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Hebrews 12

Heb. 12:3 KJV (With Strong’s)

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gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
consider
analogizomai (Greek #357)
to estimate, i.e. (figuratively) contemplate
KJV usage: consider.
Pronounce: an-al-og-id'-zom-ahee
Origin: middle voice from 356
him that endured
hupomeno (Greek #5278)
to stay under (behind), i.e. remain; figuratively, to undergo, i.e. bear (trials), have fortitude, persevere
KJV usage: abide, endure, (take) patient(-ly), suffer, tarry behind.
Pronounce: hoop-om-en'-o
Origin: from 5259 and 3306
such
toioutos (Greek #5108)
from 5104 and 3778; truly this, i.e. of this sort (to denote character or individuality)
KJV usage: like, such (an one).
Pronounce: toy-oo'-tos
Origin: (including the other inflections)
contradiction
antilogia (Greek #485)
dispute, disobedience
KJV usage: contradiction, gainsaying, strife.
Pronounce: an-tee-log-ee'-ah
Origin: from a derivative of 483
of
hupo (Greek #5259)
under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneath) or where (below) or time (when (at))
KJV usage: among, by, from, in, of, under, with. In the comparative, it retains the same general applications, especially of inferior position or condition, and specially, covertly or moderately.
Pronounce: hoop-o'
Origin: a primary preposition
sinners
hamartolos (Greek #268)
sinful, i.e. a sinner
KJV usage: sinful, sinner.
Pronounce: ham-ar-to-los'
Origin: from 264
against
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
himself
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
, lest
hina (Greek #2443)
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
Pronounce: hin'-ah
Origin: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588)
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
ye be wearied
kamno (Greek #2577)
properly, to toil, i.e. (by implication) to tire (figuratively, faint, sicken)
KJV usage: faint, sick, be wearied.
Pronounce: kam'-no
Origin: apparently a primary verb
and faint
ekluo (Greek #1590)
to relax (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: faint.
Pronounce: ek-loo'-o
Origin: from 1537 and 3089
in
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
psuche (Greek #5590)
breath, i.e. (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on the one hand from 4151, which is the rational and immortal soul; and on the other from 2222, which is mere vitality, even of plants: these terms thus exactly correspond respectively to the Hebrew 05315, 07307 and 02416)
KJV usage: heart (+ -ily), life, mind, soul, + us, + you.
Pronounce: psoo-khay'
Origin: from 5594
your
humon (Greek #5216)
of (from or concerning) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your (own, -selves).
Pronounce: hoo-mone'
Origin: genitive case of 5210
minds
psuche (Greek #5590)
breath, i.e. (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on the one hand from 4151, which is the rational and immortal soul; and on the other from 2222, which is mere vitality, even of plants: these terms thus exactly correspond respectively to the Hebrew 05315, 07307 and 02416)
KJV usage: heart (+ -ily), life, mind, soul, + us, + you.
Pronounce: psoo-khay'
Origin: from 5594
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ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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consider.
Heb. 12:2• 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. (Heb. 12:2)
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Heb. 3:1• 1Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; (Heb. 3:1)
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1 Sam. 12:24• 24Only fear the Lord, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you. (1 Sam. 12:24)
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2 Tim. 2:7‑8• 7Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.
 8Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel: (2 Tim. 2:7‑8)
contradiction.
Matt. 10:24‑25• 24The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord.
 25It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household? (Matt. 10:24‑25)
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Matt. 11:19• 19The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children. (Matt. 11:19)
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Matt. 12:24• 24But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils. (Matt. 12:24)
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Matt. 15:2• 2Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread. (Matt. 15:2)
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Matt. 21:15‑16,23,46• 15And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David; they were sore displeased,
 16And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?
 23And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?
 46But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet. (Matt. 21:15‑16,23,46)
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Matt. 22:15• 15Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk. (Matt. 22:15)
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Luke 2:34• 34And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; (Luke 2:34)
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Luke 4:28‑29• 28And all they in the synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with wrath,
 29And rose up, and thrust him out of the city, and led him unto the brow of the hill whereon their city was built, that they might cast him down headlong. (Luke 4:28‑29)
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Luke 5:21• 21And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone? (Luke 5:21)
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Luke 11:15‑16,53‑54• 15But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils.
 16And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven.
 53And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things:
 54Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him. (Luke 11:15‑16,53‑54)
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Luke 13:13‑14• 13And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.
 14And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day. (Luke 13:13‑14)
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Luke 14:1• 1And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, that they watched him. (Luke 14:1)
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Luke 15:2• 2And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them. (Luke 15:2)
