22 It has happened to them according to the true proverb, “A dog returns to its own vomit,” and, “A sow, after washing, returns to wallowing in the mire.”
Verse 22
CEV says, what happened to them is just like the true saying...
A dog returns to its own vomit refers to the pain that should change the habits that people have but that they would return to the old habits again.
Dog- sinful people
returns- what they did
Vomit- old habits
Then moves on to talk about sow meaning a pig can wash itself but it does not prevent it from rolling back in the mire.
Mire means mud.
Rolling in mire refers to sin.
All this leads to the filthy nature of sin.
But it has happened unto them according to the true proverb: “The dog turns to his own vomit again,” and, “the sow that was washed, to her wallowing in the mire.” 2 Peter 2:22 KJ21
It has happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog turning to his own vomit again, and the sow that had washed to wallowing in the mire. 2 Peter 2:22 ASV
The thing spoken of in the true proverb has happened to them, “The dog returns to his own vomit,” and, “A sow is washed only to wallow [again] in the mire.” 2 peter 2:22 AMP
A dog returns to his own vomit In the Old Testament/ in context:
10 Like an archer who wounds everyone,
So is one who hires a fool or hires those who pass by.
11 Like a dog that returns to its vomit,
So is a fool who repeats his foolishness.
12 Do you see a person wise in his own eyes?
There is more hope for a fool than for him. Proverbs 26:1-12
15 But when Pharaoh saw that there was relief, he hardened his heart and did not listen to them, just as the Lord had said. Exodus 8:15
4 When Pharaoh does not listen to you, I will lay My hand on Egypt and bring out My armies, My people the sons of Israel, from the land of Egypt by great judgments. Exodus 7:4
Find out the conclusion of this once the study of peter is over.
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