2 Peter 2:17

2:16 But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man's voice forbad the madness of the prophet.

These are wells without water, clouds that are carried with a tempest; to whom the mist of darkness is reserved for ever.

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These are wells without water, clouds driven by a storm; for whom the blackness of darkness has been reserved forever.

These are wells without water, clouds that are carried with a tempest; to whom the mist of darkness is reserved for ever.

2:18 For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error. clean: or, for a little, or, a while, as some read

What does 2 Peter 2:17 mean?

2 Peter 2:17 is a verse in the book of 2 Peter, in the New Testament. In the original Greek, key words include εἰμί (eisi), πηγή (pege), ἄνυδρος (anudros). It connects to 31 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.

Greek interlinear

TheseG3778

areεἰμίeisi/i-see'/G15263d person plural present indicative of 1510; they are:--agree, are, be, dure, X is, were.

wellsπηγήpege/pay-gay'/G4077probably from 4078 (through the idea of gushing plumply); a fount (literally or figuratively), i.e. source or supply (of water, blood, enjoyment) (not necessarily the original spring):--fountain, well.

without

water,ἄνυδροςanudros/an'-oo-dros/G504from 1 (as a negative particle) and 5204; waterless, i.e. dry:--dry, without water.

cloudsνεφέληnephele/nef-el'-ay/G3507from 3509; properly, cloudiness, i.e. (concretely) a cloud:--cloud.

that

are

carriedἐλαύνωelauno/el-ow'-no/G1643a prolonged form of a primary verb (obsolete except in certain tenses as an alternative of this) of uncertain affinity; to push (as wind, oars or dæmonical power):--carry, drive, row.

withὑπόhupo/hoop-o'/G5259a primary preposition; under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneath) or where (below) or time (when (at)):--among, by, from, in, of, under, with. In the comparative, it retains the same general applications, especially of inferior position or condition, and specially, covertly or moderately.

tempest;λαῖλαψlailaps/lah'-ee-laps/G2978of uncertain derivation; a whirlwind (squall):--storm, tempest.

whomὅς ἥ ὅhosG3739he hay, and neuter ho ho probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.

the

mistζόφοςzophos/dzof'-os/G2217akin to the base of 3509; gloom (as shrouding like a cloud):--blackness, darkness, mist.

darknessσκότοςskotos/skot'-os/G4655from the base of 4639; shadiness, i.e. obscurity (literally or figuratively):--darkness.

reservedτηρέωtereo/tay-reh'-o/G5083from teros (a watch; perhaps akin to 2334); to guard (from loss or injury, properly, by keeping the eye upon; and thus differing from 5442, which is properly to prevent escaping; and from 2892, which implies a fortress or full military lines of apparatus), i.e. to note (a prophecy; figuratively, to fulfil a command); by implication, to detain (in custody; figuratively, to maintain); by extension, to withhold (for personal ends; figuratively, to keep unmarried); by extension, to withhold (for personal ends; figuratively, to keep unmarried):--hold fast, keep(- er), (pre-, re-)serve, watch.

forεἰςeis/ice/G1519a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).

ever.αἰώνaion/ahee-ohn'/G165from the same as 104; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic period (present or future):--age, course, eternal, (for) ever(-more), (n-)ever, (beginning of the , while the) world (began, without end). Compare 5550.

Commentary on 2 Peter 2:17

HENRY_FULL · 2 Peter 2:17

n33566" The apostle, having in the foregoing chapter exhorted them to proceed and advance in the Christian race, now comes to remove, as much as in him lay, what he could not but apprehend would hinder their complying with his exhortation. He therefore gives them fair warning of false teachers, by whom they might be in danger of being seduced. To prevent this, I. He describes these seducers as impious in themselves, and very pernicious to others, ver. 1-3 . II. He assures them of the punishment that shall be inflicted on them, ver. 3-6 . III. He tells us how contrary the method is which God takes with those who fear him, ver. 7-9 . IV. He fills up the rest of the chapter with a further description of those seducers of whom he would have them beware.

Cross-references

Related passages from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Psalms 18:21

For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God.

Isaiah 35:8

And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein. but: or, for he shall be with them

Jeremiah 6:16

Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.

Matthew 7:14

Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Because: or, How

Matthew 22:16

And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men.

Matthew 24:10

And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.

Matthew 24:24

For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.

Mark 12:14

And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?

Mark 13:22

For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.

John 14:6

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Acts 13:10 Acts 14:2 Acts 16:17 Acts 18:26 Acts 19:9 Acts 24:14 Romans 2:24 1 Timothy 5:14 Titus 2:5 Titus 2:8 1 Peter 2:12 2 Peter 2:12 2 Peter 2:15 2 Peter 2:21 1 John 2:18 1 John 2:19 Jude 1:10 Jude 1:15 Revelation 12:9 Revelation 13:8 Revelation 13:14

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Verses like this

Other verses that share key original-language words with 2 Peter 2:17.

Jude 1:12

These are spots in your feasts of charity, when they feast with you, feeding themselves without fear: clouds they are without water, carried about of winds; trees whose fruit withereth, without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the roots;

Matthew 10:22

And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.

Matthew 13:38

The field is the world;1161 the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;

Matthew 17:5

While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.

Matthew 19:12

For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.

Matthew 3:3

For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.

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What does 2 Peter 2:17 say?

2 Peter 2:17 (King James Version) reads: "These are wells without water, clouds that are carried with a tempest; to whom the mist of darkness is reserved for ever."

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2 Peter 2:17 is in the New Testament of the Bible, in the book of 2 Peter.

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