Robertson Word Pictures - Hebrews 12:3 - 12:3

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Robertson Word Pictures - Hebrews 12:3 - 12:3


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Consider (analogisasthe). First aorist middle imperative of analogizomai, old word to reckon up, to compare, to weigh, only here in the N.T. See katanoēsate in Heb 3:1. Understanding Jesus is the key to the whole problem, the cure for doubt and hesitation.

Endured (hupomemenēkota). Perfect active participle of the same verb hupomenō used in Heb 12:2.

Gainsaying (antilogian). Old word from antilogos (from antilegō), already in Heb 6:16; Heb 7:7.

Of sinners (hupo tōn hamartōlōn). “By sinners.”

Against themselves (eis heautous). Against their better selves if a genuine reading. But eis heauton (against himself), against Christ, is far more likely correct.

That ye wax not weary (hina mē kamēte). Negative final clause with hina mē and the second aorist active subjunctive of kamnō, old verb to be weary as here or sick as in Jam 5:15.

Fainting in your souls (tais psuchais humōn ekluomenoi). Present passive participle of ekluō, old verb to loosen out, to set free, and in passive to be enfeebled, to be tired out (here in soul with locative case), as in Heb 12:5. The rest of the Epistle drives home the argument.