2 Peter 3:2

Authorized King James Version

That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
μνησθῆναι
G3415
That ye may be mindful
to bear in mind, i.e., recollect; by implication, to reward or punish
#2
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#3
προειρημένων
G4280
which were spoken before
used as alternate of g4277; to say already, predict
#4
ῥημάτων
G4487
of the words
an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute); with a negat
#5
ὑπὸ
G5259
by
under, i.e., (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (
#6
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
ἁγίων
G40
the holy
sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
#8
προφητῶν
G4396
prophets
a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
#9
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#10
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
ἀποστόλων
G652
the apostles
a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the gospel; officially a commissioner of christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers)
#13
ἡμῶν
G2257
of us
of (or from) us
#14
ἐντολῆς
G1785
of the commandment
injunction, i.e., an authoritative prescription
#15
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
κυρίου
G2962
of the Lord
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
#17
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#18
σωτῆρος
G4990
Saviour
a deliverer, i.e., god or christ

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 sovereignty 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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection