Hebrews 10:1-4
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.
Else they would not have ceased? ( επε ουκ αν επαυσαντο; ). Ellipsis of condition after επε (since if they really did perfect) with the conclusion of the second-class condition ( αν and the aorist middle indicative of παυομα ).
To be offered ( προσφερομενα ). Regular idiom, participle (present passive) with παυομα (Ac 5:42).
Because ( δια το ). Δια with the accusative of the articular infinitive, "because of the having" ( εχειν ) as to the worshippers ( τους λατρευοντας, accusative of general reference of the articular participle), not "would have had."
No more conscience of sins ( μηδεμιαν ετ συνειδησιν αμαρτιων ). Rather "consciousness of sins" as in 9:14.
Having been once cleansed ( απαξ κεκαθαρισμενους ). Perfect passive participle of καθαριζω, "if they had once for all been cleansed."
A remembrance ( αναμνησις ). A reminder. Old word from αναμιμνησκω, to remind, as in Lu 22:19; 1Co 11:24f.
Should take away ( αφαιρειν ). Present active infinitive of αφαιρεω. Old verb and common in N.T., only here and Ro 11:27 with "sins". Cf. 9:9.
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