Heb 13:4 | RWP | e4.org | Let marriage be ( ο γαμος ). No verb in the Greek. The copula can be supplied either εστιν (is) or εστω (let be, imperative). Had in honour ( τιμιος ). Old adjective from τιμη (honour) as in . Γαμος elsewhere in the N.T., means the wedding or wedding feast ( ; ). Undefiled ( αμιαντος ). Old compound word (alpha privative and verbal of μιαινω , to defile), already in . Μιαινω την κοιτην is a common expression for adultery. Fornicators ( πορνους ). Unmarried and impure. Adulterers ( μοιχους ). Impure married persons. God will judge both classes whether men do or not.

‏ Hebrews 13:4

Let marriage be ( ο γαμος ). No verb in the Greek. The copula can be supplied either εστιν (is) or εστω (let be, imperative).

Had in honour ( τιμιος ). Old adjective from τιμη (honour) as in Ac 5:34. Γαμος elsewhere in the N.T., means the wedding or wedding feast (Mt 22:29; Joh 2:1).

Undefiled ( αμιαντος ). Old compound word (alpha privative and verbal of μιαινω, to defile), already in Heb 7:26. Μιαινω την κοιτην is a common expression for adultery.

Fornicators ( πορνους ). Unmarried and impure.

Adulterers ( μοιχους ). Impure married persons. God will judge both classes whether men do or not.