2 Peter 2:12

But these men, like irrational beasts born b'derech hatevah (naturally) to be caught and killed, commit Chillul Hashem in matters where they lack da'as. In the destruction of [the beasts], they also will be destroyed,

Orthodox Jewish Bible

In The King James Version

But these, as natural brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of the things that they understand not; and shall utterly perish in their own corruption;

In Context

11Whereas malachim, being greater b'oz and koach (in strength and power), al kol panim (nevertheless) do not bring against them a slanderous judgment before Hashem.

13Suffering harm as onesh (penalty) for harm done. They actually think there is ta'anug (pleasure) in reveling in broad daylight. They are mumim (defects) and spots reveling in their ta'nugot (evil pleasures) even while they sit at seudot (banquet dinners) with you.

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Cross References

Psalms 49:10That he should live on lanetzach, 1 and not see shachat (corruption, decay, the pit). + 49:10 cf Psa 16:10 1

Psalms 94:8Understand, ye brutish among the people; 1 and ye kesilim (fools), when will ye get seichel? 1

Jeremiah 4:22For Ami is foolish, 1 they have not known Me; 1 they are stupid banim, 1 and they have no understanding; 1 they are chachamim to do evil, 1 but to do good they have no da'as. 1

Jeremiah 10:8But they are altogether stupid and foolish; 1 the etz is a musar havalim (discipline of delusions). 1

Jeremiah 12:3But Thou, Hashem, knowest me; 1 Thou hast seen me, and tested mine lev toward Thee; 1 pull them out like tzon for the tevakh (slaughter), 1 and prepare them for the Yom Haregah (Day of Slaughter, Killing). 1

John 8:21Rebbe, Melech HaMoshiach said, therefore, again to them, I go away (Rebbe's Histalkus) and you will seek me, and in your chet you will go to your mavet. Where I go you are not able to come. + 8:21 Dt 24:16; Ezek 3:18

Matthew Henry on 2 Peter 2:11-22

False Teachers. ( a. d. 67.) 10 But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities. 11 Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord. 12 But these, as natural brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of the things that they understand not; and shall utterly perish in their own corruption; 13 And shall receive… Read the whole commentary →

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