Peter applies the 'Lord' (YHWH) from Isaiah 8:13 in reference to Jesus in 1 Peter 3:15.
Thus, Jesus is to be regarded as 'holy' in that He is YHWH.
Moreover, the same Greek word for 'pray' (proseuchomai) in Matthew 6:9 is used in reference to Jesus in 1 Peter 3:12.
The 'Lord' (in context) refers to 'Christ' (1 Pet. 3:15).
Peter quotes from Psalm 34 in reference to Jesus more than once:
Psalm 34:8 -> the Lord refers to Jesus (1 Peter 2:3)
Psalm 34:15-16 -> the Lord refers to Jesus (1 Peter 3:12)
Peter quotes Psalm 34:8 (33:9 in the LXX) and applies YHWH from this passage in reference to the Lord Jesus in 1 Peter 2:3.
1 Peter 2:3-4
(3) if you have tasted the kindness of the Lord.
(4) And coming to Him as to a living stone which has been rejected by men, but is choice and precious in the sight of God.
Bible Gateway passage: Psalm 34:8 - New American Standard Bible 1995
O taste and see that the LORD is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!www.biblegateway.com
Later within this same epistle Peter quotes from Psalm 34 again in reference to the Lord Jesus.
1 Peter 3:12
For the eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous, and...
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