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Hebrews 12

Heb. 12:28 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Wherefore
dio (Greek #1352)
through which thing, i.e. consequently
KJV usage: for which cause, therefore, wherefore.
Pronounce: dee-o'
Origin: from 1223 and 3739
we receiving
paralambano (Greek #3880)
to receive near, i.e. associate with oneself (in any familiar or intimate act or relation); by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn
KJV usage: receive, take (unto, with).
Pronounce: par-al-am-ban'-o
Origin: from 3844 and 2983
a kingdom
basileia (Greek #932)
properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: kingdom, + reign.
Pronounce: bas-il-i'-ah
Origin: from 935
which cannot be moved
asaleutos (Greek #761)
unshaken, i.e. (by implication) immovable (figuratively)
KJV usage: which cannot be moved, unmovable.
Pronounce: as-al'-yoo-tos
Origin: from 1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of 4531
, let us τhave
echo (Greek #2192)
(used in certain tenses only) a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
KJV usage: be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
Pronounce: ekh'-o
Origin: σχέω (skheh'-o)
grace
charis (Greek #5485)
graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude)
KJV usage: acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace(- ious), joy, liberality, pleasure, thank(-s, -worthy).
Pronounce: khar'-ece
Origin: from 5463
, whereby
dia (Greek #1223)
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
KJV usage: after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) ... fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
Pronounce: dee-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act
we may serve
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
latreuo (Greek #3000)
to minister (to God), i.e. render religious homage
KJV usage: serve, do the service, worship(-per).
Pronounce: lat-ryoo'-o
Origin: from λάτρις (a hired menial)
God
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
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
acceptably
euarestos (Greek #2102)
quite agreeably
KJV usage: acceptably, + please well.
Pronounce: yoo-ar-es'-toce
Origin: adverb from 2101
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)
reverence
aidos (Greek #127)
bashfulness, i.e. (towards men), modesty or (towards God) awe
KJV usage: reverence, shamefacedness.
Pronounce: ahee-doce'
Origin: perhaps from 1 (as a negative particle) and 1492 (through the idea of downcast eyes)
and
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
godly fear
eulabeia (Greek #2124)
properly, caution, i.e. (religiously) reverence (piety); by implication, dread (concretely)
KJV usage: fear(-ed).
Pronounce: yoo-lab'-i-ah
Origin: from 2126
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hold fast.

More on:

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God,
Grace (Chen, χάρις),
Kingdom; Kingdom of God; Kingdom of Heaven,
reverence, shamefacedness

