“how long halt ye between two opinions” is ἕως πότε ὐμεῖς χωλανεῖτε ἐπ ' ἀμφοτέραις ταῖς ἰγνύαις howlong do ye go lame on both your hams? In short, the precious blood of Christ is applied to us in sprinkling, in washing, in drinking, on account of the personal union, in a manner real, yet supernatural, and therefore quite incomprehensible. How do we go about living as Christians in a society where we find ourselves increasingly on the margins? Rather try to heal it. His text has been Psalm 95, which refers to the tragic example of Israel in the wilderness. rather he healed — Proper exercise of itself contributes to health; the habit of walking straight onward in the right way tends to healing. Proverbs 8:6; Proverbs 15:14; Proverbs 21:8. here, not in the sense of straight as distinguished from crooked, but more generally, right, plain, by implication even or smooth. A Kingdom That Cannot Be Shaken. On τὸ χωλόν, as figurative designation of the wavering between two different bents of belief, comp. He has been hitherto teaching us to lean on God’s consolations, so that we may be bold and strenuous in doing what is right, as his help is our only support; he now adds to this another thing, even that we ought to walk prudently and to keep to a straight course; for indiscreet ardor is no less an evil than inactivity and softness. Herodotus (ch. Hebrews 12:13 in all English translations. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. and make straight tracks with your feet, i.e. Here in Hebrews 12:13 cholos speaks of "lame" in a spiritual sense. The way has already been prepared for them by Christ (Hebrews 10:20), and it is now only a question of their making advance upon the same in the right way. 10 For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness. Celsus (first half of the first century a.d.), in the 7th book of his treatise De Artibius, treats of surgical operations according to the views of the Alexandrian schools. Make the paths smooth and even, so that the lame limb be not dislocated by stones or pitfalls. Hebrews 4:12-13 is one of the great biblical texts on the power of God’s Word. Let us begin with Hebrews 13:2 where it says, “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it” … Make the paths smooth and even, so that the lame limb be not dislocated by stones or pitfalls. The verb χωλαίνειν tobe lame or to make lame (not in N.T.) Hebrews 12:13, ESV: "and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint but rather be healed." Or it may mean, that in a road that was not level, those who were lame would be in danger of spraining, distorting, or wrenching a lame limb; and the counsel is, that whatever would have a tendency to this should be removed. (13) And make straight paths.—Quoted with some slight changes from the Greek translation of Proverbs 4:26, “ponder” (or, more probably, make even) “the path of thy feet.”, Be turned out of the way.—The difficulty in these words is concealed to some extent when they are separated from the following clause, as in the Authorised version; this separation, however, the Greek will not allow. In context, it refers especially to those among the recipients (some of which were professors and not yet genuine believers) who were most seriously affected by the persecutions, and who were on the verge of going back to the temple sacrifices. Make straight, smooth ways, such as have all stones of stumbling and rocks of offence removed, so as themselves may be set right in comfort, and duty, and walking; lest being lame or halting in their minds between Judaism and Christianity, because of the violent persecution of them by their infidel brethren, they should be turned aside out of God’s way, erring, and deviating from the truth of the gospel; but that they be restored to it, so as no sufferings upon that account, under God’s hand, might make them suppress the truth, or expose them to apostacy, or to walk as stumbling-blocks to others, and wounding their own souls, Acts 15:1 Galatians 2:11-15 6:12. is according to the more usual meaning of the verb, which, in N.T., is confined, with this exception, to the Pastoral Epistles. on 1 Timothy 1:6, and reff.) But it is also used by medical writers in the passive, with the meaning to be wrenched or dislocated. Cf. Only here and Acts 14:10. be turned out of the way. King James Version (KJV) Public Domain . Incorrectly do Ebrard, Delitzsch, Riehm (Lehrbegr. Divested of the figure, the passage means, that everything should be removed which would hinder anyone from walking in the path to life. And make straight paths both for your own and for their feet - Remove every hinderance, every offence. LXX. God our Father. Lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; a lame member, as the Syriac version, a lame member of the body of Christ, the church; or a lame person, as the Arabic version, a weak believer; one that is ready to halt, either