2 Peter 3:12

Updated: June 3, 2025
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looking for and earnestly desiring the coming of the day of God, which will cause the burning heavens to be dissolved, and the elements will melt with fervent heat?
World English Bible (WEB)
Looking for{G4328}{(G5723)} and{G2532} hasting{G4692}{(G5723)} unto the coming{G3952} of the day{G2250} of God{G2316}, wherein{G1223}{G3739} the heavens{G3772} being on fire{G4448}{(G5746)} shall be dissolved{G3089}{(G5701)}, and{G2532} the elements{G4747} shall melt{G5080}{(G5743)} with fervent heat{G2741}{(G5746)}?
KJV with Strongs
(12) Looking for and hurrying the coming day of יהוה YAHWEH because of which the skies will be released by burning and the elements will melt, consumed by heat!
The F.O.G
[12] Live in eager anticipation of that Day of יהוה, working to speed its arrival. Yes, the heavens will be set ablaze and dissolve, and the elements will melt in the fire - but remember this destruction makes way for new creation.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
waiting for and hasting to the presence of the day of God, by which the heavens, being on fire, shall be dissolved, and the elements with burning heat shall melt;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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