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Hebrews 12

Heb. 12:9 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Furthermore
eita (Greek #1534)
a particle of succession (in time or logical enumeration), then, moreover
KJV usage: after that(-ward), furthermore, then. See also 1899.
Pronounce: i'-tah
Origin: of uncertain affinity
we have had
men (Greek #3303)
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with 1161 (this one, the former, etc.)
KJV usage: even, indeed, so, some, truly, verily. Often compounded with other particles in an intensive or asseverative sense.
Pronounce: men
Origin: a primary particle
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)
fathers
pater (Greek #3962)
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
KJV usage: father, parent.
Pronounce: pat-ayr'
Origin: apparently a primary word
of
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
sarx (Greek #4561)
flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred), or (by implication) human nature (with its frailties (physically or morally) and passions), or (specially), a human being (as such)
KJV usage: carnal(-ly, + -ly minded), flesh(-ly).
Pronounce: sarx
Origin: probably from the base of 4563
our
hemon (Greek #2257)
of (or from) us
KJV usage: our (company), us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mone'
Origin: genitive case plural of 1473
flesh
sarx (Greek #4561)
flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred), or (by implication) human nature (with its frailties (physically or morally) and passions), or (specially), a human being (as such)
KJV usage: carnal(-ly, + -ly minded), flesh(-ly).
Pronounce: sarx
Origin: probably from the base of 4563
which corrected
paideutes (Greek #3810)
a trainer, i.e. teacher or (by implication) discipliner
KJV usage: which corrected, instructor.
Pronounce: pahee-dyoo-tace'
Origin: from 3811
us, 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
we gave
entrepo (Greek #1788)
to invert, i.e. (figuratively and reflexively) in a good sense, to respect; or in a bad one, to confound
KJV usage: regard, (give) reference, shame.
Pronounce: en-trep'-o
Origin: from 1722 and the base of 5157
them reverence
entrepo (Greek #1788)
to invert, i.e. (figuratively and reflexively) in a good sense, to respect; or in a bad one, to confound
KJV usage: regard, (give) reference, shame.
Pronounce: en-trep'-o
Origin: from 1722 and the base of 5157
: shall we
hupotasso (Greek #5293)
to subordinate; reflexively, to obey
KJV usage: be under obedience (obedient), put under, subdue unto, (be, make) subject (to, unto), be (put) in subjection (to, under), submit self unto.
Pronounce: hoop-ot-as'-so
Origin: from 5259 and 5021
not
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
much
polus (Greek #4183)
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
KJV usage: abundant, + altogether, common, + far (passed, spent), (+ be of a) great (age, deal, -ly, while), long, many, much, oft(-en (-times)), plenteous, sore, straitly. Compare 4118, 4119.
Pronounce: pol-oos'
Origin: including the forms from the alternate πολλός
rather
mallon (Greek #3123)
(adverbially) more (in a greater degree)) or rather
KJV usage: + better, X far, (the) more (and more), (so) much (the more), rather.
Pronounce: mal'-lon
Origin: neuter of the comparative of the same as 3122
be in subjection unto
hupotasso (Greek #5293)
to subordinate; reflexively, to obey
KJV usage: be under obedience (obedient), put under, subdue unto, (be, make) subject (to, unto), be (put) in subjection (to, under), submit self unto.
Pronounce: hoop-ot-as'-so
Origin: from 5259 and 5021
the Father
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
pater (Greek #3962)
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
KJV usage: father, parent.
Pronounce: pat-ayr'
Origin: apparently a primary word
y of spirits
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
pneuma (Greek #4151)
a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit
KJV usage: ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare 5590.
Pronounce: pnyoo'-mah
Origin: from 4154
, 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
live
zao (Greek #2198)
to live (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: life(-time), (a-)live(-ly), quick.
Pronounce: dzah'-o
Origin: a primary verb
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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
y
Num. 16:22•  (Num. 16:22)
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Num. 27:16•  (Num. 27:16)

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Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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fathers.
John 3:6• 6That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. (John 3:6)
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Acts 2:30• 30Being therefore a prophet, and knowing that God swore with an oath to him of the fruit of his loins to seat upon his throne, (Acts 2:30)
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Rom. 1:3• 3concerning his Son, that was born of David's seed according to flesh, (Rom. 1:3)
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Rom. 9:3,5• 3for I could wish, I myself, to be a curse from Christ, for my brethren, my kinsmen according to flesh,
 5whose are the fathers, and of whom [is] the Christ as far as according to flesh, who is over all God blessed forever. Amen. (Rom. 9:3,5)
corrected.
Heb. 12:7• 7For chastisement ye are enduring: God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son [is he] whom a father chasteneth not? (Heb. 12:7)
we gave.
Ex. 20:12•  (Ex. 20:12)
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Lev. 19:3•  (Lev. 19:3)
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Deut. 21:18‑21•  (Deut. 21:18‑21)
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Deut. 27:16•  (Deut. 27:16)
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Prov. 30:17•  (Prov. 30:17)
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Ezek. 22:7•  (Ezek. 22:7)
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Eph. 6:1‑4• 1Children, obey your parents in [the] Lord; for this is just.
 2Honour thy father and thy mother, which is a commandment first in promise,
 3that it may be well for thee, and thou shalt be long-lived on the earth.
 4And, fathers, provoke not your children to wrath, but bring them up in [the] Lord's discipline and admonition. (Eph. 6:1‑4)
shall we not.
Mal. 1:6•  (Mal. 1:6)
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James 4:7,10• 7Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
 10Humble yourselves before [the] Lord, and he will exalt you. (James 4:7,10)
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1 Peter 5:6• 6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time, (1 Peter 5:6)
the Father.
Num. 16:22•  (Num. 16:22)
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Num. 27:16•  (Num. 27:16)
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Job 12:10•  (Job 12:10)
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Eccl. 12:7•  (Eccl. 12:7)
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Isa. 42:5•  (Isa. 42:5)
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Isa. 57:16•  (Isa. 57:16)
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Zech. 12:1•  (Zech. 12:1)
• “Father of spirits” is simply in contrast with “fathers of our flesh.” (“Hebrews 12” by J.N. Darby)
• {subjection} By bowing to God in the trial, we keep God between ourselves and the trial; if we rebel and question God’s way, the trial will get between us and God. (“God's Means to Keep Us in the Path of Faith: Hebrews 12” by H. Smith)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Moreover we have had the fathers of our flesh as chasteners, and we reverenced them; shall we not much rather be in subjection to the Father of spirits, and live?

W. Kelly Translation

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Then indeed we had fathers of our flesh as chasteners, and we reverenced them: shall we not much rather be in subjection to the Father of the spirits and live?