Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version By these waters also the world of that time was deluged and destroyed. New Living Translation Then he used the water to destroy the ancient world with a mighty flood. English Standard Version and that by means of these the world that then existed was deluged with water and perished. Berean Standard Bible through which the world of that time perished in the flood. Berean Literal Bible through which the world at that time perished, having been deluged with water. King James Bible Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished: New King James Version by which the world that then existed perished, being flooded with water. New American Standard Bible through which the world at that time was destroyed by being flooded with water. NASB 1995 through which the world at that time was destroyed, being flooded with water. NASB 1977 through which the world at that time was destroyed, being flooded with water. Legacy Standard Bible through which the world at that time was destroyed, being deluged with water. Amplified Bible through which the world at that time was destroyed by being flooded with water. Christian Standard Bible Through these the world of that time perished when it was flooded. Holman Christian Standard Bible Through these waters the world of that time perished when it was flooded. American Standard Version by which means the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished: Contemporary English Version Later it was destroyed by the waters of a mighty flood. English Revised Version by which means the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished: GOD'S WORD® Translation Water also flooded and destroyed that world. Good News Translation and it was also by water, the water of the flood, that the old world was destroyed. International Standard Version by which the world at that time was deluged with water and destroyed. Majority Standard Bible through which the world of that time perished in the flood. NET Bible Through these things the world existing at that time was destroyed when it was deluged with water. New Heart English Bible by which means the world that then was, being deluged with water, was destroyed. Webster's Bible Translation By which the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished: Weymouth New Testament and that, by means of these, the then existing race of men was overwhelmed with water and perished. World English Bible by which means the world that existed then, being overflowed with water, perished. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthrough which the world then, having been flooded by water, was destroyed; Berean Literal Bible through which the world at that time perished, having been deluged with water. Young's Literal Translation through which the then world, by water having been deluged, was destroyed; Smith's Literal Translation By which then the world, overflowed with water, perished: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished. Catholic Public Domain Version By water, the former world then, having been inundated with water, perished. New American Bible through these the world that then existed was destroyed, deluged with water. New Revised Standard Version through which the world of that time was deluged with water and perished. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd those men, because of whose deeds the world of that time was overflowed with water, perished: Aramaic Bible in Plain English By which the world which then was, lay in water and was destroyed. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentby which things the world that then was, having been overflowed with water, perished. Godbey New Testament by which the world at that time, being flooded with water, perished: Haweis New Testament whence the world then existing, being deluged by water, was destroyed; Mace New Testament whence the former world was destroyed by an inundation. Weymouth New Testament and that, by means of these, the then existing race of men was overwhelmed with water and perished. Worrell New Testament through which means the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished; Worsley New Testament Whence the old world being drowned in water perished. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Coming Judgment…5But they deliberately overlook the fact that long ago by God’s word the heavens existed and the earth was formed out of water and by water, 6through which the world of that time perished in the flood. 7And by that same word, the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.… Cross References Genesis 7:11-24 In the six hundredth year of Noah’s life, on the seventeenth day of the second month, all the fountains of the great deep burst forth, and the floodgates of the heavens were opened. / And the rain fell upon the earth for forty days and forty nights. / On that very day Noah entered the ark, along with his sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth, and his wife, and the three wives of his sons— ... Genesis 6:17 And behold, I will bring floodwaters upon the earth to destroy every creature under the heavens that has the breath of life. Everything on the earth will perish. Genesis 9:11 And I establish My covenant with you: Never again will all life be cut off by the waters of a flood; never again will there be a flood to destroy the earth.” Matthew 24:37-39 As it was in the days of Noah, so will it be at the coming of the Son of Man. / For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark. / And they were oblivious until the flood came and swept them all away. So will it be at the coming of the Son of Man. Luke 17:26-27 Just as it was in the days of Noah, so also will it be in the days of the Son of Man: / People were eating and drinking, marrying and being given in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark. Then the flood came and destroyed them all. Hebrews 11:7 By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith. 1 Peter 3:20 who disobeyed long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In the ark a few people, only eight souls, were saved through water. Genesis 8:21 When the LORD smelled the pleasing aroma, He said in His heart, “Never again will I curse the ground because of man, even though every inclination of his heart is evil from his youth. And never again will I destroy all living creatures as I have done. Genesis 9:15 I will remember My covenant between Me and you and every living creature of every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life. Job 22:15-16 Will you stay on the ancient path that wicked men have trod? / They were snatched away before their time, and their foundations were swept away by a flood. Isaiah 54:9 “For to Me this is like the days of Noah, when I swore that the waters of Noah would never again cover the earth. So I have sworn that I will not be angry with you or rebuke you. Psalm 104:6-9 You covered it with the deep like a garment; the waters stood above the mountains. / At Your rebuke the waters fled; at the sound of Your thunder they hurried away— / the mountains rose and the valleys sank to the place You assigned for them— ... 