Heb 12:9 | RWP | e4.org | Furthermore ( ειτα ). The next step in the argument ( ). We had ( ειχομεν ). Imperfect indicative of customary action, "we used to have." To chasten us ( παιδευτας ). Predicate accusative after ειχομεν , "as chasteners." Old word from παιδευω , as agent ( -της ). Only once in LXX ( ) and twice in N.T. (here and ). We gave them reverence ( ενετρεπομεθα ). Imperfect middle of old word εντρεπω , to turn in or at. Here "we turned ourselves to" as in , habitual attitude of reverence. Shall we be in subjection ( υποταγησομεθα ). Second future passive of υποτασσω . There is no δε here to correspond to μεν in the first part of the verse. Unto the father of spirits ( τω πατρ των πνευματων ). Rather, "Unto the Father of our spirits" (note article τον ). As God is.

‏ Hebrews 12:9

Furthermore ( ειτα ). The next step in the argument (Mr 4:17).

We had ( ειχομεν ). Imperfect indicative of customary action, "we used to have."

To chasten us ( παιδευτας ). Predicate accusative after ειχομεν, "as chasteners." Old word from παιδευω, as agent ( -της ). Only once in LXX (Ho 5:2) and twice in N.T. (here and Ro 2:20).

We gave them reverence ( ενετρεπομεθα ). Imperfect middle of old word εντρεπω, to turn in or at. Here "we turned ourselves to" as in Mt 21:37, habitual attitude of reverence.

Shall we be in subjection ( υποταγησομεθα ). Second future passive of υποτασσω. There is no δε here to correspond to μεν in the first part of the verse.

Unto the father of spirits ( τω πατρ των πνευματων ). Rather, "Unto the Father of our spirits" (note article τον ). As God is.