King James Version
Hebrews 6:8 in the King James Version says “But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned.” — study this verse from Hebrews chapter 6 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned.”
Hebrews 6:8 · KJV
If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.
For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God: by: or, for
But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned.
But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.
For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“briers”
G5146properly, a crow-foot (three-pronged obstruction in war), i.e., (by analogy) a thorny plant (caltrop)
“is rejected”
G96unapproved, i.e., rejected; by implication, worthless (literally or morally)
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“end”
G5056properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e., (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or indefinitel
“is to”
G1519to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
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