Heb 10:1 | RWP | e4.org | Shadow ( σκιαν ). The contrast here between σκια (shadow, shade caused by interruption of light as by trees, ) and εικων (image or picture) is striking. Christ is the εικων of God ( ; ). In Paul draws a distinction between σκια for the Jewish rites and ceremonies and σωμα for the reality in Christ. Children are fond of shadow pictures. The law gives only a dim outline of the good things to come ( ). Continually ( εις το διηνεκες ). See this phrase also in ; , . Nowhere else in N.T. From διηνεγκα ( διαφερω ), to bear through. They can ( δυναντα ). This reading leaves ο νομος a nominativus pendens (an anacoluthon). But many MSS. read δυνατα (it--the law--can). For the idea and use of τελειωσα see .

‏ Hebrews 10:1

Shadow ( σκιαν ). The contrast here between σκια (shadow, shade caused by interruption of light as by trees, Mr 4:32) and εικων (image or picture) is striking. Christ is the εικων of God (2Co 4:4; Col 1:15). In Col 2:17 Paul draws a distinction between σκια for the Jewish rites and ceremonies and σωμα for the reality in Christ. Children are fond of shadow pictures. The law gives only a dim outline of the good things to come (9:11).

Continually ( εις το διηνεκες ). See this phrase also in 7:3; 9:12, 14. Nowhere else in N.T. From διηνεγκα ( διαφερω ), to bear through.

They can ( δυναντα ). This reading leaves ο νομος a nominativus pendens (an anacoluthon). But many MSS. read δυνατα (it--the law--can). For the idea and use of τελειωσα see 9:9.