The Meaning of Hebrews 10:36 Explained

Hebrews 10:36

KJV: For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.

YLT: for of patience ye have need, that the will of God having done, ye may receive the promise,

Darby: For ye have need of endurance in order that, having done the will of God, ye may receive the promise.

ASV: For ye have need of patience, that, having done the will of God, ye may receive the promise.

KJV Reverse Interlinear

For  ye have  need  of patience,  that,  after ye have done  the will  of God,  ye might receive  the promise. 

What does Hebrews 10:36 Mean?

Context Summary

Hebrews 10:26-39 - Beware Of Backsliding
The willful sin here referred to does not consist in isolated acts, but in a determined course of action, persisted in until the very desire for a better life wanes and dies out of the soul.
These strong remonstrances were needed in those days of sore persecution. Three considerations are adduced, urging steadfastness: (1.) The certain punishment which must follow on the rejection of the greatest gifts that God can make, so much richer than anything presented under the Mosaic covenant. (2.) The sufferings already endured, the reward for which would-be forfeited, if these harried souls were now to draw back. (3.) The near advent of the Christ, who would not fail to compensate His faithful servants.
Then we are reminded that the just-those who have been accepted in the Beloved-live; that is, may derive all the reinforcements of soul strength and patience that they require, from the unseen and eternal world where Jesus waits to succor and uphold. [source]

Chapter Summary: Hebrews 10

1  The weakness of the law sacrifices
10  The sacrifice of Christ's body once offered,
14  for ever has taken away sins
19  An exhortation to hold fast the faith with patience and thanksgiving

Greek Commentary for Hebrews 10:36

Which [ητις]
Your boldness of Hebrews 10:35. Recompense of reward Late double compound, like μισταποδοτης — misthapodotēs (Hebrews 11:6), from μιστος — misthos (reward, wages) and αποδιδωμι — apodidōmi to give back, to pay (repay). In N.T. only here, Hebrews 2:2; Hebrews 11:26. Of patience Old word for remaining under trial (Luke 8:15). This was the call of the hour then as now. Having done the will of God This is an essential prerequisite to the exercise of patience and to obtain the promised blessing. There is no promise to those who patiently keep on doing wrong. That ye may receive the promise (ινα κομισηστε την επαγγελιαν — hina komisēsthe tēn epaggelian) Purpose clause with ινα — hina and the first aorist middle subjunctive of κομιζω — komizō old verb to carry (Luke 7:37), in the middle to get back one‘s own (Matthew 25:27), to receive. See also Hebrews 11:39. Now the author is ready to develop this great idea of receiving the promise in Christ. [source]
Ye might receive the promise [κομίσησθε τὴν ἐπαγγελίαν]
Comp. Hebrews 11:13, Hebrews 11:39, and see on 1 Peter 1:8. The verb implies, not mere obtaining, but receiving and carrying away for use and enjoyment. [source]

