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By two immutable things (dia duo pragmatōn ametathetōn). See Heb 6:17. God’s promise and God’s oath, both unchangeable.
In which it is impossible for God to lie (en hois adunaton pseusasthai theon). Put this “impossibility” by that in Heb 6:4-6. Theon is accusative of general reference with pseusasthai, first aorist middle infinitive of pseudomai.
That we may have (hina echōmen). Purpose clause with hina and the present active subjunctive of echō, “that we may keep on having.”
Strong consolation (ischuran paraklēsin). “Strong encouragement” by those two immutable things.
Who have fled for refuge (hoi kataphugontes). Articular effective second aorist active participle of katapheugō, old verb, in N.T. only here and Act 14:6. The word occurs for fleeing to the cities of refuge (Deu 4:42; Deu 19:5; Jos 20:9).
To lay hold of (kratēsai). First aorist active (single act) infinitive of krateō in contrast with present tense in Heb 4:14 (hold fast).
Set before us (prokeimenēs). Placed before us as the goal. See this same participle used with the “joy” (charas) set before Jesus (Heb 12:2).