2 Peter 2:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Peter 2:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Peter 2:22 is a verse from the book of 2 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that w..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Peter 2:22 — KJV
“But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.”
— 2 Peter 2:22 (KJV)
2 Peter 2:22 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 2:22
“And so it was, when Israel had sown, that the Midianites came up, and the Amalekites, and the children of the east, even they came up against them;”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:22: own, again, sow
“And Abimelech fought against the city all that day; and he took the city, and slew the people that was therein, and beat down the city, and sowed it with salt.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:22: own, again, sow
“And Mephibosheth the son of Saul came down to meet the king, and had neither dressed his feet, nor trimmed his beard, nor washed his clothes, from the day the king departed until the day he came again in peace.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:22: own, again, washed
“And king Solomon gave unto the queen of Sheba all her desire, whatsoever she asked, beside that which Solomon gave her of his royal bounty. So she turned and went to her own country, she and her servants. of his...: Heb. according to the hand of king Solomon”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:22: according, turned, own
“Thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not go up, nor fight against your brethren the children of Israel: return every man to his house; for this thing is from me. They hearkened therefore to the word of the LORD, and returned to depart, according to the word of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:22: according, turned, again
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