1 Wherefore leaving the doctrine of the first principles of Christ, let us press on unto perfection; not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore G1352 (διό) — through which thing, i.e. consequently
- leaving G863 (ἀφίημι) — to
send forth, in various applications (as follow)
- the principles of G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the principles of G746 (ἀρχή) — (properly abstract) a commencement, or (concretely) chief
(in various applications of order, time, place, or rank)
- the doctrine G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a
topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or
motive; by extension, a computa…
- of Christ G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- let us go on G5342 (φέρω) — to "bear" or carry (in a very wide application, literally and
figuratively, as follows)
- unto G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time,
place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive
case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
- perfection G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- perfection G5047 (τελειότης) — (the state) completeness (mentally or
morally)
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- laying G2598 (καταβάλλω) — to throw down
- again G3825 (πάλιν) — (adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) back, (of time) once
more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
- the foundation G2310 (θεμέλιος) — something put down, i.e. a substruction (of
a building, etc.), (literally or figuratively)
- of repentance G3341 (μετάνοια) — (subjectively) compunction (for guilt, including
reformation); by implication, reversal (of (another's)
decision)
- from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- dead G3498 (νεκρός) — dead (literally or
figuratively; also as noun)
- works G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or
occupation); by implication, an act
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- of faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious
truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially
reliance upon Christ for salva…
- toward G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time,
place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive
case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
2 of the teaching of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Of the doctrine G1322 (διδαχή) — instruction (the act or the matter)
- of baptisms G909 (βαπτισμός) — ablution (ceremonial or Christian)
- and G5037 (τέ) — both or also
(properly, as correlation of )
- of laying on G1936 (ἐπίθεσις) — an imposition (of hands officially)
- of hands G5495 (χείρ) — the hand
(literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means
or instrument)
- of resurrection G386 (ἀνάστασις) — a standing up again, i.e. (literally) a resurrection from
death (individual, genitive case or by implication, (its author)), or
(figuratively) a (moral) recov…
- of the dead G3498 (νεκρός) — dead (literally or
figuratively; also as noun)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- of G2917 (κρίμα) — a decision (the function or the effect, for or against
("crime"))
- eternal G166 (αἰώνιος) — perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as
well)
- judgment G2917 (κρίμα) — a decision (the function or the effect, for or against
("crime"))
3 And this will we do, if God permit.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- will we do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in
a very wide application, more or less direct)
- if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided,
etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote
indefiniteness or uncertainty
- if G4007 (περ) — an enclitic particle significant of abundance
(thoroughness), i.e. emphasis; much, very or ever
- God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- permit G2010 (ἐπιτρέπω) — to turn over (transfer), i.e.
allow
4 For as touching those who were once enlightened and tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Spirit,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- impossible G102 (ἀδύνατος) — unable, i.e. weak (literally
or figuratively); passively, impossible
- for those who were G5461 (φωτίζω) — to shed rays, i.e. to shine or (transitively) to brighten
up (literally or figuratively)
- once G530 (ἅπαξ) — one (or a single) time (numerically or
conclusively)
- enlightened G5461 (φωτίζω) — to shed rays, i.e. to shine or (transitively) to brighten
up (literally or figuratively)
- and G5037 (τέ) — both or also
(properly, as correlation of )
- have tasted G1089 (γεύομαι) — to taste; by implication, to eat; figuratively, to
experience (good or ill)
- of the G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the G1431 (δωρεά) — a gratuity
- heavenly G2032 (ἐπουράνιος) — above the sky
- gift G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- gift G1431 (δωρεά) — a gratuity
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- were made G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- partakers G3353 (μέτοχος) — participant, i.e. (as noun) a sharer; by implication, an
associate
- of the G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by
analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by
implication) vital principle, men…
- Holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically,
pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially,
consecrated)
- Ghost G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by
analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by
implication) vital principle, men…
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
5 and tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the age to come,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- have tasted G1089 (γεύομαι) — to taste; by implication, to eat; figuratively, to
experience (good or ill)
- the G4487 (ῥῆμα) — an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by
implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or
dispute); with a negative naug…
- good G2570 (καλός) — properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively)
good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance
or use, and thus distinguished from , w…
- word G4487 (ῥῆμα) — an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by
implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or
dispute); with a negative naug…
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- and G5037 (τέ) — both or also
(properly, as correlation of )
- the powers G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous
power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
- of the world G165 (αἰών) — properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also
past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic
period (present or future)
- to come G3195 (μέλλω) — to
intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or
things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity,
probability, poss…
6 and then fell away, it is impossible to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- If G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- they shall fall away G3895 (παραπίπτω) — to fall aside, i.e. (figuratively) to
apostatize
- to renew them G340 (ἀνακαινίζω) — to restore
- again G3825 (πάλιν) — (adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) back, (of time) once
more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
- unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- repentance G3341 (μετάνοια) — (subjectively) compunction (for guilt, including
reformation); by implication, reversal (of (another's)
decision)
- seeing they crucify G388 (ἀνασταυρόω) — to recrucify (figuratively)
- to themselves G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also
(in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-,
thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
- the Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very
widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
- of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- afresh G388 (ἀνασταυρόω) — to recrucify (figuratively)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- put G3856 (παραδειγματίζω) — to show alongside (the public), i.e. expose to
infamy
- to an open shame G3856 (παραδειγματίζω) — to show alongside (the public), i.e. expose to
infamy
7 For the land which hath drunk the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them for whose sake it is also tilled, receiveth blessing from God:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- the earth which G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the
solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants
in each application)
- drinketh in G4095 (πίνω) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
- the rain G5205 (ὑετός) — rain, especially a shower
- that cometh G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and
figuratively)
- oft G4178 (πολλάκις) — many times, i.e.
