2 Peter 2:8

Authorized King James Version

(For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful deeds;)

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
βλέμματι
G990
in seeing
vision (properly concrete; by implication, abstract)
#2
γὰρ
G1063
(For
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#3
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#4
ἀκοῇ
G189
hearing
hearing (the act, the sense or the thing heard)
#5
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
δικαίαν
G1342
his righteous
equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)
#7
ἐγκατοικῶν
G1460
dwelling
to settle down in a place, i.e., reside
#8
ἐν
G1722
among
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#9
αὐτοῖς
G846
them
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#10
ἡμέρας
G2250
day
day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of
#11
ἐξ
G1537
to
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#12
ἡμέρας
G2250
day
day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of
#13
ψυχὴν
G5590
soul
breath, i.e., (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on the one hand from g4151, wh
#14
δικαίαν
G1342
his righteous
equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)
#15
ἀνόμοις
G459
with their unlawful
lawless, i.e., (negatively) not subject to (the jewish) law; (by implication, a gentile), or (positively) wicked
#16
ἔργοις
G2041
deeds
toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
#17
ἐβασάνιζεν·
G928
vexed
to torture

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 literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of 2 Peter Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection