Yehudim in Moshiach 12:1 (OJB) No extra spiritual fat, no parasitic sins. Showing wherein the chastisement of our heavenly Father is preferable to that of earthly fathers. 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. The Hebrews whom Paul addressed, had, as Christians, the spiritual rights of primogeniture (compare Hebrews 12:23 ): he intimates that they must exercise holy self-control, if they wish not, like Esau, to forfeit them. with patience--Greek, "in persevering endurance" ( Hebrews 10:36 ). By using our website, you accept our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy. Therefore, seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, leaving behind all the weight of the sin which surrounds us, let us run with patience the race that is set before us. trouble you." And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. See. He shall come in the form in which He was judged, that they may see Him whom they pierced: He who was before hidden shall come manifested in power: He, as Judge, shall condemn the real culprits, who was Himself falsely made a culprit.". 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. 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. . and. So long as it is hidden under the earth it cannot be remedied, but when it "springs up," it must be dealt with boldly. The two advents of Messiah are regarded as one, the complete shaking belonging to the second advent, of which the presage was given in the shakings at the first advent: the convulsions connected with the overthrow of Jerusalem shadowing forth those about to be at the overthrow of all the God-opposed kingdoms by the coming Messiah. Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us. 3For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. Hebrews 3:1 Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; of the discipline and training of the Lord God. Tears are no proof of real repentance ( 1 Samuel 24:16 1 Samuel 24:17 ; contrast Psalms 56:8 ). Thus Rome's theory of concomitancy of the blood with the body, the excuse for giving only the bread to the laity, falls to the ground. Hebrews 6 - The Passion Translation The Passion Translation Hebrews 6 Moving On to Deeper Truth. This comparison between two things of the same kind (namely, Christ's sacrifice, and Abel's sacrifice) is more natural, than between two things different in kind and in results (namely, Christ's sacrifice, and Abel's own blood [ALFORD], which was not a sacrifice at all); compare Hebrews 11:4 , Genesis 4:4 . 12. He shed tears, not for his sin, but for his suffering the penalty of his sin. . get to know the Bible better! 17. afterwards--Greek, "even afterward." It was incorruptible ( 1 Peter 1:18 1 Peter 1:19 ). 3Reflect on how he endured such great hostility from sinners so that you may not grow weary and lose heart. He suffered there because of the joy he was looking forward to. For if we have never once endured his correction it only proves we are strangers, As translated from the Aramaic. But it is called "the blood of sprinkling," on account also of its continued use in heaven, and in the consciences of the saints on earth ( Hebrews 9:14 , 10:22 , Isaiah 52:15 ). Zion is the heavenly realm where God is manifest (. The first sub-section contains four paragraphs: 1-3, 4-11, 12-13 and 14-17. So then let's also run the race that is laid out in front of us, since we have such a great cloud of witnesses surrounding us. what son is he--"What son is there" even in ordinary life? I agree with him that the translation, instead of "repentance," "no place for changing HIS FATHER'S mind," is forced; though doubtless this is what was the true aim of the "repentance" which he sought. Hebrews 12:1 (CSB) 1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses,[b] let us throw off everything that weighs us down and the sins that so easily distract us and with perseverance run the race that lies ahead of us, 2with our eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. those things that are shaken--the heaven and the earth. No such danger can arise in rooting out bad principles. 18. means agony or conflict. So let us throw off everything that stands in our way. As for us, we have this large crowd of witnesses around us. The third participial clause is further modified by a description of Jesus. For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. You Have Not Yet Resisted to the Point of Bloodshed. 2. 1Let 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, 2looking stedfastly on Jesus the leader and completer of faith: who, in view of the joy lying before him, endured the cross, having despised the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Translate here "sanctification." then are ye bastards--of whom their fathers take no care whether they are educated or not; whereas every right-minded father is concerned for the moral well-being of his legitimate son. Footnotes. What proves his tears were not those of one seeking true repentance is, immediately after he was foiled in his desire. See, . So let us throw off everything that stands in our way. For--The fact that we are not under the law, but under a higher, and that the last dispensation, the Gospel, with its glorious privileges, is the reason why especially the Hebrew Christians should "look diligently," &c. ( Hebrews 12:15 Hebrews 12:16 ). *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. YOUTUBE BIBLE: Did you know that you can. (18-29). This sprinkling is analogous to the sprinkled blood of the Passover. Hebrews and James: Faith Works (The Passion Translation) [Simmons, Brian] on Amazon.com. Paperback Multiple Copy Pack. Fully embrace Gods correction as part of your training, Or What you endure is meant to educate you.. Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race were in. The Greek active verb, not the middle or reflexive, requires the sense to be, Lift up not only your own hands and knees, but also those of your brethren (compare Hebrews 12:15 , Isaiah 35:4 ). So consider carefully how Jesus faced such intense opposition from sinners who opposed their own souls. He fulfilled the ideal of faith Himself, and so, both as a vicarious offering and an example, He is the object of our faith. Compare Hebrews 12:15-17 , in which he implies how utterly some of them had forgotten God's word. In like manner, Christians must do the same (12:13). which corrected us--rather as Greek, "We had the fathers of our flesh as correctors." Only the grace of God enables us to worship God aright. 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. He saw the joy ahead of him, so he endured death on the cross and ignored the disgrace it brought him. 1:18, 23-24 ). , to a physical mountain with its burning fire, thick clouds of darkness and gloom, and with a raging whirlwind. His were tears of vain regret and remorse, not of repentance. holiness--a distinct Greek word from God's "holiness" ( Hebrews 12:10 ). The message of the gospel has shaken the worlds foundations as it includes an unshakable kingdom rising on the earth. It means wed better get on with it. He pursued you, not seeing your weakness and failures but what you will be. Do you see what this means - all these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? So then let's also run the race that is laid out in front of us, since we have such a great cloud of witnesses surrounding us. He saw the joy ahead of him, so he endured death on the cross and ignored the disgrace it brought him. As for us, we have this large crowd of witnesses around us. 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. In this he acts as becomes a father. of 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. As the kingly and priestly succession was in the first-born, and as Israel was God's "first-born" ( Exodus 4:22 ; compare Exodus 13:2 ), and a "kingdom of priests" to God ( Exodus 19:6 ), so believers ( Revelation 1:6 ). Hebrews 12:1 (RSVA) 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. "Fruit of righteousness to be enjoyed in peace after the conflict" [THOLUCK]. the prophet is most likely using a metaphoric term for the worlds systems (finance, military, governments, religious, etc.). with passion and determination, for the path has been already marked out before us. Let's throw off any extra baggage, get rid of the sin that trips us up. Hebrews 12:117 is closely connected with the preceding chapter by the use of the strong inferential conjunction toigaroun, therefore, which occurs only one other time in the New Testament. Each had () six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. lift up--In Isaiah 35:3 , from which Paul here quotes, it is, "Strengthen ye the weak hands." [TERTULLIAN, Patience, 11]. Genesis 25:34 graphically portrays him. Let us keep on running the race marked out for us. But God corrects us throughout our lives for our own good, giving us an invitation to share his holiness. We must run the race that lies ahead of us and never give up. "The voice of words" was the Decalogue, spoken by God Himself, a voice issuing forth, without any form being seen: after which "He added no more" ( Deuteronomy 5:22 ). 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 . Or dont turn your back on the speaker., For the God who spoke on earth from Sinai is the same God who now speaks from heaven. Looking unto--literally, "Looking from afar" throne of God. hebrews 12:1 3 passion translation. The relative pronoun who modifies Jesus and further describes him. we also have such a great cloud of witnesses surrounding us, putting aside every weight and the sin that so easily ensnares us, let us run with patient endurance the race that has been set before us. May 25, 2022 . Sermon. 22, 23. to an innumerable company of angels, to the general assembly and church--The city of God having been mentioned, the mention of its citizens follows. Sermon. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. March 2018 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares. Paul here refers to Deuteronomy 29:18 , "Lest there should be among you a root that beareth gall and wormwood" (compare Acts 8:23 ). The "darkness" was that formed by the clouds hanging round the mount; the "tempest" accompanied the thunder. 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. dealeth with you--"beareth Himself toward you" in the very act of chastening. 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