Vincent Word Studies - Hebrews 13:17 - 13:17

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Vincent Word Studies - Hebrews 13:17 - 13:17


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They watch (ἀγρυπνοῦσιν)

See on Mar 13:33, and comp. Luk 21:36; Eph 6:18.

With grief (στενάζοντες)

Lit. groaning. See Rom 8:23, 2Co 5:2, 2Co 5:4; Jam 5:9.

Unprofitable (ἀλυσιτελὲς)

N.T.o, olxx. From ἀ not, and λυσιτελής paying for expenses. Hence, what does not pay; unprofitable.

I may be restored to you (ἀποκατασταθῶ ὑμῖν)

Not implying imprisonment, but enforced absence through sickness or other cause.