through the corruption of nature, or through the weakness of grace, or through want of light and judgment, and through instability and inconstancy; lest such an one should, through the irregular walk and conversation of others, be stumbled and offended, and go out of the way, and leave the paths of righteousness and truth. The corresponding Hebrew means to tear, to cut into: hence to cut through as a path; to make firm or plain. Τὸ χωλὸν may refer either to an individual or to a section of the church which is weak and vacillating. expecting — “waiting.” Awaiting the execution of His Father‘s will, that all His foes should be subjected to Him. The author has been warning the Hebrew church of the danger of cultural Christianity. In short, he prescribes to us this rule for our conduct, — that we are to guide our steps according to God’s will, so that neither fear nor the allurements of the world, nor any other things, may draw us away from it. ( ἵνα μὴ τὸ ἐναρχθὲν κακόν, τοῦτο γὰρ τὸ χωλόν, εἰς ἀνήκεστον ἔλθῃ, μᾶλλον δὲ διορθωθῇ), Thl. Whatever is defective we should endeavor to restore to soundness, rather than to suffer the defect to be increased. И ходите прямо ногами. And make straight paths for your feet,.... By "feet" are meant the walk and conversation of the saints, both in the church, and in the world, Song of Solomon 7:1 and there are paths made ready for these feet to walk in; as the good old paths of truth, of the word and worship of God, of faith and holiness: and to make these paths "straight", is to make the word of God the rule of walking; to avoid carefully joining anything with it as a rule; to attend constantly on the ordinances of Christ; to go on evenly in a way of believing on him; to walk in some measure worthy of the calling wherewith we are called, and by way of example to others. Посему апостол добавляет: дабы хромлющее не совратилось. At the same time this straightness of the way which he recommends, is preserved when a man’s mind is superior to every fear, and regards only what God approves; for fear is ever very ingenious in finding out byways. Let the paths (or tracks) which you follow be straight, for crooked and uneven paths will make the limbs which are lame more helpless still; should nothing aggravate the hurt that has been received, it may soon be healed. p. 595), comp. 13. In the application, the words are a warning against the shifting courses of men who are ready to turn aside from strict duty when persecution threatens, and seek to avert the danger by compliance with what they do not in heart approve. Rather be healed. Retail: $54.99. Rend. Scripture: Hebrews 12:25–29. Here are earnest exhortations to … And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed. Hebrews 12:12 Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees; Hebrews 12:13 And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed. be turned out of the way—(Pr 4:27); and, so missing the way, lose the prize of "the race" (Heb 12:1). Хромотой он называет то состояние, когда мысли людей переменчивы и не покоряются искренне Богу. 131) mentions a medical school at Cyrene in Africa, and says that the pupils of that school were regarded as the second best physicians in all Greece. And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed. Proverbs 8:6; Proverbs 15:14; Proverbs 21:8. here, not in the sense of straight as distinguished from crooked, but more generally, right, plain, by implication even or smooth. Such dangerous occasions are spoken of as offendicula, stumbling-blocks in our way;—the metaphor is continued in the sequel, which instructs the sincere believer or genuine penitent in a matter of great moment, and very pertinent to what was said just before, of making fresh resolutions, &c. It also coincides with the important admonition in the beginning of this chapter, that we should cast aside every weight, &c. Hebrews 12:13. καὶ τροχιὰς ὀρθὰς ποιήσατε τοῖς ποσὶν ὑμῶν] and make straight tracks with your feet, i.e. Metaphorically here, and partly Matthew 18:8; Mark 9:45. 13.] If the words be rendered, “that what is lame may not be turned out of the way, but may rather be healed,” we cannot but feel that the two members are somewhat incongruous. Verse 12-13 The readers had been Christians for some time and should by now have been able to teach others. God takes care of, and has a regard to such, and he would have others also, Micah 4:6. So spoke Elijah to the double­minded who blended their own superstitions with God’s worship, “How long halt ye between two opinions?” (1 Kings 18:21.) See 1 Timothy 1:6; 1 Timothy 5:15; 2 Timothy 4:4. lxx only Amos 5:8. They should do this not only for their own sake, but for others who may be influenced by their example. Hebrews 13:12 Therefore Jesus also, that He might sanctify the people through His own blood, suffered outside the gate ( NASB: Lockman) Greek: dio kai Iesous, ina agiase ( 3SAAS) dia tou idiou aimatos ton laon, exo tes pules epathen. Scripture: Hebrews 12:18–29. Hence the apostle warns us to strive for the removal of this halting in due time; for if we give way to it, it will at length turn us far away from God. Lest that which is lame be turned out of the way - A lame man needs a smooth path to walk in. Hebrews: Bible Study and Commentary. ( ἔτι προσπλάγητε καὶ ἐκτραπῶσιν οἱ πόδες ὑμῶν, τουτέστι παντελῶς στρεβλοὶ γένωνται), Schlichting, Grot., Wolf, Carpzov, Cramer, Michaelis, Ernesti, Schleusner, Heinrichs, Bretschn., Klee, De Wette, Stuart, al. Make straight paths for your feet - That is, Take the straight path that is before you, do not go in crooked or rough ways, where are stones, briers, and thorns, by which you will be inevitably lamed, and so totally prevented from proceeding in the way; whereas, if you go in the even, proper path, though you have been wounded by getting into a wrong way, that which was wounded will be healed by moderate, equal exercise, all impediments being removed. The gospel state is kind and condescending, suited to our weak frame. Very rare in profane Greek. The idea is, Adhere firmly to the strict rules of duty; if any deviation is allowed, it may prove a fatal snare to human frailty. iii. But let it rather be healed - As in the case of lameness, pains should be taken to heal it rather than to suffer it to be increased by careless exposure to a new sprain or fracture, so it should be in our religious and moral character. This is anything but peaceful! Turn not to the right hand nor to the left; remove thy foot from evil.”. And to beware of casting a stumbling block in the way of others, as far as lies in our power, to facilitate each other's progress by our influence and example, lest the weak be turned out of the way; but we should rather aim at their being strengthened and restored to soundness. Proverbs 4:26, ὀρθὰς τροχιὰς ποίει σοῖς ποσίν, make straight paths for thy feet.—[77] τοῖς ποσὶν, for the feet) The dative suitably answering to the Hebrew genitive in Prov., quoted above. They are quoted in substance from Proverbs 4:26, ὀρθὰς τροχιὰς ποίει σοῖς ποσίν. that which is lame—those "weak in the faith" (Ro 14:1), having still Judaizing prejudices. Do everything to avoid aggravating the weakness of a fellow-Christian. Keith Simons. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Значит, подобно тому, как, исполнившись превратным страхом, мы ищем обходных путей, так и, наоборот, всякий, приготовившийся к перенесению зла, идет прямо туда, куда бы его ни призвал Господь, не уклоняясь ни направо, ни налево. Ведь если мы станем ей потакать, она еще дальше уведет нас от Бога. The other rendering gives a lively and consistent image. The corresponding Hebrew means to tear, to cut into: hence to cut through as a path; to make firm or plain. straight. From Proverbs 4:26, Septuagint, 'Mike straight paths for thy feet;' i:e., a straight road to joy and grace (Hebrews 12:1-2; Hebrews 12:15). Be not turned out of the way — Of faith and holiness. Christians are not permitted to devise their own plan of religious life; that has been done by the Lord. Greek. Comp. Καὶ τροχιὰς ὀρθὰς ποιήσατε τοῖς ποσὶν ὑμῶν. Mostly in the literal sense. In verses 12-13, this example is now applied to all who read Hebrews The writer's argument is: If unbelief kept Israelites out of the land of Canaan (a picture of God's rest), how much more serious is it today to give way to unbelief and thus miss the greater rest (the rest of justification and salvation). Our need to answer that question places us close to the original congregation that received this pastoral word of encouragement that we call Hebrews, for that group of believers struggled to hold on and hold out … Continue reading "Commentary on Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16" Lest that which is lame be turned out of the way - A lame man needs a smooth path to walk in. The Ethiopic version reads, "that your halting may be healed, and not offended": that you yourselves may not halt and stumble. Cease to "halt" between Judaism and Christianity [Bengel]. Χωλός lame, halting, only in Synoptic Gospels and Acts. paths — literally, “wheel tracks.” Let your walk be so firm and so unanimous in the right direction that a plain track and “highway” may be thereby established for those who accompany and follow you, to perceive and walk in (Isaiah 35:8) [Alford]. They were to allow no obstructions in the path over which the lame and feeble might fall. advance with straight course upon the Christian path of life you have once entered upon, without bending aside to the right or to the left; that is to say, without mingling up that which is Jewish with that which is Christian, or suffering yourselves to be enticed to a relapse into Judaism. However, the content of the book, including the frequent references to the Hebrew Scriptures, makes it clear … Καὶ τροχιὰς) paths, tracks, which are conspicuous. Hebrews 3:13 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Hebrews 3:13, NIV: "But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called 'Today,' so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness." Однако смысл останется тем же самым. 