Apologetics Bible

Hebrews 6:1

Greek

Διὸ ἀφέντες τὸν τῆς ἀρχῆς τοῦ Χριστοῦ λόγον ἐπὶ τὴν τελειότητα φερώμεθα, μὴ πάλιν θεμέλιον καταβαλλόμενοι μετανοίας ἀπὸ νεκρῶν ἔργων, καὶ πίστεως ἐπὶ θεόν,

Dio aphentes ton tes arches toy Christoy logon epi ten teleioteta pherometha, me palin themelion kataballomenoi metanoias apo nekron ergon, kai pisteos epi theon,

KJV: Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,

AKJV: Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on to perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,

ASV: 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,

YLT: Wherefore, having left the word of the beginning of the Christ, unto the perfection we may advance, not again a foundation laying of reformation from dead works, and of faith on God,

Exposition: Hebrews 6:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 6:2

Greek

βαπτισμῶν ⸀διδαχὴν ἐπιθέσεώς τε χειρῶν, ἀναστάσεώς ⸀τε νεκρῶν καὶ κρίματος αἰωνίου.

baptismon didachen epitheseos te cheiron, anastaseos te nekron kai krimatos aionioy.

KJV: Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

AKJV: Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

ASV: of the teaching of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

YLT: of the teaching of baptisms, of laying on also of hands, of rising again also of the dead, and of judgment age-during,

Exposition: Hebrews 6:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 6:3

Greek

καὶ τοῦτο ⸀ποιήσομεν ἐάνπερ ἐπιτρέπῃ ὁ θεός.

kai toyto poiesomen eanper epitrepe o theos.

KJV: And this will we do, if God permit.

AKJV: And this will we do, if God permit.

ASV: And this will we do, if God permit.

YLT: and this we will do, if God may permit,

Exposition: Hebrews 6:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And this will we do, if God permit.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 6:4

Greek

Ἀδύνατον γὰρ τοὺς ἅπαξ φωτισθέντας γευσαμένους τε τῆς δωρεᾶς τῆς ἐπουρανίου καὶ μετόχους γενηθέντας πνεύματος ἁγίου

Adynaton gar toys apax photisthentas geysamenoys te tes doreas tes epoyranioy kai metochoys genethentas pneymatos agioy

KJV: 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,

AKJV: 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,

ASV: For as touching those who were once enlightened and tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Spirit,

YLT: for it is impossible for those once enlightened, having tasted also of the heavenly gift, and partakers having became of the Holy Spirit,

Exposition: Hebrews 6:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 6:5

Greek

καὶ καλὸν γευσαμένους θεοῦ ῥῆμα δυνάμεις τε μέλλοντος αἰῶνος,

kai kalon geysamenoys theoy rema dynameis te mellontos aionos,

KJV: And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,

AKJV: And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,

ASV: and tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the age to come,

YLT: and did taste the good saying of God, the powers also of the coming age,

Exposition: Hebrews 6:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 6:6

Greek

καὶ παραπεσόντας, πάλιν ἀνακαινίζειν εἰς μετάνοιαν, ἀνασταυροῦντας ἑαυτοῖς τὸν υἱὸν τοῦ θεοῦ καὶ παραδειγματίζοντας.

kai parapesontas, palin anakainizein eis metanoian, anastayroyntas eaytois ton yion toy theoy kai paradeigmatizontas.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: If they shall fall away, to renew them again to repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.

ASV: 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.

YLT: and having fallen away, again to renew them to reformation, having crucified again to themselves the Son of God, and exposed to public shame.

Exposition: Hebrews 6:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 6:7

Greek

γῆ γὰρ ἡ πιοῦσα τὸν ἐπʼ αὐτῆς ⸂ἐρχόμενον πολλάκις⸃ ὑετόν, καὶ τίκτουσα βοτάνην εὔθετον ἐκείνοις διʼ οὓς καὶ γεωργεῖται, μεταλαμβάνει εὐλογίας ἀπὸ τοῦ θεοῦ·

ge gar e pioysa ton ep aytes erchomenon pollakis yeton, kai tiktoysa botanen eytheton ekeinois di oys kai georgeitai, metalambanei eylogias apo toy theoy·

KJV: 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:

AKJV: For the earth which drinks in the rain that comes oft on it, and brings forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receives blessing from God:

ASV: 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:

YLT: For earth, that is drinking in the rain many times coming upon it, and is bringing forth herbs fit for those because of whom also it is dressed, doth partake of blessing from God,

Exposition: Hebrews 6:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 6:8

Greek

ἐκφέρουσα δὲ ἀκάνθας καὶ τριβόλους ἀδόκιμος καὶ κατάρας ἐγγύς, ἧς τὸ τέλος εἰς καῦσιν.

ekpheroysa de akanthas kai triboloys adokimos kai kataras eggys, es to telos eis kaysin.

