2 Peter 2:10

Authorized King James Version

But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.

Word-by-Word Analysis

μάλιστα

G3122

chiefly

(adverbially) most (in the greatest degree) or particularly

δὲ

G1161

But

but, and, etc

τοὺς

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

ὀπίσω

G3694

after

to the back, i.e., aback (as adverb or preposition of time or place; or as noun)

σαρκὸς

G4561

the flesh

flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e., (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or

ἐν

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

ἐπιθυμίᾳ

G1939

the lust

a longing (especially for what is forbidden)

μιασμοῦ

G3394

of uncleanness

(morally) contamination (properly, the act)

πορευομένους

G4198

them that walk

to traverse, i.e., travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.)

#10

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#11

κυριότητος

G2963

government

mastery, i.e., (concretely and collectively) rulers

#12

καταφρονοῦντας

G2706

despise

to think against, i.e., disesteem

#13

Τολμηταί

G5113

Presumptuous

a daring (audacious) man

#14

αὐθάδεις

G829

are they selfwilled

self-pleasing, i.e., arrogant

#15

δόξας

G1391

of dignities

glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)

#16

οὐ

G3756

they are not

the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not

#17

τρέμουσιν

G5141

afraid

to "tremble" or fear

#18

βλασφημοῦντες

G987

to speak evil

to vilify; specially, to speak impiously

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?