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Joseph, note the masculine Petros/Peter as opposed to the feminine Petra/rock, makes a big difference in how the scripture is to be interpreted. Lyn is correct in her explanation of this passage; the solidity and consistency of petra is what Christ builds upon, this type of foundation withstands the crashing waves of sin. It is pictoral, not literal. Peter:Strong # 4074
Petros-pe'-tros-part of speech-proper masculine noun. Root word [etymology]
apparently a primary word
TDNT Reference 6:100,835
Outline of Biblical UsagePeter = "a rock or a stone"
1)one of the twelve disciples of Jesus
ROCK: Strong # 4073 petra-Pronunciation-pe'-trä (Key)Part of Speech-feminine noun-Root Word (Etymology)from the same as G4074
Outline of Biblical Usage
1)a rock, cliff or ledge
a) a projecting rock, crag, rocky ground
2)b) a rock, a large stone
3)c) metaph. a man like a rock, by reason of his firmness and strength of soul ...From Blueletterbible.org |
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