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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a kingdom.
Isa. 9:7• 7Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with judgment and with righteousness, from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of Jehovah of hosts will perform this. (Isa. 9:7)
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Dan. 2:44• 44And in the days of these kings shall the God of the heavens set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed; and the sovereignty thereof shall not be left to another people: it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, but itself shall stand for ever. (Dan. 2:44)
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Dan. 7:14,27• 14And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.
 27But the kingdom and the dominion, and the greatness of the kingdoms under the whole heavens, shall be given to the people of the saints of the most high places. His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him. (Dan. 7:14,27)
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Matt. 25:34• 34Then shall the King say to those on his right hand, Come, blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the world's foundation: (Matt. 25:34)
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Luke 1:33• 33and he shall reign over the house of Jacob for the ages, and of his kingdom there shall not be an end. (Luke 1:33)
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Luke 17:20‑21• 20And having been asked by the Pharisees, When is the kingdom of God coming? he answered them and said, The kingdom of God does not come with observation;
 21nor shall they say, Lo here, or, Lo there; for behold, the kingdom of God is in the midst of you. (Luke 17:20‑21)
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1 Peter 1:4‑5• 4to an incorruptible and undefiled and unfading inheritance, reserved in the heavens for you,
 5who are kept guarded by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. (1 Peter 1:4‑5)
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Rev. 1:6• 6and made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father: to him be the glory and the might to the ages of ages. Amen. (Rev. 1:6)
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Rev. 5:10• 10and made them to our God kings and priests; and they shall reign over the earth. (Rev. 5:10)
have.
or, hold fast.
Heb. 3:6• 6but Christ, as Son over his house, whose house are *we*, if indeed we hold fast the boldness and the boast of hope firm to the end. (Heb. 3:6)
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Heb. 10:23• 23Let us hold fast the confession of the hope unwavering, (for he is faithful who has promised;) (Heb. 10:23)
we may.
Psa. 19:14• 14Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O Jehovah, my rock, and my redeemer. (Psa. 19:14)
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Isa. 56:7• 7even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer; their burnt-offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar: for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all the peoples. (Isa. 56:7)
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Rom. 12:1‑2• 1I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the compassions of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your intelligent service.
 2And be not conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God. (Rom. 12:1‑2)
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Eph. 1:6• 6to the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he has taken us into favour in the Beloved: (Eph. 1:6)
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Eph. 5:10• 10proving what is agreeable to the Lord; (Eph. 5:10)
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Phil. 4:18• 18But I have all things in full supply and abound; I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things sent from you, an odour of sweet savour, an acceptable sacrifice, agreeable to God. (Phil. 4:18)
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1 Peter 2:5,20• 5yourselves also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
 20For what glory is it, if sinning and being buffeted ye shall bear it? but if, doing good and suffering, ye shall bear it, this is acceptable with God. (1 Peter 2:5,20)
with reverence.
Heb. 4:16• 16Let us approach therefore with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace for seasonable help. (Heb. 4:16)
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Heb. 5:7• 7Who in the days of his flesh, having offered up both supplications and entreaties to him who was able to save him out of death, with strong crying and tears; (and having been heard because of his piety;) (Heb. 5:7)
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Heb. 10:19,22• 19Having therefore, brethren, boldness for entering into the holy of holies by the blood of Jesus,
 22let us approach with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, sprinkled as to our hearts from a wicked conscience, and washed as to our body with pure water. (Heb. 10:19,22)
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Lev. 10:3• 3And Moses said to Aaron, This is what Jehovah spoke, saying, I will be hallowed in them that come near me, and before all the people I will be glorified. And Aaron was silent. (Lev. 10:3)
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Psa. 2:11• 11Serve Jehovah with fear, and rejoice with trembling. (Psa. 2:11)
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Psa. 89:7• 7*God is greatly to be feared in the council of the saints, and terrible for all that are round about him. (Psa. 89:7)
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Prov. 28:24• 24Whoso robbeth his father and his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, the same is the companion of a destroyer. (Prov. 28:24)
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Rom. 11:20• 20Right: they have been broken out through unbelief, and *thou* standest through faith. Be not high-minded, but fear: (Rom. 11:20)
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1 Peter 1:17• 17And if ye invoke as Father him who, without regard of persons, judges according to the work of each, pass your time of sojourn in fear, (1 Peter 1:17)
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Rev. 15:4• 4Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy; for all nations shall come and do homage before thee; for thy righteousnesses have been made manifest. (Rev. 15:4)
• See the beautiful picture of this in Rev. 4, where the glorified elders are wholly unmoved by the lightnings and thunders and voices which proceed out of the throne; but when the living creatures render glory to Him that sits on it, they are all activity, leave their thrones, fall before Him, and cast their crowns before the throne (“Hebrews 12:25-29” by W. Kelly)
• The kingdom that is received by Christians is established in righteousness, through grace, and therefore cannot be moved. (“God's Means to Keep Us in the Path of Faith: Hebrews 12” by H. Smith)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Wherefore let us, receiving a kingdom not to be shaken, have gracef, by which let us serveo God acceptably with reverenceg and fear.

JND Translation Notes

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f
Or "be thankful."
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Latreuo, as chs. 9.9; 12.28; 13.10.
g
Or "godly fear." see Note e, ch. 5.7.

W. Kelly Translation

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Wherefore let us, receiving a kingdom not to be shaken, have grace by which we maya serve God acceptably with reverence and fear.

WK Translation Notes

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a
Or, "let us." There is strong and abundant testimony for the common text, "we serve."