2 Peter 2:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Peter 2:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Peter 2:16 is a verse from the book of 2 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man's voice forbad the madness of the prophet." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Peter 2:16 — KJV
“But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man's voice forbad the madness of the prophet.”
— 2 Peter 2:16 (KJV)
2 Peter 2:16 in Context — About the Book of 2 Peter
2 Peter is a dying apostle's reminder service: God's divine power has already given us everything needed for life and godliness through precious promises. It warns against scoffers and false teachers, explains the Lord's patience — not slow but not willing that any perish — and calls us to grow in grace.
Cross-References for 2 Peter 2:16
“And it came to pass, when David had made an end of speaking these words unto Saul, that Saul said, Is this thy voice, my son David? And Saul lifted up his voice, and wept.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:16: ass, speaking, voice
“And it came to pass, as soon as he had made an end of speaking, that, behold, the king's sons came, and lifted up their voice and wept: and the king also and all his servants wept very sore. very...: Heb. with a great weeping greatly”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:16: ass, speaking, voice
“Now it came to pass, when Jeremiah had made an end of speaking all that the LORD had commanded him to speak unto all the people, that the priests and the prophets and all the people took him, saying, Thou shalt surely die.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:16: ass, speaking, prophet
“And it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:16: ass, speaking
“And it came to pass, when he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled, and got him out.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:16: ass, voice
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