Hebrews 12:5-7

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 12:7

7. In Hebrews 12:7; Hebrews 12:8 the need of "chastening" or "discipline" is inculcated; in Hebrews 12:8- :, the duty of those to whom it is administered. If—The oldest manuscripts read, "With a view to chastening (that is, since God's chastisement is with a view to your chastening, that is, disciplinary amelioration) endure patiently"; so Vulgate. ALFORD translates it as indicative, not so well, "It is for chastisement that ye are enduring." dealeth with you—"beareth Himself toward you" in the... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 12:1-13

B. Demonstrating Necessary Endurance 12:1-13The writer followed up his scriptural exposition with another final exhortation (chs. 12-13). This is a pattern he followed consistently throughout this epistle. He first called on his readers to persevere faithfully so they would not lose any of their reward. This section is chiastic.A A call to run with endurance (Hebrews 12:1-3) B Explanation of the role of suffering (Hebrews 12:4-11)A’ A call to renew commitment to endure (Hebrews 12:12-13) read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 12:4-11

2. The proper view of trials 12:4-11The writer put his readers’ sufferings in perspective so they might not overestimate the difficulty they faced in remaining faithful to God."Suffering comes to all; it is part of life, but it is not easy to bear. Yet it is not quite so bad when it can be seen as meaningful. . . . The writer points out the importance of discipline and proceeds to show that for Christians suffering is rightly understood only when seen as God’s fatherly discipline, correcting... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 12:5-8

We need to remember, too, that God allows us to experience some opposition to make us stronger in the faith (Deuteronomy 8:5; Proverbs 3:11-12; James 1). It is easy to become discouraged when we encounter hard times. The Israelites certainly gave evidence of this when they left Egypt following the Exodus. Hebrews 12:5-11 constitute an exposition of Proverbs 3:11-12. Another value of divine discipline is that it prepares us to reign with Christ (cf. Hebrews 2:10). God’s discipline assures us... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Hebrews 12:5

12:5 have (h-3) Or 'And have ye?' sons. (i-14) See Proverbs 3:11 ,Proverbs 3:12 . read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Hebrews 12:7

12:7 for (k-3) Or 'as,' that is, as chastening, not as wrath. Some authorities have 'if ye endure chastening.' read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:1-29

The Contest. Endurance, Holiness, and Divine Communion proposed to the Sons of GodInspired by the example of those victorious heroes of faith who now encompass us, we ought to run our race patiently, looking to Jesus the supreme example of patient endurance (Hebrews 12:1-2). The present sufferings are the discipline of a loving Father, and are actually evidence of our being His children. Be brave, therefore, and help others to be the same (Hebrews 12:3-13). Beware of strife and impurity, taking... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Hebrews 12:5

(5) In this cowardly avoidance of trouble and persecution they have been shrinking from that chastening which every son receives from the Lord.Which speaketh unto you.—Better, which holds converse (or, reasoneth) with you as with sons. The words which follow are taken from Proverbs 3:11-12, and agree with the text of the LXX., except that for “son” we have “my son,” and for “reproveth” (Hebrews 12:6) “chasteneth.” In the original passage Solomon is the speaker, and it is the second verse only... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Hebrews 12:6

(6) And scourgeth.—As the words stand in our Hebrew text, the meaning is “even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.” A very slight change in one word, however, will yield the sense in which the clause was understood by the Greek translators, and which is here retained. For the purpose of this quotation the difference between the two renderings is not material. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Hebrews 12:7

(7) If ye endure chastening.—The whole weight of ancient evidence is in favour of a change in the first Greek word. Two translations are then possible: (1) “It is for chastening that ye endure:” the troubles that come upon you are for discipline—are not sent in anger, but in fatherly love. (2) “Endure for chastening:” bear the trial, instead of seeking to avoid it by unworthy and dangerous concession; endure it, that it may effect its merciful purpose.What son is he.—Or, what son is there whom... read more

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 12:7

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 12:1-13

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 12:4-11

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 12:5-8

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Hebrews 12:5

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Hebrews 12:7

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:1-29

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Hebrews 12:5

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Hebrews 12:6

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Hebrews 12:7

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