2 Peter 3:16

Authorized King James Version

As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ὡς
G5613
As
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
#2
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#3
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#4
πάσαις
G3956
all
all, any, every, the whole
#5
ταῖς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
ἐπιστολαῖς
G1992
his epistles
a written message
#7
λαλῶν
G2980
speaking
to talk, i.e., utter words
#8
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#9
αὐτῶν
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
περὶ
G4012
of
properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas
#11
τούτων
G5130
these things
of (from or concerning) these (persons or things)
#12
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#13
ἃ
G3739
which
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#14
ἐστιν
G2076
are
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
#15
δυσνόητά
G1425
hard to be understood
difficult of perception
#16
τινα
G5100
some things
some or any person or object
#17
ἃ
G3739
which
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#18
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
ἀμαθεῖς
G261
they that are unlearned
ignorant
#20
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#21
ἀστήρικτοι
G793
unstable
unfixed, i.e., (figuratively) vacillating
#22
στρεβλοῦσιν
G4761
wrest
to wrench, i.e., (specially), to torture (by the rack), but only figuratively, to pervert
#23
ὡς
G5613
As
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
#24
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#25
τὰς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#26
λοιπὰς
G3062
the other
remaining ones
#27
γραφὰς
G1124
scriptures
a document, i.e., holy writ (or its contents or a statement in it)
#28
πρὸς
G4314
unto
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
#29
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#30
ἰδίαν
G2398
own
pertaining to self, i.e., one's own; by implication, private or separate
#31
αὐτῶν
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
#32
ἀπώλειαν
G684
destruction
ruin or loss (physical, spiritual or eternal)

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Peter, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of 2 Peter.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection