1 Peter 1:7
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©GreekStrong'sOrigin
soἵνα
(ina)
2443: in order that, that, so thata prim. conjunction denoting purpose, definition or result
that the proofδοκίμιον
(dokimion)
1383: a testingfrom dokimos
of your faith,πίστεως
(pisteōs)
4102: faith, faithfulnessfrom peithó
[being] more preciousπολυτιμότερον
(polutimoteron)
4186: very preciousfrom polus and timé
than goldχρυσίου
(chrusiou)
5553: a piece of gold, golddim. of chrusos
which is perishable,ἀπολλυμένου
(apollumenou)
622: to destroy, destroy utterlyfrom apo and same as olethros
even thoughδὲ
(de)
1161: but, and, now, (a connective or adversative particle)a prim. word
testedδοκιμαζομένου
(dokimazomenou)
1381a: to test, by impl. to approvefrom dokimos
by fire,πυρὸς
(puros)
4442: firea prim. word
may be foundεὑρεθῇ
(eurethē)
2147: to finda prim. verb
to resultεἰς
(eis)
1519: to or into (indicating the point reached or entered, of place, time, fig. purpose, result)a prim. preposition
in praiseἔπαινον
(epainon)
1868: praisefrom epi and ainos
and gloryδόξαν
(doxan)
1391: opinion (always good in N.T.), hence praise, honor, gloryfrom dokeó
and honorτιμὴν
(timēn)
5092: a valuing, a priceakin to tió (to value, honor)
at the revelationἀποκαλύψει
(apokalupsei)
602: an uncoveringfrom apokaluptó
of JesusἸησου
(iēsou)
2424: Jesus or Joshua, the name of the Messiah, also three other Isr.of Hebrew origin Yehoshua
Christ;Χριστοῦ
(christou)
5547: the Anointed One, Messiah, Christfrom chrió


















KJV Lexicon
ινα  conjunction
hina  hin'-ah:  in order that (denoting the purpose or the result) -- albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to.
το  definite article - nominative singular neuter
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
δοκιμιον  noun - nominative singular neuter
dokimion  dok-im'-ee-on:  a testing; by implication, trustworthiness -- trial, trying.
υμων  personal pronoun - second person genitive plural
humon  hoo-mone':  of (from or concerning) you -- ye, you, your (own, -selves).
της  definite article - genitive singular feminine
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
πιστεως  noun - genitive singular feminine
pistis  pis'-tis:  persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction; by extension, the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself -- assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity.
πολυ  adjective - nominative singular neuter
polus  pol-oos':  abundant, altogether, common, far (passed, spent), (be of a) great (age, deal, -ly, while), long, many, much, oft(-en (-times), plenteous, sore, straitly.
τιμιωτερον  adjective - nominative singular neuter - comparative or contracted
timios  tim'-ee-os:  valuable, i.e. (objectively) costly, or (subjectively) honored, esteemed, or (figuratively) beloved -- dear, honourable, (more, most) precious, had in reputation.
χρυσιου  noun - genitive singular neuter
chrusion  khroo-see'-on:  a golden article, i.e. gold plating, ornament, or coin -- gold.
του  definite article - genitive singular neuter
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
απολλυμενου  verb - present middle passive - genitive singular neuter
apollumi  ap-ol'-loo-mee:  to destroy fully (reflexively, to perish, or lose), literally or figuratively -- destroy, die, lose, mar, perish.
δια  preposition
dia  dee-ah':  through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
πυρος  noun - genitive singular neuter
pur  poor:  fire (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning) -- fiery, fire.
δε  conjunction
de  deh:  but, and, etc. -- also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
δοκιμαζομενου  verb - present passive participle - genitive singular neuter
dokimazo  dok-im-ad'-zo:  to test; by implication, to approve -- allow, discern, examine, like, (ap-)prove, try.
ευρεθη  verb - aorist passive subjunctive - third person singular
heurisko  hyoo-ris'-ko:  find, get, obtain, perceive, except the present and imperfect see.
εις  preposition
eis  ice:  to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
επαινον  noun - accusative singular masculine
epainos  ep'-ahee-nos:  laudation; concretely, a commendable thing -- praise.
και  conjunction
kai  kahee:  and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τιμην  noun - accusative singular feminine
time  tee-may':  a value, i.e. money paid, or (concretely and collectively) valuables; by analogy, esteem (especially of the highest degree), or the dignity itself -- honour, precious, price, some.
και  conjunction
kai  kahee:  and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
εις  preposition
eis  ice:  to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
δοξαν  noun - accusative singular feminine
doxa  dox'-ah:  glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective) -- dignity, glory(-ious), honour, praise, worship.
εν  preposition
en  en:  in, at, (up-)on, by, etc.
αποκαλυψει  noun - dative singular feminine
apokalupsis  ap-ok-al'-oop-sis:  disclosure -- appearing, coming, lighten, manifestation, be revealed, revelation.
ιησου  noun - genitive singular masculine
Iesous  ee-ay-sooce':  Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites -- Jesus.
χριστου  noun - genitive singular masculine
Christos  khris-tos':  anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus -- Christ.
Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

King James Bible
That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
so that the genuineness of your faith--more valuable than gold, which perishes though refined by fire--may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

International Standard Version
so that your genuine faith, which is more valuable than gold that perishes when tested by fire, may result in praise, glory, and honor when Jesus, the Messiah, is revealed.

NET Bible
Such trials show the proven character of your faith, which is much more valuable than gold--gold that is tested by fire, even though it is passing away--and will bring praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
So that the proof of your faith may appear, which is worth more than refined gold tried in the fire, for glory and honor and praise at the revelation of Yeshua The Messiah,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The purpose of these troubles is to test your faith as fire tests how genuine gold is. Your faith is more precious than gold, and by passing the test, it gives praise, glory, and honor to God. This will happen when Jesus Christ appears again.

King James 2000 Bible
That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perishes, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
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