KJV: For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife.
YLT: for men indeed do swear by the greater, and an end of all controversy to them for confirmation is the oath,
Darby: For men indeed swear by a greater, and with them the oath is a term to all dispute, as making matters sure.
ASV: For men swear by the greater: and in every dispute of theirs the oath is final for confirmation.
Ἄνθρωποι | Men |
Parse: Noun, Nominative Masculine Plural Root: ἄνθρωπος Sense: a human being, whether male or female. |
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τοῦ | [one] |
Parse: Article, Genitive Masculine Singular Root: ὁ Sense: this, that, these, etc. |
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μείζονος | greater |
Parse: Adjective, Genitive Masculine Singular, Comparative Root: μέγας Sense: great. |
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ὀμνύουσιν | swear |
Parse: Verb, Present Indicative Active, 3rd Person Plural Root: ὄμνυμι Sense: to swear. |
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πάσης | of all |
Parse: Adjective, Genitive Feminine Singular Root: πᾶς Sense: individually. |
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ἀντιλογίας | disputes |
Parse: Noun, Genitive Feminine Singular Root: ἀντιλογία Sense: gainsaying, contradiction. |
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πέρας | an end |
Parse: Noun, Nominative Neuter Singular Root: πέρας Sense: extremity, bound, end. |
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βεβαίωσιν | confirmation |
Parse: Noun, Accusative Feminine Singular Root: βεβαίωσις Sense: confirmation. |
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ὁ | [is] the |
Parse: Article, Nominative Masculine Singular Root: ὁ Sense: this, that, these, etc. |
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ὅρκος | oath |
Parse: Noun, Nominative Masculine Singular Root: ὅρκος Sense: that which has been pledged or promised with an oath. |
Greek Commentary for Hebrews 6:16
Objective genitive of old word several times in Hebrews (Hebrews 6:16; Hebrews 7:7; Hebrews 12:3). Talking back, face to face, in opposition. Final Limit, boundary (Matthew 12:42). Men may perjure themselves. [source]
For “an oath,” rend. “the oath”: generic. Const. for confirmation with end. “The oath is final for confirmation.” Πέρας is the outermost point; the point beyond which one cannot go. With this exception always in N.T. in the plural, of the ends of the earth. See Matthew 12:42; Romans 10:18. So often in lxx. Ἀντιλογία, strictly contradiction, only in Hebrews and Judges 1:11, on which see note. [source]
Reverse Greek Commentary Search for Hebrews 6:16
Only here and Hebrews 6:16. The kindred verb βεβαιόω toconfirm, occurs frequently, as Romans 15:8; 1 Corinthians 1:8, etc. [source]
Old word (our word apology, but not our idea of apologizing), in the original sense in Acts 22:1; Acts 25:16. So also in Phlippians 1:16 below. Confirmation (βεβαιωσει bebaiōsei). Old word from βεβαιοω bebaioō (βεβαιοσ βαινω bebaiosσυγκοινωνους μου της χαριτος bainō), to make stable. In N.T. only here and Hebrews 6:16 about oath. Partakers with me of grace Literally, “my Corinthians-sharers in grace” (objective genitive). “Grace prompted them to alleviate his imprisonment, to cooperate with him in defending and propagating the gospel, and to suffer for its sake” (Vincent, Int. Crit. Comm.). [source]
Old word from βεβαιοω bebaioō (βεβαιοσ βαινω bebaiosσυγκοινωνους μου της χαριτος bainō), to make stable. In N.T. only here and Hebrews 6:16 about oath. [source]
Γὰρ forintroduces the reason for the exhortation to look unto Jesus. Look unto him, for a comparison with him will show you how much more he had to endure than you have. Ἁναλογίζεσθαι N.T.oComp. Hebrews href="/desk/?q=heb+6:16&sr=1">Hebrews 6:16, and comp. Hebrews 7:7. See on gainsaying, Judges 1:11. Of sinners, ὑπὸ byat the hands of. [source]
First aorist middle imperative of αναλογιζομαι analogizomai old word to reckon up, to compare, to weigh, only here in the N.T. See κατανοησατε katanoēsate in Hebrews 3:1. Understanding Jesus is the key to the whole problem, the cure for doubt and hesitation. Endured Perfect active participle of the same verb υπομενω hupomenō used in Hebrews 12:2. Gainsaying Old word from αντιλογος antilogos (from αντιλεγω antilegō), already in Hebrews 6:16; Hebrews 7:7. Of sinners “By sinners.” Against themselves Against their better selves if a genuine reading. But εις εαυτον eis heauton (against himself), against Christ, is far more likely correct. That ye wax not weary Negative final clause with ινα μη hina mē and the second aorist active subjunctive of καμνω kamnō old verb to be weary as here or sick as in James 5:15. Fainting in your souls Present passive participle of εκλυω ekluō old verb to loosen out, to set free, and in passive to be enfeebled, to be tired out (here in soul with locative case), as in Hebrews 12:5. The rest of the Epistle drives home the argument. [source]
Objective genitive of old word several times in Hebrews (Hebrews 6:16; Hebrews 7:7; Hebrews 12:3). Talking back, face to face, in opposition. Final Limit, boundary (Matthew 12:42). Men may perjure themselves. [source]
Ablative case with χωρις chōris For the word see Hebrews 6:16. The writer makes a parenthetical generalization and uses the article and neuter adjective (το ελασσον to elasson the less, υπο του κρειττονος hupo tou kreittonos by the better), a regular Greek idiom. [source]
First aorist passive (deponent) indicative of πορευομαι poreuomai the way of Cain Locative case οδωι hodōi Cain is Jude‘s fourth example. Not in 2 Peter, but in Hebrews 11:4; 1 John 3:11. From Genesis 4:7.Ran riotously (εχεχυτησαν exechuthēsan). First aorist passive indicative of εκχεω ekcheō to pour out, “they were poured out,” vigorous metaphor for excessive indulgence. But it is used also of God‘s love for us (Romans 5:5).In the error of Balaam The fifth example in Jude. In 2 Peter also (2 Peter 2:15). Either locative case (in) or instrumental (by). Πλανη Planē (in Peter also) is the common word for such wandering (Matthew 24:4., etc.).Perished (απωλοντο apōlonto). Second aorist middle (intransitive) of απολλυμι apollumi the gainsaying of Korah (τηι αντιλογιαι του Κορε tēi antilogiāi tou Kore). Again either locative or instrumental. The word αντιλογια antilogia is originally answering back (Hebrews 6:16), but it may be by act also (Romans 10:21) as here. This is the sixth example in Jude, not in 2 Peter. [source]
The fifth example in Jude. In 2 Peter also (2 Peter 2:15). Either locative case (in) or instrumental (by). Πλανη Planē (in Peter also) is the common word for such wandering (Matthew 24:4., etc.).Perished (απωλοντο apōlonto). Second aorist middle (intransitive) of απολλυμι apollumi the gainsaying of Korah (τηι αντιλογιαι του Κορε tēi antilogiāi tou Kore). Again either locative or instrumental. The word αντιλογια antilogia is originally answering back (Hebrews 6:16), but it may be by act also (Romans 10:21) as here. This is the sixth example in Jude, not in 2 Peter. [source]
Second aorist middle (intransitive) of απολλυμι apollumi the gainsaying of Korah Again either locative or instrumental. The word αντιλογια antilogia is originally answering back (Hebrews 6:16), but it may be by act also (Romans 10:21) as here. This is the sixth example in Jude, not in 2 Peter. [source]