1 Peter 1:19

But with the precious blood of Christ. The word Cristou, of Christ, stands at the end of the sentence, and is emphatic. Render, as Rev., with precious blood as of a lamb, etc., even the blood of Christ. Lamb. Peculiarly appropriate from Peter. See John 1:35-42. The reference is to a sacrificial lamb.

Without blemish [α μ ω μ ο υ]. Representing the Old - Testament phrase for absence of physical defect (Exodus 12:5; Leviticus 22:20. Compare Hebrews 9:14).

Without spot [α σ π ι λ ο υ]. Compare 1 Timothy 6:14; James 1:27; 2 Peter 3:14. In each case in a moral sense.