Heb 6:18 | RWP | e4.org | By two immutable things ( δια δυο πραγματων αμεταθετων ). See verse . God's promise and God's oath, both unchangeable. In which it is impossible for God to lie ( εν οις αδυνατον ψευσασθα θεον ). Put this "impossibility" by that in verses . Theon is accusative of general reference with ψευσασθα , first aorist middle infinitive of ψευδομα . That we may have ( ινα εχωμεν ). Purpose clause with ινα and the present active subjunctive of εχω , "that we may keep on having." Strong consolation ( ισχυραν παρακλησιν ). "Strong encouragement" by those two immutable things. Who have fled for refuge ( ο καταφυγοντες ). Articular effective second aorist active participle of καταφευγω , old verb, in N.T. only here and . The word occurs for fleeing to the cities of refuge ( ; ; ). To lay hold of ( κρατησα ). First aorist active (single act) infinitive of κρατεω in contrast with present tense in (hold fast). Set before us ( προκειμενης ). Placed before us as the goal. See this same participle used with the "joy" ( χαρας ) set before Jesus ( ).

‏ Hebrews 6:18

By two immutable things ( δια δυο πραγματων αμεταθετων ). See verse 17. God's promise and God's oath, both unchangeable.

In which it is impossible for God to lie ( εν οις αδυνατον ψευσασθα θεον ). Put this "impossibility" by that in verses 4-6.

Theon is accusative of general reference with ψευσασθα, first aorist middle infinitive of ψευδομα.

That we may have ( ινα εχωμεν ). Purpose clause with ινα and the present active subjunctive of εχω, "that we may keep on having."

Strong consolation ( ισχυραν παρακλησιν ). "Strong encouragement" by those two immutable things.

Who have fled for refuge ( ο καταφυγοντες ). Articular effective second aorist active participle of καταφευγω, old verb, in N.T. only here and Ac 14:6. The word occurs for fleeing to the cities of refuge (De 4:42; 19:5; Jos 20:9).

To lay hold of ( κρατησα ). First aorist active (single act) infinitive of κρατεω in contrast with present tense in 4:14 (hold fast).

Set before us ( προκειμενης ). Placed before us as the goal. See this same participle used with the "joy" ( χαρας ) set before Jesus (12:2).