Heb 12:13 | RWP | e4.org | Straight paths ( τροχιας ορθας ). Track of a wheel ( τροχος , from τρεχω , to run), here only in N.T. "Straight ( ορθας ) wheel tracks." Be not turned out of the way ( ινα μη εκτραπη ). Negative final clause with ινα μη and second aorist passive of εκτρεπω , old verb to turn out, to twist, to put out of joint. So . Vivid picture of concern for the lame ( χωλον , as in ). Graphic picture of concern for the weak, a good argument for prohibition also.

‏ Hebrews 12:13

Straight paths ( τροχιας ορθας ). Track of a wheel ( τροχος, Jas 3:6 from τρεχω, to run), here only in N.T. "Straight ( ορθας ) wheel tracks."

Be not turned out of the way ( ινα μη εκτραπη ). Negative final clause with ινα μη and second aorist passive of εκτρεπω, old verb to turn out, to twist, to put out of joint. So 1Ti 1:6. Vivid picture of concern for the lame ( χωλον, as in Mt 11:5). Graphic picture of concern for the weak, a good argument for prohibition also.