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Hebrews 12

Heb. 12:29 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
our
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
hemon (Greek #2257)
of (or from) us
KJV usage: our (company), us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mone'
Origin: genitive case plural of 1473
a 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
is a
pur (Greek #4442)
"fire" (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning)
KJV usage: fiery, fire.
Pronounce: poor
Origin: a primary word
consuming
katanalisko (Greek #2654)
to consume utterly
KJV usage: consume.
Pronounce: kat-an-al-is'-ko
Origin: from 2596 and 355
fire
pur (Greek #4442)
"fire" (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning)
KJV usage: fiery, fire.
Pronounce: poor
Origin: a primary word
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Deut. 4:24• 24For Jehovah thy God is a consuming fire, a jealous *God. (Deut. 4:24)

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Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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Heb. 10:27• 27but a certain fearful expectation of judgment, and heat of fire about to devour the adversaries. (Heb. 10:27)
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Ex. 24:17• 17And the appearance of the glory of Jehovah was like a consuming fire on the top of the mountain, before the eyes of the children of Israel. (Ex. 24:17)
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Num. 11:1• 1And it came to pass that when the people murmured, it was evil in the ears of Jehovah; and Jehovah heard it, and his anger was kindled, and the fire of Jehovah burned among them, and consumed some in the extremity of the camp. (Num. 11:1)
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Num. 16:35• 35And there came out a fire from Jehovah, and consumed the two hundred and fifty men that had presented incense. (Num. 16:35)
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Deut. 4:24• 24For Jehovah thy God is a consuming fire, a jealous *God. (Deut. 4:24)
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Deut. 9:3• 3Know then this day, that Jehovah thy God is he that goeth over before thee, a consuming fire; he will destroy them, and he will cast them down before thee, and thou shalt dispossess them and cause them to perish quickly, as Jehovah hath said unto thee. (Deut. 9:3)
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Psa. 50:3• 3Our God will come, and will not keep silence: fire shall devour before him, and it shall be very tempestuous round about him. (Psa. 50:3)
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Psa. 97:3• 3A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his adversaries round about. (Psa. 97:3)
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Isa. 66:15• 15For behold, Jehovah will come with fire, and his chariots like a whirlwind, to render his anger with fury, and his rebuke with flames of fire. (Isa. 66:15)
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Dan. 7:9• 9I beheld till thrones were set, and the Ancient of days did sit: his raiment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool; his throne was flames of fire, and its wheels burning fire. (Dan. 7:9)
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2 Thess. 1:8• 8in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who know not God, and those who do not obey the glad tidings of our Lord Jesus Christ; (2 Thess. 1:8)
• He loves us equally as "God." None the less does He hate sin, as He has proved in the cross of Christ; and He has given us a nature that hates sin, even Christ Who lives in us, as He died for us. Nothing more opposed to truth than making grace a veil or excuse for sin, as every believer confesses. (“Hebrews 12:25-29” by W. Kelly)
• This is His character in holy majesty and in righteous judgment of evil. (“Hebrews 12” by J.N. Darby)
• “Our God is a consuming fire.” He will burn everything that is not of Himself, whether it be the flesh in His people or a creation defiled by sin. (“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 also our God is a consuming fireh.

JND Translation Notes

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See Deut. 4.24; 9.3.

W. Kelly Translation

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For also our God is a consuming fire.