King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
For every one that useth milk [is] unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Anyone who has to drink milk is still a baby, without experience in applying the Word about righteousness.
Berean Standard Bible:
For everyone who lives on milk is still an infant, inexperienced in the message of righteousness.
American Standard Version:
For every one that partaketh of milk is without experience of the word of righteousness; for he is a babe.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
For{G1063} every one{G3956} that useth{G3348} milk{G1051} is unskilful{G552} in the word{G3056} of righteousness{G1343}: for{G1063} he is{G2076} a babe{G3516}.
Cross-References (KJV):
1 Corinthians 14:20
- Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.
1 Peter 2:2
- As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:
2 Timothy 3:16
- All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
Isaiah 28:9
- ¶ Whom shall he teach knowledge? and whom shall he make to understand doctrine? [them that are] weaned from the milk, [and] drawn from the breasts.
1 Corinthians 3:1
- ¶ And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, [even] as unto babes in Christ.
Ephesians 4:14
- That we [henceforth] be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, [and] cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
2 Corinthians 3:9
- For if the ministration of condemnation [be] glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory.
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Commentary for Hebrews 5:13
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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. - Strong's Number: G3956
There are 1075 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πᾶς
Transliteration: pâs
Pronunciation: pas
Description: including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever. - Strong's Number: G3348
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μετέχω
Transliteration: metéchō
Pronunciation: met-ekh'-o
Description: from μετά and ἔχω; to share or participate; by implication, belong to, eat (or drink):--be partaker, pertain, take part, use. - Strong's Number: G1051
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: γάλα
Transliteration: gála
Pronunciation: gal'-ah
Description: of uncertain affinity; milk (figuratively):--milk. - Strong's Number: G552
There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἄπειρος
Transliteration: ápeiros
Pronunciation: ap'-i-ros
Description: from Α (as a negative particle) and πεῖρα; inexperienced, i.e. ignorant:--unskilful. - 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. - Strong's Number: G1343
There are 85 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δικαιοσύνη
Transliteration: dikaiosýnē
Pronunciation: dik-ah-yos-oo'-nay
Description: from δίκαιος; equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification:--righteousness. - Strong's Number: G2076
There are 812 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐστί
Transliteration: estí
Pronunciation: es-tee'
Description: third person singular present indicative of εἰμί; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are:--are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle. - Strong's Number: G3516
There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: νήπιος
Transliteration: nḗpios
Pronunciation: nay'-pee-os
Description: from an obsolete particle (implying negation) and ἔπος; not speaking, i.e. an infant (minor); figuratively, a simple-minded person, an immature Christian:--babe, child (+ -ish).