Hebrews 6:18
By two immutable things ( δια δυο πραγματων αμεταθετων ). See verse 17. God's promise and God's oath, both unchangeable.In which it is impossible for God to lie ( εν οις αδυνατον ψευσασθα θεον ). Put this "impossibility" by that in verses 4-6.
Theon is accusative of general reference with ψευσασθα, first aorist middle infinitive of ψευδομα.
That we may have ( ινα εχωμεν ). Purpose clause with ινα and the present active subjunctive of εχω, "that we may keep on having."
Strong consolation ( ισχυραν παρακλησιν ). "Strong encouragement" by those two immutable things.
Who have fled for refuge ( ο καταφυγοντες ). Articular effective second aorist active participle of καταφευγω, old verb, in N.T. only here and Ac 14:6. The word occurs for fleeing to the cities of refuge (De 4:42; 19:5; Jos 20:9).
To lay hold of ( κρατησα ). First aorist active (single act) infinitive of κρατεω in contrast with present tense in 4:14 (hold fast).
Set before us ( προκειμενης ). Placed before us as the goal. See this same participle used with the "joy" ( χαρας ) set before Jesus (12:2).
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