2 Peter 2:3

Through covetousness [ε ν π λ ε ο ν ε ξ ι α]. Lit., in covetousness; denoting the element or sphere in which the evil is wrought.

Feigned [π λ α σ τ ο ι ς]. Only here in New Testament. From plassw, to mould, as in clay or wax. The idea is, therefore, of words molded at will to suit their vain imaginations.

Make merchandise [ε μ π ο ρ ε υ σ ο ν τ α ι]. Only here and James 4:13. Compare Jude 1:16, for the sake of advantage; their glory being in having a multitude of followers.

Judgment [κ ρ ι μ α]. Rev., sentence. So, commonly, in New Testament; the process or act of judging being expressed by krisiv.

Of a long time [ε κ π α λ α ι]. Rev., better, from of old, bringing out thus more sharply the force of ejk. Only here and ch. 3 5. Construe with lingereth.

Lingereth [α ρ γ ε ι]. Only here in New Testament. Compare on the kindred adjective idle, ch. 1 8. There is a graphic picture in the sentence. The judgment is not idle. It is "represented as a living thing, awake and expectant. Long ago that judgment started on its destroying path, and the fate of sinning angels, and the deluge, and the overthrow of Sodom and Gomorrah were but incidental illustrations of its power; nor has it even since lingered.... It advances still, strong and vigilant as when first it sprang from the bosom of God, and will not fail to reach the mark to which it was pointed from of old" (Salmond and Lillie).

Damnation [α π ω λ ε ι α]. More literally, Rev., destruction. The word occurs three times in vv. 1 - 3.

Slumbereth [ν υ σ τ α ξ ε ι]. See on Matthew 25:5, the only other passage where it occurs.