Interrogation
TextsWhat is the meaning of Interrogation in the Bible?
In the American Standard Revised Version of 1 Peter 3:21, the term 'interrogation' translates the Greek word 'eperotema', not 'metanoia'. This rendering refers to the appeal or request made by a good conscience toward God, which is associated with baptism.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing that 'interrogation' denotes a sincere appeal or pledge clarifies the verse's meaning, emphasizing that baptism represents a personal commitment of a clear conscience to God rather than solely a physical washing. This distinction highlights the believer's internal spiritual responsibility within the covenant.
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Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.