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who in time past were no people, but now are the people of God, who had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
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A New People of God
Commentators explain that Peter is applying a prophecy from Hosea, originally about Israel's restoration, to the church. Believers, whether Jew or Gentile, were once spiritually scattered and without a collective identity ('not a people'). Through Christ, they are now united into one new community: 'the people of God.' This new identity is a fulfillment of God's ancient promises.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Which in time past were not a people. That is, who formerly were not regarded as the people of God. There is an allusion here to …
Which in time past (ο ποτε). "Who once upon a time."
No people (ου λαος). This phrase from Hos 2:23. Note …
19th Century
Anglican
Which in time past were not a people.—Some say that here, at last, we have distinct proof that the Epistle was written to the Gent…
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Baptist
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath ca…
Peter closes this section with another free use of the OT—this time the words of Hosea (Hosea 1:6, 9–10; 2:23). In their original conte…
16th Century
Protestant
Which in time past were not a people. He brings a passage from Hosea for confirmation and aptly applies it to his own purpose. For Hosea, …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Which in time were not a people A "Loammi" being put upon them; see (Hosea 1:9Hosea 1:10) (2…
Evil-speaking is a sign of malice and guile in the heart, and it hinders our benefiting from the word of God. A new life needs suitable food. Infan…
