Hebrews 6
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 6 of 13
Chapter Summary
He encourages not to fall back from faith.
Key Greek Words
People & Context
Swears by Himself to Abraham; will not forget the readers' labor of love; cannot lie.
Entered behind the veil as forerunner, become High Priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.
Received God's oath-backed promise and, having patiently endured, obtained it.
The priestly order after which Jesus is made High Priest forever.
Timeline
Believers should leave the elementary word about Christ and be carried on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works, faith toward God, baptisms, laying on of hands, resurrection, and eternal judgment.
Hebrews 6:1-3It is impossible for those once enlightened who tasted the heavenly gift, shared the Holy Spirit, tasted God's good Word, and then fell away to be renewed to repentance — they crucify the Son of God again and hold Him up to public shame.
Hebrews 6:4-6Earth that drinks rain and produces useful vegetation receives blessing from God, but earth bearing thorns and thistles is rejected and near a curse. Yet the author is persuaded of better things concerning the recipients.
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