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Hebrews 3

Heb. 3:14 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
we are made
ginomai (Greek #1096)
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
KJV usage: arise, be assembled, be(-come, -fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, X soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought.
Pronounce: ghin'-om-ahee
Origin: a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb
partakers
metochos (Greek #3353)
participant, i.e. (as noun) a sharer; by implication, an associate
KJV usage: fellow, partaker, partner.
Pronounce: met'-okh-os
Origin: from 3348
of Christ
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
Christos (Greek #5547)
anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
KJV usage: Christ.
Pronounce: khris-tos'
Origin: from 5548
, if
ean (Greek #1437)
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
KJV usage: before, but, except, (and) if, (if) so, (what-, whither-)soever, though, when (-soever), whether (or), to whom, (who-)so(-ever). See 3361.
Pronounce: eh-an'
Origin: from 1487 and 302
x we hold
katecho (Greek #2722)
to hold down (fast), in various applications (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: have, hold (fast), keep (in memory), let, X make toward, possess, retain, seize on, stay, take, withhold.
Pronounce: kat-ekh'-o
Origin: from 2596 and 2192
the beginning
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
arche (Greek #746)
(properly abstract) a commencement, or (concretely) chief (in various applications of order, time, place, or rank)
KJV usage: beginning, corner, (at the, the) first (estate), magistrate, power, principality, principle, rule.
Pronounce: ar-khay'
Origin: from 756
of our confidence
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
hupostasis (Greek #5287)
a setting under (support), i.e. (figuratively) concretely, essence, or abstractly, assurance (objectively or subjectively)
KJV usage: confidence, confident, person, substance.
Pronounce: hoop-os'-tas-is
Origin: from a compound of 5259 and 2476
stedfast
bebaios (Greek #949)
stable (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: firm, of force, stedfast, sure.
Pronounce: beb'-ah-yos
Origin: from the base of 939 (through the idea of basality)
unto
mechri (Greek #3360)
as far as, i.e. up to a certain point (as a preposition, of extent (denoting the terminus, whereas 891 refers especially to the space of time or place intervening) or conjunction)
KJV usage: till, (un-)to, until.
Pronounce: mekh'-ree
Origin: or μεχρίς (mekh-ris') from 3372
the end
telos (Greek #5056)
properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e. (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or indefinitely), result (immediate, ultimate or prophetic), purpose); specially, an impost or levy (as paid)
KJV usage: + continual, custom, end(-ing), finally, uttermost. Compare 5411.
Pronounce: tel'-os
Origin: from a primary τέλλω (to set out for a definite point or goal)
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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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Ministry on This Verse

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we are.
Heb. 3:1• 1Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Jesus, (Heb. 3:1)
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Heb. 6:4• 4For it is impossible to renew again to repentance those once enlightened, and who have tasted of the heavenly gift, and have been made partakers of the Holy Spirit, (Heb. 6:4)
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Heb. 12:10• 10For they indeed chastened for a few days, as seemed good to them; but he for profit, in order to the partaking of his holiness. (Heb. 12:10)
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Rom. 11:17• 17Now if some of the branches have been broken out, and *thou*, being a wild olive tree, hast been grafted in amongst them, and hast become a fellow-partaker of the root and of the fatness of the olive tree, (Rom. 11:17)
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1 Cor. 1:30• 30But of him are *ye* in Christ Jesus, who has been made to us wisdom from God, and righteousness, and holiness, and redemption; (1 Cor. 1:30)
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1 Cor. 9:23• 23And I do all things for the sake of the glad tidings, that I may be fellow-partaker with them. (1 Cor. 9:23)
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1 Cor. 10:17• 17Because we, being many, are one loaf, one body; for we all partake of that one loaf. (1 Cor. 10:17)
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Eph. 3:6• 6that they who are of the nations should be joint heirs, and a joint body, and joint partakers of his promise in Christ Jesus by the glad tidings; (Eph. 3:6)
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1 Tim. 6:2• 2And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them because they are brethren; but let them the rather serve them with subjection, because they are faithful and beloved, who profit by the good and ready service rendered. These things teach and exhort. (1 Tim. 6:2)
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1 Peter 4:13• 13but as ye have share in the sufferings of Christ, rejoice, that in the revelation of his glory also ye may rejoice with exultation. (1 Peter 4:13)
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1 Peter 5:1• 1The elders which are among you I exhort, who am their fellow-elder and witness of the sufferings of the Christ, who also am partaker of the glory about to be revealed: (1 Peter 5:1)
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1 John 1:3• 3that which we have seen and heard we report to you, that *ye* also may have fellowship with us; and our fellowship is indeed with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. (1 John 1:3)
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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. 6:11• 11But we desire earnestly that each one of you shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end; (Heb. 6:11)
• as in the first Epistle to the Corinthians, profession has prominence. (“Hebrews 3:14-19” by W. Kelly)
• as the Gentile saints are so dealt with in Corinth, so here are the Hebrews that bore the name of the Lord Jesus. Therefore, as has been often remarked, the " ifs " which so abound in this context as elsewhere. Faith profits by the admonitions which flesh takes lightly to its fall in the desert. Where the tie of life and love was never formed between Christ and the soul, the need of grace and mercy is not felt; glory on high fades into nothingness as the earth rises before the heart as a place of present enjoyment in desire, if not effectively. (“Hebrews 3:14-19” by W. Kelly)
• the assurance here insisted on as proper, necessary, and incumbent from first to last is grounded on the glorified Lord Jesus, our propitiation and our high priest, on the divine dignity of His Person and the accepted efficacy of His work for us, leading, as He undertook, many sons to glory. One can hardly therefore find doctrine more opposed to the gospel than a preliminary denial of that assurance which every Christian is solemnly exhorted, not merely to have, but to hold fast and firm to the end. (“Hebrews 3:14-19” by W. Kelly)
• Profession is still in view, assumed to be real, but leaving room for unreality. Therefore it is again said, “if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast unto the end.” This is not assurance founded on anything in ourselves, which would only be self-righteousness. The assurance insisted upon is grounded upon the Lord Jesus, His propitiatory sacrifice, and the accepted efficacy of His work. (“The Wilderness That Calls for the Service of Christ: Hebrews 3:7-19” by H. Smith)

J. N. Darby Translation

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For we are become companionsi of the Christ if indeed we hold the beginning of the assurance firm to the end;

JND Translation Notes

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Metochos, as ch. 1.9 (quoting Ps. 45.7), to which it alludes. It is not "partakers of Christ."

W. Kelly Translation

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For we are become companionsa of Christ if indeed we hold fast the beginning of the confidence firm unto the end.

WK Translation Notes

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The word is often translated "partakers" and is the same as is quoted from the Greek version of {vi 114599}{/vi} in chap. 1:9. "Companion" would be more according to modern English. Partakers of Christ" has quite a different meaning. "Fellows" from {vi 114082}{/vi} is scarcely desireable. Partners or companions might be used.