Hebrews 5:14

Translations

Modern

But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil.

Traditional

But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

Literal

But solid food is for the mature, the ones by constant use having trained the senses for distinguishing both good and evil.

Latin

Perfectorum autem est solidus cibus: eorum, qui pro consuetudine exercitatos habent sensus ad discretionem boni ac mali.

Original

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English

But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil.

Notes

Hebrews 5:14

Knowing the difference between right and wrong shows spiritual maturity.

Hebrews 5:11–6:3

This message addresses the spiritual laziness of the recipients.

Hebrews 5:11–6:20

After starting to talk about the role of Jesus as high priest (Hebrews 5:1 –10), the author addresses the audience with several encouragements (5:11–6:20). This change in the sermon or speech aimed to capture the listeners' attention.

Theme notes and profiles

Spiritual Maturity The Cities of Refuge

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Philippians 1:9–10
And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,
Isaiah 7:15
By the time He knows enough to reject evil and choose good, He will be eating curds and honey.
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Philippians 3:15
All of us who are mature should embrace this point of view. And if you think differently about some issue, God will reveal this to you as well.
Ephesians 4:13
…until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, as we mature to the full measure of the stature of Christ.
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Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”
Romans 14:1
Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on his opinions.
Genesis 3:5
“For God knows that in the day you eat of it, your eyes will be opened and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.”

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