2 Peter 2:22
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire. ”
ἐπιστρέφω
To turn toward, to return, to repent. Turn to God from idols to serve the living and true God. Every turn toward God is met with His open arms.
λούω
having washed
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λούω
to bathe (the whole person; whereas G3538 (νίπτω) means to wet a part only, and G4150 (πλύνω) to wash, cleanse garments exclusively)
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παροιμία
proverb:
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παροιμία
A saying, a proverb, a parable. A time is coming when I will speak plainly about the Father. Jesus promises final clarity.
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ἴδιος
its] own
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ἴδιος
pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by implication, private or separate
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συμβαίνω
Has happened
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συμβαίνω
to walk (figuratively, transpire) together, i.e. concur (take place)
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κύλισμα
rolling place
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κύλισμα
a wallow (the effect of rolling), i.e. filth
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κύων
A dog
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κύων
a dog ("hound") (literally or figuratively)
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ἐξέραμα
vomit;
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ἐξέραμα
vomit, i.e. food disgorged
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ὗς
A sow
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ὗς
a hog ("swine")
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βόρβορος
in the mire.
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βόρβορος
mud
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