Hebrews 13:22

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Now I urge you, brothers, to bear with my message of exhortation; for I have written you only briefly.

Berean Standard Bible:

I urge you, brothers, to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have only written to you briefly.

American Standard Version:

But I exhort you, brethren, bear with the word of exhortation: for I have written unto you in few words.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G1161} I beseech^{G3870} you^{G5209}, brethren^{G80}, suffer^{G430} the word^{G3056} of exhortation^{G3874}: for^{{G1063}{G2532}} I have written a letter^{G1989} unto you^{G5213} in^{G1223} few words^{G1024}.

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Commentary for Hebrews 13:22

Hebrews 13:22 serves as the final verse of the Epistle to the Hebrews in the New Testament. This verse is part of the closing remarks of the letter, which is addressed to Jewish Christians. The author, though unnamed, is traditionally thought to be the Apostle Paul, or someone from his circle. The primary theme of this verse is a humble request for the recipients to be receptive to the message that has been conveyed in the letter—a message of encouragement and exhortation.

The phrase "word of exhortation" suggests that the letter itself is meant to offer comfort, guidance, and motivation to stand firm in the faith despite the persecutions and hardships they were facing. The author acknowledges that the letter is brief, which may imply a concise yet powerful communication of the essential teachings and encouragements the readers needed.

Historically, this letter was written at a time when the early Christians, particularly those of Jewish background, were undergoing significant challenges and were being tempted to revert to their former Jewish practices and beliefs. The author of Hebrews seeks to strengthen their Christian identity and commitment by expounding on the superiority of Christ and the new covenant over the old covenant, and by urging them to persevere in their faith.

In summary, Hebrews 13:22 encapsulates the purpose of the epistle as a concise yet potent "word of exhortation," designed to encourage and bolster the faith of Jewish Christians in the face of trials, reminding them of the sufficiency and supremacy of Christ's sacrifice and their need to remain steadfast in their Christian walk.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: G1161
   There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δέ
   Transliteration: dé
   Pronunciation: deh
   Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
   
2. Strong's Number: G3870
   There are 104 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: παρακαλέω
   Transliteration: parakaléō
   Pronunciation: par-ak-al-eh'-o
   Description: from παρά and καλέω; to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation):--beseech, call for, (be of good) comfort, desire, (give) exhort(-ation), intreat, pray.
   
3. Strong's Number: G5209
   There are 388 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὑμᾶς
   Transliteration: hymâs
   Pronunciation: hoo-mas'
   Description: accusative case of ὑμεῖς; you (as the objective of a verb or preposition):--ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own).
   
4. Strong's Number: G80
   There are 344 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀδελφός
   Transliteration: adelphós
   Pronunciation: ad-el-fos'
   Description: from Α (as a connective particle) and (the womb); a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like Α):--brother.
   
5. Strong's Number: G430
   There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀνέχομαι
   Transliteration: anéchomai
   Pronunciation: an-ekh'-om-ahee
   Description: middle voice from ἀνά and ἔχω; to hold oneself up against, i.e. (figuratively) put up with:--bear with, endure, forbear, suffer.
   
6. Strong's Number: G3056
   There are 316 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: λόγος
   Transliteration: lógos
   Pronunciation: log'-os
   Description: from λέγω; something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, (with the article in John) the Divine Expression (i.e. Christ):--account, cause, communication, X concerning, doctrine, fame, X have to do, intent, matter, mouth, preaching, question, reason, + reckon, remove, say(-ing), shew, X speaker, speech, talk, thing, + none of these things move me, tidings, treatise, utterance, word, work.
   
7. 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.
   
8. Strong's Number: G1063
   There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: γάρ
   Transliteration: gár
   Pronunciation: gar
   Description: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
   
9. 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.
   
10. Strong's Number: G1989
    There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐπιστέλλω
    Transliteration: epistéllō
    Pronunciation: ep-ee-stel'-lo
    Description: from ἐπί and στέλλω; to enjoin (by writing), i.e. (genitive case) to communicate by letter (for any purpose):--write (a letter, unto).
    
11. 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).
    
12. Strong's Number: G1223
    There are 580 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: διά
    Transliteration: diá
    Pronunciation: dee-ah'
    Description: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional):--after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) … fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
    
13. Strong's Number: G1024
    There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: βραχύς
    Transliteration: brachýs
    Pronunciation: brakh-ooce'
    Description: of uncertain affinity; short (of time, place, quantity, or number):--few words, little (space, while).