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Heb 12:13. Καὶ τροχιὰς) paths, tracks, which are conspicuous. A Hexameter verse, very appropriate. Pro 4:26, ὀρθὰς τροχιὰς ποίει σοῖς ποσίν, make straight paths for thy feet.-[77] τοῖς ποσὶν, for the feet) The dative suitably answering to the Hebrew genitive in Prov., quoted above. The feet, because they are lame, require help, not less than the hands and knees.-τὸ χωλὸν) This, in the case of the feet, is what πάρεσις, hanging down, is in the case of the hands. Cease to halt between Judaism and Christianity. Comp. 1Ki 18:21, and Isa. already quoted, Heb 12:6.-ἐκτραπῂ, be turned out of the way) to the right or left hand from the straight path; Prov. already quoted, Heb 12:27. Τὸ ἐκτρέπεσθαι adds a new defect to lameness.-ἰαθῇ, be healed) Proper exercise of itself contributes to health.
[77] Ὀρθὰς, straight) leading by a straight road to joy and grace, Heb 12:1-2; Heb 12:15.-V. g.