KJV: But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned.

AKJV: But that which bears thorns and briers is rejected, and is near to cursing; whose end is to be burned.

ASV: but if it beareth thorns and thistles, it is rejected and nigh unto a curse; whose end is to be burned.

YLT: and that which is bearing thorns and briers is disapproved of, and nigh to cursing, whose end is for burning;

Exposition: Hebrews 6:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 6:9

Greek

Πεπείσμεθα δὲ περὶ ὑμῶν, ἀγαπητοί, τὰ κρείσσονα καὶ ἐχόμενα σωτηρίας, εἰ καὶ οὕτως λαλοῦμεν·

Pepeismetha de peri ymon, agapetoi, ta kreissona kai echomena soterias, ei kai oytos laloymen·

KJV: But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.

AKJV: But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.

ASV: But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak:

YLT: and we are persuaded, concerning you, beloved, the things that are better, and accompanying salvation, though even thus we speak,

Exposition: Hebrews 6:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 6:10

Greek

οὐ γὰρ ἄδικος ὁ θεὸς ἐπιλαθέσθαι τοῦ ἔργου ὑμῶν ⸀καὶ τῆς ἀγάπης ἧς ἐνεδείξασθε εἰς τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ, διακονήσαντες τοῖς ἁγίοις καὶ διακονοῦντες.

oy gar adikos o theos epilathesthai toy ergoy ymon kai tes agapes es enedeixasthe eis to onoma aytoy, diakonesantes tois agiois kai diakonoyntes.

KJV: For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.

AKJV: For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, which you have showed toward his name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.

ASV: 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.

YLT: for God is not unrighteous to forget your work, and the labour of the love, that ye shewed to His name, having ministered to the saints and ministering;

Exposition: Hebrews 6:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 6:11

Greek

ἐπιθυμοῦμεν δὲ ἕκαστον ὑμῶν τὴν αὐτὴν ἐνδείκνυσθαι σπουδὴν πρὸς τὴν πληροφορίαν τῆς ἐλπίδος ἄχρι τέλους,

epithymoymen de ekaston ymon ten ayten endeiknysthai spoyden pros ten plerophorian tes elpidos achri teloys,

KJV: And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:

AKJV: And we desire that every one of you do show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope to the end:

ASV: And we desire that each one of you may show the same diligence unto the fulness of hope even to the end:

YLT: and we desire each one of you the same diligence to shew, unto the full assurance of the hope unto the end,

Exposition: Hebrews 6:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 6:12

Greek

ἵνα μὴ νωθροὶ γένησθε, μιμηταὶ δὲ τῶν διὰ πίστεως καὶ μακροθυμίας κληρονομούντων τὰς ἐπαγγελίας.

ina me nothroi genesthe, mimetai de ton dia pisteos kai makrothymias kleronomoynton tas epaggelias.

KJV: That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

AKJV: That you be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

ASV: that ye be not sluggish, but imitators of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

YLT: that ye may not become slothful, but followers of those who through faith and patient endurance are inheriting the promises.

Exposition: Hebrews 6:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 6:13

Greek

Τῷ γὰρ Ἀβραὰμ ἐπαγγειλάμενος ὁ θεός, ἐπεὶ κατʼ οὐδενὸς εἶχεν μείζονος ὀμόσαι, ὤμοσεν καθʼ ἑαυτοῦ,

To gar Abraam epaggeilamenos o theos, epei kat oydenos eichen meizonos omosai, omosen kath eaytoy,

KJV: For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself,

AKJV: For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he swore by himself,

ASV: For when God made promise to Abraham, since he could swear by none greater, he sware by himself,

YLT: For to Abraham God, having made promise, seeing He was able to swear by no greater, did swear by Himself,

Exposition: Hebrews 6:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 6:14

Greek

λέγων· ⸀Εἰ μὴν εὐλογῶν εὐλογήσω σε καὶ πληθύνων πληθυνῶ σε·

legon· Ei men eylogon eylogeso se kai plethynon plethyno se·

KJV: Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee.

