Hebrews 6:5

Translations

Modern

…who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age—

Traditional

And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,

Literal

…and having tasted the goodness of God’s word and the power of the coming age—

Latin

…gustaverunt nihilominus bonum Dei verbum, virtutesque sæculi venturi,

Original

Greek

English

…who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age—

Notes

Hebrews 6:5

who have tasted the goodness of the word of God: These people heard God's word preached (Hebrews 2:3 –4; 4:1 –2) and saw its impact.
the powers of the coming age: They witnessed signs and wonders when they heard the good news (2:4; compare Exodus 7:3 –4; Deuteronomy 7:19; Psalms 66:3; 77:15 –20; 78:9 –16; 1 Corinthians 10:1 –13).

Hebrews 6:4–8

This passage is one of the most challenging in the New Testament. It warns about those who have abandoned the Christian faith. Those who have turned away from Christ and the church are like those who fell in the wilderness (Hebrews 3:15 –19). Their lack of faith leads to severe judgment (compare 10:26 –31).

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

Judas Iscariot Apostasy Hardened Hearts Security and Obedience The Cities of Refuge The Old Realm and the New The Spirit’s Presence

Related verses

1 Peter 2:3
…now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.
Luke 8:13
The seeds on rocky ground are those who hear the word and receive it with joy, but they have no root. They believe for a season, but in the time of testing, they fall away.
Matthew 13:20–21
The seed sown on rocky ground is the one who hears the word and at once receives it with joy.
2 Peter 2:20
If indeed they have escaped the corruption of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, only to be entangled and overcome by it again, their final condition is worse than it was at first.
Mark 4:16–17
Some are like the seeds sown on rocky ground. They hear the word and at once receive it with joy.
Hebrews 2:5
For it is not to angels that He has subjected the world to come, about which we are speaking.
Mark 6:20
…because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard John’s words, he was greatly perplexed; yet he listened to him gladly.

Glossary

Age Apostasy Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Eternity Forgiveness Hebrews, Letter to the Melchisedec New Creation, New Creature Perseverance Sin That Leads to Death Spirit of God

Topics

Apostasy: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Apostates: It is Impossible to Restore Backsliders: General Scriptures Concerning Fall Away Falling Away Losing your Salvation Lost Salvation Offenses Against the Holy Spirit: Exhibited in Danger of Trifling with the Holy Spirit Once Saved Always Saved Perseverance: Lack of Excludes from the Benefits of the Gospel Power: Spiritual Repentance: Denied to Apostates Reprobacy: General Scriptures Concerning The Backslider Turning Away from God Unpardonable Sin: General Scriptures Concerning Word of God: Called: Good Word of God

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