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Luke 16:14• 14And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him. (Luke 16:14)
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Luke 19:39• 39And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples. (Luke 19:39)
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Luke 19:40• 40And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out. (Luke 19:40)
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John 5:16• 16And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus, and sought to slay him, because he had done these things on the sabbath day. (John 5:16)
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John 7:12• 12And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others said, Nay; but he deceiveth the people. (John 7:12)
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John 8:13,48‑49,52,59• 13The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest record of thyself; thy record is not true.
 48Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil?
 49Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honor my Father, and ye do dishonor me.
 52Then said the Jews unto him, Now we know that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou sayest, If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste of death.
 59Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by. (John 8:13,48‑49,52,59)
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John 9:40• 40And some of the Pharisees which were with him heard these words, and said unto him, Are we blind also? (John 9:40)
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John 10:20,31‑39• 20And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him?
 31Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him.
 32Jesus answered them, Many good works have I showed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me?
 33The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God.
 34Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?
 35If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken;
 36Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God?
 37If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not.
 38But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him.
 39Therefore they sought again to take him: but he escaped out of their hand, (John 10:20,31‑39)
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John 12:9• 9Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead. (John 12:9)
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John 12:10• 10But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death; (John 12:10)
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John 15:18‑24• 18If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.
 19If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.
 20Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.
 21But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me.
 22If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloke for their sin.
 23He that hateth me hateth my Father also.
 24If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father. (John 15:18‑24)
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John 18:22• 22And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so? (John 18:22)
lest.
Heb. 12:5• 5And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him: (Heb. 12:5)
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Deut. 20:3• 3And shall say unto them, Hear, O Israel, ye approach this day unto battle against your enemies: let not your hearts faint, fear not, and do not tremble, neither be ye terrified because of them; (Deut. 20:3)
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Prov. 24:10• 10If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small. (Prov. 24:10)
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Isa. 40:30‑31• 30Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:
 31But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. (Isa. 40:30‑31)
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Isa. 50:4• 4The Lord God hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned. (Isa. 50:4)
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1 Cor. 15:58• 58Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. (1 Cor. 15:58)
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2 Cor. 4:1,16• 1Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;
 16For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. (2 Cor. 4:1,16)
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Gal. 6:9• 9And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. (Gal. 6:9)
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2 Thess. 3:13• 13But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing. (2 Thess. 3:13)
• there He sits to cheer and bless Who has endured such gainsaying as none other did or could. (“Hebrews 12:1-3” by W. Kelly)
• Who ever met with a people (His people!) so rebellious? Disciples so fearful and cowardly? Betrayed by one, denied by another, deserted by all the most trusted! It was not only the sinners contradicted, but the saints fled, yea, God Himself forsook, as it must be if sin was to be judged fully. Oh, how little have the saints to weary them in comparison? (“Hebrews 12:1-3” by W. Kelly)
• “Contradiction of sinners against Himself.” There is nothing we have to meet, whether from opposing sinners or failing saints, that He has not already met in full measure. (“God's Means to Keep Us in the Path of Faith: Hebrews 12” by H. Smith)

J. N. Darby Translation

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For consider wellg him who endured so great contradiction from sinners against himself, that ye be not weary, fainting in your minds.

JND Translation Notes

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"Weigh so as to judge its value," and sometimes in comparison with other things.

W. Kelly Translation

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For consider well him that endured so great contradiction by sinners against himselfa, that ye weary not, fainting in your souls.

WK Translation Notes

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The Revisers deserted the singular heauton (himself). The resulting sense in this connection is not only inferior beyond comparison, but intolerable. There are a few ancient MSS. which read the plural in one form or another; but the singular "himself" or "him" is the reading of several competent editors, none of whom lacked boldness in acting on a few old copies.