frequently
- upon G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time,
place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive
case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
- it G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- bringeth forth G5088 (τίκτω) — to produce (from seed, as a mother, a
plant, the earth, etc.), literally or figuratively
- herbs G1008 (βοτάνη) — herbage (as if for grazing)
- meet G2111 (εὔθετος) — well placed, i.e. (figuratively)
appropriate
- for them G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the
article prefixed
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- whom G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- it is dressed G1090 (γεωργέω) — to till (the soil)
- receiveth G3335 (μεταλαμβάνω) — to participate; genitive case, to accept (and
use)
- blessing G2129 (εὐλογία) — fine speaking, i.e. elegance of language;
commendation ("eulogy"), i.e. (reverentially) adoration; religiously,
benediction; by implication, consecration; by…
- from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
8 but if it beareth thorns and thistles, it is rejected and nigh unto a curse; whose end is to be burned.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- that which beareth G1627 (ἐκφέρω) — to bear out (literally or figuratively)
- thorns G173 (ἄκανθα) — a thorn
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- briers G5146 (τρίβολος) — properly, a crow-foot (three-pronged obstruction in
war), i.e. (by analogy) a thorny plant (caltrop)
- rejected G96 (ἀδόκιμος) — unapproved, i.e. rejected;
by implication, worthless (literally or morally)
- nigh unto G1451 (ἐγγύς) — near (literally or figuratively, of place or time)
- cursing G2671 (κατάρα) — imprecation, execration
- whose G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- end G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- end G5056 (τέλος) — properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e. (by implication) the
conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or
indefinitely), resul…
- to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- be burned G2740 (καῦσις) — burning (the act)
9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- beloved G27 (ἀγαπητός) — beloved
- we are persuaded G3982 (πείθω) — to convince (by argument, true or false); by analogy,
to pacify or conciliate (by other fair means); reflexively or
passively, to assent (to evidence or autho…
- better things G2909 (κρείττων) — stronger, i.e. (figuratively)
better, i.e. nobler
- of G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around;
figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place,
cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- things that accompany G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- salvation G4991 (σωτηρία) — rescue
or safety (physically or morally)
- G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- though G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- we G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter
words
- thus G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or
follows)
- speak G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter
words
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
10 for God is not unrighteous to forget your work and the love which ye showed toward his name, in that ye ministered unto the saints, and still do minister.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- unrighteous G94 (ἄδικος) — unjust; by extension wicked;
by implication, treacherous; specially, heathen
- to forget G1950 (ἐπιλανθάνομαι) — to lose out of mind; by implication,
to neglect
- your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- work G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- work G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or
occupation); by implication, an act
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- labour G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- labour G2873 (κόπος) — a cut, i.e. (by analogy) toil (as reducing the strength),
literally or figuratively; by implication, pains
- of love G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of love G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a
love-feast
- which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- ye have shewed G1731 (ἐνδείκνυμι) — to indicate (by word or act)
- toward G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- name G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- name G3686 (ὄνομα) — a
"name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
- in that ye have ministered to G1247 (διακονέω) — to be an attendant, i.e. wait upon (menially or as a host,
friend, or (figuratively) teacher); technically, to act as a Christian
deacon
- the saints G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the saints G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically,
pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially,
consecrated)
- do minister G1247 (διακονέω) — to be an attendant, i.e. wait upon (menially or as a host,
friend, or (figuratively) teacher); technically, to act as a Christian
deacon
11 And we desire that each one of you may show the same diligence unto the fulness of hope even to the end:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- we desire that G1937 (ἐπιθυμέω) — to set the heart upon, i.e. long for (rightfully
