Bible Commentary

For God [is] not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, which ye have showed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. 10. to forget ] The aorist implies “to forget in a moment.” Comp. Heb 11:6; Heb 11:20. God, even amid your errors, will not … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 6:10”

But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. 9 12. Words of encouragement and hope 9. beloved ] The warm expression is introduced to shew that his stern teaching is only inspired by love. we are persuaded ] Lit., “We have been (and are) convinced … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 6:9”

But that which beareth thorns and briars [is] rejected, and [is] nigh unto cursing; whose end [is] to be burned. 8. that which beareth thorns ] Rather, “if it bear thorns” (Isa 5:6; Pro 24:31). This neglected land resembles converts who have fallen away. rejected ] The same word, in another metaphor, occurs in Jer … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 6:8”

For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God: 7. For the earth which drinketh in ] Rather, “For land which has drunk.” Land of this kind, blessed and fruitful, resembles true and faithful Christians. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 6:7”

If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put [him] to an open shame. 6. if they shall fall away ] This is one of the most erroneous translations in the A.V. The words can only mean “ and have fallen … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 6:6”

And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, 5. and have tasted the good word of God ] Rather, “that the word of God is good.” The verb “taste,” which in the previous verse is constructed with the genitive (as in classical Greek), is here followed by … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 6:5”

For [it is] impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, 4 8. The awfulness of apostasy 4. For ] An inference from the previous clauses. We must advance, for in the Christian course stationariness means retrogression non progredi est regredi. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 6:4”

And this will we do, if God permit. 3. this will we do ] We will advance towards perfection. The mss., as in nearly all similar cases, vary between “we will do” ( , B, K, L) and “let us do” (A, C, D, E). It is difficult to decide between the two, and the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 6:3”

Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. 2. of the doctrine of baptisms ] Perhaps rather, “of ablutions” (Heb 9:10; Mar 7:3-4), both (1) from the use of the plural (which cannot be explained either physically of “triple immersion,” or spiritually … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 6:2”

But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, [even] those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. 14. belongeth to them that are of full age ] The solid food of more advanced instruction pertains to the mature or “perfect.” by reason of use … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 5:14”