Hebrews 12:5

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him:

Complete Jewish Bible:

Also you have forgotten the counsel which speaks with you as sons:

“My son, don’t despise the discipline of Adonai
or become despondent when he corrects you.

Berean Standard Bible:

And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you.

American Standard Version:

and ye have forgotten the exhortation which reasoneth with you as with sons, My son, regard not lightly the chastening of the Lord, Nor faint when thou art reproved of him;

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And{G2532} ye have forgotten{G1585} the exhortation{G3874} which{G3748} speaketh{G1256} unto you{G5213} as{G5613} unto children{G5207}, My{G3450} son{G5207}, despise{G3643} not{G3361} thou{G3643} the chastening{G3809} of the Lord{G2962}, nor{G3366} faint{G1590} when thou art rebuked{G1651} of{G5259} him{G846}:

Cross-References (KJV):

Proverbs 3:11

  • My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:

Proverbs 3:12

  • For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son [in whom] he delighteth.

Job 5:17

  • ¶ Behold, happy [is] the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty:

Job 5:18

  • For he maketh sore, and bindeth up: he woundeth, and his hands make whole.

Revelation 3:19

  • As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.

1 Corinthians 11:32

  • But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world.

Psalms 94:12

  • ¶ Blessed [is] the man whom thou chastenest, O LORD, and teachest him out of thy law;

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Commentary for Hebrews 12:5

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, 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.
  2. Strong's Number: G1585
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐκλανθάνομαι
    Transliteration: eklanthánomai
    Pronunciation: ek-lan-than'-om-ahee
    Description: middle voice from ἐκ and λανθάνω; to be utterly oblivious of:--forget.
  3. Strong's Number: G3874
    There are 28 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: παράκλησις
    Transliteration: paráklēsis
    Pronunciation: par-ak'-lay-sis
    Description: from παρακαλέω; imploration, hortation, solace:--comfort, consolation, exhortation, intreaty.
  4. Strong's Number: G3748
    There are 148 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅστις
    Transliteration: hóstis
    Pronunciation: hot'-ee
    Description: from ὅς and τὶς; which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same:--X and (they), (such) as, (they) that, in that they, what(-soever), whereas ye, (they) which, who(-soever). Compare ὅτι.
  5. Strong's Number: G1256
    There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: διαλέγομαι
    Transliteration: dialégomai
    Pronunciation: dee-al-eg'-om-ahee
    Description: middle voice from διά and λέγω; to say thoroughly, i.e. discuss (in argument or exhortation):--dispute, preach (unto), reason (with), speak.
  6. Strong's Number: G5213
    There are 567 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑμῖν
    Transliteration: hymîn
    Pronunciation: hoo-min'
    Description: irregular dative case of ὑμεῖς; to (with or by) you:--ye, you, your(-selves).
  7. Strong's Number: G5613
    There are 433 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὡς
    Transliteration: hōs
    Pronunciation: hoce
    Description: probably adverb of comparative from ὅς; which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows):--about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
  8. Strong's Number: G5207
    There are 348 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: υἱός
    Transliteration: huiós
    Pronunciation: hwee-os'
    Description: apparently a primary word; a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship:--child, foal, son.
  9. Strong's Number: G3450
    There are 471 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μοῦ
    Transliteration: moû
    Pronunciation: moo
    Description: the simpler form of ἐμοῦ; of me:--I, me, mine (own), my.
  10. Strong's Number: G3643
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὀλιγωρέω
    Transliteration: oligōréō
    Pronunciation: ol-ig-o-reh'-o
    Description: from a compound of ὀλίγος and ("care"); to have little regard for, i.e. to disesteem:--despise.
  11. Strong's Number: G3361
    There are 602 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μή
    Transliteration: mḗ
    Pronunciation: may
    Description: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas οὐ expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas οὐ expects an affirmative one)) whether:--any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also ἐὰν μή, ἵνα μή, οὐ μή, μῆκος, μηκύνω, μήν, μὴ οὐκ.
  12. Strong's Number: G3809
    There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: παιδεία
    Transliteration: paideía
    Pronunciation: pahee-di'-ah
    Description: from παιδεύω; tutorage, i.e. education or training; by implication, disciplinary correction:--chastening, chastisement, instruction, nurture.
  13. Strong's Number: G2962
    There are 687 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κύριος
    Transliteration: kýrios
    Pronunciation: koo'-ree-os
    Description: from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title):-- God, Lord, master, Sir.
  14. Strong's Number: G3366
    There are 49 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μηδέ
    Transliteration: mēdé
    Pronunciation: may-deh'
    Description: from μή and δέ; but not, not even; in a continued negation, nor:--neither, nor (yet), (no) not (once, so much as).
  15. Strong's Number: G1590
    There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐκλύω
    Transliteration: eklýō
    Pronunciation: ek-loo'-o
    Description: from ἐκ and λύω; to relax (literally or figuratively):--faint.
  16. Strong's Number: G1651
    There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐλέγχω
    Transliteration: elénchō
    Pronunciation: el-eng'-kho
    Description: of uncertain affinity; to confute, admonish:--convict, convince, tell a fault, rebuke, reprove.
  17. Strong's Number: G5259
    There are 211 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑπό
    Transliteration: hypó
    Pronunciation: hoop-o'
    Description: a primary preposition; under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneath) or where (below) or time (when (at)):--among, by, from, in, of, under, with. In the comparative, it retains the same general applications, especially of inferior position or condition, and specially, covertly or moderately.
  18. Strong's Number: G846
    There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αὐτός
    Transliteration: autós
    Pronunciation: ow-tos'
    Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.