131) mentions a medical school at Cyrene in Africa, and says that the pupils of that school were regarded as the second best physicians in all Greece. Be turned out of the way (Proverbs 4:27) - and so missing the way, lose the prize (Hebrews 12:1). Let your walk be so firm and unanimous in the right direction, that a plain "highway" may be established for those who follow you (Isaiah 35:8) (Alford). Isaiah 35:8), that that which is lame be not turned out of the way, but rather be healed ( τὸ χωλόν indicates that part of the church which was wavering between Christianity and Judaism: answering to the ἀσθενεῖς of the Epistle to the Romans. The way has already been prepared for them by Christ, that which is lame may turn aside from the way, but rather he healed, ἕως πότε ὑμεῖς χωλανεῖτε ἐπʼ ἀμφωτέραις ταῖς ἰγνύαις, how long do ye halt upon both knee-joints, but rather through the animating example given by the whole body, may he cured of his wavering, and briskly advance with the rest, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way. Hebrews 12:13 Context. До этого апостол учил необходимости опираться на утешения Божии, дабы быть сильными и постоянными в делании добра. 13 But f exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by g the deceitfulness of sin. To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use the convenient, Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology, Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament, International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, Lest that which is lame be turned out of the way -, Lest that which is lame be turned out of the way, τροχιὰς ὀρθὰς ποιεῖτε τοῖς ποσὶν ὑμῶν, καὶ τροχιὰς ὀρθὰς ποιήσατε τοῖς ποσὶν ὑμῶν, that that which is lame be not turned out of the way, but rather be healed, ἔτι προσπλάγητε καὶ ἐκτραπῶσιν οἱ πόδες ὑμῶν, τὸ κατὰ μικρὰ τὴν εἰς τὸ παρὰ φύσιν ἐκτροπὴν. CHAPTER 12. But let it rather be healed; the fallen believer be restored, the weak brother be confirmed, the halting professor be strengthened, and everyone be built up and established upon the most holy faith, and in the pure ways of the Gospel. 8, de Persona Christi, p. 776. * 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us * and persevere in running the race that lies before us 2 while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith. a. The commonly accepted rendering of the A.V., besides giving a conception which is very tame, presents two incongruities: the association of going astray with lameness, and of healing with straying. And make straight paths for your feet - Margin, “even.” The word used here means properly straight, in the sense of upright, erect; Acts 14:10; but it is used here in the sense of straight horizontally, that is, level, plain, smooth. 13 And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed. That is, exert yourselves to make the course clear for yourselves and your fellow Christians, so that there be no stumbling and laming. But against this there are two objections: 1. the common usage of the word; which (see Wetst. Let the paths (or tracks) which you follow be straight, for crooked and uneven paths will make the limbs which are lame more helpless still; should nothing aggravate the hurt that has been received, it may soon be healed. Rather try to heal it. If the words be rendered, “that what is lame may not be turned out of the way, but may rather be healed,” we cannot but feel that the two members are somewhat incongruous. Jesus, our chief priest. Во-вторых, апостол добавляет: мы должны жить благоразумно и держаться правильного курса. Conc., Art. Take care, brethren, lest there should be in any one of you an evil, unbelieving heart, in falling away from the living God. Ver. The meaning is, that they were to remove all obstacles out of the way, so that they need not stumble and fail. p. 789), Alford, Kluge, Moll, Kurtz, Ewald, M‘Caul, Hofmann, and others explain τοῖς ποσὶν ὑμῶν: for your feet. Proverbial in Isaiah 33:23. “be put out of joint.” The A.V. do ye hesitate between the service of Jehovah and that of Baal? If we do not grow and learn, we shall need to learn the first lessons again. There is probably an allusion here to Proverbs 4:25-27. des Hebräerbr. "When a man's ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him" (Proverbs 16:7).Sin separates man from God, causing a confrontational relationship with Him whereby man receives His wrath. Proverbs 4:26 : ὀρθὰς τροχιὰς ποίει σοῖς ποσί. The Ethiopic version reads, "that your halting may be healed, and not offended": that you yourselves may not halt