Commentaries:

Robertson's Word Pictures (NT)

<< 2 Peter 2:16

2 Peter 2:18 >>

2 Peter 2:17

Without water (anudroi). As in Matthew 12:43; Luke 11:24. Old word for common and disappointing experience of travellers in the orient.

Mists (omixlai). Old word for fog, here alone in N.T.

Driven by a storm (upo lailapov elaunomenai). Lailay is a squall (Mark 4:37; Luke 8:23, only other N.T. examples). See James 3:4 for another example of elaunw for driving power of wind and waves.

For whom (oiv). Dative case of personal interest.

The blackness (o zofov). See verse II Peter 2:4 for this word.

Hath been reserved (tethrhtai). Perfect passive participle of threw, for which see verses II Peter 2:4, II Peter 2:9.

Other Robertson's Word Pictures (NT) entries containing 2 Peter 2:17:

John 1:5
James 3:4
2 Peter 2:1
2 Peter 2:4
Jude 1:12
Jude 1:13

 

<< 2 Peter 2:16

2 Peter 2:18 >>

DISCLAIMER: Church of the Great God (CGG) provides these resources to aid the individual in studying the Bible. However, it is up to the individual to "prove all things, and hold fast to that which is good" (I Thessalonians 5:21). The content of these resources does not necessarily reflect the views of CGG. They are provided for information purposes only.

		The Berean: Daily Verse and Comment Sign up for the Berean: Daily Verse and Comment, and have Biblical truth delivered to your inbox. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the Word of God. See what over 155,000 subscribers are already receiving each day. Email Address:     A Faithful VersionKing James VersionNew International VersionNew King James Version Leave this field empty
We respect your privacy. Your email address will not be sold, distributed, rented, or in any way given out to a third party. We have nothing to sell. You may easily unsubscribe at any time.