Verses 5 and 6 draw a parallel with the Flood of Noah’s day. The context of 2 Peter 3:7 indicates the meaning of the heavens, earth, and fire mentioned there. For example, Genesis 11:1 says: “All the earth continued to be of one language.” Here, “earth” refers to human society. ![]() The Bible uses the terms “heavens,” “earth,” and “fire” to refer to more than one thing. ![]() Such a misconception often comes from a misunderstanding of 2 Peter 3:7, which says: “The heavens and the earth that now exist are reserved for fire.” Consider two important points that help us understand the meaning of those words:
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