Reverse Greek Commentary Search for Hebrews 10:36

Hebrews 11:17 Also he received him in a figure [αὐτὸν καὶ ἐν παρασολῇ ἐκομίσατο]
Καὶ marks the receiving as answering to the faith. As Abraham believed in God's power to restore Isaac, so, because of his faith, he also received him. For ἐκομίσατο receivedsee on Hebrews 10:36. Ἐν παραβολῆ ina parable. Since the sacrifice did not take place as a literal slaughter, there could not be a literal restoration from death. There was a real offering in Abraham's will, but not a real death of Isaac. Isaac's death took place symbolically, in the sacrifice of the ram: correspondingly, the restoration was only a symbolic restoration from the dead. Some expositors, among whom is Westcott, explain thus: Abraham accounted that God was able to raise Isaac from the dead, from which he received him at birth, in that Isaac sprung from one dead ( νενεκρωμένου , Hebrews 11:12). This is extremely labored and artificial. [source]
Hebrews 11:13 Not having received [μὴ κομισάμενοι]
See on Hebrews 10:36. They died according to faith, inasmuch as they did not receive. They died under the regimen of faith, and not of sight. For the phrase κομίζειν τὰς ἐπαγγελίας toreceive the promises, comp. Hebrews 10:36; Hebrews 11:39. [source]
Hebrews 11:13 In faith [κατα πιστιν]
Here a break in the routine πιστει — pistei (by faith), “according to faith,” either for literary variety “or to suggest πιστις — pistis as the sphere and standard of their characters” (Moffatt). These all Those in Hebrews 11:9-12 (Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob). Not having the promises First aorist middle participle of κομιζω — komizō to obtain, as in Hebrews 10:36; Hebrews 11:39. And yet the author mentions Abraham (Hebrews 6:15) as having obtained the promise. He received the promise of the Messiah, but did not live to see the Messiah come as we have done. It is in this sense that we have “better promises.” Greeted them First aorist middle participle of ασπαζομαι — aspazomai to salute (Matthew 5:47). Abraham rejoiced to see Christ‘s day in the dim distance (John 8:56). Strangers Foreigners. “To reside abroad carried with it a certain stigma” (Moffatt). But they “confessed” it (Genesis 23:4; Genesis 47:9). Pilgrims Late double compound (παρα επι δημος — para class="translit"> epi class="translit"> dēmos), a sojourner from another land, in N.T. only here and 1 Peter 1:1; 1 Peter 2:11. [source]
1 Peter 1:9 Receiving [κομιζόμενοι]
The verb originally means to take care of or provide for; thence to receive hospitably or entertain; to bring home with a view to entertaining or taking care of. Hence, to carry away so as to preserve, to save, rescue, and so to carry away as a prize or booty. Generally, to receive or acquire. Paul uses it of receiving the awards of judgment (2 Corinthians 5:10; Ephesians 6:8; Colossians 3:25). In Hebrews it is used of receiving the promise (Hebrews 10:36; Hebrews 11:39), and of Abraham receiving back Isaac (Hebrews 11:19). Peter uses it thrice, and in each case of receiving the rewards of righteousness or of iniquity. See 1 Peter 5:4; 2 Peter 2:13. [source]
1 Peter 1:9 Receiving [κομιζομενοι]
Present middle participle of κομιζω — komizō old verb, to receive back, to get what is promised (1 Peter 5:4; Hebrews 10:36). [source]

What do the individual words in Hebrews 10:36 mean?

Of endurance for You have need so that the will - of God having done you may receive the promise
ὑπομονῆς γὰρ ἔχετε χρείαν ἵνα τὸ θέλημα τοῦ Θεοῦ ποιήσαντες κομίσησθε τὴν ἐπαγγελίαν

ὑπομονῆς  Of  endurance 
Parse: Noun, Genitive Feminine Singular
Root: ὑπομονή  
Sense: steadfastness, constancy, endurance.
ἔχετε  You  have 
Parse: Verb, Present Indicative Active, 2nd Person Plural
Root: ἔχω  
Sense: to have, i.e. to hold.
χρείαν  need 
Parse: Noun, Accusative Feminine Singular
Root: χρεία  
Sense: necessity, need.
ἵνα  so  that 
Parse: Conjunction
Root: ἵνα  
Sense: that, in order that, so that.
τοῦ  - 
Parse: Article, Genitive Masculine Singular
Root:  
Sense: this, that, these, etc.
Θεοῦ  of  God 
Parse: Noun, Genitive Masculine Singular
Root: θεός  
Sense: a god or goddess, a general name of deities or divinities.
ποιήσαντες  having  done 
Parse: Verb, Aorist Participle Active, Nominative Masculine Plural
Root: ποιέω  
Sense: to make.
κομίσησθε  you  may  receive 
Parse: Verb, Aorist Subjunctive Middle, 2nd Person Plural
Root: κομίζω  
Sense: to care for, take care of, provide for.
ἐπαγγελίαν  promise 
Parse: Noun, Accusative Feminine Singular
Root: ἐπαγγελία  
Sense: announcement.