‏ Hebrews 12:5

 Ye have forgotten ( εκλελησθε ). Perfect middle indicative of  εκλανθανω, to cause to forget, old verb, here only in the N.T. with genitive case as usual.

 Reasoneth with you ( υμιν διαλεγετα ). Present middle indicative of  διαλεγομα, old verb to ponder different ( δια- ) things, to converse, with dative. Cf. Ac 19:8f. The quotation is from Pr 3:11f.

 Regard not lightly ( μη ολιγωρε ). Prohibition with  μη and the present active imperative of  ολιγωρεω, old verb from  ολιγωρος and this from  ολιγος (little) and  ωρα (hour), old verb, here only in N.T.

 Chastening ( παιδειας ). Old word from  παιδευω, to train a child ( παις ), instruction (2Ti 3:16), which naturally includes correction and punishment as here. See also Eph 6:4.

 Nor faint ( μηδε εκλυου ). Prohibition with  μη and present passive imperative of  εκλυω (see verse 3).

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