Vincent Word Studies - 2 Peter 2:8 - 2:8

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Vincent Word Studies - 2 Peter 2:8 - 2:8


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Dwelling (ἐγκατοικῶν)

Only here in New Testament. Dwelling, and therefore suffering continually, from day to day.

In seeing (βλέμματι)

Only here in New Testament. Usually of the look of a man from without, through which the vexation comes to the soul. “Vexed his righteous soul.”

Vexed (ἐβασανίζεν)

See on Mat 4:24, torments. The original sense is to test by touchstone or by torture. See on toiling, Mar 6:48. Rev. gives tormented, in margin.

Unlawful (ἀνόμοις)

Rev., lawless. Only here in New Testament with things. In all other cases it is applied to persons.