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1 Peter 1:10

Περὶ ἧς σωτηρίας ἐξεζήτησαν καὶ ἐξηρεύνησαν προφῆται οἱ περὶ τῆς εἰς ὑμᾶς χάριτος προφητεύσαντες,

DISCOVERY SCENE The Sentence Feels Like a Search

This verse moves differently from many prophetic passages.

The prophets are not standing triumphantly above mystery.

Instead, Greek portrays them as people searching carefully for understanding.

they searched

they investigated

they kept speaking about grace

The atmosphere feels thoughtful, patient, and deeply reflective.

Greek turns prophecy into a process of longing and exploration.

Literal Translation

“Concerning which salvation the prophets searched and investigated carefully, the ones who prophesied about the grace toward you,”

The sentence feels unfinished because Peter is building anticipation for what follows.… Learn Koine Greek