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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,6throughwhichtheworldof that timeperishedin 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.…

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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 eighthperson, 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, whichis between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall no more become a flood to destroy all flesh.

DestroyedEndExistedExistingFloodedMeansOverflowedOverflowingOverwhelmedPerishedRaceTimeWaterWatersWherebyWorldDestroyedEndExistedExistingFloodedMeansOverflowedOverflowingOverwhelmedPerishedRaceTimeWaterWatersWherebyWorld1.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 of2 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 inGenesis 6-9 were the instrument of God's judgment on a sinful world, demonstrating His sovereignty over creation.

the world of that time
This phrase indicates the specific period before the flood, often referred to as the antediluvian world. This era was characterized by widespread wickedness and corruption, as described inGenesis 6:5-7. The "world of that time" contrasts with the post-flood world, highlighting the drastic change brought about by God's intervention. Archaeological evidence of ancient flood narratives in various cultures supports the biblical account of a significant flood event.

perished
The term "perished" underscores the totality of the destruction that occurred. InGenesis 7:21-23, it is recorded that all living creatures on the earth were wiped out, except for those preserved in the ark. This serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of sin and the seriousness of God's judgment. The flood is a type of the final judgment, as Jesus Himself draws a parallel inMatthew 24:37-39, warning of the suddenness and completeness of the coming judgment.

in the flood
The flood is a central event in biblical history, marking a pivotal point in God's dealings with humanity. It serves as a type of baptism, as noted in1 Peter 3:20-21, symbolizing both death to the old world and the emergence of a new creation. The flood narrative also foreshadows the redemptive work of Christ, who provides a way of salvation from judgment, just as the ark provided safety for Noah and his family. The floodwaters, while destructive, also purged the earth, allowing for a fresh start, much like the cleansing power of Christ's sacrifice.

1.Peter
The 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.The Certainty of Divine Judgment
Just 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.1.What is the meaning of 2 Peter 3:6?

2.How does 2 Peter 3:6 emphasize God's judgment through the flood?

3.What lessons can we learn from the world being "deluged and destroyed"?

4.How does the flood narrative connect to God's future judgment in Scripture?

5.How should understanding God's past judgments influence our daily lives today?

6.What actions can we take to prepare for God's promised future judgment?

7.How does 2 Peter 3:6 support the historical reality of the biblical flood?

8.What evidence exists for a global flood as described in 2 Peter 3:6?

9.How does 2 Peter 3:6 align with geological and archaeological findings?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Peter 3?

11.Was there a global flood in Earth's history?

12.Was the flood worldwide or confined to one area?

13.2 Peter 3:5–6: How can the global flood claims be squared with geological and historical evidence?

14.Should the Bible be interpreted literally?Through which

“Through” points to the very means God employed—His spoken word and the waters He had already set in place (2 Peter 3:5).

• God’s word issued the decree (Genesis 6:13;Psalm 33:9).

• Water, once held in boundaries (Job 38:8-11), became the instrument of judgment.

• The same “word” that formed creation now unleashed destruction, underscoring that God’s word is both creative and corrective (Hebrews 11:3;Isaiah 55:10-11).

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The world

Peter uses “world” not to describe a corner of the Middle East but the whole created order of people, animals, and earth’s surface.

•Genesis 7:19-23 records every mountain under heaven covered and “every creature that had the breath of life” wiped out.

• Jesus treated it as global history (Luke 17:26-27), affirming its reach and reality.

• The apostle anchors later warnings of universal fire-judgment (2 Peter 3:10) in this earlier, universal water-judgment.

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Of that time

A distinct, pre-Flood era existed from Adam to Noah (Genesis 5).

• Humanity had advanced in population and culture (Genesis 4:20-22) yet spiraled into violence and corruption (Genesis 6:5, 11-12).

• Noah preached righteousness to that generation (2 Peter 2:5), giving them opportunity to repent.

• By marking “that time,” Peter reminds us each age is accountable for its response to God’s revelation (Acts 17:30-31).

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Perished

“Perished” conveys total, catastrophic loss of life, not mere hardship.

•Genesis 7:21-23—“Every living thing… was wiped out.”

• Only eight souls survived (1 Peter 3:20), demonstrating both judgment and mercy.

• The finality of the word underscores God’s intolerance of unrepentant evil (Romans 2:5).

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In the flood

The mechanism was a real, historical deluge.

• Waters burst from “the fountains of the deep” and poured from heaven (Genesis 7:11-12).

• Ark preservation illustrates salvation by grace through obedient faith (Hebrews 11:7).

• Jesus linked the Flood to His future return (Matthew 24:38-39), reinforcing its literal, prophetic importance.

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summary

2 Peter 3:6 reminds us that by the same authoritative word that created, God judged the entire pre-Flood world with a literal, worldwide deluge, sparing only Noah and his family. The verse stands as a sober guarantee that God’s promises of future judgment—and rescue for the faithful—are equally certain today.

(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" in2Peter 2:5.

Verse 6. -Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished. The Greek for" whereby" isδἰ 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 refersδἱ 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 ...


through
δι’(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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