Hebrews 6:6

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put [him] to an open shame.

Complete Jewish Bible:

and then have fallen away — it is impossible to renew them so that they turn from their sin, as long as for themselves they keep executing the Son of God on the stake all over again and keep holding him up to public contempt.

Berean Standard Bible:

and then have fallen away—to be restored to repentance, because they themselves are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting Him to open shame.

American Standard Version:

and then fell away, it is impossible to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

If^{G2532} they shall fall away^{G3895}, to renew them^{G340} again^{G3825} unto^{G1519} repentance^{G3341}; seeing they crucify^{G388} to themselves^{G1438} the Son^{G5207} of God^{G2316} afresh^{G388}, and^{G2532} put him to an open shame^{G3856}.

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Commentary for Hebrews 6:6

Hebrews 6:6 is a verse that addresses the gravity of apostasy, which is the act of falling away from the faith after having once accepted it. The historical context of the Epistle to the Hebrews suggests it was written to Jewish Christians who were facing persecution and were potentially considering a return to their Jewish roots and practices, away from Christianity. This verse is part of a larger passage (Hebrews 6:4-6) that discusses the impossibility of restoring to repentance those who have been enlightened, tasted the heavenly gift, shared in the Holy Spirit, and tasted the goodness of the word and the powers of the coming age, if they then fall away.

The text suggests that such individuals, by their rejection of Christ after having experienced the truth of the gospel, are in effect crucifying the Son of God anew and holding him up to contempt. The phrase "crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh" implies a deliberate and grievous rejection of Christ's sacrifice, as if nullifying the unique and sufficient atonement he made on the cross. The idea of putting Jesus "to an open shame" indicates that their apostasy publicly dishonors Christ and undermines the message of the gospel.

In summary, Hebrews 6:6 conveys a stern warning about the finality of turning away from Christ after having come to an understanding of the truth. It underscores the seriousness of the commitment made by believers and the irreversible consequences of rejecting the salvation offered through Jesus' once-for-all sacrifice. The verse serves as a sobering admonition to persevere in faith, emphasizing the unique and unrepeatable nature of Christ's atonement.

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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: G3895
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: παραπίπτω
   Transliteration: parapíptō
   Pronunciation: par-ap-ip'-to
   Description: from παρά and πίπτω; to fall aside, i.e. (figuratively) to apostatize:--fall away.
   
3. Strong's Number: G340
   There are 89 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀνακαινίζω
   Transliteration: anakainízō
   Pronunciation: an-ak-ahee-nid'-zo
   Description: from ἀνά and a derivative of καινός; to restore:--renew.
   
4. Strong's Number: G3825
   There are 138 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πάλιν
   Transliteration: pálin
   Pronunciation: pal'-in
   Description: probably from the same as πάλη (through the idea of oscillatory repetition); (adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand:--again.
   
5. Strong's Number: G1519
   There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: εἰς
   Transliteration: eis
   Pronunciation: ice
   Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
   
6. Strong's Number: G3341
   There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μετάνοια
   Transliteration: metánoia
   Pronunciation: met-an'-oy-ah
   Description: from μετανοέω; (subjectively) compunction (for guilt, including reformation); by implication, reversal (of (another's) decision):--repentance.
   
7. Strong's Number: G388
   There are 79 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀνασταυρόω
   Transliteration: anastauróō
   Pronunciation: an-as-tow-ro'-o
   Description: from ἀνά and σταυρόω; to recrucify (figuratively):--crucify afresh.
   
8. Strong's Number: G1438
   There are 312 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἑαυτοῦ
   Transliteration: heautoû
   Pronunciation: heh-ow-too'
   Description: from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive case (dative case or accusative case) of αὐτός; him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.:--alone, her (own, -self), (he) himself, his (own), itself, one (to) another, our (thine) own(-selves), + that she had, their (own, own selves), (of) them(-selves), they, thyself, you, your (own, own conceits, own selves, -selves).
   
9. 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.
   
10. Strong's Number: G2316
    There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θεός
    Transliteration: theós
    Pronunciation: theh'-os
    Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
    
11. Strong's Number: G3856
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: παραδειγματίζω
    Transliteration: paradeigmatízō
    Pronunciation: par-ad-igue-mat-id'-zo
    Description: from παρά and δειγματίζω; to show alongside (the public), i.e. expose to infamy:--make a public example, put to an open shame.