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Two immutable things (δύο πραγμάτων ἀμεταθέτων)
His word and his oath.
Strong consolation (ἰσχυρὰν παράκλησιν)
Ἰσχιρὸς strong implies indwelling strength embodied or put forth either aggressively or as an obstacle to resistance; as an army or a fortress. For consolation rend. encouragement, and see on Luk 6:24; see on 1Co 14:3.
Who have fled for refuge (οἱ καταφυγόντες)
Only here and Act 14:6. The compound verb is well rendered by A.V., since, as distinguished from the simple φεύγειν to flee, it expresses flight to a definite place or person for safety. Hence often used in connection with an altar or a sanctuary. The distinction between the simple and the compound verb is illustrated in Hdt. iv. 23, where, speaking of the barbarous tribe of the Iyrcae, he says, “Whoever flees (φεύγων) and betakes himself for refuge (καταφύγῃ) to them, receives wrong from no one.” So Xen., Hellen. 1, 6, 16: “Conon fled (ἔφευγε) in swift vessels, and betakes himself for refuge (καταφεύγει) to Mitylene.”
To lay hold upon the hope set before us (κρατῆσαι τῆς προκειμένης)
For κρατῆσαι to lay fast hold, see on Mar 7:3; see on Act 3:11; see on Col 2:19. Προκειμένης lying before or set before; destined or appointed. Mostly in Hebrews. Comp. 2Co 8:12; Jud 1:7.