαγγελισθὲν (euangelisthen)
Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2097: From eu and aggelos; to announce good news especially the gospel.

to
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

you.
ὑμᾶς (hymas)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.


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