2 Peter 3:13
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.”
καινός
New, fresh, recently made. Kainos. A new commandment I give you. Kainos means new in quality not just new in time. The new covenant is better in kind not just newer in age.
ἐπαγγέλλω
Promise
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ἐπαγγέλλω
to announce upon (reflexively), i.e. (by implication) to engage to do something, to assert something respecting oneself
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οὐρανός
Heaven
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οὐρανός
Heaven, sky, the dwelling of God. Ouranos. Our Father in heaven. Heaven is not just a place but a presence. The Father is there. And where the Father is is home.
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δικαιοσύνη
Righteousness
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δικαιοσύνη
Righteousness, justice, rightness. Dikaiosune. Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. Righteousness is not earned. It is received as a gift through faith.
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γῆ
earth
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γῆ
Earth, land, soil, ground. Ge. The earth is the LORD's and everything in it. Creation belongs to its Creator. We are stewards not owners of what God has made.
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ἐπάγγελμα
promise
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ἐπάγγελμα
Promise, pledged commitment. Epángelma. God's promises are not offers but self-commitments, his own character bound to his word. Stand on what he has already sworn.
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προσδοκάω
we are awaiting,
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προσδοκάω
Await, anticipate, expect. Prosdokaō. The crowds were waiting and wondering in their hearts about John. Expectation shapes how we watch and what we see. Wait with open eyes.
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κατοικέω
dwells.
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κατοικέω
To dwell, to settle, to inhabit. Katoikeo. That Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Dwelling is permanent residence not occasional visits. He wants to live in you fully.
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