Bible Commentary

Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. 3. Through faith ] In this chapter we find fifteen special instances of the work of faith, besides the summary enumeration in the 32nd and following verses. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 11:3”

For by it the elders obtained a good report. 2. For by it the elders obtained a good report ] Lit., “For therein the elders had witness borne to them.” Their “good report” was won in the sphere of faith. The elders a technical Jewish term ( Zekenm) means the ancient fathers of the Church … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 11:2”

But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul. 39. But we are not of them who draw back ] More tersely in the original, “But we are not of defection unto perdition, but of faith unto gaining of the soul.” “Faith,” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 10:39”

Now the just shall live by faith: but if [any man] draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. 38. Now the just shall live by faith ] The true reading here (though not in the Hebrew) perhaps is, “But my righteous one shall live by faith” (as in , A, K), and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 10:38”

For yet, a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry. 37. yet a little while ] The original has a very emphatic phrase ( ) to imply the nearness of Christ’s return, “yet but a very very little while.” The phrase occurs in the LXX. in Isa 26:20. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 10:37”

For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. 36. of patience ] Few graces were more needed in the terrible trials of that day (Heb 6:12; Luk 21:19; Col 1:11; Jas 1:3-4). after ye have done ] The meaning perhaps rather is “by … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 10:36”

Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompense of reward. 35. your confidence ] Heb 3:6, Heb 4:16. which hath ] The Greek relative implies “seeing that it has” ( quippe quae). recompence of reward ] The compound misthapodosia as before for the simple misthos (Heb 2:2, Heb 11:26; comp. Heb 11:6). Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 10:35”

For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance. 34. ye had compassion of me in my bonds ] This reading had more to do than anything else with the common assumption that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 10:34”

Partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so used. 33. ye were made a gazingstock ] Lit. “being set upon a stage” ( theatrizomenoi). The same metaphor is used in 1Co 4:9 (“We became a theatre,” comp. 1Co 15:32). companions … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 10:33”

But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were illuminated, ye endured a great fight of afflictions; 32 39. Words of appeal and encouragement 32. But call to remembrance the former days ] Rather, “keep in remembrance.” Here, as in Heb 6:9-12, he mingles appeal and encouragement with the sternest warnings. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 10:32”