2 Peter 3:7
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.”
λόγος
In Greek thought, the logos was the rational principle holding the universe together. John opens his Gospel with this word — not as a concept, but as a person. In the beginning was the Word. Before anything existed, the Word already was.
κρίσις
of judgment
Expand ↓
κρίσις
Judgment, decision, tribunal. Krisis. The Father has committed all judgment to the Son. The one who died for sinners is the one who will judge them. That is both sobering and gracious.
tap to close ↑
θησαυρίζω
stored up
Expand ↓
θησαυρίζω
To treasure up, to store, to accumulate. Thesaurizo. Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven. Heavenly treasure is imperishable. It is the only investment with an eternal return.
tap to close ↑
τηρέω
being kept
Expand ↓
τηρέω
To keep, to guard, to observe. Tereo. Keep yourselves in the love of God. Staying in God's love requires active keeping. Do not drift. Make choices that keep you close.
tap to close ↑
πῦρ
for fire
Expand ↓
πῦρ
Fire. Pur. Our God is a consuming fire. Fire purifies and fire destroys. What is genuine survives the fire. What is counterfeit is consumed by it. Let God refine you.
tap to close ↑
οὐρανός
the] heavens
Expand ↓
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.
tap to close ↑
γῆ
earth
Expand ↓
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.
tap to close ↑
ἡμέρα
the] day
Expand ↓
ἡμέρα
Day. Hemera. This is the day the LORD has made. Every day is a gift from God. The right response to any day is rejoicing in the One who gave it.
tap to close ↑
νῦν
now
Expand ↓
νῦν
"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
tap to close ↑
εἰμί
they are
Expand ↓
εἰμί
I exist (used only when emphatic)
tap to close ↑