AKJV: Saying, Surely blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you.

ASV: saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee.

YLT: saying, `Blessing indeed I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee;'

Exposition: Hebrews 6:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 6:15

Greek

καὶ οὕτως μακροθυμήσας ἐπέτυχεν τῆς ἐπαγγελίας.

kai oytos makrothymesas epetychen tes epaggelias.

KJV: And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.

AKJV: And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.

ASV: And thus, having patiently endured, he obtained the promise.

YLT: and so, having patiently endured, he did obtain the promise;

Exposition: Hebrews 6:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 6:16

Greek

⸀ἄνθρωποι γὰρ κατὰ τοῦ μείζονος ὀμνύουσιν, καὶ πάσης αὐτοῖς ἀντιλογίας πέρας εἰς βεβαίωσιν ὁ ὅρκος·

anthropoi gar kata toy meizonos omnyoysin, kai pases aytois antilogias peras eis bebaiosin o orkos·

KJV: For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife.

AKJV: For men truly swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife.

ASV: For men swear by the greater: and in every dispute of theirs the oath is final for confirmation.

YLT: for men indeed do swear by the greater, and an end of all controversy to them for confirmation is the oath,

Exposition: Hebrews 6:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 6:17

Greek

ἐν ᾧ περισσότερον βουλόμενος ὁ θεὸς ἐπιδεῖξαι τοῖς κληρονόμοις τῆς ἐπαγγελίας τὸ ἀμετάθετον τῆς βουλῆς αὐτοῦ ἐμεσίτευσεν ὅρκῳ,

en o perissoteron boylomenos o theos epideixai tois kleronomois tes epaggelias to ametatheton tes boyles aytoy emesiteysen orko,

KJV: Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath:

AKJV: Wherein God, willing more abundantly to show to the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath:

ASV: Wherein God, being minded to show more abundantly unto the heirs of the promise the immutability of his counsel, interposed with an oath;

YLT: in which God, more abundantly willing to shew to the heirs of the promise the immutability of his counsel, did interpose by an oath,

Exposition: Hebrews 6:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 6:18

Greek

ἵνα διὰ δύο πραγμάτων ἀμεταθέτων, ἐν οἷς ἀδύνατον ψεύσασθαι ⸀θεόν, ἰσχυρὰν παράκλησιν ἔχωμεν οἱ καταφυγόντες κρατῆσαι τῆς προκειμένης ἐλπίδος·

ina dia dyo pragmaton ametatheton, en ois adynaton pseysasthai theon, ischyran paraklesin echomen oi kataphygontes kratesai tes prokeimenes elpidos·

KJV: That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:

AKJV: That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold on the hope set before us:

ASV: 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:

YLT: that through two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, a strong comfort we may have who did flee for refuge to lay hold on the hope set before us ,

Exposition: Hebrews 6:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 6:19

Greek

ἣν ὡς ἄγκυραν ἔχομεν τῆς ψυχῆς, ⸀ἀσφαλῆ τε καὶ βεβαίαν καὶ εἰσερχομένην εἰς τὸ ἐσώτερον τοῦ καταπετάσματος,

en os agkyran echomen tes psyches, asphale te kai bebaian kai eiserchomenen eis to esoteron toy katapetasmatos,

KJV: Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;

AKJV: Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters into that within the veil;

ASV: which we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and stedfast and entering into that which is within the veil;

YLT: which we have, as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and entering into that within the vail,

Exposition: Hebrews 6:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Hebrews 6:20

Greek

ὅπου πρόδρομος ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν εἰσῆλθεν Ἰησοῦς, κατὰ τὴν τάξιν Μελχισέδεκ ἀρχιερεὺς γενόμενος εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα.

opoy prodromos yper emon eiselthen Iesoys, kata ten taxin Melchisedek archiereys genomenos eis ton aiona.

KJV: Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

AKJV: Where the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

ASV: whither as a forerunner Jesus entered for us, having become a high priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.

YLT: whither a forerunner for us did enter--Jesus, after the order of Melchisedek chief priest having become--to the age.

Exposition: Hebrews 6:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.