1 Thessalonians 5:3 While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. Revelation 11:18 The nations were enraged, and Your wrath has come. The time has come to judge the dead and to reward Your servants the prophets, as well as the saints and those who fear Your name, both small and great—and to destroy those who destroy the earth.” Revelation 16:20 Then every island fled, and no mountain could be found. Treasury of Scripture Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished: 2 Peter 2:5 And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth person, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly; Genesis 7:10-23 And it came to pass after seven days, that the waters of the flood were upon the earth… Genesis 9:15 And I will remember my covenant, which is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall no more become a flood to destroy all flesh. Jump to Previous Destroyed End Existed Existing Flooded Means Overflowed Overflowing Overwhelmed Perished Race Time Water Waters Whereby WorldJump to Next Destroyed End Existed Existing Flooded Means Overflowed Overflowing Overwhelmed Perished Race Time Water Waters Whereby World2 Peter 3 1. He assures them of the certainty of Christ's coming to judgment;8. warning the godly, for the long patience of God, to hasten their repentance. 10. He describes also the manner how the world shall be destroyed; 11. exhorting them to all holiness of life; 16. and again to think the patience of God to tend to their salvation, as Paul wrote to them in his epistles. through which This phrase refers to the means by which the world was judged. In the context of 2 Peter 3, the "through which" points back to the "water" mentioned in the previous verse. Water is a recurring symbol of both judgment and purification in the Bible. The floodwaters in Genesis 6-9 were the instrument of God's judgment on a sinful world, demonstrating His sovereignty over creation. the world of that time perished in the flood Persons / Places / Events 1. PeterThe apostle and author of the epistle, addressing the early Christian church and warning them about false teachers and scoffers. 2. The World of That Time Refers to the pre-flood world, which was characterized by widespread wickedness and ultimately judged by God through the flood. 3. The Flood A cataclysmic event described in Genesis, where God judged the earth with water, sparing only Noah and his family. 4. Noah A righteous man who found favor with God and was instructed to build the ark, through which he and his family were saved from the flood. 5. Scoffers Individuals mentioned earlier in the chapter who mock the promise of Christ's return, questioning the reality of divine judgment. Teaching Points The Certainty of Divine JudgmentJust as the flood was a real historical event, so too is the promise of Christ's return and final judgment. Believers are called to live in readiness and reverence. The Importance of Righteous Living Noah's life serves as a model of faith and obedience. Christians are encouraged to pursue righteousness, even in a world that may be indifferent or hostile to God's ways. God's Sovereignty and Patience The flood account demonstrates God's control over creation and His patience in delaying judgment to allow for repentance. Believers should trust in God's timing and extend grace to others. The Role of Faith in Salvation Just as Noah's faith led to his salvation, faith in Jesus Christ is essential for salvation today. This faith should be active, leading to a transformed life. The Call to Be Watchful The comparison to the days of Noah serves as a warning to remain vigilant and not be lulled into complacency by the apparent delay of Christ's return.(6) Whereby.--The meaning of this is much disputed. The original literally signifies, by means of which things. But what things? The context allows various alternatives: (1) These facts about the Creation; (2) the heavens and the earth; (3) the water out of which, and the water by means of which, the world was made; (4) any or all of these together with the word of God. There is good reason for preferring the second of these. Both the heavens and the earth contributed to the deluge; for then "all the fountains of the great deep were broken up, and the windows of heaven were opened" (Genesis 7:11). The English "whereby" is as vague as the original. The world that then was, . . . perished.--So that it is absurd to say that all things continue unchanged since the Creation. The world was so transformed by the deluge that the world previous to that catastrophe perished, chaos for the moment returned, and a new world issued from the crisis. "The world that then was, perished" is equivalent to "He spared not the old world" in 2Peter 2:5. Verse 6. - Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished. The Greek for" whereby" is δἰ ῶν, literally, "through which things." The plural here presents some difficulty. The most obvious antecedents are "the heavens and the earth" of the last verse; but many commentators refer the relative to the twice-repeated "water." The meaning will be the same whichever view we take. "The fountains of the great deep were broken up, and the windows of heaven were opened;" that is, the Deluge was brought to pass by means of the heavens, i.e., the waters that were above the firmament, and the earth, i.e., the waters that were below the firmament, which came from the earth as the waters first mentioned came from the heavens. Another possible view is that of Huther, who refers δἱ ῶν to the water and the Word of God. By the world here must be meant the world of living creatures. This is St. Peter's answer to the mockers: there had been one great catastrophe; there will be another.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek throughδι’ (di’) Preposition Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. which ὧν (hōn) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. world κόσμος (kosmos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2889: Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally). of that time τότε (tote) Adverb Strong's 5119: Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that. perished ἀπώλετο (apōleto) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 622: From apo and the base of olethros; to destroy fully, literally or figuratively. in the flood. κατακλυσθεὶς (kataklystheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2626: To flood over, overwhelm, inundate. From kata and the base of kludon; to dash down, i.e. to deluge. 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