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Hebrews 12

Heb. 12:17 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
ye know
isemi (Greek #2467)
to know
KJV usage: know.
Pronounce: is'-ay-mee
Origin: assumed by some as the base of certain irregular forms of 1942
how that
hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
afterward
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
metepeita (Greek #3347)
thereafter
KJV usage: afterward.
Pronounce: met-ep'-i-tah
Origin: from 3326 and 1899
, when heu would have
thelo (Greek #2309)
to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas 1014 properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e. choose or prefer (literally or figuratively); by implication, to wish, i.e. be inclined to (sometimes adverbially, gladly); impersonally for the future tense, to be about to; by Hebraism, to delight in
KJV usage: desire, be disposed (forward), intend, list, love, mean, please, have rather, (be) will (have, -ling, - ling(-ly)).
Pronounce: thel'-o
Origin: or ἐθέλω (eth-el'-o), in certain tenses θελέω (thel-eh'-o), and ἐθελέω (eth-el-eh'-o), which are otherwise obsolete apparently strengthened from the alternate form of 138
inherited
kleronomeo (Greek #2816)
to be an heir to (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: be heir, (obtain by) inherit(-ance).
Pronounce: klay-ron-om-eh'-o
Origin: from 2818
the blessing
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
eulogia (Greek #2129)
fine speaking, i.e. elegance of language; commendation ("eulogy"), i.e. (reverentially) adoration; religiously, benediction; by implication, consecration; by extension, benefit or largess
KJV usage: blessing (a matter of) bounty (X -tifully), fair speech.
Pronounce: yoo-log-ee'-ah
Origin: from the same as 2127
, he was rejected
apodokimazo (Greek #593)
to disapprove, i.e. (by implication) to repudiate
KJV usage: disallow, reject.
Pronounce: ap-od-ok-ee-mad'-zo
Origin: from 575 and 1381
: for
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
he found
heurisko (Greek #2147)
εὕρω (hyoo'-ro), which (together with another cognate form) εὑρέω (hyoo-reh'-o) is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: find, get, obtain, perceive, see.
Pronounce: hyoo-ris'-ko
no
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
ηplace
topos (Greek #5117)
a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas 5561 is a large but participle locality), i.e. location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard
KJV usage: coast, licence, place, X plain, quarter, + rock, room, where.
Pronounce: top'-os
Origin: apparently a primary word
of repentance
metanoia (Greek #3341)
(subjectively) compunction (for guilt, including reformation); by implication, reversal (of (another's) decision)
KJV usage: repentance.
Pronounce: met-an'-oy-ah
Origin: from 3340
, though
kaiper (Greek #2539)
and indeed, i.e. nevertheless or notwithstanding
KJV usage: and yet, although.
Pronounce: kah'-ee-per
Origin: from 2532 and 4007
he sought
ekzeteo (Greek #1567)
to search out, i.e. (figuratively)investigate, crave, demand, (by Hebraism) worship
KJV usage: en- (re-)quire, seek after (carefully, diligently).
Pronounce: ek-zay-teh'-o
Origin: from 1537 and 2212
it
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)
carefully
ekzeteo (Greek #1567)
to search out, i.e. (figuratively)investigate, crave, demand, (by Hebraism) worship
KJV usage: en- (re-)quire, seek after (carefully, diligently).
Pronounce: ek-zay-teh'-o
Origin: from 1537 and 2212
with
meta (Greek #3326)
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with which it is joined; occupying an intermediate position between 575 or 1537 and 1519 or 4314; less intimate than 1722 and less close than 4862)
KJV usage: after(-ward), X that he again, against, among, X and, + follow, hence, hereafter, in, of, (up-)on, + our, X and setting, since, (un-)to, + together, when, with (+ -out). Often used in composition, in substantially the same relations of participation or proximity, and transfer or sequence.
Pronounce: met-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition (often used adverbially)
tears
dakru (Greek #1144)
a tear
KJV usage: tear.
Pronounce: dak'-roo
Origin: or δάκρυον (dak'-roo-on) of uncertain affinity
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Gen. 27:34‑38• 34And when Esau heard the words of his father, he cried with a great and exceeding bitter cry, and said unto his father, Bless me, even me also, O my father.
 35And he said, Thy brother came with subtilty, and hath taken away thy blessing.
 36And he said, Is not he rightly named Jacob? for he hath supplanted me these two times: he took away my birthright; and, behold, now he hath taken away my blessing. And he said, Hast thou not reserved a blessing for me?
 37And Isaac answered and said unto Esau, Behold, I have made him thy lord, and all his brethren have I given to him for servants; and with corn and wine have I sustained him: and what shall I do now unto thee, my son?
 38And Esau said unto his father, Hast thou but one blessing, my father? bless me, even me also, O my father. And Esau lifted up his voice, and wept. (Gen. 27:34‑38)
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or, way to change his mind.