or otherwise)
- every one G1538 (ἕκαστος) — each or every
- of you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- do shew G1731 (ἐνδείκνυμι) — to indicate (by word or act)
- the G4710 (σπουδή) — "speed", i.e. (by implication) despatch, eagerness,
earnestness
- same G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- diligence G4710 (σπουδή) — "speed", i.e. (by implication) despatch, eagerness,
earnestness
- to G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to,
i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to;
with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
- the full assurance G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the full assurance G4136 (πληροφορία) — entire confidence
- of hope G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of hope G1680 (ἐλπίς) — expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence
- unto G891 (ἄχρι) — (of
time) until or (of place) up to
- the end G5056 (τέλος) — properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e. (by implication) the
conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or
indefinitely), resul…
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
12 that ye be not sluggish, but imitators of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- That G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- ye be G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- slothful G3576 (νωθρός) — sluggish, i.e. (literally) lazy, or
(figuratively) stupid
- but G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- followers G3402 (μιμητής) — an imitator
- of them who G2816 (κληρονομέω) — to be an heir to (literally or figuratively)
- through G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious
truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially
reliance upon Christ for salva…
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- patience G3115 (μακροθυμία) — longanimity, i.e. (objectively) forbearance or
(subjectively) fortitude
- inherit G2816 (κληρονομέω) — to be an heir to (literally or figuratively)
- the promises G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the promises G1860 (ἐπαγγελία) — an announcement (for information, assent or pledge;
especially a divine assurance of good)
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
13 For when God made promise to Abraham, since he could swear by none greater, he sware by himself,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- when G1861 (ἐπαγγέλλω) — to announce upon (reflexively), i.e. (by
implication) to engage to do something, to assert something respecting
oneself
- God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- made promise G1861 (ἐπαγγέλλω) — to announce upon (reflexively), i.e. (by
implication) to engage to do something, to assert something respecting
oneself
- to Abraham G11 (Ἀβραάμ) — Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch
- because G1893 (ἐπεί) — thereupon, i.e. since (of time or
cause)
- he could G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- swear G3660 (ὀμνύω) — to swear, i.e. take (or declare on) oath
- by G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in
varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or
accusative) with which it is joined)
- no G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none,
nobody, nothing
- greater G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or
figuratively, in a very wide application)
- he sware G3660 (ὀμνύω) — to swear, i.e. take (or declare on) oath
- himself G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also
(in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-,
thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
14 saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate
(in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and
generally refer to an individual express…
- G2229 (ἦ) — assuredly
- Surely G3375 (μήν) — a particle of affirmation (only with );
assuredly
- blessing G2127 (εὐλογέω) — to speak well of, i.e. (religiously)
to bless (thank or invoke a benediction upon, prosper)
- I will bless G2127 (εὐλογέω) — to speak well of, i.e. (religiously)
to bless (thank or invoke a benediction upon, prosper)
- thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- multiplying G4129 (πληθύνω) — to increase (transitively or
intransitively)
- I will multiply G4129 (πληθύνω) — to increase (transitively or
intransitively)
15 And thus, having patiently endured, he obtained the promise.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- so G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or
follows)
- after he had patiently endured G3114 (μακροθυμέω) — to be long-spirited, i.e. (objectively)
forbearing or (subjectively) patient
- he obtained G2013 (ἐπιτυγχάνω) — to chance upon, i.e. (by implication) to
attain
- the promise G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the promise G1860 (ἐπαγγελία) — an announcement (for information, assent or pledge;
especially a divine assurance of good)
16 For men swear by the greater: and in every dispute of theirs the oath is final for confirmation.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- verily G3303 (μέν) — properly, indicative of affirmation or concession
(in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with (this
one, the former, etc.)
