Robertson's Word Pictures of the NT

Hebrews 12:9

Furthermore

(ειτα). The next step in the argument (Mark 4:17).We had

(ειχομεν). Imperfect indicative of customary action, "we used to have."To chasten us

(παιδευτας). Predicate accusative after ειχομεν, "as chasteners." Old word from παιδευω, as agent (-της). Only once in LXX (Hosea 5:2) and twice in N.T. (here and Romans 2:20).We gave them reverence

(ενετρεπομεθα). Imperfect middle of old word εντρεπω, to turn in or at. Here "we turned ourselves to" as in Matthew 21:37, habitual attitude of reverence.Shall we be in subjection

(υποταγησομεθα). Second future passive of υποτασσω. There is no δε here to correspond to μεν in the first part of the verse.Unto the father of spirits

(τω πατρ των πνευματων). Rather, "Unto the Father of our spirits" (note article τον). As God is.

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Hebrews 12:9

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