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Blessing,
Repentance

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when he.
Gen. 27:31‑41• 31And he also had made savory meat, and brought it unto his father, and said unto his father, Let my father arise, and eat of his son's venison, that thy soul may bless me.
 32And Isaac his father said unto him, Who art thou? And he said, I am thy son, thy firstborn Esau.
 33And Isaac trembled very exceedingly, and said, Who? where is he that hath taken venison, and brought it me, and I have eaten of all before thou camest, and have blessed him? yea, and he shall be blessed.
 34And when Esau heard the words of his father, he cried with a great and exceeding bitter cry, and said unto his father, Bless me, even me also, O my father.
 35And he said, Thy brother came with subtilty, and hath taken away thy blessing.
 36And he said, Is not he rightly named Jacob? for he hath supplanted me these two times: he took away my birthright; and, behold, now he hath taken away my blessing. And he said, Hast thou not reserved a blessing for me?
 37And Isaac answered and said unto Esau, Behold, I have made him thy lord, and all his brethren have I given to him for servants; and with corn and wine have I sustained him: and what shall I do now unto thee, my son?
 38And Esau said unto his father, Hast thou but one blessing, my father? bless me, even me also, O my father. And Esau lifted up his voice, and wept.
 39And Isaac his father answered and said unto him, Behold, thy dwelling shall be the fatness of the earth, and of the dew of heaven from above;
 40And by thy sword shalt thou live, and shalt serve thy brother; and it shall come to pass when thou shalt have the dominion, that thou shalt break his yoke from off thy neck.
 41And Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing wherewith his father blessed him: and Esau said in his heart, The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then will I slay my brother Jacob. (Gen. 27:31‑41)
he was.
Heb. 6:8• 8But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned. (Heb. 6:8)
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Prov. 1:24‑31• 24Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;
 25But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof:
 26I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh;
 27When your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon you.
 28Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:
 29For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the Lord:
 30They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof.
 31Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. (Prov. 1:24‑31)
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Jer. 6:30• 30Reprobate silver shall men call them, because the Lord hath rejected them. (Jer. 6:30)
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Matt. 7:23• 23And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. (Matt. 7:23)
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Matt. 25:11‑12• 11Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.
 12But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not. (Matt. 25:11‑12)
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Luke 13:24‑27• 24Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
 25When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are:
 26Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets.
 27But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity. (Luke 13:24‑27)
for he.
Heb. 6:4‑6• 4For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,
 5And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,
 6If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame. (Heb. 6:4‑6)
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Heb. 10:26‑29• 26For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
 27But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.
 28He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses:
 29Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace? (Heb. 10:26‑29)
place for repentance.
or, way to change his mind.
• It was not repentance that Esau earnestly sought with tears, but the blessing which his father even had wished wrongly to alienate from Jacob, the heir designated of Jehovah from before their birth. (“Hebrews 12:12-17” by W. Kelly)
• It was not, let us note, repentance that Esau earnestly sought with tears, but rather the blessing when it was too late. (“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 ye know that also afterwards, desiring to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, (for he found no place for repentance) although he sought itq earnestly with tears.

JND Translation Notes

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"The blessing." What he sought in Gen. 27.34.

W. Kelly Translation

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for ye know that even when afterward desiring to inherit the blessing he was rejected (for he found no place of repentancea), though he sought it earnestly with tears.

WK Translation Notes

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Esau sought importunately the blessing of his father and with tears. He was a self-willed, profane, and unclean man. Not a word is breathed of repentance. He had already despised his birthright heartlessly. God was in none of his thoughts, but he counted on Isaac’s carnal partiality; as Jacob, misled by Rebecca, trusting to cunning, instead of crying to God and resting on His purpose, which, spite of their low state, both believed in. Hence the RV joins the JND, and very properly in parenthetically marking the clause, "for he found no place of (or, for) repentance." The parenthesis sets out the true meaning. It was not repentance, but the inheritance of blessing which Esau sought out with tears.