Hebrews 12:13 - Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown

Hebrews 12:13

11 Now no¹ chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields ^athe peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.

Renew Your Spiritual Vitality

12 Therefore ^astrengthen the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees,

13 and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated, but rather be healed.

14 ^aPursue peace with all people, and holiness, ^bwithout which no one will see the Lord:

15 looking carefully lest anyone ^afall short of the grace of God; lest any ^broot of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled;

16 lest there be any ^afornicator or profane person like Esau, ^bwho for one morsel of food sold his birthright.

17 For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was ^arejected, for he found no place for repentance, though he sought it diligently with tears.

Commentaries:

Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown

<< Hebrews 12:12

Hebrews 12:14 >>

Hebrews 12:13

Quoted from Proverbs 4:26, Septuagint, "Make straight paths for thy feet."

straight—that is, leading by a straight road to joy and grace (Hebrews 12:1-2, Hebrews 12:15). Cease to "halt" between Judaism and Christianity [BENGEL].

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].

that which is lame—those "weak in the faith" (Romans 14:1), having still Judaizing prejudices.

be turned out of the way— (Proverbs 4:27); and, so missing the way, lose the prize of "the race" (Hebrews 12:1).

rather he healed—Proper exercise of itself contributes to health; the habit of walking straight onward in the right way tends to healing.

Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Hebrews 12:13:

Job 29:15
Proverbs 3:6
1 Timothy 1:6
Hebrews 12:12
Hebrews 12:14
Hebrews 13:1

<< Hebrews 12:12

Hebrews 12:14 >>

DISCLAIMER: Church of the Great God (CGG) provides these resources to aid the individual in studying the Bible. However, it is up to the individual to "prove all things, and hold fast to that which is good" (I Thessalonians 5:21). The content of these resources does not necessarily reflect the views of CGG. They are provided for information purposes only.

Join 137,316+ readers

A Verse and a Thought,
Every Morning

Consistent Bible study is hard to start.

The Berean gives you the starting point: one scripture and a focused commentary in your inbox each morning — read it in minutes, or go as deep as you like.

Free, daily, and spam-free. We never share your address. Unsubscribe anytime.

Renew Your Spiritual Vitality

A Verse and a Thought,Every Morning

A Verse and a Thought,
Every Morning