‏ 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.

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