exercised thereby--as athletes exercised in training for a contest. John Piper Sep 15, 1996 But still, "the mount" must be supplied from Hebrews 12:22 . Therefore let us also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. When we come to a perfect state, we shall be fully reconciled to all God's chastisement of us now. 5. forgotten--"utterly," so the Greek. can also be translated correction, instruction, and training., seems to be painful at the time, yet later it will produce a transformation of character, bringing a harvest of righteousness and peace, Or those who have endured its [gymnastic] training., So be made strong even in your weakness by lifting up your tired hands, The Greek word used here can also mean paralyzed knees., for as you keep walking forward on Gods paths. Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, . He is love ( 1 John 4:8 1 John 4:16 ); yet there is another side of His character; God has wrath against sin ( Hebrews 10:27 Hebrews 10:31 ). What proves his tears were not those of one seeking true repentance is, immediately after he was foiled in his desire. No extra spiritual fat, no parasitic sins. Read more Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. . The first participle, echontes having, is usually taken in a causal way: because we have a great cloud of witnesses. 2So, therefore, als (since) we have surrounding us so great an Anan Edim (Cloud of Witnesses), let us also lay aside every weighty impediment and easily ensnaring averos, and let us run with endurance and savlanut the race set before us. , which implies a gaze upon Jesus full of expectations that he is enough. for a few days--that is, with a view to our well-being in the few days of our earthly life: so the Greek. The gospel church is called Mount Zion; there believers have clearer views of heaven, and more heavenly tempers of soul. but also the unseen powers in the heavenly realm!, It is not Gods power or throne being shaken, but invisible forces of darkness in the heavenly realm. Study how he did it. This is followed by three participial clauses modifying the imperative: (having, laying aside, and looking). Change Language {{#items}} {{local_title}} The first sub-section contains four paragraphs: 1-3, 4-11, 12-13 and 14-17. 2We must focus on Jesus, the source and goal of our faith. So this "partaking of God's holiness" stands in contrast to the "few days" of this life, with a view to which earthly fathers generally educate their sons. as of things . of this creation," that is, things so made at creation that they would not remain of themselves, but be removed. The Aramaic can be translated consuming light. See also. And we know that later on when he wanted to inherit his fathers blessing, he was turned away, even though he begged for it with bitter tears, for it was too late then to repent. 1:16-17; 1 Cor. Series] Through the Roof, Focusing Forward: Recognizing and Overcoming Distraction, Essential Faith: Spiritually Surviving the Second Wave. Only the grace of God enables us to worship God aright. Or when he puts you under scrutiny. The Aramaic can be translated Dont let your soul tremble [with dread] when your loyalty strays from him., The Aramaic word used here means nurturing love, a mothers love. So let us run the race that is before us and never give up. are compassed about--Greek, "have so great a cloud (a numberless multitude above us, like a cloud, 'holy and pellucid,' [CLEMENT OF ALEXANDRIA]) of witnesses surrounding us." all--all sons: all the worthies enumerated in the eleventh chapter: all the witnesses ( Hebrews 12:1 ). The Aramaic can be translated no man will see into the Lord., Watch over each other to make sure that no one misses the revelation of Gods grace. Added . Jesus / Greater Than Moses, Secrets From Psalm 95YOUTUBE BIBLE: Did. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. In Hebrews 12:7 Hebrews 12:8 the need of "chastening" or "discipline" is inculcated; in Hebrews 12:9 , the duty of those to whom it is administered. He placed before his eyes the bliss we would forever share together with him, which empowered him to go through his agony. He said. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. Wherfore let vs also (seynge that we are copased with so great a multitude of witnesses) laye awaye all that presseth doune and the synne that hageth on and let vs rune with paciece vnto the battayle yt is set before vs. Hebrews 12:1 (WBT) Therefore, surrounded as we are by such a vast cloud of witnesses, let us fling aside every encumbrance and the sin that so readily entangles our feet. Therefore let us also, seeing we are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. fall--Greek, "lest any (namely, through sloth in running) failing," or "falling short of the grace of God . The things made in the former sense do not remain; the things of the new heaven and earth, like the uncreated God, "shall REMAIN before God" ( Isaiah 66:22 ). The message of the cross is the power of God unto salvation to all who believe ( Rom. 26. then shook--when He gave the law on Sinai. Hebrews 12:2 Context. Compare the Jewish economy (the type of the whole present order of things) giving way to the