Peter, πετρος, signifies a stone, or a fragment of a rock; and our Lord, whose constant custom it was to rise to heavenly things through the medium of earthly, takes occasion from the name, the metaphorical meaning of which was strength and stability, to point out the solidity of the confession, and the stability of that cause which should be founded on the Christ, the Son of the Living God.
In other words:
Upon this very rock, επι ταυτη τη πετρα - this true confession of yours- I am the Messiah.
Scripture often referrs to Jesus as a Stone, or a rock.
Psalm 118:22
Isaiah 28:16
Eph 2:20 Peter is one of the pieces of the foundation but Jesus is the cornerstone.
I Peter 2:4-5
Jesus did not say, on thee, Peter will I build my church, but changes immediately the expression and says, upon that very rock, επι ταυτη τη πετρα, to show that He neither addressed Peter, nor any other apostles.
I meant through inspired writings.
As for Peter's confession in Matthew 16
Peter, πετρος, signifies a stone, or a fragment of a rock; and our Lord, whose constant custom it was to rise to heavenly things through the medium of earthly, takes occasion from the name, the metaphorical meaning of which was strength and stability, to point out the solidity of the confession, and the stability of that cause which should be founded on the Christ, the Son of the Living God.
In other words:
Upon this very rock, επι ταυτη τη πετρα - this true confession of yours- I am the Messiah.
Scripture often referrs to Jesus as a Stone, or a rock. Psalm 118:22 Isaiah 28:16
Eph 2:20 Peter is one of the pieces of the foundation but Jesus is the cornerstone.
I Peter 2:4-5
Jesus did not say, on thee, Peter will I build my church, but changes immediately the expression and says, upon that very rock, επι ταυτη τη πετρα, to show that He neither addressed Peter, nor any other apostles.
AcesSilver + bible in 2024AD vs. Leo + bible in 445AD
Hmmm ... who is the more credible witness? Who is closer to the events in question?