- swear G3660 (ὀμνύω) — to swear, i.e. take (or declare on) oath
- by G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in
varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or
accusative) with which it is joined)
- the greater G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or
figuratively, in a very wide application)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- an oath G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- an oath G3727 (ὅρκος) — a limit, i.e. (sacred)
restraint (specially, an oath)
- for G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- confirmation G951 (βεβαίωσις) — stabiliment
- to them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- an end G4009 (πέρας) — an extremity
- of G485 (ἀντιλογία) — dispute, disobedience
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- strife G485 (ἀντιλογία) — dispute, disobedience
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
17 Wherein God, being minded to show more abundantly unto the heirs of the promise the immutability of his counsel, interposed with an oath;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wherein G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- Wherein G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- willing G1014 (βούλομαι) — to "will," i.e. (reflexively) be
willing
- more abundantly G4053 (περισσός) — superabundant (in quantity) or
superior (in quality); by implication, excessive; adverbially (with
) violently; neuter (as noun) preeminence
- to shew G1925 (ἐπιδείκνυμι) — to exhibit (physically or mentally)
- unto the heirs G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- unto the heirs G2818 (κληρονόμος) — a sharer by lot, i.e.
inheritor (literally or figuratively); by implication, a
possessor
- of promise G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of promise G1860 (ἐπαγγελία) — an announcement (for information, assent or pledge;
especially a divine assurance of good)
- the immutability G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the immutability G276 (ἀμετάθετος) — unchangeable, or (neuter as abstract)
unchangeability
- of his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- counsel G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- counsel G1012 (βουλή) — volition, i.e. (objectively) advice, or (by implication)
purpose
- confirmed G3315 (μεσιτεύω) — to interpose (as arbiter), i.e (by implication) to ratify
(as surety)
- by an oath G3727 (ὅρκος) — a limit, i.e. (sacred)
restraint (specially, an oath)
18 that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have a strong encouragement, who have fled for refuge to lay hold of the hope set before us:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- That G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- two G1417 (δύο) — "two"
- immutable G276 (ἀμετάθετος) — unchangeable, or (neuter as abstract)
unchangeability
- things G4229 (πρᾶγμα) — a deed; by implication, an affair; by extension, an object
(material)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- impossible G102 (ἀδύνατος) — unable, i.e. weak (literally
or figuratively); passively, impossible
- for God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- to lie G5574 (ψεύδομαι) — to utter an untruth or
attempt to deceive by falsehood
- we might have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- a G3874 (παράκλησις) — imploration, hortation, solace
- strong G2478 (ἰσχυρός) — forcible (literally or figuratively)
- consolation G3874 (παράκλησις) — imploration, hortation, solace
- who have fled for refuge G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- who have fled for refuge G2703 (καταφεύγω) — to flee down (away)
- to lay hold G2902 (κρατέω) — to use strength, i.e. seize or retain (literally or
figuratively)
- upon the hope G1680 (ἐλπίς) — expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence
- set before us G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- set before us G4295 (πρόκειμαι) — to lie before the view, i.e. (figuratively) to be
present (to the mind), to stand forth (as an example or reward)
19 which we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and stedfast and entering into that which is within the veil;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- we have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- an anchor G45 (ἄγκυρα) — an "anchor" (as crooked)
- of the soul G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the soul G5590 (ψυχή) — breath, i.e. (by implication) spirit, abstractly or
concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on
the one hand from , which is the rat…
- both G5037 (τέ) — both or also
(properly, as correlation of )
- sure G804 (ἀσφαλής) — secure
(literally or figuratively)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- stedfast G949 (βέβαιος) — stable (literally
or figuratively)
- which entereth G1525 (εἰσέρχομαι) — to enter (literally or figuratively)
- into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- that within G2082 (ἐσώτερος) — interior
- the veil G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the veil G2665 (καταπέτασμα) — something spread
thoroughly, i.e. (specially) the door screen (to the Most Holy Place)
in the Jewish Temple
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
20 whither as a forerunner Jesus entered for us, having become a high priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Whither G3699 (ὅπου) — what(-ever) where, i.e. at whichever spot
- the forerunner G4274 (πρόδρομος) — a runner ahead, i.e. scout (figuratively,
precursor)
- is G1525 (εἰσέρχομαι) — to enter (literally or figuratively)
- for G5228 (ὑπέρ) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place,
above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding;
with the accusative case superior to, m…
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- entered G1525 (εἰσέρχομαι) — to enter (literally or figuratively)
- Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
- made G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- an high priest G749 (ἀρχιερεύς) — the high-priest (literally, of the Jews, typically,
Christ); by extension a chief priest
- for G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- ever G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- ever G165 (αἰών) — properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also
past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic
period (present or future)
- after G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in
varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or
accusative) with which it is joined)
- the order G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the order G5010 (τάξις) — regular arrangement, i.e. (in time) fixed succession (of
rank or character), official dignity
- of Melchisedec G3198 (Μελχισεδέκ) — Melchisedek (i.e. Malkitsedek), a
patriarch