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713 B
713 B
the inner person of the heart
Here the words "inner person" and "heart" refer to the inward character and personality of a person. Alternate translation: "what you really are on the inside" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet)
a gentle and quiet spirit
"a gentle and peaceful attitude." Here the word "quiet" means "peaceful" or "calm." The word "spirit" refers to a person's attitude or temperament.
which is precious before God
Peter speaks of God's opinion of a person as if that person were standing directly in front of him. Alternate translation: "which God considers to be precious" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)