Vincent's Word Studies in the NT

Hebrews 6:9

But the writer refuses to believe that his readers will incur such a fate. Beloved [α γ α π η τ ο ι]. Only here in the epistle. It often suggests an argument. See 1 Corinthians 10:14; 1 Corinthians 14:58; 2 Corinthians 7:1.

We are persuaded [π ε π ε ι σ μ ε θ α]. We are firmly convinced. The verb indicates a past hesitation overcome.

Better things [τ α κ ρ ε ι σ σ ο ν α]. The article gives a collective force, the better state of things, the going on unto perfection (ver. 1). For kreissona better, see on ch. Hebrews 1:4.

That accompany salvation [ε χ ο μ ε ν α σ ω τ η ρ ι α ς]. Ecesqai with a genitive is a common Greek idiom meaning to hold one's self to a person or thing; hence to be closely joined to it. So in a local sense, Mark 1:38; in a temporal sense, Luke 13:33, next. He is persuaded that they will give heed to all things which attend the work of salvation and will enjoy all that attaches to a saved condition.

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Hebrews 6:9

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