2 Peter 3:7

“But the heavens and the earth which are now, etc.] In being, in distinction from, and opposition to the heavens that were of old, and the earth standing in and out of the water, and the world that then was when the waters of the flood overflowed it: by the same word are kept in store; that is, by the word of God, as in (<610305>2 Peter 3:5); and the Syriac, Arabic, and Ethiopic versions read, “by his word”; by the same word that the heavens and the earth were made of old, or in the beginning, are they kept, preserved, and upheld in their being; or “are treasured up”; the heavens and the earth are a rich treasure, they are full of the riches God, as the God of nature and providence; and they…”

“(Compare Job 28:5, end). which are now--"the postdiluvian visible world." In contrast to "that then was," Pe2 3:6. the same--Other oldest manuscripts read, "His" (God's). kept in store--Greek, "treasured up." reserved--"kept." It is only God's constantly watchful providence which holds together the present state of things till His time for ending it.”

“But the heavens and the earth which are now - As they now exist. There is no difficulty here respecting what is meant by the word “earth,” but it is not so easy to determine precisely how much is included in the word “heavens.” It cannot be supposed to mean “heaven” as the place where God dwells; nor is it necessary to suppose that Peter understood by the word all that would now be implied in it, as used by a modern astronomer. The word is doubtless employed in a popular signification, referring to the “heavens as they appear to the eye;” and the idea is, that the conflagration would not only destroy the earth, but would change the heavens as they now appear to us. If, in fact, the earth…”

“But the heavens and the earth, that are now - Since the flood. Are reserved unto fire at the day wherein God will judge the world, and punish the ungodly with everlasting destruction. 2 Peter 3:8”

“3:7 The Old Testament associates fire with the day of the Lord (see Isa 30:30; 66:15-16).”

“the heavens: Pe2 3:10; Psa 50:3, Psa 102:26; Isa 51:6; Zep 3:8; Mat 24:35, Mat 25:41; Th2 1:8; Rev 20:11, Rev 21:1 against: Pe2 2:9; Mat 10:15, Mat 11:22, Mat 11:24, Mat 12:36; Mar 6:11; Jo1 4:17 and perdition: Rom 2:5; Phi 1:28; Th2 2:3; Ti1 6:9; Rev 17:8, Rev 17:11 2 Peter 3:8”