But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
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Gill's Exposition
But let it be the hidden man of the heart,.... By which is meant internal grace; which gives a beauty and ornament to the soul, far preferable to that which plaiting of the hair, wearing of gold, or…
Barnes' Notes
But let it be the hidden man of the heart - This expression is substantially the same as that of Paul in Rom 7:22, “the inward man.” See the notes at that place. The word “hidden” here means that…
Adam Clarke
The hidden man of the heart - Ὁ κρυπτος της καρδιας ανθρωπος. This phrase is of the same import with that of St. Paul, Rom 7:22, ὁ εσω ανθρωπος, the inner man; that is, the soul, with the whole…
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Cambridge Bible
the hidden man of the heart The phrase is identical in meaning with the "inward man" of Rom 7:22; 2Co 4:16; Eph 3:16. The word for "man" is one which takes within its range women as well as men. The…
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