and stumble. Whatever is feeble in our faith or hope; whatever evil tendency there is in our hearts, we should endeavor to strengthen and amend, lest it should become worse, and we should entirely fall. That is, exert yourselves to make the course clear for yourselves and your fellow Christians, so that there be no stumbling and laming. Commentary on Hebrews 13:1-6 (Read Hebrews 13:1-6) The design of Christ in giving himself for us, is, that he may purchase to himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works; and true religion is the strongest bond of friendship. The idea is here, that everything which would prevent those in the church who were in any danger of falling - the feeble, the unestablished, the weak - from walking in the path to heaven, or which might be an occasion to them of falling, should be removed. Hebrews 3:12–13 12 Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from e the living God. Ὁρθός N.T. Therefore strengthen the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that … Very rare in profane Greek. (12-13) Take encouragement, be strong. 13.And make straight paths, etc. The application of all this to a correct, holy deportment in religious life, is both natural and easy. В итоге, апостол предписывает нам правило доброделания, состоящее в том, чтобы направлять наши стопы по воле Божией, дабы нас не отвадили от нее ни страх, ни прельщения мира сего. therwise if they do that which is not right, those who have less knowledge or ability might be confused and caused to lose the way. who makes only a tottering progress in Christianity, and falls away from the same if he does not gain a support in the rest of the community advancing in a straight course [Galatians 2:14]. KJV, Journal the Word Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition: Reflect, Journal, or Create Art Next to Your Favorite Verses. that which is lame — those “weak in the faith” (Romans 14:1), having still Judaizing prejudices. Metaphorically here, and partly Matthew 18:8; Mark 9:45. As we grow strong through the word of God, we should be able to teach other people. Hebrews 12:13 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Hebrews 12:13, NIV: "Make level paths for your feet,' so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed." If the whole congregation, by their united and consistent walk, trod a plain and beaten path for men’s feet, these lame ones, though halting, would be easily able to keep in it, and by keeping in the τροχιὰ ὀρθή, would even acquire the habit of walking straight onward, and so be healed: but if the tracks were errant and confused, their erratic steps would deviate more and more, till at length they fell away out of the right way altogether. Only here and Acts 14:10; commonly straight or upright, but also right, safe, happy. orthos. "Let thine eyes look right on; and let thine eyelids look straight before thee," Proverbs 4:25. The verb χωλαίνειν to be lame or to make lame (not in N.T.) There is nothing strange in the use of this word in a medical sense by our writer, whose work bears the stamp of Alexandria. The idea is, that by every proper means they were to make the way to heaven as plain and easy as possible. And it is a befitting way of speaking, for it is a worse thing to go astray than to halt. Thelmeaning is that they should be careful to walk in the path that has been prepared for them. Guthrie, however, produced an outstanding commentary in spite of this. He calls it halting, when men’s minds fluctuate, and they devote not themselves sincerely to God. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. Do everything to avoid aggravating the weakness of a fellow-Christian. God has called us to peace.He expects us to keep His commandments, and in return He gives us peace of mind. Divested of the figure, the passage means, that everything should be removed which would hinder anyone from walking in the path to life. Comp. The other rendering gives a lively and consistent image. То есть, дабы, хромая, мы не отошли от пути еще дальше. Whatever may be the result in the case of “the strong” (Romans 14:1; 1 Corinthians 8), the example brings destruction on “the weak.”, Make straight paths. God takes care of, and has a regard to such, and he would have others also, Micah 4:6. The making a beaten track for all is, that they may not miss the way and lose the prize). See 1 Timothy 1:6; 1 Timothy 5:15; 2 Timothy 4:4. lxx only Amos 5:8. At the time of Galen (163 a.d.) the medical school of Alexandria was the most famous in the world, and Galen himself studied there. hebrews 4:12-13. Hebrews 1 – A Superior Savior A. Jesus, the superior Savior. Τροχιά N.T.ois literally a wheel-track ( τροχός awheel ). Хотя рекомендуемая им правильность жизни возникает тогда, когда разум человека, превозмогая все страхи, думает лишь о том, что угодно Богу. 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