If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.
Parallel translations
- WEB if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious:
- BSB now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.
- NKJV if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious.
- NASB if you have tasted the kindness of the Lord.
- NLT now that you have had a taste of the Lord’s kindness.
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Quick answer
This longing for the Word follows naturally if believers have tasted the Lord's goodness. Having experienced God's kindness creates a hunger for more of him.
Overview
Echoing Psalm 34:8, Peter assumes his readers have already 'tasted that the Lord is gracious' in conversion. That genuine experience of God's goodness is the motive for craving the spiritual milk of the Word. The verse subtly applies Old Testament language about the Lord to Christ, hinting at his deity, since the surrounding context centers on him.
Cross-references & the web
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- Ps 34:8O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.
- Heb 6:5–6And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,
- Ps 63:5My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:
- Ps 24:8Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.
- Zech 9:17For how great is his goodness, and how great is his beauty! corn shall make the young men cheerful, and new wine the maids.
- Ps 9:10And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.
- Song 2:3As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste.
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