2 Peter 3:13
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.”
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.
καινός
New
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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.
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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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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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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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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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προσδοκάω
we are awaiting,
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προσδοκάω
to anticipate (in thought, hope or fear); by implication, to await
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ἐπάγγελμα
promise
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ἐπάγγελμα
a self-committal (by assurance of conferring some good)
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