2 Peter 2:16
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man’s voice forbad the madness of the prophet.”
φωνή
Voice, sound. Phone. The sound of a voice. My sheep hear my voice. Jesus knows you by name and speaks to you personally. Learning to recognise His voice is essential.
προφήτης
prophet
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προφήτης
Prophet, one who speaks forth. Prophetes. No prophecy was ever produced by the will of man. The prophets spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
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παρανομία
transgression;
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παρανομία
Lawlessness, violation of law. Because of the increase of lawlessness the love of most will grow cold. Lawlessness and lovelessness travel together. Protect both.
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ἔχω
he had
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ἔχω
To have, to hold, to possess. I have learned in whatever state I am to be content. Contentment is not about having more but appreciating what you have.
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ἴδιος
for his own
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ἴδιος
pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by implication, private or separate
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ὑποζύγιον
by] a donkey
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ὑποζύγιον
an animal under the yoke (draught-beast), i.e. (specially), a donkey
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φθέγγομαι
having spoken
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φθέγγομαι
to utter a clear sound, i.e. (generally) to proclaim
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κωλύω
it restrained
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κωλύω
to estop, i.e. prevent (by word or act)
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παραφρονία
madness.
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παραφρονία
insanity, i.e. foolhardiness
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ἔλεγξις
reproof
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ἔλεγξις
refutation, i.e. reproof
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