Lively; living.

A spiritual house; the church of God, which is a spiritual temple consisting of living stones, built upon Jesus Christ, the living corner-stone. 1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 2:20-22.

A holy priesthood; why they are called a priesthood he immediately explains. It is because they offer to God, through Jesus Christ, not the outward sacrifices of the Levitical priesthood, but the spiritual sacrifices; of a broken heart and a contrite spirit, mingled with the incense of thanksgiving and praise. Psalms 51:17; Hosea 14:2; Hebrews 13:15; Revelation 1:6; Revelation 5:10.

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Old Testament