new and abiding covenant: the forerunner of the everlasting state of bliss. Paul does not say, by the efficacy of His blood, but, "by His own proper blood" ( Hebrews 9:12 ); not MATERIAL blood, but "the blood of Him who, through the eternal Spirit, offered Himself without spot unto God" ( Hebrews 9:14 ). "They err much at one time in severity, at another in indulgence [ 1Samuel 3:13 , Ephesians 6:4 ], and do not so much chasten as THINK they chasten" [BENGEL]. he found no place of repentance--The cause is here put for the effect, "repentance" for the object which Esau aimed at in his so-called repentance, namely, the change of his father's determination to give the chief blessing to Jacob. subjection--See the punishment of insubordination, Deuteronomy 21:18 . The earth was rocked at the sound of his voice from the mountain, but now he has promised. Hebrews 10, The Passion Translation (TPT) Christ's Eternal SacrificeThe old system of living under the law presented us with only a faint shadow, a crude outline of the reality of the wonderful . Yehudim in Moshiach 12:1 (OJB) In this He is distinguished from all those examples of faith in Hebrews 11:2-40 . The mention of Jesus, the Perfecter of our faith ( Hebrews 12:2 ), and Himself perfected through sufferings and death, in His resurrection and ascension ( Hebrews 2:10 , 5:9 ), is naturally suggested by the mention of "the just made perfect" at their resurrection (compare Hebrews 7:22 ). looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God. And let us run with patient endurance the race that lies before us. Subscribe | RSS | Privacy Disclaimer. Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. Believers have ever looked to Him ( Hebrews 11:26 , 13:8 ). many--rather, "the many," that is, the whole congregation. YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. 3For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Be careful that no one among you lives in immorality, becoming careless about Gods blessings, like Esau who traded away his rights as the firstborn for a simple meal. Hebrews 12:1 (NKJV) For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. Translate here "sanctification." Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6. The resurrection bodies of the saints shall be bodies in which the spirit shall altogether preponderate over the animal soul. Compare "afterward," Matthew 25:11 Matthew 25:12 . The structure of Heb 12:1-3 can be diagrammed as follows: trecwmen (note the prepositional phrase dia is fronted for emphasis and, econte~ grounds for the command generic to chap 11 specific, action precedes main verb (hence aorist tense), aforwnte~attendant circumstance for the command, circumstance accompanies action of main verb, oJv~uJpemeinen (relative pronoun gives a description of Jesus), te (indicates a very close relationship between two verbs), kekaqiken. We must run the race that lies ahead of us and never give up. If--The oldest manuscripts read, "With a view to chastening (that is, since God's chastisement is with a view to your chastening, that is, disciplinary amelioration) endure patiently"; so Vulgate. Three participles modify this verb and provide the reason and the means/manner in which Christians are to run. let us have grace--"let us have thankfulness" [ALFORD after CHRYSOSTOM]. and. 17. afterwards--Greek, "even afterward." And have you forgotten his encouraging words spoken to you as his children? finisher--Greek, "Perfecter," referring to Hebrews 11:40 . Explore verse. As "Father of spirits," He is both the Originator, and the Providential and Gracious Sustainer, at once of animal and spiritual life. Hebrews 12:1 (KJVA) 27. this word, Yet once more--So Paul, by the Spirit, sanctions the Septuagint rendering of Haggai 2:6 , giving an additional feature to the prophecy in the Hebrew, as rendered in English Version, not merely that it shall be in a little while, but that it is to be "once more" as the final act. get to know the Bible better! Losing Weight (Hebrews 12:1-3) Related Media. Wherefore, seeing we also are encompassed with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset [us], and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. "Chastening" is to be borne with "subjection" ( Hebrews 12:9 ); "rebuke" (more severe than chastening) is to be borne with endurance ( Hebrews 12:7 ). The message of the gospel has shaken the worlds foundations as it includes an unshakable kingdom rising on the earth. 3Think about Jesus example. Do you see what this means - all these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? To him such adverse things occur only by the decree of God, and that designed in kindness, namely, to remove the defilements adhering to the believer, and to exercise his patience" [GROTIUS]. Jake Hamilton. . after their own pleasure--Greek, "according to what seemed fit to themselves." This is a most important exhortation; for while a man's darling sin, be it what it will, remains unsubdued, it will hinder him from running the Christian race, as it takes from him every motive for running, and gives power to every discouragement. Heb. 2018-10-20T00:12:23-05:00. Choose an Edition. As for us, we have this large crowd of witnesses around us. Start for FREE. Let a soul be supposed to join that glorious assembly and church above, that is yet unacquainted with God, still carnally-minded, loving this present world and state of things, looking back to it with a lingering eye, full of pride and guile, filled with lusts; such a soul would seem to have mistaken its way, place, state, and company. all your stumbling ways will be divinely healed! Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. conjunction. The word "better" implies superiority to something that is good: but Abel's own blood was not at all good for the purpose for which Christ's blood was efficacious; nay, it cried for vengeance. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. Verses 12-17 A burden of affliction is apt to make the Christian's hands hang down, and his knees grow feeble, to dispirit him and discourage him; but against this he must strive, that he may better run his spiritual race and course. that which is lame--those "weak in the faith" ( Romans 14:1 ), having still Judaizing prejudices. all our names have been legally registered, Or whose names are written in heaven. There are many books in heaven. Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-19. And now he is sitting at the right side of Gods throne. , and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of. Therefore since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily ensnares us, and run with endurance the race that lies before us. April 2018 . cross . and the sin we so easily . We should remove from our lives anything that would get in the way and the sin that so easily holds us back. He shed tears, not for his sin, but for his suffering the penalty of his sin. We should lay aside anything that impedes progress in the Christian life. Let us then learn to consider the afflictions brought on us by the malice of men, as corrections sent by our wise and gracious Father, for our spiritual good. Or get rid of every arrow tip in us. The implication is carrying an arrow tip inside, a wound that weighs us down and keeps us from running our race with freedom. But to us living in these last days, God now speaks to us openly in the language of a Son, the appointed Heir of everything, for through him God created the panorama of all things and all . Compare Note, godly." Let your walk be so firm and so unanimous in the right direction that a plain track and "highway" may be thereby established for those who accompany and follow you, to perceive and walk in ( Isaiah 35:8 ) [ALFORD]. Cease to "halt" between Judaism and Christianity [BENGEL]. Proverbs 27 - Hebrew Names version (HNV) : Hebrew Names version (HNV) VS The Passion Translation : The Passion Translation Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. consider--by way of comparison with yourselves, so the Greek. He held on while wicked people were doing evil things to him. And now hes. fruit of righteousness--righteousness (in practice, springing from faith) is the fruit which chastening, the tree yields ( Philippians 1:11 ). looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. His is absolute holiness: our part is to put on His holiness, becoming "holy as He is holy," by sanctification. So then, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us, too, put aside every impediment - that is, the sin which easily hampers our forward movement - and keep running with endurance in the contest set before us. Copyright 2019 by Catholic Book Publishing Corp. All rights reserved. Let *us* also therefore, having so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, laying aside every weight, and sin which so easily entangles us, run with endurance the race that lies before us. Once and for all I will not only shake the systems of the world, Or earth. Although earthquakes are prophesied to come (. ) The same Greek is translated, "Captain (of salvation)," Hebrews 2:10 ; "Prince (of life)," Acts 3:15 . Father of spirits--contrasted with "the fathers of our flesh." We must run the race that lies ahead of us and never give up. promised--The announcement of His coming to break up the present order of things, is to the ungodly a terror, to the godly a promise, the fulfilment of which they look for with joyful hope. 12:3 is a second sentence in the paragraph containing an imperative: Consider Him. Followed by the purpose why we should consider Jesus: so as not to grow weary and lose heart (the opposite of endurance). Hebrews and James: Faith Works (The Passion Translation) [Simmons, Brian] on Amazon.com. Or the sin that so cleverly entangles us. The Aramaic can be translated the sin that is ready [and waiting] for us. If this is speaking of one sin, the context would point to the sin of unbelief and doubting Gods promises. And therefore we also having so great a cloud of witnesses over our head, laying aside every weight and sin which surrounds us, let us run by patience to the fight proposed to us: Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us. He addresses them as runners in a race, and pugilists, and warriors [CHRYSOSTOM]. scourgeth--which draws forth "blood" ( Hebrews 12:4 ). Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. Think about Jesus example. with passion and determination, for the path has been already marked out before us. English Version arrangement is opposed: (1) by "and" always beginning each new member of the whole sentence; (2) "general assembly and Church," form a kind of tautology; (3) "general assembly," or rather, "festal full assembly," "the jubilant full company" (such as were the Olympic games, celebrated with joyous singing, dancing, &c.), applies better to the angels above, ever hymning God's praises, than to the Church, of which a considerable part is now militant on earth. . (G) 3Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary(H) and lose heart. 13 12Do you see what this meansall these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? Now he holds the honored positionthe one next to God the Father on the heavenly throne. 1Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. We are surrounded by a great cloud of people whose lives tell us what faith means. For the joy set before him he endured the cross . The author sets the stage for this section with his statement in 10:36 that the readers need endurance. As for us, we have all of these great witnesses, us like clouds. Be this as it may, to deny that Christ's atonement is truly a propitiation, overthrows Christ's priesthood, makes the sacrifices of Moses' law an unmeaning mummery, and represents Cain's sacrifice as good as that of Abel. The Passion Translation Bible is a new, heart-level translation that expresses God's fiery heart of love to this generation using Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic manuscripts, merging the emotion and life-changing truth of God's Word. We have around us many people whose lives tell us what faith means. Make very sure that you never refuse to listen to God when he speaks! faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising shame, and hath sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. So then, let us rid ourselves of everything that gets in the way, and of the sin which holds on to us so tightly, and let us run with determination the race that lies before us. . Let *us* also therefore, having so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, laying aside every weight, and sin which so easily entangles us, run with endurance the race that lies before us. Therefore [and] we that have so great a cloud of witnesses put to [us], do we away all charge, and sin standing about us, and by patience run we to the battle purposed to us. Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. Jesus The Language of God. "Encumbrance," all superfluous weight; the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eye, and the pride of life, and even harmless and otherwise useful things which would positively retard us ( Mark 10:50 , the blind man casting away his garment to come to Jesus; Mark 9:42-48 ; compare Ephesians 4:22 , Colossians 3:9 Colossians 3:10 ). Much more God as to His sons ( Isaiah 48:10 , Acts 14:22 ). His glorified body does not require meat, nor the circulation of the blood. June 2018 Hebrews and James: Faith Works (The Passion Translation) . However, means more than a church meeting, for it signified in Greek culture the governing assembly which had the authority to make decisions for the entire city. As for us, we have this large crowd of witnesses around us. (3) "Whereby we may serve God," suits the English Version "grace" (that is Gospel grace, the work of the Spirit, producing faith exhibited in serving God), but does not suit "thankfulness." Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside Gods throne. In Exodus 20:22 , when God says, "I talked with you from heaven," this passage in Hebrews shows that not the highest heavens, but the visible heavens, the clouds and darkness, are meant, out of which God by angels proclaimed the law on Sinai. Alluding to Deuteronomy 4:11 , "Ye came near and stood under the mountain; and the mountain burned with fire . Zion is the heavenly realm where God is manifest (. For consider well him who endured so great contradiction from sinners against himself, that ye be not weary, fainting in your minds. be turned out of the way--( Proverbs 4:27 ); and, so missing the way, lose the prize of "the race" ( Hebrews 12:1 ). Instead of remaining in heavens glory with the Father and all the angels, he chose you as the joy set before him. Strip down, start runningand never quit! . 15. lest any . The shaking began at the first coming of Messiah; it will be completed at His second coming, prodigies in the world of nature accompanying the overthrow of all kingdoms that oppose Messiah. Those "witnessed of" (Greek, Hebrews 11:5 Hebrews 11:39 ) become in their turn "witnesses" in a twofold way: (1) attesting by their own case the faithfulness of God to His people [ALFORD] ( Hebrews 6:12 ), some of them martyrs in the modern sense; (2) witnessing our struggle of faith; however, this second sense of "witnesses," though agreeing with the image here if it is to be pressed, is not positively, unequivocally, and directly sustained by Scripture. 