Vincent's Word Studies in the NT

Hebrews 12:15

Looking diligently [ε π ι σ κ ο π ο υ ν τ ε ς]. A. V. gives diligently as the force of ejpi; but ejpi signifies direction rather than intensity. The idea is exercising oversight. Only here and 1 Peter 5:2.

Fail of [υ σ τ ε ρ ω ν α π ο]. Rend. "fall back from," implying a previous attainment. The present participle marks something in progress : "lest any one be falling back."

Root of bitterness [ρ ι ζ α π ι κ ρ ι α ς]. From LXX, Deuteronomy 29:18. A bad man in the church. Riza of a person, 1 Macc. 1 10.

Springing up [α ν ω φ υ ο υ σ α]. The participle pictures the springing up in progress; the root gradually revealing its pernicious character.

Trouble [ε ν ο χ λ η]. Only here and Luke 6:18, see note.

Many be defiled (mianqwsin oiJ polloi). Rend. "the many" : the majority of the church. For the verb see on John 18:28.

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Hebrews 12:15

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