2 Peter 3:6

Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:

King James Version
View Chapter

Other Translations for 2 Peter 3:6

BSB
through which the world of that time perished in the flood.
AKJV
Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:
CPDV
By water, the former world then, having been inundated with water, perished.
ERV
by which means the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:
NHEB
by which means the world that then was, being deluged with water, was destroyed.
SMT
By which then the world, overflowed with water, perished:

Commentary for 2 Peter 3:6

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Peter 3:6
Summary
Flood destroyed the ancient world entirely
Event
Flood destruction
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Judgment