2 Peter 3:5

“For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water:”

"For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water:" - 2 Peter 3:5
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What does 2 Peter 3:5 mean?

The verse 2 Peter 3:5 from the King James Version (KJV) states: "For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water." This verse is part of a larger passage in 2 Peter 3 that…

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The Ignorance of the Willful

In the realm of faith and understanding, there exists an ongoing battle between the wisdom of God and the ignorance of mankind. The apostle Peter, in 2 Peter 3:5, reminds us of this stark reality, stating, "For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the…

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A Prayer for Wisdom and Understanding in the Creation of God

Heavenly Father, We come before You with humble hearts, acknowledging Your infinite wisdom and the greatness of Your creation. As we reflect upon the words of 2 Peter 3:5, "For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth…

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2 Peter 3:5 - "For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water:"
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2 Peter 3:6 - "Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:"
1 Peter 5:3 - "Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock."
2 Peter 3:3 - "Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,"
1 Peter 2:3 - "If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious."
2 Peter 3:10 – "But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar."
1 Peter 3:2 - "While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear."
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;"
2 Peter 3:13 - "Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness."
2 Peter 1:5 - "And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;"
1 Peter 5:2-3 - "Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock."
Acts 5:3 - "But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?"
2 Peter 3:11 being holy and being godly. Reflections of our father in heaven
"Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:" - 2 Peter 3:6
2 Peter 3:2 - "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:"
1 Peter 3:5 - "For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands:"
2 Peter 3:1 - "This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:"
2 Peter 3:14 - "Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless."
2 Peter 3:11 - "Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,"
2 Peter 3:8 - "But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day."
1 Peter 5:2 - "Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;"
2 Peter 3:18 - "But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen."
"But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day." - 2 Peter 3:8