3Consider him who endured such hostility against himself from sinners, so that you may not grow weary or lose heart. In Matthew 24:30 , Revelation 1:7 , it is said that all shall see the Lord; but, that shall be as a Judge, not as their lasting portion and God, which is meant here. Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. Fear lest we should bring destruction on ourselves. By the sin that does so easily beset us, understand that sin to which we are most prone, or to which we are most exposed, from habit, age, or circumstances. Let us keep on running the race marked out for us. our God--in whom we hope, is also to be feared. The language is framed to apply to profane despisers who wilfully cast away grace and seek repentance (that is, not real; but escape from the penalty of their sin), but in vain. Hebrews 12:129 can be subdivided into two sub-sections: 12:117 and 12:1829. 22. are come--Greek, "have come near unto" (compare Deuteronomy 4:11 ). Zion is used in both the Old and New Testaments as more than a location. Hebrews Chapter 1 Throughout our history God has spoken to our ancestors by his prophets in many different ways. The repetition of endurance in each of the first three verses marks the theme of the section through v. 17. 14 The Lord will have mercy on Israel and will let them be his chosen people once again. Let us seek for grace, that we may serve God with reverence and godly fear. The Greek word. That will shoot adrenaline into your souls! Or He is the pioneer and perfecter of faith.. Let us throw off any sin that holds on to us so tightly. But God corrects us throughout our lives for our own good, giving us an invitation to share his holiness. for we have entered the city of the Living God, which is the New Jerusalem in heaven! So think about him. Let us throw off any sin that holds on to us so tightly. BENGEL reasonably argues as follows: His blood was entirely "poured out" of His body by the various ways in which it was shed, His bloody sweat, the crown of thorns, the scourging, the nails, and after death the spear, just as the blood was entirely poured out and extravasated from the animal sacrifices of the law. Betraying a contumacious spirit of unbelief ( Hebrews 3:12 ), as "faint" implies a broken-down, weak, and desponding spirit. The structure of Heb 12:1-3 can be diagrammed as follows: trecwmen (note the prepositional phrase . Gratified wishes, our Father knows, would often be our real curses. Genesis 25:34 graphically portrays him. For the joy set before him he endured the cross,(E) scorning its shame,(F) and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. The author is developing the metaphor of the footrace in 12:12. Quoted from Proverbs 4:26 , Septuagint, "Make straight paths for thy feet." 2Let us keep looking to Jesus. Looking unto--literally, "Looking from afar" throne of God. Therefore, seeing we also are compassed about by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. The same word which is heard in the Gospel from heaven, will shake heaven and earth ( Hebrews 12:26 ). Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race were in. The place of this clause after "the JUDGE OF ALL," is my objection to BENGEL and ALFORD'S explanation, the souls of the just in their separate state perfected. Read the Bible, discover plans, and seek God every day. which corrected us--rather as Greek, "We had the fathers of our flesh as correctors." The Aramaic could be translated, The Lord shows his nurturing love [mercy] to those he is sanctifying., The Aramaic word for draws you to himself is, , which can mean scourge (severely punish) or to attract, to draw, or tug the heart. The Greek is The Lord scourges [chastises] every son he receives. See also. So in Hebrews 10:29 , the Son of God and the blood of the covenant wherewith he (the professor) was sanctified, are mentioned separately. Not merely the earth, as at the establishment of the Sinaitic covenant, but heaven also is to be shaken. No Scripture states it was again put into the Lord's body. 3Reflect on how he endured such great hostility from sinners so that you may not grow weary and lose heart. This is the fulfillment of Abrahams vision (, ) and what Israels ancestors had seen from afar (, ). ). Hebrews 12:3 says Jesus "endured such hostility by sinners against Himself." This "hostility" (antilogian) denotes all kinds of hostility in word and deed. Chastisement is the exercise to give experience, and make the spiritual combatant irresistibly victorious ( Romans 5:3 ). So we must let go of every wound that has pierced us and the sin we so easily fall into. 29. Proud member
12Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. The stress of his argument is on the "ONCE." means agony or conflict. 12Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. Joshua 10 - The Passion Translation : The Passion Translation VS The Passion Translation : The Passion Translation For who has ever heard of a child who never had to be corrected? He suffered death on the cross. His form as God, wherein He is equal to the Father, without doubt the ungodly shall not see; for it is only 'the pure in heart who shall see God'" [AUGUSTINE]. He saw the joy ahead of him . Isaiah's Vision of the Lord. 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