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Hebrews 6:2

6:1 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, principles: or, word of the beginning of
Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

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of the teaching of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

6:3 And this will we do, if God permit.

What does Hebrews 6:2 mean?

Hebrews 6:2 is a verse in the book of Hebrews, in the New Testament. In the original Greek, key words include διδαχή (didache), βαπτισμός (baptismos), τέ (te). It connects to 19 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.

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Of
the
doctrineδιδαχήdidache/did-akh-ay'/G1322from 1321; instruction (the act or the matter):--doctrine, hath been taught.
of
baptisms,βαπτισμόςbaptismos/bap-tis-mos'/G909from 907; ablution (ceremonial or Christian):--baptism, washing.
andτέte/teh/G5037a primary particle (enclitic) of connection or addition; both or also (properly, as correlation of 2532):--also, and, both, even, then, whether. Often used in composition, usually as the latter participle.
of
laying
onἐπίθεσιςepithesis/ep-ith'-es-is/G1936from 2007; an imposition (of hands officially):--laying (putting) on.
of
hands,χείρcheir/khire/G5495perhaps from the base of 5494 in the sense of its congener the base of 5490 (through the idea of hollowness for grasping); the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument):--hand.
andτέte/teh/G5037a primary particle (enclitic) of connection or addition; both or also (properly, as correlation of 2532):--also, and, both, even, then, whether. Often used in composition, usually as the latter participle.
of
resurrectionἀνάστασιςanastasis/an-as'-tas-is/G386from 450; a standing up again, i.e. (literally) a resurrection from death (individual, genitive case or by implication, (its author)), or (figuratively) a (moral) recovery (of spiritual truth):--raised to life again, resurrection, rise from the dead, that should rise, rising again.
of
the
dead,νεκρόςnekros/nek-ros'/G3498from an apparently primary nekus (a corpse); dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun):--dead.
andκαίkai/kahee/G2532apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
of
eternalαἰώνιοςaionios/ahee-o'-nee-os/G166from 165; perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well):--eternal, for ever, everlasting, world (began).
judgment.κρίμαkrima/kree'-mah/G2917from 2919; a decision (the function or the effect, for or against ("crime")):--avenge, condemned, condemnation, damnation, + go to law, judgment.

Commentary on Hebrews 6:2

HENRY_FULL · Hebrews 6:2
b.5" In this chapter the apostle continues his discourse upon the priesthood of Christ, a sweet subject, which he would not too soon dismiss. And here, I. He explains the nature of the priestly office in general, ver. 1-3 . II. The proper and regular call there must be to this office, ver. 4-6 . III. The requisite qualifications for the work, ver. 7-9 . IV. The peculiar order of the priesthood of Christ; it was not after the order of Aaron, but of Melchisedec, ver. 6, 7 , 10 . V. He reproves the Hebrews, that they had not made those improvements in knowledge which might have made them capable of looking into the more abstruse and mysterious parts of scripture, ver. 11-14 .

Cross-references

Related passages from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Exodus 32:2

And Aaron said unto them, Break off the golden earrings, which are in the ears of your wives, of your sons, and of your daughters, and bring them unto me.

Exodus 32:8

They have turned aside quickly out of the way which I commanded them: they have made them a molten calf, and have worshipped it, and have sacrificed thereunto, and said, These be thy gods, O Israel, which have brought thee up out of the land of Egypt.

Exodus 32:21

And Moses said unto Aaron, What did this people unto thee, that thou hast brought so great a sin upon them?

Numbers 12:1

And Miriam and Aaron spake against Moses because of the Ethiopian woman whom he had married: for he had married an Ethiopian woman. Ethiopian: or, Cushite married: Heb. taken

Numbers 15:22

And if ye have erred, and not observed all these commandments, which the LORD hath spoken unto Moses,

Numbers 20:10

And Moses and Aaron gathered the congregation together before the rock, and he said unto them, Hear now, ye rebels; must we fetch you water out of this rock?

Judges 2:17

And yet they would not hearken unto their judges, but they went a whoring after other gods, and bowed themselves unto them: they turned quickly out of the way which their fathers walked in, obeying the commandments of the LORD; but they did not so.

Isaiah 30:11

Get you out of the way, turn aside out of the path, cause the Holy One of Israel to cease from before us.

Luke 22:32

But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.

2 Corinthians 11:30

If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.

2 Corinthians 12:5

Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities.

2 Corinthians 12:9

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

2 Corinthians 12:10

Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

Galatians 4:13

Ye know how through infirmity of the flesh I preached the gospel unto you at the first.

1 Timothy 1:13

Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

Hebrews 2:18

For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.

Hebrews 4:15

For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

Hebrews 7:28

For the law maketh men high priests which have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was since the law, maketh the Son, who is consecrated for evermore. consecrated: Gr. perfected

Hebrews 12:13

And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed. straight: or, even

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Verses like this

Other verses that share key original-language words with Hebrews 6:2.

Acts 4:2

Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.

Acts 4:33

And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.

Luke 20:35

But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:

Matthew 22:31

But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying,

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What does Hebrews 6:2 say?

Hebrews 6:2 (King James Version) reads: "Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment."

Is Hebrews 6:2 in the Old or New Testament?

Hebrews 6:2 is in the New Testament of the Bible, in the book of Hebrews.

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