Heb 12:22 | RWP | e4.org | But ( αλλα ). Sharp contrast to verse with same form προσεληλυθατε . Unto Mount Zion ( Σιων ορε ). Dative case of ορος , as with the other substantives. In contrast to Mount Sinai (verses ). Paul has contrasted Mount Sinai (present Jerusalem) with the Jerusalem above (heaven) in . City ( πολε ). As in , . Heaven is termed thus a spiritual mountain and city. The heavenly Jerusalem ( Ιερουσαλεμ επουρανιω ). See , ; . Innumerable hosts of angels ( μυριασιν αγγελων ). "Myriads of angels." Μυριας is an old word (from μυριος , ) as in .

‏ Hebrews 12:22

But ( αλλα ). Sharp contrast to verse 18 with same form προσεληλυθατε.

Unto Mount Zion ( Σιων ορε ). Dative case of ορος, as with the other substantives. In contrast to Mount Sinai (verses 18-21). Paul has contrasted Mount Sinai (present Jerusalem) with the Jerusalem above (heaven) in Ga 4:21-31.

City ( πολε ). As in 11:10, 16. Heaven is termed thus a spiritual mountain and city.

The heavenly Jerusalem ( Ιερουσαλεμ επουρανιω ). See 11:10, 16; Isa 60:14.

Innumerable hosts of angels ( μυριασιν αγγελων ). "Myriads of angels." Μυριας is an old word (from μυριος, 1Co 4:15) as in Lu 12:1.