What Does Hebrews 6:9 Mean?

“we are persuaded”

to convince (by argument, true or false); by analogy, to pacify or conciliate (by other fair means); reflexively or passively, to assent (to evidence

“But”

but, and, etc

“of”

properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas

“you”

of (from or concerning) you

“beloved”

beloved

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

“better things”

stronger, i.e., (figuratively) better, i.e., nobler

“and”

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

“things that accompany”

to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio

“salvation”

rescue or safety (physically or morally)

if, whether, that, etc

“and”

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

“thus”

in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)

“speak”

to talk, i.e., utter words